Having trouble thinking ofsomething to give mom forMother's Day? Don't forgetthe gift-giving potentialof mom's car, truck or SUV.Think of all the things mom has done for you over the years. When you were a baby, she fed you and changed your … Uhum. She prepared all those meals as you grew up, including your favorite meal, even if it wasn’t a special occasion. She cheered you up when you were down

As another Johnsburg winter fades into the the rearview mirror, it's time to think aboutwhether your vehicle is up to date on itsoil changes with summer heat approaching.This is the last week of April; it’s fairly safe to say that this Johnsburg winter is behind us. The days of worrying that you’ll have to dig your car out of the driveway after a big snow are over. The slush and ice are not

Driving safely will go a long way towardhelping you avoid crashes, such as this. But,it's just as important to have good brakes whenyou need them. This is the time of year inWonder Lake to have your brakes checked.You approach a red light, move your foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal and gradually apply pressure. The vehicle begins to slow as you smoothly come to a stop behind the white line

As winter fades from McHenry, it's time toprepare you vehicle for summer. Thatincludes having your wheels aligned.Whatever the weather in McHenry today, one thing is for certain; the last dregs of winter are fading into the rearview mirror. Warm and sunny days are ahead. You and, hopefully, your car, truck or SUV have survived without too much damage. Of course, it’s likely that the steering and

The Richmond winter of 2024-25 is slippinginto the past and, hopefully, without any Aprilsurprises. That means it's time to checkyour car's suspension and see how it did through pothole season.Ahhhhhh. Another Richmond winter is over. No one will blame you if you take a deep sigh of relief. Of course, the effects of winter may persist a little.Winters in Richmond are tough. They’re cold, icy,

Be kind to your tires and they'll be kind to you.And that includes having your tires rotatedas another Johnsburg winter passes.Along with your suspension system, your tires help to mediate the bumps and potholes you come across when you pull out of your Johnsburg driveway. Your tires give you traction to get going and to help you stop. And, while you should be able to count on your tires, your tires

In McHenry, as everywhere, it takes qualifiedauto repair technicians to provide quality autorepair services.Performance Unlimited has provided the highest quality auto repair services for the McHenry area for 43 years. That’s amazing evidence of the professionalism that has driven every aspect of their operations. But it’s all the more compelling when you consider the shortage of auto repair technicians

When you pull out of your Wonder Lakedriveway and a warning light comes on,do you know what it means? Might be agood idea if you do.Bing! Bing! Bing! Your door is ajar. You go out to your car in your Wonder Lake driveway, put the key in the ignition and turn the key. Before the engine even starts, an array of colored lights shine out at you from the dashboard. And every single light is telling you

We'd all like a wee bit a luck as St. Patty's Daycomes to McHenry. But don't expect it tokeep your car on the road unless you takecare of your car.Cross your fingers. Put a 4-leaf clover in your lapel. Rub a rabbit’s foot in your pocket. Maybe those things will help to keep your car on the road as St. Patty’s Day rolls into McHenry. But I wouldn’t count on it.We’ve all heard of the luck of

You're probably not the only one to noticethat you have a problem with your car'sexhaust system; your Johnsburg neighborsknow, too.When Mary left her Johnsburg driveway, her mind was on the chores she had to run. But she wasn’t driving more than a minute when something else caught her attention. The car was much louder than usual.Maybe she didn’t entirely notice the difference at first, since she