You may find this Johnsburg winter feelingchillier and chillier if your car, truck or SUVheater is failing.On those chilly Johnsburg nights in December, it took no time at all for the heater in your car, truck or SUV to start pumping out some hot air to keep you warm. But now, we’re halfway through January and you’re beginning to notice that it takes longer for the heater to catch up. And then

It's not a bad idea to fuel often as we make ourway through another McHenry winter.You’re driving eastbound on Route 120 in July when you notice the light has come on warning that you’re low on fuel. So, you pull into your preferred McHenry gas station to refuel. No big deal, right?Not so much in the summer. But, when winter comes to McHenry, it’s better that you never see that fuel light come

Please, have a safe and wonderful holiday as McHenry welcomes in the New Year.The kids, the job, the holidays, and all the other activities that fill your life: it’s been a long year, hasn’t it. You deserve a break from it all and, with New Years Eve upon us here in McHenry, this is a great opportunity to unwind and celebrate.By now, you’ve chosen your New Years party, or parties, that you’ll

You don't have to just guess where Santa is on Christmas Eve; NORAD is tracking theflight of Santa, his sleigh and all the reindeer. Imagine a time when they only way to know where Santa was on Christmas Eve was to hear the prancing hoofs of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen; Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen on the roof. Oh, and of course, along came Rudolph later on when he solved the crisis

McHenry Riverwalk Shoppes is a great placeto start your local Christmas shopping.The malls are not what they used to be at Christmas time. The crowds were often oppressive. There was competition to get to certain gifts first, usually toys from children’s Christmas Gift Lists. But, for McHenry shoppers, that largely gave way to the modern era.Now, many people in McHenry do much or all of their Christmas

With another McHenry winter setting in, it'simportant to remember to change your oil.Changing the oil in your car, truck or SUV is important any time of the year, whether a McHenry summer, winter or in between. But there are reasons to ensure that you stay up on oil changes in the winter.As we all know, when you go out to your McHenry garage or driveway to start the car, truck or SUV, you’re counting

Did this driver adequately prepare for drivingthis Wonder Lake winter? There's a good chancethat the problem they're experiencing couldhave been avoided with some proper preparation.Imagine going for a jog one winter day in Wonder Lake except you’ve dressed as though it’s the middle of summer. Those shorts, t-shirt and sneakers might have been enough in July but, even if you have a high tolerance

Here at Performance Unlimited, we would liketo take this moment to say Happy Thanksgiving.2024 has not been the easiest year so far and, this late in the year, it can only get so much better. But there is still reason for us to be thankful. It’s good to have some gratitude, even when things are tough.Inflation has been troublesome, the job market could be better, and there are wars. But we still

If your battery and charging system aren't upto the task, your car may not start one coldRichmond winter night, or day.Winter in Richmond makes drivers happy when cars warm up and they feel the heat coming out of the vents. But that only happens after the car starts and warms up a bit. What if the car won’t start.You bundle up and run out to the car for a trip to a store in another town. As is often

Veteran's Day is about those who fought forour liberty. The American automobile is aproduct of that freedom.Veterans Day became an official national holiday in the United States in 1938. But it originally signified the end of WWI. This is why it is celebrated on November 11 each year. World War I ended at 11 a.m., of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. That was the time agreed upon when the