Are you planning a trip for the holiday? Maybe you’ve opted to skip the groping and full-body scan at the airport; you’ve decided to drive. Good choice – you’ll save money and avoid the embarrassment. Of course, you’ll want to drive smart. In other words, you want to make sure you arrive in time for the opening of presents and the Christmas feast. There’s never a good time to

Performance Unlimited is well known as the place to go for superior auto repair services. However, as their name implies, Performance Unlimited is also the top performer in McHenry County for folks who want their rides to go a bit faster, a bit quicker and with a bit more torque. A walk through the shop at Performance Unlimited reveals some of the evidence that the mechanics in here know

Officially, winter is not over yet. Unofficially, though we’ve had a relatively mild version so far this season, in Northern Illinois and McHenry County, there is no guarantee we won’t feel winter’s full wrath before long. With the short days and gloomy skies, our head lights are used with greater frequency this time of year. As the fine mist of dirt and road salt covers our vehicles

Cars now days don’t require a tune-up as often as their ancestors did. Each vehicle is different. Check with your owner’s manual or mechanic to see what’s specific to your car. Of course, if the car isn’t running smoothly, gas mileage has dropped or you notice any other abnormalities in the way it drives, it’s time to bring the car in to a trusted auto-repair shop. Spark plugs are

The auto repair technicians at Performance Unlimited, 5415 Austin Court, Ringwood, don’t know the meaning of down time. It seems they’re always busy. Of course, that’s the nature of the business for an auto repair shop with a long-standing reputation for superior workmanship and customer service. The other day, a customer came in the door at Performance Unlimited and, as he handed his

At this time of year, in high schools across the country, young drivers are getting behind the wheels for the first time. It’s very exciting for them. Not quite so for their parents. Parents may tend to grit their teeth and hope for the best as their offspring advance to another stage in development. A feeling of helplessness is not uncommon. After all, once their child hops behind the

Sure, you need the horses under the hood. Of course, it doesn’t hurt if the you’ve got a really hot driver behind the wheel. But, if you’re looking for every possible advantage, which, of course, is the hallmark of winning racers, you certainly don’t want to neglect the steering and suspension on your high performance automobile. Denny Norton, of Performance Unlimited, 5415 Austin Court,

You’re driving down the road somewhere in Illinois, maybe even Ringwood, Illinois, and you suddenly notice an amber light in the dashboard is burning brightly. Upon closer examination, you notice that it reads: Check Engine. No, you don’t have to panic. Depending on how your vehicle is otherwise operating, you may not even have to pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck to bring

One of the keys to safe winter driving is knowing when to stay home or when to avoid a particular route. A weather service, online or otherwise, is helpful in this regard. However, an excellent way to stay on top of conditions is to sign up at www.nixle.com. Nixle will provide up to the date emergency traffic and weather related information. If you have a child in school, it will provide school closing

The leaves are about to change into a kaleidoscope of autumn colors. Gentle breezes will bath the countryside in moderate and pleasant temperatures. But don’t kid yourself. It’s not going to last. Before you know it, you’ll find yourself transported, as though plucked from the comfort of your home and deposited on a distant planet where the landscape is so barren, windswept and frigid it barely