An accident, once it happens, is something you can’t take back. You can’t say to yourself, “I should have stopped at the stop sign I missed,” and then roll time backwards until the accident didn’t happen. Once it happens, the damage is done, whether to the vehicles, to passengers or both. There are no Mulligans or Do-Overs.During the holiday season, our normally stressful lives are all the

At Performance Unlimited, we help our customers to stay on top of their auto maintenance. We send out postcard reminders when service is due. These cards are based on auto manufacturer recommendations. One service we’re especially diligent about, when it comes to reminding our customers, is when it’s time to have their brakes checked. As part of that process, we check the brake lines. We also

This is a hectic time of year – shopping, cooking, wrapping presents, spending time with family and friends. The last thing you need to worry about now is maintenance and repairs for your vehicle. If you’ve done a good job of staying up on your car’s maintenance there’s a very good chance you won’t have to worry about repairs now; you won’t have to worry your car won’t start in the

You don’t want to bring your car just anywhere for auto repairs and maintenance. You want an auto repair shop you can trust. And, by trust, that means you can trust that they have the expertise and equipment to do the job right. But, trust also means that you know they’ll be looking out for your best interests, as opposed to ‘how much they can get out of you.’ Your automobile is one of your

Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to prepare for the cold, well, unless it's 2014 and you live in McHenry County. November in McHenry County this year apparently means arctic cold has suddenly, and unceremoniously, gripped the area in a deep freeze. Preparation for the cold means putting away your summer wardrobe and breaking out your winter wardrobe. More importantly, it means ensuring that

Johnsburg and McHenry High School Madrigal Choirs will do a holiday sing off dressed for the Victorian Era. Table after table will provide a plethora of raffle items, silent auction items, live auction items – and then there’s the food and the fun. Anyway you look at it, the 8th Annual Shop With A Cop networking fundraiser is a party you don’t want to miss. “We’ve raised close to $15,000

With the unexpectedly early arrival of really cold weather, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your tires. Many cars have aluminum alloy wheels these days. Cold weather can cause leaks when tires are matched with aluminum wheels. On the one hand, cold weather hardens the rubber in tires. Additionally, the pressure inside the tire is reduced by the cold. The result is a potential leak. You may have

Is there any part of your car more essential than the brakes and tires? You, your family and friends depend on those brakes to ensure your safety, whether driving in your McHenry neighborhood or farther afield. This is true on a dry street. When winter comes to McHenry, you’ll frequently find the streets anything but dry. Ice, snow and water mixed with engine and transmission oils that have leaked

For those who punch a time clock at work, when quitting time comes around, they generally put whatever they’re working on down, cleanup, punch the clock and head out. For a dedicated business owner, that isn’t always possible. That’s particularly true at Performance Unlimited in Ringwood where success often leads to long hours. When a business does a good job and treats its customers fairly