Performance Unlimited, a leading auto repair/maintenance shop in McHenry County since 1982, is offering to pick up and drop off customers’ cars, trucks and SUVs for whatever service or maintenance is required. “We realize that, with the coronavirus, a lot of drivers are concerned about taking their vehicle in to the shop while, at the same time, trying to maintain safe ‘social distancing,’”

Installation of trailer hitch for boat is critical Rich from Woodstock had big plans this weekend. He was headed to the Greater Chicago Boat Show at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. He wasn’t just going to the show. He planned to check out the boats with his eye on a purchase before the coming boating season. When the boating season hit, Rich planned to buy. But the show was cancelled

The less fuel you use driving the more cash you’ll keep in your pocket. But can cruise control improve your gas mileage? The answer is debatable. If you ask the experts, many will tell you that, because cruise control maintains a steady speed, miles per gallon increases as fuel usage decreases. But other experts say that, because cruise control will fight to maintain that steady speed while going

Engine oil is essential to the operation and life of your car, truck or SUV engine. Run that engine without motor oil for a while and all those moving parts inside the engine are liable to fuse into a single block of metals. But using the right motor oil for you vehicle is also essential. The correct oil starts with the correct viscosity. Viscosity refers to the rate that the engine oil pours at different

It was a nice weekend but now the weatherman is predicting that we could get a substantial snowfall here in McHenry this week. When the snow gets heavy, there is always the risk that your car will get stuck in the snow. If you don’t know how to get out of the snow when stuck you’re as stranded as if the car won’t start at all. But if you know how to react when you get stuck in the snow, the

Maybe Mother Nature doesn’t want you to go today. Maybe that’s what the car doors are frozen shut. Car thieves would need a torch or a chisel to get into your car. Considering, what are you going to do, assuming you’re not going to allow Mother Nature the last word on the subject? Here in McHenry County, winters get cold – some colder than others. This year hasn’t been too bad … so far.

How about some TLC for the car, truck or SUV? Candy! Flowers! These are the staples of Valentine’s Day giving. But you don’t have to stay in that rut. You can surprise them – give them a gift they’d never expect. For instance, you could preen and pamper their car, truck or SUV. Talk about a gift they’ll appreciate long after the holiday has passed … They depend on that vehicle. Safety,

It all depends on which groundhog you choose to believe; will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. If you follow the prognostications of the groundhog in the actual Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you received some good news Sunday – Groundhog Day: their groundhog did not see his shadow and we, or they, can expect an early spring. If, however, you rely on the local Woodstock Willie

Worried about how your car, truck or SUV will make out in its pending IDOT required emissions test? Fortunately, if you live in McHenry, an emissions test is not required … yet. But, if you live in the Southeast Corner of McHenry County, an emissions test IS required. If you search the Internet you’ll find sites with ‘tricks for passing your emissions test.’ You’ll receive suggestions,

A dirty powder covers your car, truck or SUV graying whatever color is semi-hidden below. This is the bane of living in McHenry in the wintertime. It snows. Plows range from the Southern to Northern and Eastern to Western extremities of the city clearing snow off the pavement. Behind the cab where the driver sits, the truck bed is filled with road salt. A spreader at the back spins out the salt so