Some cars, trucks and SUVs have a feature called “overdrive” but this is not something that makes the car, truck or SUV of Johnsburg drivers go faster; rather, this is a gearing for your transmission that reduces the vehicle’s need for fuel. But ‘overdrive’ is a term used in another way, too.For instance, you don’t want to overdrive your headlights at night. What does that mean, you may

That white powder on this SUV is a mix of road salt and dirt. Bringing your car to a McHenry carwash will do more than makeyour vehicle look better; it will also slow theoxidation process that harms your vehicle'sfinish.If you think that winters in McHenry often present us with environments that can send cars slipping and sliding, you’re right. But it’s not as bad as it might be since

Escape Johnsburg, and the chill of winter fever in the processAre the walls of your Johnsburg cabin closing in? Is winter putting the isolation squeeze on? Are you looking for something – anything – to justify breaking out of the February doldrums and into the sunlight of something fun away from home? How about the 2022 Chicago Auto Show?The Chicago Auto Show, along the lake front at McCormick

It’s hard to believe but we’re actually approaching the halfway point of the McHenry winter of 2021-22. How’s you car making out so far?Hopefully, you winterized your vehicle long before this. After all, we all know that McHenry winters can be brutal on a vehicle. If you did winterize your car, you’ve probably come this far without too many problems. Things can happen. Parts can break.

With supply issues, new car sales have fallen.This may mean you'll have to keep your usedcar longer than you intended.New car sales dropped in 2020 with COVID and have yet to recover. But it wasn’t just the pandemic that brought on the slump in sales; access to the essential computer chips have reduced production of automobiles, at least complete production. If you drive past a new car dealer

January 17 is Benjamin Franklin’s birthday. But why bring that up in an automotive-related blog? Well, have you considered Franklin’s contribution to the automobile?Franklin died in 1788. That was long before Ford, General Motors or Chrysler brought automobiles to America’s roadways. Even in Franklin’s time, there was the odd steam-powered wagon, but these were hardly comparable to what we

When winter blows into McHenry it’s often brutal. It’s hard on people. It’s hard on their homes. And it’s hard on their cars.What can you do to protect your car from the McHenry winter of 2021-22? While you may feel that you’re at the mercy of weather conditions that’s not entirely the case. No, these isn’t much you can do about making the snow stop, or keeping the temperature from plummeting.

Do you ever find yourself struggling to choose a New Year’s Resolution? You’ve done the fitness center resolution several times but that’s getting a little tired. How ‘bout a New Year’s Resolution that will put money in your pocket? Resolve to maintain your car, truck or SUV in tip-top condition.Auto maintenance is the kind of thing that, if you don’t stay on top of it, it can get away

More than when we welcomed in 2021 a year ago, folks are getting out and doing things in public today. We feel safer doing so now than we did then. It’s refreshing. It feels as though we’re rejoining the human race. But COVID isn’t the only hazard in the world.New Year’s Eve in McHenry is a wonderful time of the year. We all have hope for the year ahead. And why wouldn’t we? This might be

Christmas is a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying the season. But, often, travel is required to get together with family and friends. Some of us will put on a mask and fly greater distances to celebrate Christmas. But many will load up the car and drive somewhere for the holiday.Which is it for you? Or will you stay home? Maybe, you’ll stay home while loved ones drive to your home. But,