McHenry puts your car, truck or SUV in the heart of the ‘Rustbelt’

They call it the 'Rustbelt' for a reason - because,in the McHenry area, rust eats away at yourcar, truck or SUV. What can you do about it?What can you do to fight back?Ahhhhh, it’s a new year. A fresh start. Another chance to achieve your goals. Unfortunately, as McHenry is this far into the Northern Hemisphere, it’s also a chance for rust to take a bigger and bigger bite out of your car, truck
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Four scenarios for getting home from New Years Eve party and you get to choose

This is not the kind of detour you want to takeon the way home New Years Eve. Whetherthat's you or a loved one, this is not the wayto start 2024.You and your spouse are dressed to the nines and out for a good time celebrating the arrival of another new year here in McHenry. You slide behind the wheel and head out for that party at a club or a friend’s house. You make a conscious effort to not drink
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Maintenance is as critical for Santa’s sleigh as for your car in your McHenry garage

Imagine if Santa didn't maintain his sleigh. How would hedeliver all those toys and gifts to girls and boys in McHenryor anywhere else in the world? Maintenance is as importantto Santa's sleigh as it is for your car.Children all over McHenry are counting on Santa to come down the chimney Christmas Eve. And he will. Ever dependable, Santa will check all the names on his list
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Is your car, truck or SUV up to all that Christmas driving that’s ahead?

No doubt, you have a lot of errands to run with Christmas fast approaching. It might be worthwhile to have your car,truck or SUV checked out to make sure it won't leave youin the lurch with all that driving you have to do.To Do List …Drive kids to school and pick them up after last day before Christmas BreakBring kids to church to practice for Christmas PlayMake list and go to grocery store
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Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor stopped auto manufacturing with shift to war production

82nd Anniversary of Japanese attack on PearlHarbor, bringing American into WWII, offersa reminder of the incredible levels ofmanufacturing in America to meet the emergency.In 1942, Chevrolet produced the most automobiles in the United States with 254,885 vehicles manufactured. Ford built 160,432 that year. But these numbers were down drastically from the year before.In 1941, Chevrolet built 1,008,976
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Another winterizing tip – change your oil on schedule this Richmond winter

The oil pouring in front is clean, fresh oil.The oil draining in back is dirty, used oil.How long would you want to drive your carwith the oil in back before changing to the oilin front? Don't forget to change your oil on schedule this coming Richmond winter.Since late September, this blog has included numerous posts about preparing for the upcoming winter that will benefit Richmond car owners.
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Remember those who serve while you enjoy Thanksgiving at home in McHenry with loved ones

Hopefully, you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.But, please, remember that those who serve arenot home in McHenry with their loved onesfor the holiday.Where will you and your loved ones have Thanksgiving this year? Will you drive to spend the holiday with family and friends? Will you spend your Thanksgiving in your McHenry home with loved ones who drive to see you? However you spend the day, you have
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Do your tires offer sufficient traction for the coming McHenry winter?

You may not think about your tires much today,but, when the coming McHenry winter arrives,you may hope that your tires have the tractionto get you where you're going and safely.Most of us who have driven McHenry roads in winter before understand that, not only is winter cold, but it’s often rather slippery and the right tires make a big difference. Traction may mean something to drag racers in summer
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Aluminum mags are cool and everywhere but may cause a McHenry winter problem

Cragar S/S mags were the choice of hotroddersyears ago, and for some today. But custom-look mag wheels are common today and foundon almost every car in McHenry.Years ago, mag wheels were rare. Today, they’re everywhere – nearly every car, truck and SUV comes with mag wheels. They’re stylish. They’re cool. But, when it gets cold as another McHenry winter approaches, they do come with one potential
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Will you decorate the car for this Wonder Lake Halloween

And don’t forget to watch out for little monsters on the streetsWhile enjoying the holiday, be sure to drivesafely this Wonder Lake Halloween. Littleones don't always take proper precautions,especially when they're caught up in Halloweenfun.You’ll carve some pumpkins before Halloween rolls into Wonder Lake Tuesday, Oct. 31, right? Some of you will provide additional decorations for the house. Some
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