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OK, so the paint is nice and shiny, the interior smells like pine, the tires are clean and glistening and engine doesn’t knock or wheeze but what’s the real cost of that used car you’re looking at? The real cost of a used car isn’t just the cash you fork over to the seller. It’s more than the additional cost of taxes and licensing. The true cost of a used car includes all the repairs you’ll do in the months and, hopefully, years ahead, as well as the level of frustration you may experience in the process. Denny Norton, at Performance Unlimited, 5415 Austin Court, Ringwood, understands the potential pratfalls of purchasing a used car. That’s why, along with providing superior auto repair and maintenance services, he also offers a used-car checkup to help used-car buyers to know what they’re getting into beyond the Simonized finish of the vehicle. “While there are some folks out there selling used cars who will try to hide issues that will cause trouble later, even with a reputable sell...

If your daughter started to cough and wheeze, you’d probably check her temperature and look for other signs of an illness. Automobiles are much like children in that they usually give signs of their condition when something is wrong. Just as, when you take your daughter to the doctor, you’ll want to describe the symptoms that brought you into the doctor’s office, when you bring the car into the garage for a checkup or repairs, symptoms are vital tell-tale signs of any problems. Here at Performance Unlimited, we’re very familiar with Murphy’s Law and its application to sounds made by automobiles: “It’s been making that sound for three days now and, as soon as I bring it into a repair shop, the sound goes away.” Hopefully, your vehicle will produce the same cacophony of bumps, grinds and whistles for us as it’s done for you. That makes it easier to track down the malady at hand. But, even if your car hides the aural clues at the approach of a mechanical practitioner, sharing those sound...

The further we move away from an incident the fuzzier our memories become. Considering, there are few instances when a sharp recollection of what occurred is more vital than when we’re involved in a traffic accident. In fact, such events are generally not best left to memory. The wise driver will, at the first reasonable opportunity, write down a full description of the event. To do so effectively, a form that prompts them to answer all the important questions is helpful. Performance Unlimited, 5415 Austin Ct., Ringwood, offers the attached accident report and recommends that you print a copy and keep it in your glove box just in case such an incident occurs in your life. Remember, in case of an accident, remain calm, move to a safe location, check all involved for injuries and call the police/EMT. At Performance Unlimited, we wish you safe and happy driving experiences. However, accidents do happen and it is best to be prepared. For more information about Performance Unlimited, visit...