Performance Unlimited offers Winter Driving Tips

You probably heard about the 27-inches of snow that fell on the east coast recently. Even if you didn’t hear about that, you’ve almost certainly noticed that Halloween has come and gone and the weather outside is decidedly chillier. What does this mean to you? If you live in these parts, you know that it means you’ll need to start bundling up when you go outside. It also has distinct implications for your vehicle.

Cold weather tends to test a car’s reliability. Will it start? Once running, will the engine continue to run and will the car come to a stop when you apply the brake while driving on a thin layer of ice? While driving in your car, will the windows fog and will the heater provide heat? These questions and more are addressed in Performance Unlimited’s Winter Driving Tips – http://www.4performanceunlimited.com/index.php?pr=Driving_Tips.

Winter is a trying time for a car or truck. With a little preparation and armed with some useful knowledge, it doesn’t have to try your patience or tax your budget.

“Benjamin Franklin used to say that ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’” said Denny Norton, the owner of Performance Unlimited. “That’s never truer than when you’re dealing with your car in the winter. It’s almost Murphy’s Law – if you wait until it’s 20-below zero to see if your battery can handle the cold, it won’t. I don’t just recommend that my clients winterize their vehicles, I winterize my own car.”

To learn more about Performance Unlimited, or to schedule to have your car winterized, visit www.4performanceunlimited.comor call 815-728-0343. Performance Unlimited is a full-service auto repair shop with a reputation built on a commitment to customer service.

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