Performance Unlimited Blog

Remember Spring and Fall? You know, those where those seasons that used to come between winter and summer here in McHenry. These days, we just, kind of, move from one of the two remaining seasons to the other. A couple weekends ago, we had snow. Today, they’re expected highs in the 80s and it’s still May. If it reaches this kind of temperature now, what can we expect when summer is in full bloom? You can begin to perspire just thinking about it. Of course, if you’re prepared, it won’t be too bad. Prepared? Is the air conditioning in your house up to speed? How about the A/C in your car? The air conditioning in your car can do a lot to enhance your impression of a hot summer. Sure, you’re going to feel the heat from time to time – the sun bearing down on your neck. But, when your air conditioner in your car is working properly, summer doesn’t seem quite as oppressively hot. On those hot days when you’re stuck in traffic, if the air conditioning in your car isn’t working right, y...

Do you dig hotrods, sports cars and other four-wheeled-mechanical wonders? If so, Green Street Cruise Night is the place to be starting June 9. The event runs every Monday through Sept. 29. It will feature vendors with food and beverages, a 50/50 raffle and, of course, a wide range of the shiniest and hottest cars in McHenry County. The vendors include Kona Ice, MJ’s Coffee Bar, Big Daddy Dogs, Gambler Restaurant and Bar, BuddyZ Chicago Style Pizzeria, Green Street Café and Hidden Pearl Café.  DJ Paul Drake will spin tunes each Monday night. “A couple-hundred cars usually show up for Cruise Night,” said Denny Norton, owner of Ringwood-based Performance Unlimited who usually has a booth at the event. Performance Unlimited is renowned in McHenry County for repairs and maintenance they do to family cars – to cars of all makes and models. However, the team at Performance Unlimited also excels at providing high performance mechanical wonders for serious auto enthusiasts and race...

You’re cruising down Route 120 in McHenry when, suddenly, you realize the car in front of you has come to an abrupt halt. Without even thinking, you slam on the brakes and hold your breath hoping you’ll stop in time. If you hit that car, you and your passengers may be hurt, the person, or people, in the car you hit may suffer injuries and there is always the risk that you may drive that car into another car. With injuries, the cost of an accident is potentially astronomical. Even if no one is hurt, the cost to fix their car, and your car, will likely cost more than you want to spend. And then, your insurance will go up and you’ll probably receive a ticket from a McHenry Police Officer for failing to stop to add to the equation. What does it cost to have your brakes checked? Almost nothing. So, why wouldn’t you have them checked unless you’re afraid of bad news? It’s simple – have your brakes checked. Make an appointment with your trusted auto repair shop to have them checked or s...