Performance Unlimited Blog

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Performance Unlimited Inc has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. “Performance Unlimited Inc is thrilled to receive this 2014 Angie’s List Super Service Award,” said Denny Norton, the owner of Performance Unlimited. “Only about 5 percent of the Auto Repair companies in McHenry County have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a back...

Drivers in McHenry County have generally welcomed changes in the price of gasoline. Of course, that’s because the price has generally come down of late. The hope is that the trend in lower gasoline prices at the pump will continue. The price of gasoline at the pump in McHenry County has moved away from the $4-per-gallon range and is now lower than $3, sometimes even lower than $2.50. This welcome news has drivers reconsidering habits of conservation brought on by recognition of the bite fuel charges can take out of their wallets. With lower fuel charges, the necessity of conserving doesn't seem as drastic. Still, gasoline is not free and a continued reduction in demand can help to keep the price of gasoline down at the pump. So, it’s a good idea to continue a thrifty approach to the amount of gasoline you use in your car. You’ll still save money, you’ll help keep downward pressure on the price of crude oil and you’ll help to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Tips on conserving gasoli...

There was a time when car owners changed their own oil. Some did tune-ups and other maintenance and repairs to their vehicles. Those days, however are pretty well past. Cars are increasingly computerized. The skills required to repair and maintain a vehicle are increasingly technical, too. If the person working on a car doesn’t have the proper training they could do more harm than good. Safety is also a consideration. If the automotive repairs and maintenance aren’t done right they could put drivers, occupants and those in the vicinity, when the vehicle is operated, at risk. This is one of the differences between an established auto repair shop and a backyard mechanic. With the prior, extensive training, and regular retraining and certifications, are expected. With the latter, they’re unlikely. An auto repair shop should also have the appropriate equipment to do the job right. This includes computer diagnostic equipment that is loaded with the latest software and updates. Once again, t...