Performance Unlimited Blog

More than when we welcomed in 2021 a year ago, folks are getting out and doing things in public today. We feel safer doing so now than we did then. It’s refreshing. It feels as though we’re rejoining the human race. But COVID isn’t the only hazard in the world. New Year’s Eve in McHenry is a wonderful time of the year. We all have hope for the year ahead. And why wouldn’t we? This might be the year when we get back to a semblance of normalcy. But even before COVID, there were dangers in the world. One such danger is the effect on your ability to drive safely when you’ve had a bit of alcohol. No one is saying that you shouldn’t have a good time and, no doubt, the revelry you have in mind includes the consumption of some tasty beverages. Have a good time. Imbibe a little more than you usually would do. Why not? After all, it’s a holiday. Have fun but don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve had too much to drink. How much is ‘Too Much?’ As it turns out, alcohol consumption tends to ignore di...

Christmas is a time for gathering with loved ones and enjoying the season. But, often, travel is required to get together with family and friends. Some of us will put on a mask and fly greater distances to celebrate Christmas. But many will load up the car and drive somewhere for the holiday. Which is it for you? Or will you stay home? Maybe, you’ll stay home while loved ones drive to your home. But, whatever your personal situation, during Christmas time, there’s a whole lot of travelin’ going on. Travelpulse claims that 85-million Americans are expected to travel this Christmas. TravelandLiesure suggests that 47-million of those will mask up and take to the ‘friendly skies.’ If they have the numbers right, that still means that 38-million Americans will hit the roads to spend Christmas with loved ones. With all those people on the road, even if the conditions are good, folks need to be aware to arrive at the homes of loved ones safely. If the conditions aren’t so good – if there are ...

 Your neighbors know when you are leaving.  They know when you get back late. They know ‘cause your muffler's good and loud. So, replace it for goodness sake. Yes, if you’re muffler is failing, the neighbors can’t help but notice. People walking on sidewalks can tell. And folks in other cars turn up their radios so they can hear above the racket your car is making. But it’s not a calamity. And fixing your exhaust doesn’t have to be exhausting. If your car’s exhaust system gets bad enough, Santa in a blue uniform, with flashing lights on the roof of his sleigh, my add you to his list of tickets. But that’s not the only reason to fix your exhaust. And there’s another reason beyond bothering the neighbors and folks about town. Another reason to fix that loud muffler and exhaust system is because of the potential for fumes to work up into the cabin where you and your loved ones sit. If this happens, while it is a potentially dangerous condition, at the very least, you’re liable to...

If you’ve winterized your car, truck or SUV you probably don’t need to worry about breaking down when you leave your McHenry home this winter. Of course, there’s no absolute guarantee. Things happen. You may hit something in the road and blow out a tire. Or, even with snow tires, you could hit a patch of ice too fast and slide into a ditch along a McHenry road. There are mechanical parts under the hood that could unexpectedly fail. If something happens in spite of your best efforts to prepare for the season, our winterizing tips include one more topic … Winterizing Tip #7: McHenry Winter Emergency Preparedness  If you think about it, the most immediate thing you want in the car, truck or SUV if you find yourself stranded is a charged cell phone. If you can call someone for help, whether family, friend or road-side service, your breakdown could prove a minor inconvenience. But you’ll want to plan beyond a cell phone. Here is a list to consider when you set about applying the princip...