Service to Improve Fuel Economy

December 31, 2023

The price of gas in Illinois has got people in Lake In The Hills talking. It seems that Lake In The Hills folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can ... More

Hey Lake In The Hills Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

December 24, 2023

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Lake In The Hills?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you ch... More

Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver

December 17, 2023

You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here are a few things you may give the cold-... More

To Fix or Not To Fix (Tire Repair)

December 10, 2023

You know that sinking feeling when you realize one of your tires has a problem. It may be making an odd noise or behaving oddly when you're driving. You may hit a pothole or curb and one suddenly goes flat. Or you may head back to your vehicle and discover it has one tire deflated without a cl... More

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)

December 3, 2023

It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More