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How Much Does it Cost to Maintain a Rolls-Royce?
Since its inception in 1904, Rolls-Royce has been producing what many consider the finest cars in the world. Their first car, the six-cylinder Silver Ghost, started the development of many extraordinary luxury vehicles, including the Phantom, Wraith Ghost, Dawn, and...
Mini Cooper Maintenance Tips
Are Mini Coopers expensive to maintain? Mini Coopers may not seem like it, but they're relatively expensive to maintain for their market class. The industry average for annual maintenance on a subcompact car is $456 per year, but for a Mini, it's nearly $850. Yes,...
Jaguar Maintenance Costs: What to Expect
Jaguar cars are known for their elegant design, powerful engines, and luxurious features. Jaguar offers a wide range of models to choose from, so there is a Jaguar car to suit everyone's needs. Jaguar cars are also known for their excellent performance and handling,...
How Much Does an Audi Cost to Maintain?
Audis are fantastic cars to own, but they're somewhat expensive to maintain, as is the cost of buying one. According to RepairPal, the average annual maintenance cost across all Audi models is $987 per year - that's nearly double the national average for all cars. It...
How Much Does BMW Maintenance Cost?
BMW has been regarded for maintaining top ranking customer loyalty of any car brand across the world. While many believe you can't put a price on performance; the cost of ownership and maintenance of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” is higher than most would anticipate...
Porsche Repair and Maintenance Costs Explained
How much should I expect to pay for regular service and maintenance for my Porsche? As you might expect, maintaining any high-performance vehicle is a costly endeavor, and a Porsche is no different. Independent of the age, model, or condition of your Porsche, regular...
Is the Coolant Reservoir in My Mercedes Failing?
Your Mercedes is a fine-tuned machine. When something goes wrong, it ultimately affects the entire system. Your Mercedes has a coolant reservoir where the coolant is stored. This plastic reservoir is mounted in the engine bay and plays a very important role in your...
Does Your Rolls-Royce Need its Air Suspension Repaired?
If you drive a Rolls Royce Phantom or Ghost, we don’t need to tell you they offer one of the smoothest rides out there. The luxurious feel of this bump-free ride is thanks to the air-cushioned suspension Rolls-Royce installs. Their suspension system literally adjusts...
Why is My Mini Cooper’s Engine Idling Fast?
Have you noticed that your Mini Cooper’s idle sounds too fast? Each make and model of a vehicle might be designed with a different idle speed, or the speed the engine rotates when your vehicle is just sitting while running. The idle speed is designed to get the engine...
What Will Happen to Your BMW Without Regular Oil Changes?
What happens if you’re too busy driving your BMW around to get your oil change? You invested in a great European vehicle, but like every vehicle, it needs regular maintenance in order to perform properly. Once you let an oil change slide a little bit past schedule, it...
What is Engine Knocking?
An engine knock is a sign that something is wrong with your vehicle. It sounds like a hard clunk or ping, a sound that you might think indicates that two parts of the engine are hitting one another. Usually, an engine knock is a problem with the ignition of the...
Is Your Jaguar Overheating?
Long drives on a hot day will test a vehicle, and if your Jaguar has a problem, you may find yourself with an overheating engine. Through Jaguars have great dedicated cooling systems, there are some problems that can interfere with or overpower them. Also, engines...
How to Prepare Your Land Rover for Your Road Trip
Road trips can make amazing memories. It’s even better when you’re in a Land Rover, in our humble opinion. But, nothing spoils a road trip faster than car troubles. It’s stressful to feel like you're stranded somewhere. No one wants to trust their Land Rover to a...
How Can You Make Your BMW’s Tires Last?
Buying new tires for your BMW is likely not a task that you look forward to. It’s more than the hassle of picking out a place, finding the right kind of tires for both front and rear, and driving your vehicle in to get the tire replaced. It can also be a costly...
If You’re Not Driving Often, Do You Still Need Maintenance?
You have a beautiful European auto, or two, but you don’t end up driving it as much as you’d like, or as much as a daily commuter might drive it. You’re not adding much stress to the vehicle, but time is still having an effect on the vehicle. If you’re not driving...