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Should You Replace Brake Rotors And Pads Together?
Brakes in German and European cars involve more than one part - instead, there are typically two main elements that do receive the majority of the wear and tear over the lifetime of your vehicle. These two parts are the brake rotors and brake pads. Brake rotors and...
What Would Happen If You Ignored The Check Engine Light?
That pesky check engine light. It comes on at the worst of times while you’re in your busiest week. While it’s so easy to ignore your check engine light until next month when you have the time and the funds to get it serviced, it’s important to prioritize the service...
What Happens If Your Fuel Pressure Is Too High?
Fuel pressure is a surprisingly delicate aspect of your vehicle but it’s ultimately so critical to the performance and longevity of your well-loved European car. But how do you know when your fuel pressure is too high? As with most things in a car, there’s the ideal...
What Causes Poor Fuel Pressure?
Poor fuel pressure in your BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Porsche can dramatically affect the performance that you’re used to in your vehicle and lead to long-term damage if left without diagnosis and repair by a trained European car mechanic. A bad fuel pressure regulator...
How Do I Know If My Vanos Solenoid Is Bad?
If you’ve noticed a loss of driveability, decreased horsepower and poor fuel economy, there’s a high chance that your BMW could be experiencing the symptoms of a bad Vanos Solenoid. In this case, it’s important to understand what is going on inside your vehicle and...
Is It Safe To Drive With A Misfiring Engine?
It can be frustrating to figure out what’s wrong with your vehicle and what the severity of the issue really is, even before taking it to your trusted auto service shop. The daunting feeling that comes with vehicle malfunctions is certainly true when you experience...
What Causes Low Turbo Boost Pressure?
While on the road in your vehicle, whether it’s a BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Porsche, you look for the kind of power that made you fall in love with your vehicle in the first place. Your turbo engine provides extra power to your drive through an increase in the amount of...
What Are The Differences Between Lean And Rich Mixtures In An Internal Combustion Engine?
There’s a delicate balance to strike when it comes to optimal performance in your European vehicle’s engine. This means that it’s important to keep tabs on the air and fuel levels when your engine is working. When levels are too low or too high, this is referred to as...
Why Is My BMW Going Into Limp Mode?
While having a vehicle allows you freedom, it also comes with the possibility of mechanical issues. When your vehicle functions abnormally, displaying symptoms like reduced power and a check engine light, it’s likely that your BMW has entered limp mode. After years of...
F30 BMWs With Valvetronic Fault Codes: Causes & Fixes
Many BMW owners gravitated towards the F30 generation of the BMW 3 Series because of the models’ turbocharged engines and electric power steering, giving BMW a heightened experience behind the wheel. The F30 BMW, which is a sedan, is often the namesake for references...
Common Fault Codes & What They Mean To Your BMW
With so many moving parts, there are countless fault codes that tell you what needs attention on your BMW. Your OBD system detects faults in your car and displays a trouble code that tells you and your mechanic what needs service in order to get your vehicle back on...
How To Properly Winterize Your BMW
While not every city in Texas experiences harsh weather, even slightly cold weather shifts and light snow can change the conditions of your vehicle for the worse if you aren’t prepared. Here are our top tips to winterize your BMW and keep you safe on the roads. Be...
3 Things Not To Do During Winter Driving
Don't get left out in the cold! Winter driving can be perilous! You can avoid dangerous situations, expensive repairs, and other problems this winter by following this advice. Here are three things not to do during winter driving: 1. Do Not use your cruise control...
How To Choose an Extended Warranty For Your Car
All About 3rd-Party Extended Warranties So, you hear radio/TV commercials or dealer sales pitches on the merits of buying a “worry-free” Extended Warranty for your aging vehicle... You're considering an extended warranty for your car. You hear that you can take your...
How Does Carbon Build-up Affect Your BMW’s Direct Injection Motor?
Direct injection motors can provide a lot of advantages that many BMW owners look forward to when purchasing their vehicle. This particular motor type has become increasingly popular in the last few years in response to the efficiency and power that it offers. Direct...
6 Signs Your BMW Has An Oil Leak & What To Do About It
Your engine oil is essential to how your BMW runs. According to HowStuffWorks, engine oil keeps the internal parts of your engine lubricated and cool, avoiding damage from friction and wear. Not sure if your Bimmer has an oil leak? There is a combination of symptoms...
How To Tell If Your Porsche’s IMS Bearing Is Failing
Depending on the model of your Porsche, you may be more susceptible to an IMS bearing failing. But don’t let the fear of this possibility ruin the joy of owning a Porsche. By equipping yourself with the knowledge of IMS bearing failure and what symptoms to look out...
10 Important Reasons to Follow Your Audi’s Service Schedule
While it can seem innocent to procrastinate on taking your Audi in for routine maintenance, there are many reasons that you should set and keep scheduled services to keep your it in the best shape possible. Here are 10 important reasons that you should stay on top of...
Why Choose an Independent Auto Shop Over the Dealer?
Autoscope - A compelling independent auto shop alternative to the dealer. Over the years, much has been written and discussed in many forums about the pros and cons of independent (non-dealer) automotive repair facilities versus dealers. Traditionally, the independent...
Low Coolant Light
Has your Low Coolant Light come on? Here is what the low coolant light means on your car and the (usual) suspects behind why your low coolant light is on. As you have probably already guessed, the most likely reason for your Low Coolant Light to be on is…because your...
BMW Battery Replacement – Why register a new BMW battery?
An often misunderstood and unappreciated point when it comes to replacing the battery in modern, late-model BMW's is that the new battery has to be "registered" or matched to the onboard ECU for proper operation and battery longevity. You may be wondering why this is...
