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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...
What Does a Brake Warning Light Mean in My Car?
All About That Brake Warning Light Is there a brake warning light on in your car? It could mean a variety of different things and to know what it might be first depends on which brake warning light it is. When you first start your car, all your instrument lights...
What is hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning 101 If you want to understand what hydroplaning is, here is everything you need to know about this phenomenon so that you can take to the road safely, and confidently, no matter the weather conditions. Written by: Bradley Hayes Automotive Blogger &...
Charge Pipe Breaking on Turbocharged BMW
A common problem on turbocharged BMW models is the charge pipe on the intake side breaking. This will cause “drivetrain malfunction”, “service engine soon” or “check engine” warnings to be displayed. This fault is sometimes preceded by a large “pop!” noise, which is...
5 Myths of Dealership Service
5 Myths of Dealership Service Just because they sold the car doesn't mean they are the best place to service it. Written by: Bradley Hayes Automotive Blogger & Director of Marketing, Autoscope European Car Repair There is a common misperception that the dealership...
Check Engine Light vs. Service Engine Soon Light
Is there a difference between the check engine light and a service engine soon light? The check engine light and service engine soon light are often mistaken for one another and many are confused as to what they each mean. Though they seem similar, we'll explain just...
How to know when to replace motor mounts
Time to replace motor mounts on your car? Worn engine mounts might be causing those vibrations. How do you know if your car needs new engine mounts? There are various methods of determining whether or not your engine mounts are in need of replacement, but here are 5...
Texas State Vehicle Inspection
What Happens During Your Texas State Vehicle Inspection? In the State of Texas, vehicles must pass an official state safety and emissions inspection every year in order to legally drive on state roads. The annual Texas state vehicle inspection helps to ensure that...
This is why your car AC smells like a dirty gym sock.
Foul/Musty Smell coming from the AC Vents? Learn all about why your car AC smells bad and what you can do about it. These days, especially here in Texas, air conditioning system in our car is not a luxury - it's a necessity. With temperatures outside reaching...
Cool down a hot car interior faster with this guide.
How long should it take to cool down a hot car interior? Hot car? Beat the heat by learning how to cool down a hot car interior faster. We’ve all been there: it’s been a long day. You're exhausted and ready to head home. You throw open our car door, and are met...
Autoscope Plano Client Testimonial Video – Richard G.
In this Autoscope Plano client testimonial video, long-time client Richard G. shares what keeps him coming back to Autoscope. Autoscope European Car Repair Plano client, Richard G., talks about his past frustrations with other auto repair shops and service centers,...
Memorial Day 2018
Memorial Day 2018 Happy Memorial Day 2018, everybody! A quick announcement following this special message to our customers... First and foremost, Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We know many of you will be taking advantage of the long weekend to enjoy the holiday by...
New 2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo
Clark Griswold, eat your heart out... Spotted at Autoscope: a brand new Panamera Sport Turismo! And it's the Turbo model, no less... Family Truckster it is not. Here's the latest from our IG (you should definitely follow us @AutoscopeDFW, by the way...). As the finest...
Meet the man who just bought first Bugatti Chiron in Dallas
Mayur Shree of Dallas has become the first in the city to purchase a $3.2M Chiron. The buying process wasn't merely walking into the nearest dealer's showroom and signing on the dotted line, though... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xBeh-TK5Hg First Bugatti Chiron in...
Rolls-Royce Chair? Rolls Dealer Displays $52K Desk Chair
"Putting a $52,000 Armchair In a Dealership Showroom is a Very Rolls-Royce Thing To Do" - The Rolls-Royce of Desk Chairs. A new chair invented by Dr. David Wickett that aims to kick luxury seating into high gear. It's called the Elysium-R and the piece describes it...
What Color Coolant For Your European Car?
Think all types of car engine coolant are the same? You could be setting yourself up for a major headache. Does antifreeze color matter? Are there different types of antifreeze? Differences in the various types of coolant (or "antifreeze") run far deeper than just...
Three Things You Can Do To Extend Your Car’s Battery Life
It's really never a good time to have to jump off your car... Even though you know that the battery in your car is a critical component (your car simply will not start without one), you probably don’t think too hard about just how heavily you depend on it day in and...
