We know that it can be hard to schedule your vehicle maintenance. When life is busy, getting a check-up for your car can seem like something you can delay without much consequence. However, avoiding your mechanic’s shop for the little things can end up costing you a...
Common Manual Transmission Issues
A manual vehicle gives you a unique driving experience, more control and (many people feel) more joy when you’re behind the wheel. However, manual transmission vehicles can also develop their own unique issues. If you own a vehicle with a manual transmission, it makes...
When Do I Need To Replace My Shocks Or Struts?
Your shocks and struts are part of your car’s suspension. If you drive with worn or damaged shocks or struts, not only will you find your drive is not so smooth, but you are also at risk of accidents. This is because when your shocks or struts need replacing it...
What Is In An Automatic Transmission Service?
It’s no secret your car has thousands of working parts. Each part plays its own role and undergoes its fair share of wear and tear. However, each part is also dependent on the others and if something goes wrong in one area it can quickly lead to a domino effect....
Why Is My Jaguar’s Check Engine Light On?
If you have been driving your Jaguar with a Check Engine light on, you probably should make a call to your Jag mechanic as soon as possible. This is a warning something is not working properly with your engine. The newer you Jag, the more that can go wrong, as...
Common Signs of MINI Cooper Suspension Problems
Your car’s suspension has many functions including keeping your wheels on the road, improved grip for braking and helping your drive remain smooth even on bumpy, uneven roads. Perhaps most importantly, however, it allows your steering to absorb lateral forces, helping...
Can Following Your Recommended Maintenance Schedule Keep Service Costs Down?
You depend on your car to travel about town taking care of daily tasks from getting to and from work to dropping the kids off and from getting groceries to visiting with friends. Because of this, you want to know your car remains dependable, and more importantly safe...
5 Engine Noises You Don’t Want To Ignore
Every car produces its own set of noises. As the driver, you get used to these sounds and know that they aren’t a sign something is wrong. However, if those sounds start to change, the noises are more likely a sign something is also changing with the way your car...
How To Get Your Audi Ready For Colder Weather
Winter weather places new demands on your Audi with the risk of dropping temperatures, more rain and unexpected ice. Your Audi requires special care in the cold season, to ensure you continue to enjoy a more pleasant and safer driving experience. Here is how to get...
When Should You Replace the Spark Plugs in Your Jaguar?
Spark plugs play a vital role in the operation of your Jaguar. Gas keeps your motor running, while your spark plugs provide the power to not only ignite the fuel in your engine but also keep your motor running. When you turn on your car, your spark plugs ignite the...
What is Wrong with Your Audi’s Power Steering?
Audi is known for its steering systems designed to offer the driver precision steering that is firm yet sporty. Despite this fact, it is possible to experience issues with your Audi’s power steering over time. One of the most common issues is the steering pump, but...
9 Tips for Fall Car Care Month
Your high-performance imported vehicle needs special attention to keep it running safely and efficiently. An ounce of prevention can save you time and money down the road. That’s why when fall rolls around it’s the perfect opportunity to provide some TLC for your car....
Why is Car Maintenance Important During a Pandemic?
Right now, many find themselves at home for long periods of time in quarantine, either self-imposed or mandated. Concerns of the spreading the novel coronavirus have become such a central focus of our lives and thoughts that some things may understandably get...
What You Should Know About Tire Safety
You’ve got many of your auto service intervals down pat - you always take your car in for a regular oil change, you change the brakes when you need to and you even check your transmission fluid regularly. But have you been neglecting your tires? The condition of your...
Most Common HVAC Issues In Mini Coopers
In the height of summer, sometimes the only relief you can get is from taking a drive in your cool, air-conditioned Mini Cooper. But what if your Mini Cooper’s HVAC system suddenly begins to experience issues? While the HVAC system in your car could mean issues with...
How Does a Dirty Air Filter Affect My Audi’s Performance?
As you take your Audi on the road day after day, it protects you and essential elements of your vehicle from much of the debris and outside conditions, keeping you comfortable and your car in good condition as you commute. Much like a cabin air filter keeps the...
What is A/B Service on a Mercedes? – It’s Not Just an Oil Change!
A premium vehicle means the potential for a premium driving experience. From interior comfort to amplified horsepower and smooth driving, vehicles from Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, MINI Cooper, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Rolls-Royce are premium in every way....
How Does A Blown Head Gasket Cause Overheating?
If you’ve never had your vehicle experience overheating before, it can be quite alarming when you’re out on the road. If your vehicle is pouring smoke or vapor out of its hood, that is the number one tell-tale sign that your car is overheating. But what is the cause...
Why Do I Need To Change My Brake Fluid?
The systems within your car are all intertwined, with every piece contributing to the overall function of the vehicle. Beyond auto parts are all the fluids that assist in the proper function of your vehicle too. This includes the role that brake fluid plays in your...
What Is Porsche Interim Service?
A luxury vehicle such as a Porsche can be unmistakably enjoyable to drive. Your investment in your Porsche is best protected when you consistently get it serviced! But what does that mean? We’re here to explain general recommendations for servicing your Porsche to get...