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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Is all of the advice over changing your Land Rover’s oil on asset schedule real? That is, is it important to change your oil exactly when your manual says, or will your Land Rover be just fine if you push the deadline a little bit? The truth is, while you can delay an...
Whether it’s a Porsche or a Landrover, when your European auto has high oil pressure you should act quickly to get to the bottom of the issue. High oil pressure can be the result of another problem with your vehicle, from a blockage to a dirty filter. If left...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
