The Road to Atlanta

Deep in the heart of New York City, we found a unicorn. A unicorn that we're going to be racing through the 2017 American Endurance Racing series this year. The car is a 2010 C300 Mercedes Benz 6 speed and it sat alone next to a set of supercars, the most notable neighbors were an i8 and...

As the original components on our classics age, a repair or replacement will be par for the course until each system and component has been sorted out. Yes, some systems will continue to perform excellently for decades, but eventually all good things must come to an end. With my 1975 Mercedes...

Part of the fear in owning a modern Volvo is its perceived dependence on the dealership. Some electronic modules require programming after installation in order for them to work properly, like the ETM, UEM, and CEM. However, a relatively new company has come on the scene offering an array of plug...

Oil analysis helps us figure out the health state of the engine’s oil, which is essentially the lifeblood of the engine. It’s often a mystery to figure out as newer cars have much longer oil service intervals while older cars may have hidden problems lurking.I was fortunate to have historical...

One of the biggest nuisances associated with getting in a W211 or 219 are sticky, inoperable switches. The most common sticky switches are for the seat memory and Airmatic. Today we will be replacing the seat memory switch on a Mercedes E63. This is a relatively simple procedure that should take...

The sun is gleaming outside, birds are chirping, and the sky could not be more blue. I collapse down onto the rolling stool that was positioned in the center of the old cold damp barn converted into a 2 car garage. Overcome with physical and mental exhaustion from the lack of sleep, crazy hours...

Valve cover gaskets are something I consider replacing as preventative maintenance when it has seen over 100k miles. The gaskets tend to become hard+brittle with increasing likelihood that it may spring a leak and make a mess. In addition, oil sludge can form if you don’t stick to the recommended...

Time: 1 hour Difficulty: 2 out of 5 The car’s trailing arms (a.k.a. rear control arms) are basically the meeting points for the rear wheels and all critical suspension components. The trailing arm uses a series of bushings to connect it to the vehicle’s subframe. When a bushing wears out, it can...

When you think of replaceable filters in your car, the first one that pops into your mind is the oil filter, of course. Next up, you might think about the air filter, followed by the cabin air filter and then the transmission filter. However, the one filter you never even thought of is most...