FCP Euro is proud to partner with numerous companies that share and support our vision for a one-stop shop for all your European automotive needs. To put them all in a list and speak to them would...
We're often asked what exactly a Nivomat shock absorber is, and what the difference is compared to a regular shock absorber? Here are the answers to some of your frequently asked questions. Nivomats are self-leveling monotube shock absorbers designed by Sachs, which utilize the movement of...
The 955 and 957 Porsche Cayenne were available with two different suspension options. First, there was the standard coil-spring and shock setup available on all models, except for the Turbo. Then there is the advanced, self-adjusting Cayenne air suspension that came as standard on the Turbo and...
Buying a BMW E30 is an exciting experience. They’re light, quick, fun, and timelessly styled. If you get one that’s in good shape, and you take care of it, they’re also reliable. If you’re thinking about buying an E30, awesome! If you’re still figuring out which E30 models you’re interested in,...
The BMW X5 was never supposed to be an SUV. Instead, BMW called it an SAV or Sports Activity Vehicle. The idea was to create a large family car with the body of an SUV but with the driving characteristics of their sports sedans. That driving dynamic was readily apparent in the original X5 and has...
The first-generation Porsche Cayenne was equipped with a range of engine options over its seven-year production run from 2003 to 2010. These are most easily split into early Porsche 955 Cayenne port-injected engines sold from 2003 to 2006, and late Porsche 957 Cayenne direct-injected engines sold...
Learning to work on and repair a vehicle comes with a new sense of excitement and fulfillment. Suddenly, the fear of breaking things is overwhelmed by the confidence of knowing how to follow directions and turn a wrench. Those internal feelings are a large part of what anyone needs to have to be...
Sports cars are wonderful. They allow us to experience the limits of adhesion, intense g-forces, and unending smiles as we motor along. The passions they stir from their race-winning pedigrees, beautiful body lines, and emotion-filled driving characteristics make them life-altering things....
Your BMW oil service light is on, but what does that mean? What is wrong and what does your BMW actually need? The oil service light can mean that your car needs more than just a basic oil change. This brief guide covers the BMW E46 3-Series, BMW E39 5-Series, BMW E38 7-Series, BMW E83 X3, and...
It's easy to make a mistake when shopping for brakes on a Volvo as almost every model could be had with multiple combinations of brake rotor sizes. Whether the varying sizes were intended for performance or police applications, there is always some sort of brake upgrade available. Even if you are...