Mercedes AMG models, particularly ones equipped with the M113K and M156 engines, have a propensity to go through engine mounts rapidly. With the mounts being fluid filled, the design doesn’t lend itself well to the high torque output of these engines. Upgrading from your stock mounts to these...

  It was eventful from the moment we boarded the plane. Because FCP Euro places such a high value on continuous improvement, we often send members of our teams to training for their respective departments. Kyle Bascombe and Mike Delikat are members of our product and service teams, and we...

If you're leaving your car unattended for any length of time, it's always a good idea to ensure your battery is properly maintained.  Rather than disconnecting the battery or removing it from the vehicle entirely, a trickle charger or battery tender can maintain your voltage, monitor it, and...

In Part One of this series I introduced you to a fairly common failure point with late model Mercedes C and E class vehicles. The electronic steering lock or ESL failure will prevent your vehicle from starting, and a vehicle that does not start is fairly useless.The process used to remove the...

One of the most disconcerting things that can occur is turning the key in your ignition and getting absolutely no response from your vehicle. For owners of Mercedes C-class and E-class vehicles, this is all too common of an occurrence and is frequently a result of a faulty electronic steering...

  Here at FCP Euro, we like to take care of everyone, especially those who are a part of the family. One of those family members is our resident photographer Ralph Rodriguez who has been with us since Sept 2015. Minutes before leaving for vacation Ralph’s VW Rabbit had a minor mishap, his Rabbit...

I’ve recently added Techna-Fit stainless brake lines to our online Mercedes catalog as a quality alternative to the original equipment brake hoses we offer. Stainless steel lines are designed to replace the short rubber lines that run from the brake system hard lines to your brake caliper with a...

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...

Changing your own engine oil is the perfect Saturday Morning DIY project that every owner should perform on their own vehicle. When you perform your own service you get the satisfaction of knowing the job is done correctly and you used the correct quality of parts on your vehicle. Today's...

I recently acquired an Audi A6 Avant and one of the first things I noticed was the Air Conditioning system was not functioning. I checked the refrigerant level and it was low so I charged the system, got the air functioning and uncovered a new issue. The A/C condenser fan was not functioning. On...