How To Inspect And Replace A Door Latch On A MK5 Volkswagen GTI

So, here’s the good news: FCP Euro bought a 2007 MK5 Volkswagen GTI on the used car market. The bad news is: there are a ton of things wrong with it.  First off, some background. FCP Euro wanted to buy an MK5 GTI on the used car market, and set a reasonable budget of $5,000 for the initial...

There are so, so many custom projects out there in the world, and if you're someone who's building something cool, unique, and out-of-the-box, we want to hear from you—to help you show it off to the world. The FCP Euro parts portfolio is massive—with over 500,000 skus listed on our site, there...

If you've never been to a track day before, know that one of the requirements is passing a tech inspection before they let you on track. Here's how to ace it with flying colors.  Track days are pretty awesome—it's you, your car, your buddies, and a closed course that's ready for full-throttle...

The two biggest reasons that people don't work on their own vehicle is knowledge and time. Knowledge is pretty easy to acquire these days, as a blog like this or a DIY video will walk you through almost any task. That said, time isn't so easy to come by, especially when you have children. And...

The standard OE rear main seal on a 2.0 TSI Volkswagen is, for lack of a better word, complete trash. Here's how to replace it with a better, more robust option from iAbed.  I may be the designated "BMW guy" at FCP Euro, but that doesn't mean I don't work on other cars. As of late, I have found...

Mechanically, at least. The rust is a whole other issue.  If you don't know Charles, the Humble Mechanic, allow me to introduce you—Charles Sanville worked for a VW dealership for 13+ years fixing all sorts of issues on all sorts of generations of Volkswagens. He's developed tribal knowledge in...

If you're noticing leaks from your sunroof, or water accumulation, or can even just visibly see dirt and grime build up in your E30's sunroof drain, her's a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to replace the infamous "Elephant Trunk." Pictured: On the top is the original, almost completely...

The E60 BMW M5 is arguably one of the most iconic sedans of the past 20 years. With its 500-horsepower V10 engine, this super sleeper will pull all day long — that is, until one of the M5's many reliability issues gets in the way. One E60 owner has taken some unusual precautions to make...

The season of spirited driving is upon us. Here's how to get ready.  When swapping out winter tires, it's a good opportunity to give your car a thorough inspection on all wear points–suspension, brakes, even your engine bay can use a once-over to check for leaks. Our Volvo catalog manager, Jay...