Bushings: The Most Overlooked Suspension Components

Here's a common question we get all the time about brake pads: "When replacing brake pads is it better to lubricate the entire backing of the pad, the contact points with the carrier and piston, or to not lube at all? Also, what type of compound is better to use; anti seize, silicone grease, or...

When I first started driving I was told to change my car’s oil every 3,000 miles, which I did religiously. Today I hear of cars that don’t need an oil change until every 10,000 miles occurs, which makes me a little nervous. In recent years, oil technology has grown by leaps and bounds, so I find...

Top 3 tricks to get your stuck car out of the snow Let's face it, we've all been there. Either by mistake, or having to much fun, we've all ended up stuck in a pile of snow. Aside from trying to dig yourself out with that left over pizza box in trunk, here are our top three tricks to get your...

It's been my experience that most shops and repair facilities tend to pass along their opinions when giving your car the "once over." The problem is that most customers, even the more tech savvy of us, tend to over look suggestions as a shops way to try and sell an additional repair while they...

Question: I'm replacing my Volvo 850 front struts, however, I can't remove the sway bar link nut from its stud or bolt. Both are spinning around. Cutting away the nut is obviously not a good solution, since I won't be able to tighten a new nut sufficiently. Is there some way I can get a firm grip...

Almost 30 years ago, the first car I modified was a 1980 Volkswagen Scirroco S. When I first got the car I was relatively new to car ownership, so my focus was on keeping it clean and waxed.  I soon moved on to a new stereo consisting of a new head unit, graphic equalizer, 6 ½” in the front...

Having a hard time figuring out the location of a part on your vehicle? We've put together a library of various resource that can help with identifying part numbers, viewing diagrams, finding alternate OEM part numbers, as well as model specific fitment and part availability. You can avoid bad...

Most enthusiasts have committed this one; you want to modify your car and immediately hit the essentials first -  wheels, tires and a drop to fill in the gap in the wheel well nicely. Now there is nothing wrong with this, often times some of the trusted names in lowering springs offer...

There are many opinions on this subject, but first things first, let’s agree on the definitions, because not everyone agrees. At FCP Euro, and most reputable resellers, the definitions are as follows. Genuine - The parts that came with your car when originally built are Genuine, as are the...