It's official. We're bringing two Volkswagen GTI TCRs to our HQ in Milford, CT. Take it all in: Milford, CT -- January 19, 2018 -- FCP Euro is proud to announce their entry of two...
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 may be the BMW Catalog Manager at FCP Euro but my better half happens to own a Volkswagen. I changed the oil on this vehicle at home with basic tools and decided to share the process with you. Changing your vehicles oil on your own is not only a great way to save some money but it's also...
A common failure point in the VW/Audi family are the engine mounts. In order to reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) transmitted into the cabin, the engine mounts are filled with a damping fluid as opposed to being made completely out of rubber. This makes for a more comfortable cabin,...
After a full winter of hibernation, the shudder in my VW's braking system was not going to go away on its own. After 23,000mi the rotors began to develop a slight pulsation at elevated highway speeds. This is something that I find intolerable for any length of time, so it was time to swap them...
Milford, CT, March 12, 2015 --(PR.com)-- FCPEuro has announced the expansion of the Audi catalog with a focus on building out the main sections, including brake, suspension, and general vehicle maintenance, for 2015. With a upload of more than 20,000 Genuine Audi parts onto the FCPEuro website,...
A very common oil leak on any older VW is the valve cover gasket, but using the original parts is not always the best course of action. The factory gasket, used on pretty much all 4 cylinder VW/Audis from the early 70s to early 90s, is a three piece set, with rubber and cork, that leaves much to...
Have you ever left your gas cap off and got a check engine light? It happens to the best of us, don't be afraid to admit it. Why does the check engine light come on? Is there really something seriously wrong with leaving the gas cap off? Leaving the gas cap off opens the evaporative fuel system,...
Diagnosing a cooling system on your Volkswagen or Audi is easier than you think. Using a few tools that are cheap and readily available, your cooling system can be properly diagnosed in less than an afternoon, and save the hassle and expense of a shop. Whether your car is overheating or has...
Axles are an item that are replaced all too often, when they can be repaired nine times out of ten. Just because your CV boots are torn and slinging grease doesn't mean you need to replace the axle with a cheap aftermarket part! Using factory parts is always better, and in the case of axle boots,...