The MK7 Volkswagen GTI has a fairly complex and cleverly engineered intake manifold. Because of the complexity, this means that it is more likely to need to be serviced or replaced. While the job...
Many think of brands like Porsche and BMW as dreams only achievable post-retirement. But what if they weren't? What if you didn't need a lifetime's worth of savings to own your own Euro ride; only say $25,000? Well, the good news is that it's possible and I’m happy to report that these options,...
You’re driving down the highway, it’s pouring out and it's late. You’re almost home and then it happens. THUD. You hit something. Well, we did at least. Here’s how we blew out the oil pan (and other expensive bits) on our 2017 Volkswagen MK7 GTI, and how it can happen to you. Didn’t...
A quirky looking car loved by Volkswagen fanatics across the globe, this 1987 VW Scirocco has more than its looks going for it thanks to its engine swap. Anyone who denies that the Volkswagen Scirocco is iconic has got to be a Volkswagen hater. The mono wiper, the fastback-style hatch, its funky...
Universal to all of the DIY projects we help you with here at FCP Euro is the need to get under the hood. Much like opening the car door, opening the hood can be something we take for granted. It’ll always pop open, right? Not in our experience.As we went to open the hood on our VW Mk7 GTI for a...
Along with a love for European cars, many employees here at FCP Euro love winter sports. Our location in Connecticut puts us within shouting distance of countless mountains with powdery snow and scenic trails, though we aren’t the only people with that access. Whether you ski out west in...
There are two things that you can guarantee a Volkswagen will need during its lifespan. Those are fuel, and new ignition coils. If you recently grabbed a set of red top Genuine VW Audi ignition coils, you might be wondering how to install them. Fortunately, this is one of the easiest repairs...
One of the best ways to kill time as an enthusiast is to watch and browse automotive auctions. Whether on a website, on TV, or in person, the cars for sale are often broadly different and can expose us to makes and models we’ve never seen before. They let us drool over classics, take inspiration...
A combination of imitation and competition between auto manufacturers has bred some of the best cars of all time. As certain cars become benchmarks, auto manufacturers and marketers take aim at their competitors, seeking to attract customers to their brand and respective models. Those in the...
What defines success when it comes to a car? There are plenty of ways you can quantify and qualify the merits of a specific make or model. There is price, performance, sales success, and those intangible, subjective qualities of look and feel. Some cars hit the mark right out of the box—seemingly...