The “American road trip” is a cultural phenomenon. People travel great distances in Europe and Asia, but certainly not with the frequency and ease we can manage in the US. With thousands of miles...
The age-old Mercedes slogan “the best or nothing” can apply to many things, including their unrivaled depreciation off the showroom floor. What this means for those buying second, third, fourth, or even fifth-hand is the ability to obtain a massive amount of trademark Mercedes power and...
Throughout the last twenty years, Mercedes-Benz has equipped numerous vehicles in its lineup with air-ride from the factory. Although complex, this system shouldn't be feared; it's broken up into relatively easy-to-service components.Introduced on the W220 S-Class for the 2000 model year,...
Digging deeper than surface level into any brand will likely reveal a common platform or series name encompassing a handful of models. Codes like BMW’s E30 and G20, Audi’s C5 and B8, and Volvo’s P1, P2, and P3 are all some you might regularly encounter while car shopping. These overarching model...
As cars have evolved, they've become filled with much more stuff. That counts for amenities like heated rear seats, entertainment screens, and larger systems that make them safe to drive and convenient to operate. Our technological advances have spawned more complex ways of building our vehicles,...
With hundreds of people working under the FCP Euro banner, we all strive to support you in every way we can. For the most part, that means supplying you with the latest in high-quality European auto parts, but it also includes pooling our expert knowledge into informative and educational articles...
Clipping a curb isn’t the end of the world, even though it might feel like it. The wheels on your vehicle are designed to absorb strikes and impacts, sending the load through the suspension. But not all hits are the same. Striking a curb often results in a gouged wheel and an off-center steering...
Automotive suspension design comes in all shapes and sizes, but the basics always stay the same. Whether the suspension needs lots of travel to survive rally stages, high spring rates to compensate for aero at speed, or a comfortable but composed ride to keep passengers comfortable, each...
Between the hundreds of people working under the FCP Euro banner, we all strive to support you in every way we can. For the most part, that means supplying you with the latest in high-quality European auto parts, but it also includes using our expert knowledge to create informative and...
Brake pads are one of your car's most important but misunderstood parts. They have the undeniably important task of safely slowing down your vehicle, but brake pads are far from uniform. Browsing FCP Euro’s website pages will bring up a vast array of brake pads and compounds like ceramic,...
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