Volvo P2 S60 Cup Holder Assembly Replacement

This is the time of year when the leaves begin to change color, we begin to pull out our warmer clothing, and prep our cars for the coming winter season. Usually during this time we perform some type of preventive maintenance on our maintenance schedule. It can vary from which is needed and...

If you're leaving your car unattended for any length of time, it's always a good idea to ensure your battery is properly maintained.  Rather than disconnecting the battery or removing it from the vehicle entirely, a trickle charger or battery tender can maintain your voltage, monitor it, and...

After the life-threatening experience the night before, it was time to fix the headlights on the E30. As you might remember from my first post, I don't like directions, but I often need them. So I grabbed a screwdriver and went to town on the back of my headlights. The lights are held in place...

The engine mounts on your vehicle are commonly overlooked and neglected. Crucial to the operation of the entire drivetrain, your engine mounts act as the link between the engine and the chassis which absorb engine vibrations, all while keeping your engine secure. A properly functioning engine...

The E30 BMW 325i I just purchased immediately became my daily driver. I commute roughly 25 miles on the highway to the FCP Euro offices every day. In previous mornings I would listen to a podcast on my way down and music on my way home. In the E30 things immediately changed. There wasn't any...

The air filter in your Volvo must be changed regularly to maintain top efficiency and power. Over time, your filter becomes clogged with dirt and debris which can rob your engine of power. During your tuneup service, it's essential to change out your engine air filter. Check your engine’s air...

Air suspensions may seem like a major pain to deal with but I was recently given the opportunity to replace rear air springs on an E70 X5 xDrive3.0i and was surprised at how relatively simple the overall procedure was. The vehicle I was working on had a failed rear left air spring and a rear...

In Part One of this series I introduced you to a fairly common failure point with late model Mercedes C and E class vehicles. The electronic steering lock or ESL failure will prevent your vehicle from starting, and a vehicle that does not start is fairly useless.The process used to remove the...

  Waterfest is the largest VW/Audi Car Show and Motorsport event in North America, and the second largest of its kind in the world. Waterfest, now in its 23rd year, is a two-day event held at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey (a common New England auto enthusiast event location). It's a...