Cabin air filter replacement is generally something that is performed religiously in the early years of a car's life. Included with most free maintenance packages, BMW and other luxury brands such...
Cloudy headlights originate from plastic getting overexposed to UV light over time. The cloudiness starts at the surface and spreads deeper into the plastic. If you catch it earlier versus later you can fix the problem by polishing the exterior lens surface before too much damage spreads. The...
Over a period of time during the 60s and 70s, the electrical generator in most cars was replaced with what is called an alternator. So called because of the alternating current which it generates, the alternator was a great advancement in charging system technology because it's design makes it...
Often the best deals on used cars can be had from ones that need a little work, or TLC. These cars can make a solid foundation for the perfect daily driver or simply a nice hobby car for those that you enjoy wrenching in the garage on the weekends. One thing that is key after purchasing your...
The window regulator is the mechanism that actually moves the window up or down, with either a window crank or power window motor. Before assuming your regulator is bad on any car including the BMW 325i, check the fuse box, then check the window switch. If all else fails, the regulator or motor...
I’m currently in the midst of finishing my garage, and so all of my cars are currently parked outside. Obviously, my brick is parked outside, so is my wife’s car and my daily driver. Apart from the unfortunate days of walking outside in the rain to get to your vehicle, its really not that big of...
Proper Winter Tires – A must! Any car's performance in wintry weather will be enhanced with a proper set of winter tires. These may also be called “snow tires” or “snows” for short. “Winter Tires” is perhaps a much more accurate name for them as their advantages go beyond superb traction in the...
I’ve done my own painting with a rattle can before, and I’ve felt pretty confident to tackle pretty much any small touch-up job to larger jobs that require a bit more skill. I previously painted my wheels in hyper silver, and for you grillers out there, I also refinished an old BBQ with...
FCP Euro competed in its first endurance race last weekend. This was also the first race for the team, and the car. "It's about the journey, not the destination" as the saying goes, and this is our story. Well, we learned a lot about preparation and logistics, and the gargantuan effort...
Since you are here reading this blog I imagine that you have a sense that doing your own car repairs can save you money, but what if I told you that doing some DIY diagnosis before jumping in and replacing parts can pay off just as much? I do not know many DIY’ers born with an innate mechanical...
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