A no-start condition makes everyone's day just a little bit worse. Whether you're trying to get to work, go for a Sunday drive, or just want to get a bite to eat, a dead Volvo is a useless Volvo....
There comes a time in your life when you really just need a cheap, reliable, car. Something that doesn't need to look nice or garner the attention of your friends, but just serve as a mode of transport so that you can go about the business of life and nothing more. For many, these cars are a way...
Among the top most annoying problems car owners like us experience are oil leaks. Unless you don’t have a single care about your car, disappearing oil is usually a sign of something that’s just not quite right. For some cars, the engine will naturally burn oil, while unsettling, is fine. Other...
The A/C condenser is a very important part of an A/C system. It takes the pressurized hot gas, cools it, and brings it back to a liquid state. The liquid is then sent through the system to the receiver-dryer, and so on to the evaporator where a fan blows cool air through it into the cockpit of...
The selection of Genuine parts that FCP carriers covers nearly every section of a vehicle with everything from suspension parts to engine mechanical also exterior, interior replacement parts. While searching our catalog you'll find many brands labeled as Genuine BMW, Genuine Volvo, Genuine...
People always ask me what makes an Audi feel like an Audi. There is definitely something different about an Audi's handling characteristics, but it's too subtle to notice from inside the cabin. The answer lies in the front suspension design. If you've ever made repairs to your Audi or...
Volvos are known for their post-apocalyptic reliability. Ask any 240 owner. But, reliability doesn't mean that they don't age and start to fail, becoming less efficient over time. As with most cars that are above 150,000 miles and beyond, they start to consume higher-than-acceptable amounts of...
Many of you may not know about the German company Wulf Gaertner. In the 1950’s the company started out as a small exporting and trading firm for original equipment spare parts to South America. The company through the 1960’s and 1970’s continued to grow its reputation and spread into an...
Rust is a dirty word. I've had my share of rusty automobiles, and have come to learn that it isn't necessarily a death sentence for your car. Living with a rusty car can be a pain at times, but if you are comfortable with your own repair abilities, or at least willing to know when enough is...
When discussing which modifications to start with when working with a blank slate, aftermarket sway bars are often near the top of the list for the simple fact that a nicely tuned suspension will transform how a car drives immensely. Often times the actual purpose of these parts can be lost on...