Auto Repair & Maintenance Tips For European Vehicle Owners

Premature clutch issues can develop in all manual shift cars. While MINI has designed their sporty, versatile models to perform at their best, MINI Cooper owners can also experience clutch failure, depending on their driving habits and natural wear and tear. Let's talk about the function of...

As you drive your BMW for a number of years, extra maintenance and repairs may become necessary. One of the most common repairs is to fix leaks in the vacuum hose. BMWs are luxury vehicles that are built for performance, each uniquely made to have a sleek exterior with a beautiful and comfortable...

Minis are fun cars to drive. They are powerful and provide drivers with superior performance. They are known for being safe and reliable, but they still have their issues. If you own a Mini, you have probably heard that radiator expansion tank failure is something that you need to watch out for....

Your Mini Cooper is an iconic automobile, world renowned for its compact look, smooth drivability, and durability under any type of conditions. Despite Mini's well-earned reputation, the Mini Cooper does have its mechanical faults. One of the top problems that Mini Coopers have is the failure of...

Volvos are associated with luxury and power. They provide amazing performance and offer safety, longevity, and durability. Volvos are reliable cars to own and are usually very dependable, but some drivers have had issues with transfer case failure. Just like every other vehicle on the road, Volvos...

The differential is critical to the safe and smooth handling of your MINI. During a turn, the inside wheel needs to go slower than the outside wheel. Otherwise, the handling on your car would be much stiffer. It would also cause extra wear and tear on your tires and axle. The differential is the...

MINIs are sophisticated, stylish, and great on fuel economy. Their compact, sporty design makes them fun to drive, and they turn heads. Taking proper care of it is important, and to do so, it requires a technician that has the knowledge needed to do it right. Here at Fast Lane European, we...

So you've bought the luxury car of your dreams, and everything has been going smoothly for a few years. The car has been everything you have been expecting and more. Then suddenly, there's a problem with your clutch slave cylinder and you don't know what to do about it. Let's take a look at...

BMW has been at the forefront of luxury motoring for decades. With constant innovations, high-tech gadgets, and punchy motoring it's not hard to see why. BMW's punchy, sport, coupes are often overlooked. However, with the release of the BMW 4 Series Coupe a few years ago, BMW has made sure that...