Auto Repair & Maintenance Tips For European Vehicle Owners

To make sure your car receives optimal care, it's helpful to know some of the different options you'll come across as a consumer, including whether to use OEM or after-market parts. In this article, we'll provide you with a little more information on both options and what you can do to further...

All cars run into problems from time to time—even the most well cared for cars out there experience malfunctions and failures that require correcting. In Volvos, the great majority of problems, especially in the Volvo XC70 model, are related to electrical system faults. These problems can be...

Auto maintenance comes in many forms. Some maintenance and repair tasks are more complex than others, such as transmission overhauls or engine rebuilding, whereas other maintenance tasks seem relatively simple, like replacing a burned-out tail light. However, surprisingly, many drivers tend to...

Routine care and maintenance is critical for any vehicle's performance, let alone a luxury import vehicle like a BMW, Mini Cooper, or Volvo. In order to keep such cars running optimally, it's important to follow a strict maintenance and care regimen to avoid the common pitfalls associated with...

Car trouble is never a walk in the park—it always interferes with our day, week, month, or even year. It generally costs us time, money, effort, and energy that we can't get back; however, the cost of fixing car issues is usually a small price to pay for ensuring our safety on the road or...

All cars require a consistent level of care in order to preserve their performance, reliability, and longevity. Part of ongoing vehicle care is maintaining engine oil levels and quality. Volvos are unique in the performance industry in that they offer comfort, convenience, and practicality, as...

Automotive issues are never simple, and finding an automotive specialist who can accurately diagnose the problem seems near impossible. If you own a car, you've likely already spent hundreds to thousands of dollars in automotive shops attempting to fix problems, maintain your vehicle's function,...

Car trouble always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times; when we're in a rush, on our way to an important business meeting, or trying to get to the bank before it closes. While it's especially concerning when your car won't start, and certainly throws a wrench in the day, it's...

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine hit a deer while traveling on the freeway (the I-280). The damage was so extensive that insurance totaled it. Deer are most likely to travel onto roadways at dawn and dusk and are more often on roadways in Spring and Fall. It is not always possible to avoid a...

We heavily rely on our vehicles for our daily tasks and it can be extremely frustrating if your car will not start. If this is happening to you there can be multiple causes. Suspect number one: the battery. Perhaps your vehicle needs a jumpstart. You will need battery cables, if you do not carry...