If you have ever walked into a big box automotive parts retail store then you have likely noticed the walls and shelves dedicated to what I refer to as “automotive quick fixes”. The products for sale vary from stop leak to auto transmission slip additives.  There is literally a “product” or...

I’ve been a gear head for quite some time now and have taught myself how to do most repairs that I will need to do during the ownership of a car. Because of my passion for cars, I now own three. One of those cars is my daily driver/beater that I use to commute to and from work, as well as for...

The History For those of you who do not know, BMW E30, E36, and E46 models are notorious for having the rear shock mounts fail (RSM for short). For one, they're not very heavy duty from the factory. The mount base is a stamped/molded piece of aluminum which has a rubber bushing pressed into it....

One of my good friends and fellow BMW junky, John, gave me a call a few summers ago telling me he'd bought a car from his work. I'd been to his shop a few times before and knew that they specialized in older BMW’s and Porsches, so I figured he maybe bought a 2002 or an E30. He told me that he was...

Before I dive into this potentially sensitive subject, I’m going to state that this article may not sit well with people. I’m not writing it to make anyone angry or to be controversial. I’m just sharing some of the knowledge that I've learned through my own research and from friends who work in...

You can say I've always had a fascination with cars. I remember being five or six years old at a local Dodge dealership with my father and seeing a Viper for the first time. It was sitting in the middle of the showroom, it was red, and it was awesome. That was the car that got me hooked. To this...

If you follow FCP's YouTube channel, there's a good chance you've seen me in some of the repair videos. Years ago I was the guy who would take his car to the dealership or a garage to have something simple like a headlight bulb replaced because I didn't know how to do it. Looking back at it, I...

It’s about time we chat about some of the products at FCP Euro that can bring your tired and possibly worn out vehicle back to life. That past life that forced you to grab that puppy the day you saw her. That same look, shape, and roar, that established that initial connection you and she had....

Question: I'm replacing my Volvo 850 front struts, however, I can't remove the sway bar link nut from its stud or bolt. Both are spinning around. Cutting away the nut is obviously not a good solution, since I won't be able to tighten a new nut sufficiently. Is there some way I can get a firm grip...

"I'm looking into upgrading my shocks and springs. Which is better: upgraded shocks and lowering springs or a full coilover system? Is one more suited for street driving?" There really is no wrong upgrade. Often times, people simply choose to upgrade their shocks and leave the OE springs in...