A steering wheel shake, vibration, (or a shimmy) can make for an undesirable and frankly annoying time in your car. You may find yourself dreading having to get on the highway for any length of time - we've all been there! Steering wheel shake can be caused by a few different things and some...

Everyone's definition of a high-mileage car probably differs. To a BMW owner, what's considered high-mileage could be a hundred-thousand miles, a Porsche owner, maybe that's sixty-thousand miles, and a Volvo owner, that could be two hundred-thousand plus. But should these "high-mileage" numbers...

Your B5/B6/B7 chassis A4 was designed to be a sports sedan (In my case, sports wagon ☺), without compromising refinement and comfort for daily driving. A vehicle's front suspension plays a critical role in helping the vehicle achieve these dynamics. Instead of the more traditional McPherson...

An oil change is one of the first DIYs most getting into the game learn to do. There are a few DIY guides on how the oil service is done on the B6 Audi A4 with the 1.8T engine, each author providing their own tips and tricks. There were a few things I learned along the way that could be helpful...

For those of us fortunate to live in areas that see snow, salt is often used on the roadways to prevent the formation of ice and yield safe driving conditions. Inevitably, salt will cover the car, however the rocker panels will take the most abuse due to their proximity to the wheels. This makes...

Every car manufactured has a unique identifier for it known as a VIN or Vehicle Identification Number. “It is the automotive equivalent of human DNA” as stated from www.vanguard.org. Each letter and number in a VIN corresponds to specific information about that specific vehicle as the DNA in your...

Among many things on the to-do list of maintenance for my Audi A4; the rear brakes needed attention. I could tell by the glazing on the rotors as well as the thinness of the pads that they were due for replacement. It’s always a good idea to assess the condition of your brakes at each oil change...

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...

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...

As a car enthusiast, theres nothing quite like the feeling right after you purchase a new-to-you car! After I purchased my high-mileage Audi A4 Avant, to be honest, I was feeling nervous that something was going to go wrong on it the second I was on my way home! In any case, there are a few...