Audi S4 Brake DIY (B8 2010 & Up)

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...

The window regulator is the mechanism that actually moves the window up or down, with either a window crank or power window motor. Before assuming your regulator is bad on any car including the BMW 325i, check the fuse box, then check the window switch. If all else fails, the regulator or motor...

I’m currently in the midst of finishing my garage, and so all of my cars are currently parked outside. Obviously, my brick is parked outside, so is my wife’s car and my daily driver. Apart from the unfortunate days of walking outside in the rain to get to your vehicle, its really not that big of...

I’ve done my own painting with a rattle can before, and I’ve felt pretty confident to tackle pretty much any small touch-up job to larger jobs that require a bit more skill. I previously painted my wheels in hyper silver, and for you grillers out there, I also refinished an old BBQ with...

Since you are here reading this blog I imagine that you have a sense that doing your own car repairs can save you money, but what if I told you that doing some DIY diagnosis before jumping in and replacing parts can pay off just as much? I do not know many DIY’ers born with an innate mechanical...

The plastic headlight retainer rings on a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc will eventually break at the tabs leaving you with a headlight that flops around in the lens housing. Plastic becomes brittle with time and simply replacing these pieces are now either hard to find or expensive.   The last time I...

Brake system inspections and component replacement is vital to the safety of your vehicle. For new cars a safety inspection which includes brake system inspection is manditory for your car to be considered road worthy especially if you're buying something with some miles on it like a Volvo S60 or...

A common failure point in the VW/Audi family are the engine mounts. In order to reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) transmitted into the cabin, the engine mounts are filled with a damping fluid as opposed to being made completely out of rubber. This makes for a more comfortable cabin,...

Tired of looking at your outdated B6 key fob? Well, you're in luck! You can easily upgrade to a newer B7 key fob with simple hand tools and a little patience. Here's how. First things first, obtain a B7 key fob. These can be found on eBay for around $20, but do your due diligence. Make sure you...