DSG vs. Manual: Which Transmission Is Best For You?

  There is an often-repeated opinion that “real” performance cars are equipped with three pedals and a transmission that requires the driver to handle the shifting. It’s debatable whether this is the case since the ubiquitous spread of direct-shift gearboxes such as Volkswagen’s excellent DSG...

  We’ve received countless calls from Volvo owners unsure whether they have a PCV breather system problem or an oil sludge issue. We've put together a quick guide explaining how the Volvo PCV breather system works, symptoms of a clogged breather system, and how to inspect it. Replacing the...

  The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf GTI brakes are based around an evolution of over revolution concept, ensuring cost-effective and reliable performance for the sporty hatchback. By utilizing many components from the outgoing PQ35 Mk5/6 chassis, along with some new MQB-specific parts, the Mk7 GTI offers...

  The Mk7 GTI is equipped with an evolution of the 2.0t turbocharged Volkswagen ‘TSI’ EA888 generation of engines. Although they share the same fundamental look, a limited number of parts, and utilize similar concepts, the EA888 Gen 3 of the Mk7 GTI features many distinct differences from the Gen...

Audi’s legacy of producing fast and comfortable sedans didn’t stop with their fifth generation of mid-size sedan. The B8/8.5’s lineage can be traced back to the first fast Audi, the Sport Quattro, a homologation special designed to allow Audi to enter Group B and dominate with their...

  Low oil pressure on any car is not something you want to encounter, and that holds true for the Volkswagen EA888 engine found in the VW CC. If you're getting the "Oil pressure Engine off!" warning message on the dashboard of your Volkswagen, you should turn your car off as soon as you safely...

  Throughout the last twenty years, Mercedes-Benz equipped numerous vehicles in their lineup with air-ride from the factory. This system, although complex, shouldn't be feared; it's broken up into relatively easy-to-service components. Introduced on the W220 S-Class for the 2000 model year,...

Human beings are fascinating creatures. For all of our likenesses as people, thanks to nature, nurture, or a combination of the two, our brains develop in delightfully different ways, and we have very different ways of tackling the problems life throws at us. Take, for example, the solutions for...

  While the BMW N54 found in cars like the BMW E90 is one of the most capable, sought-after engines in the marketplace, they’re not without their faults. Here’s a complete guide on why they’re so popular, what to look for when buying one, and what could go wrong in the future. When you think of...