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Every year, resolutions get made that we never seem to stick with. This year, we're here to help you change that by focusing on the resolutions that actually matter; the ones for your cars.  Resolution 1: Stop Smoking Among the most difficult resolutions to keep is to stop smoking. This year...

Your PCV system is an extremely important, yet often overlooked collection of parts that affects how well your car runs. On some cars, like our  2007 MK5 Volkswagen GTI, the PCV system is actually built into the plastic valve cover. Charles "HumbleMechanic" Sanville breaks down how the PCV system...

18,000 square-feet of motorsport, video production, distribution center, customer pickup, and community center expansion.  There's something big coming to Milford, CT in 2019.  How big? 18,000 square-feet big. We're knocking down walls (quite literally) and undergoing an expansion into the raw,...

What do you get when you combine long-roofed Audi Avants, great people, and scenic driving through the backroads of New England? You get Avantoberfest, and it's one the best, most authentic car meets of the year.  Held every fall, Avantoberfest  is an automotive gathering that brings together...

Though the styling may be questionable, side marker lights are actually required by law here in the United States. If your side marker lights have gone out, separated, or are just falling apart, a few minutes is all it takes to prevent a ticket or worse, an accident.  Tools needed to complete...

Does your brake pedal or steering wheel shudder under hard braking? Do the pads sound like they're squealing at low speeds? Does your brake pedal engage lower than you remember? If so, than it's time to refresh your brake system. Here's how to do it yourself in just a few easy steps.    Tools...

Frequent cleaning of your wheels isn't just to look good, it can actually be considered preventative maintenance. Here's a simple method using just a spray bottle and a hose that you can amplify should your wheels be in really rough shape.  Tools needed to clean your wheels: Hose Powerwasher...

FCP EURO HOSTS FIRST-EVER VENDOR AWARDS, PRESENTS SIX KEY VENDORS WITH AWARDS RECOGNIZING SUCCESSFUL 2018 PARTNERSHIPS. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:::   MILFORD, CT, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 - For the first time ever, FCP Euro hosted over 30 key vendors at their facility in Milford, CT for the inaugural FCP...

One of the most overlooked services on any car is cabin filter replacement. While a vehicle is still under warranty, the dealership usually takes care of cabin filter replacement approximately every 20k-30k miles. However, as a vehicle falls out of warranty coverage, owners have a habit of...