What to Look Out for When Buying a Car & When to Say "No"

Every DIY'er will eventually encounter that stuck bolt/nut that refuses to release and let you get on with your DIY adventure. Trying to change a control arm? The ball joint is probably going to resist coming out. Changing out a strut? You'd think that the strut to knuckle bolts were attached and...

Used cars make our automotive hobby exciting. The thrill of the chase is often half the fun. We all know what we want, and we're usually willing to travel immense distances to get it. Us enthusiasts know that our mythical T5-M, Viggen, M3 or AMG is out there - we just have to find a seller worth...

Summer is coming up and it's about to be road trip season! There are few experiences to parallel a long road trip - especially for me. The trip is nearly as much fun as what I planned to do at my destination. However, before any road trip, it's best to check a few items on the car before heading...

I am going to discuss how to glue fake Brembo caliper covers to your vehicle. Actually, that’s a complete lie and I don’t recommend doing it. You’re not fooling anybody. This blog post is to touch base on how to service fixed position multi-piston brake calipers. My friend Brandon was lucky...

In the 90's, power brake assist was not vacuum assisted, rather it was provided by a hydraulic system known as the ATE H31 Hydroboost in BMW’s high end cars up to the 850Ci. I’ve read in places that BMW chose this for the V12 powered 850i and 750iL because of the difficulty in fitting the larger...

Flip-keys certainly are fun - a neat little package with the key and the remote control all in one. A compact package when all you need is the remote to unlock the doors, and with the press of a button, the key flips out so you can start the car. My Volvo XC90 utilizes this type of key, as well...

Now that the weather is warmer here in Connecticut, I'm beginning to attack some of the issues I've noticed with my BMW 325i. This week I'm addressing an extremely common issue found in BMW's magnesium valve cover N52 engines - Oil leaking at the valve cover gasket as a result of broken valve...

Ever hear a high pitched squealing sound from underneath your vehicle? Have any of you AWD owners out there ever experienced a condition when driving through water, slush, or snow you start to hear a high pitched squealing sound coming from underneath your vehicle? This could be caused by...

It often starts the same way. You leave a friends house and they point to a fluid patch on their driveway. You stop the car and inspect closely and wipe your finger over the substance. First you smell the fluid, then rub it lightly between your fingers. Many car enthusiasts know this feeling...