Before you buy that flashy, new BMW, keep in mind that one day, believe or not, you’re going to run into car trouble. BMW’s are luxury, foreign vehicles that need maintenance and cleaning just like every other vehicle. Instead of running to…
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NC State Inspection Requirements
Everyone has to get one done at some point in their lives. It’s not always an easy task and if you are new to the auto industry, performing this simple task can sometimes come off as daunting. We’re talking about…
Preventative Maintenance
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What Walnut Blasting Can Do for You
Is your vehicle acting funny? Maybe you’re experiencing a loss of horsepower, your engine keeps misfiring, or you’re having trouble accelerating? Your engine may need to be cleaned. One method of doing so is walnut blasting. Continue to learn more…
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Signs of Bad Motor Mounts
Engines have thousands of small, moving parts and the slightest malfunction can cause major damage to your vehicle. One small part that makes a major contribution to your engine health is a motor mount. Motor mounts stabilize, align, and hold…
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Basic Car Maintenance Checklist
Maintaining your vehicle is important in order to keep it running efficiently and to maximize its lifespan. Busy lifestyles, however, usually mean that basic maintenance steps fall through the cracks. Keep your car in top condition by following this…
Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance
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BG Gasoline Direct Injection Service or #GDI
Here at Performance Auto Specialist in Wilmington, NC, we’re interested and enthusiastic in keeping your GDI engine running at peak – or any other type of European auto you may be driving. Preventative maintenance goes a very long way on…
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How Are Your Timing Chains & Belts?
Performance Auto Specialists has been performing service to a broad range of vehicles since 1991. We all learn from doing, and after 26 years we’ve come a long way. As the US import market has grown, we answered that calling…
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Want to be a Safe Driver? Practice Healthy Habits
When you get inside your car and turn on the ignition, you take your life and the lives of others into your hands. The decisions you make while behind the wheel can determine whether you safely arrive at your destination…
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How to Keep Your Car Maintained During the Final Days of Summer
The summer may be nearly over, but it may not feel like that in Wilmington, North Carolina. The warm weather may be around for a bit longer, so it’s best to take the necessary precautions to keep your car running…
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Three Jaguar Maintenance Tips You Need to Know
All vehicles benefit from routine maintenance, but when you own a luxury car like a Jaguar, regular upkeep is imperative to protecting your investment and improving the vehicle’s longevity. Recently, Jaguar extended its warranty coverage to five years or 60,000…