There can’t really be THAT big of a difference between European and American vehicle maintenance, right? After all, any given repair shop has enough knowledge and experience to service my foreign car…right? Wrong! When it comes to vehicle service, Domestic…
Why Alignments Are Important

Alignments: What Are They? Alignments carry a big misconception as a nonessential service when it comes to European auto repair Wilmington maintenance. An alignment is the correcting of the tire angle to ensure the tire meets flush with the road….
Driving Habits to Keep You and Others Safe on the Road

Driving is something that most people get better at over time. It takes practice, just like everything else! It’s also very unsafe if not done the right way. Lots of automobile accidents happen every year. Don’t let yourself become one…
What Does The Cabin Air Filter Do?

You are probably aware that your vehicle’s engine has an air filter, but did you know that your car’s HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) system also has one? This is commonly known as the cabin air filter, it performs…
Importance of Having a Reliable Mechanic

It’s important to build a good relationship with your mechanic. Automotive issues can arise at any moment, which is why having someone that you can trust to fix your car is important. A reliable mechanic will help fix your vehicle…
Transmission Repair

What To Do If Your Transmission Is In Trouble If your transmission is in trouble, the first option is usually a repair. Oftentimes, this is the cheapest option when it comes to transmission repair cost. It also depends on what…
BMW Repair in Wilmington, NC
You currently drive a BMW in the Wilmington, North Carolina area and your starting to experience problems with your BMW on a daily basis. Finding someone who is experienced with working on BMW’s is a struggle, but have you heard…
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…
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…
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…