While most car dealership technicians generally have far more experience and training than the average independent auto mechanic, this is not always the case. Although they are few and far between, you will find the occasional European auto repair shop…
FAQs, Maintenance, Tips
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How to Tell if Your European Car Needs Brake Repair
Brake repair is inevitable. No matter the make or model, the brakes on your European auto will naturally wear with time and use. Because your brakes are one of the most critical components of your vehicle – for safety AND optimum…
Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance
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What Causes Motor Mount Failure?
Noticing the signs of motor mount failure and wondering what went wrong? This blog will discuss the most common culprits of motor (or engine) mount failure – natural AND premature. What is a Motor Mount? Motor mounts are rubber-metal components that…
Maintenance, Tips
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How to Find a Reliable European Car Mechanic in Wilmington, NC
Looking for a Wilmington, North Carolina car mechanic you can trust with your European vehicle? In this article, we have listed the three key factors you should keep an eye out for as you search for a reliable auto repair…
Maintenance
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How Often Should You Walnut Blast Your European Car?
A walnut shell blast is one of the most common methods of cleaning a European car’s engine. European auto manufacturers – like Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Mini, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Audi, and Porsche – prefer direct injection engines, as they increase fuel mileage and…
Maintenance
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Does Your Car’s Driver Assistance Affect Your Alignment?
Without proper wheel alignment, the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology incorporated into most modern vehicles will NOT work properly. Unfortunately, many auto repair shops that offer ADAS repairs calibrate the system incorrectly (without adequate wheel alignments and sensor checks)…
Maintenance
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Can I Get BMW Service Anywhere in Wilmington, NC?
Does it matter where you get your BMW serviced in Wilmington, NC? The short answer: Yes! Of course, as the owner of your BMW, you have the right to get your vehicle service anywhere of your choosing. However, we would…
FAQs, Maintenance
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Are Volkswagens Difficult to Service?
While drivers have always loved how Volkswagens perform, there is still a common misconception that Volkswagen models are especially difficult (and expensive) to maintain and repair. In large part, this belief can be attributed to the well-known fact that foreign…
Maintenance
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European VS. Domestic Vehicle Maintenance
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…
Maintenance
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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….