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…
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…
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…
Signs of Engine Mount Failure
There’s nothing worse than starting your car and sensing a rough idle or hearing noises that indicate something is loose or out of whack. Sometimes, these warning signs are related to engine mount failure – a problem that you can’t…
BMW Servicing Tips
BMW Servicing Tips BMW is among the best European automakers, but even the ultimate driving machine needs a tune up from time to time. To keep your BMW at peak performance, regular servicing and maintenance are necessary. Routine care also…
