European Automotive Specialist

Image by Jan Vašek from Pixabay    Summer is here! And Florida summers are oppressively hot. The August mugginess has even been compared to walking in warm soup! It’s important to stay cool when and where you can. And the Summer sun can do a lot of damage to European cars.   There’s a lot you can do to keep your car cool all summer. Here’s some advice on staying cool all summer long:   Tactile Parking -- if you know where to take advantage of shade, you can keep the car cool for hours. Just remember to crack your windows enough to let air in, without letting rain in.   Strategic Errands -- One super-tactile way to avoid parking in the hot sum ... read more

As a car owner ─ oil changes + routine service work, hopefully, are a part of your routine to keep the car safe rolling. They are second nature, yet always pop up at the most opportune times. Whether you take your car to the local quick-lube chain, OEM dealership, or specialty European repair shop -- there are huge differences. When choosing a place to repair or service your vehicle the following variables are always in play: technician skill level, pricing, oil/parts quality, and convenience. When it comes to European vehicles, these attributes provide valuable insight into the quality of service you are receiving.  There are always exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, the shops that promise you a “30-minute oil change”, should be the last on your list on where you chose your Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, BMW, or Mercedes Benz service. While there are some “quick lube” shops, that do excellent work ─ these shops work on a volume model. The more ... read more