We have seen several BMW X3’s come with the ABS and traction control light on.  In some cases the clutch’s in the transfer case are slipping and need to be replaced. In many cases the gear in the transfer case…

For over 15 years fixing rusty brake lines on domestic cars has been very common.  Now we are seeing more and more German cars like the BMW X5 with rear brake lines that are rusting out and leaking. The BMW…

Today I got to spend about an hour with the new Volvo XC 90 at the Volvo headquarters and Rockleigh. What a great car it has a lot in common with the Audi Q7 now it has air suspension and…

There are many different versions of the Jetta diesel but they all have one thing in common they all have a time belt needs to be replaced.  If the timing belt breaks on one of these diesel engines the valves…

Today I have a 2008 Porsche Cayanne with a worn out transfer case.  A local dealer quoted the customer almost $4000 to replace the transfer case. The Cayanne has over 200,000 miles on it and to spend $4000 is not…

When it snows a lot take the time to clear the snow off the windshield.  Five minutes could save you hundreds of dollars.   Your wiper blades are not designed to plow snow.  Also make sure your wipers were not…

The VW Jetta with the 2.5 engine has a pressure sensor in the secondary air hose.  It is common for this sensor to go bad and I have seen outside shops replace this sensor with a map sensor and the…