The NY Auto Show wraps up this weekend. Traditionally it’s the last of the big annual auto shows for the year that stars in the Fall. I went to see two Porsches having their North American Premiere: The 2018 GT3 and the Panamera Sport (don’t call it a wagon) Turismo. Along the way there, I …
The High School Parking Lot. Ah, the Horror. The Horror. Since dents and dings are inevitable in this crucible of parking trial-and-error, it’s best not to get worked up over dents and dings until graduation. There are some hints that will help get you through. Take for example this trifecta: scrape, dent and cracked paint. …
If you’re planning on replacing a front strut on certain Audis, BMWs, or VWs, you need this tool. It’s great for cars where the base of the front strut is held in the steering knuckle by a pinch-bolt (and, in most cases it seems, rust and years of grime.) If there’s room to get a screw-driver …
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I always love it when someone makes a product that performs as advertised. One of those products is the Doctor ColorChip Automotive Paint Repair Kit. Often imitated, the original is still the best. Follow the directions and work only on a small area at a time and it works wonders. Dab on some paint, smooth …
Every see the can of Gunk Engine Foamy Engine Cleaner in your local parts store and wonder if it really works? Well, yes it does. Start with a messy but cold engine. Cover any electrical bits you don’t want to soak. Spray Gunk Foamy Engine Cleaner and let it soak for 15 min. (You may …
We bought a used Jetta for my daughter last week. It’s a solid car if a bit neglected, but not abused by the previous owner. We spend much of the last week trying to catch up on delayed maintenance and then started to sort the car. The car is screaming for a set of lowering …