What does the Mercedes-Benz SRS Light Mean? What is your Mercedes SRS light? "SRS" stands for Supplemental Restraint System. It has to do with your safety restraints, which include your airbags and seatbelts. Keeping these in good repair can keep your safe in an...
Do you see a "Service C Due" or "Service C Exceeded" message on your instrument panel when you start your Mercedes? If so, then your Mercedes-Benz needs its Flexible Service C performed. Autoscope has the computer equipment, expertise, and trained, certified Mercedes...
When you purchase a European vehicle, you may think that all your service and maintenance needs to be completed at the dealership. This might be because you see it as more reliable, doesn’t void your warranty, and maybe even better for your resale value - but that...
Bumps, bubbles and bulges - regardless of the name, you’ve noticed that your tire isn’t looking as it should. Is it a problem that needs fixing? Is it safe to drive? With years of working on European cars under our belt, here’s what we at AutoScope want you to know...
Owning a vehicle has its perks, but it also has its responsibilities. The health and performance of your vehicle depend on the way that you take care of it. But what is the definition of taking care of your vehicle? For the most part, this means taking your Audi,...
Have you noticed reduced performance in your engine? Higher oil consumption? Overheating? If so, it’s highly likely that your vehicle is experiencing a buildup of carbon internally. Unfortunately, carbon is inevitable as it is a byproduct of combustion. Carbon buildup...
When you purchase a vehicle, you’re not only signing up for the vehicle that you’ve been looking forward to driving, but you are also signing up for the responsibility of keeping up with the vehicle’s maintenance needs. One regular service that every vehicle needs is...
Some car owners simply don’t drive as much as the average person. Typically, low-mileage drivers are retired, work from home or commute to work via carpool or alternative means, or have a secondary vehicle that is used much less than a primary vehicle. Low-mileage...
Brakes in German and European cars involve more than one part - instead, there are typically two main elements that do receive the majority of the wear and tear over the lifetime of your vehicle. These two parts are the brake rotors and brake pads. Brake rotors and...
That pesky check engine light. It comes on at the worst of times while you’re in your busiest week. While it’s so easy to ignore your check engine light until next month when you have the time and the funds to get it serviced, it’s important to prioritize the service...
While on the road in your vehicle, whether it’s a BMW, Audi, Mercedes or Porsche, you look for the kind of power that made you fall in love with your vehicle in the first place. Your turbo engine provides extra power to your drive through an increase in the amount of...
Many BMW owners gravitated towards the F30 generation of the BMW 3 Series because of the models’ turbocharged engines and electric power steering, giving BMW a heightened experience behind the wheel. The F30 BMW, which is a sedan, is often the namesake for references...
Depending on the model of your Porsche, you may be more susceptible to an IMS bearing failing. But don’t let the fear of this possibility ruin the joy of owning a Porsche. By equipping yourself with the knowledge of IMS bearing failure and what symptoms to look out...
While it can seem innocent to procrastinate on taking your Audi in for routine maintenance, there are many reasons that you should set and keep scheduled services to keep your it in the best shape possible. Here are 10 important reasons that you should stay on top of...
Time to replace motor mounts on your car? Worn engine mounts might be causing those vibrations. How do you know if your car needs new engine mounts? There are various methods of determining whether or not your engine mounts are in need of replacement, but here are 5...
Foul/Musty Smell coming from the AC Vents? Learn all about why your car AC smells bad and what you can do about it. These days, especially here in Texas, air conditioning system in our car is not a luxury - it's a necessity. With temperatures outside reaching...
It's really never a good time to have to jump off your car... Even though you know that the battery in your car is a critical component (your car simply will not start without one), you probably don’t think too hard about just how heavily you depend on it day in and...
Do you need a "Carbon Clean" Performed on Your Car? Find out what "carbon build up" is, how to clean carbon build up, and if your car needs to have a carbon clean procedure performed on it - all right here (with pictures)! "What is Carbon Build Up?" "Carbon build-up"...
Need vintage Porsche service? Check out our customer's very clean classic Porsche 356 "Speedster," in to see one of our vintage Porsche service experts. That's right, we do it all! We're...
V8 Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S, & Cayenne Turbo models need updated coolant pipes. Is your Porsche Cayenne leaking coolant? The odds are pretty high that source of your Porsche Cayenne coolant leak are the coolant pipes that run underneath the intake and are...
