All About 3rd-Party Extended Warranties So, you hear radio/TV commercials or dealer sales pitches on the merits of buying a “worry-free” Extended Warranty for your aging vehicle… You’re considering an extended warranty for your car. You hear that you can...
An often misunderstood and unappreciated point when it comes to replacing the battery in modern, late-model BMW’s is that the new battery has to be “registered” or matched to the onboard ECU for proper operation and battery longevity. You may be...
Hydroplaning 101 If you want to understand what hydroplaning is, here is everything you need to know about this phenomenon so that you can take to the road safely, and confidently, no matter the weather conditions. Written by: Bradley Hayes Automotive Blogger &...
5 Myths of Dealership Service Just because they sold the car doesn’t mean they are the best place to service it. Written by: Bradley Hayes Automotive Blogger & Director of Marketing, Autoscope European Car Repair There is a common misperception that the...
Think all types of car engine coolant are the same? You could be setting yourself up for a major headache. Does antifreeze color matter? Are there different types of antifreeze? Differences in the various types of coolant (or “antifreeze”) run far deeper...
Don’t buy without a “PPI”! Before you buy a used car, especially any pre-owned European car, be sure to take it to a qualified automotive shop so that a professional auto technician can perform a “pre-purchase inspection” on it first! Why...
