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Enhance Your European Car's Ride with Hunter Wheel Mounting Equipment and Roadforce Balancing
Enhance Your European Car’s Ride with Hunter Wheel Mounting Equipment and Roadforce Balancing Owning...
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The Convenience and Advantages of a Repair Shop Offering courtesy Replacement Vehicles while Your German Car is being serviced
Owning a German car is a symbol of luxury and performance. However, like any other vehicle, German cars...
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Why have a wheel alignment performed with Hunter alignment equipment?
Hunter Engineering is a well-known manufacturer of wheel alignment equipment that is used by many automotive...
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Pre-purchase inspection
Getting a pre-purchase inspection on a used car is important because it can help you make an informed...
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Have long oil change intervals caused premature engine problems?
There is no single answer to this question, as there are many factors that can contribute to engine issues...
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Why choose a German car specialist repair shop over a generalist?
Why choose a German car specialist repair shop over a generalist? Choosing a German car specialist repair...
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Why service your brakes?
Regular brake service is essential for ensuring the safety an reliability of your vehicle. The brakes...
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What is a Walnut Blast?
Most car fuel systems these days use direct fuel injection (commonly referred to as DI or GDI). This...
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Quality oil and filter
German cars, like many other high-performance vehicles, are built to very high standards and require...
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Vehicle standards.
In order to better maintain our customers’ vehicles and deliver a consistent positive experience, these...
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The importance of a brake fluid flush.
Brake fluid flushes are vital for many reasons.   Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over time,...
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Why is power steering fluid replacement recommended?
Power steering fluid replacement is crucial for several reasons:   Maintaining Proper Functionality: Power...
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The importance of a coolant flush.
Coolant Breakdown: Over time, the chemicals in coolant can break down due to exposure to heat, contaminants,...
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The importance of Haldex Differential Services.
The rear differential (commonly known as the Haldex) fitted to many European four-wheel drive cars (4Motion...
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The importance of dual clutch transmission services.
DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission, or DSG/S-tronic for VW/Audi) Transmission services are essential for maintaining...
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Differential and transfer case fluid service.
Transfer case and differential fluid replacement are recommended for several reasons. The main one is...
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The importance of brake services.
A brake service at our shop consists of: removing your wheels, ensuring that the calipers are functioning...
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The importance of battery replacement every 5 years.
A study conducted by the SAAQ shows that in our climate, the maximum life expectancy of vehicle batteries...
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Why is a tire rotation recommended?
What is a tire rotation? In some cases, this simply involves installing the wheels on the front of the...
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Why you should change your cabin filter?
A cabin air filter is an essential component of a vehicle’s ventilation system. Its primary function...
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The importance of the engine air filter replacement.
The air filter prevents dirt, debris, and other contaminants from entering the engine. Over time, the...
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The importance of a wiper blade replacement.
The job of a wiper blade is to clear water, snow, or debris from the windshield of a vehicle, thus providing...
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The importance of a timing belt replacement.
A timing belt is a crucial component in the internal combustion engine of a vehicle. Its primary function...
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The accessory belt system?
Accessory belts, also known as serpentine belts or drive belts, play a crucial role in the operation...
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Why are 8 000 kilometers oil changes important?
Our recommendation for replacing spark plugs is every 4 years, or 60 000 kilometers.  Over time, spark...
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Why replacing spark plugs is important?
Our recommendation for replacing spark plugs is every 4 years, or 60 000 kilometers.  Over time, spark...
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What to expect on your first visit to Ottostadt?
To ensure that your vehicle will be finished on time, we ask that you drop it off the evening before,...
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Why are alignments important?
We recommend getting an alignment done every year, or 20,000 kilometers. Alignments are essential for...

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