Author: DART auto

Porsches are high-performance cars that are fun to drive on the open road. They are high-quality machines that are dependable. But even these reliable cars are susceptible to wear and tear. Noticing a leak under your Porsche can be upsetting. Don’t ignore the problem and just drive away. Finding out what fluid is leaking should be a priority. There is…

When you own an Audi, you value the precision workmanship of a company that delivers the best product in the industry. Audi has been an innovator and leader in the automobile industry since 1909. When your Audi needs an engine repair, you want to know that that you are getting the best possible service for your impeccably made automobile. Finding…

Audi is a luxurious brand that is synonymous with comfort, excellent performance, and top of the range designs. This car has been in the market for ages, catering to the needs of people who love the finer things in life and want a car to match. The manufacturer is also dedicated to giving their clientele the…

This 1999 Porsche 911 (996) experienced catastrophic engine failure from a bad bearing. We removed the old engine and replaced it with a low mileage unit from California. Luckily the new engine came with a brand new factory Porsche air oil separator installed, as well as new OEM spark plugs. The new clutch was installed over a…

During one of our complementary safety inspections, we found the control arms on this 2008 Audi A4 with 86,000 miles to have damaged inner control arm bushings. This is a common concern for almost all Audis manufactured in the last 25 years. The rubber bushings serve to isolate the vehicle from road noise, allow the…

This customer brought their 2007 Audi Q7 in with a concern that their battery was dying overnight. They had just installed a new battery and it was dead in a matter of days. We have seen several power-related concerns with these Audi Q7s. The root cause is usually a clog in the sunroof drain or…

This beautiful 2013 Porsche 991 Cabriolet came in for an oil change. The process for this car is a little more involved than earlier versions of the 911. First, the trunk is put into the service position, the fans are removed, the plastic cover is removed, the air filter is removed and then the oil…

This 2009 Audi A4 with a 2.0 turbo engine had excessive oil consumption and black smoke coming from the tailpipe at 129,000 miles. After confirming the oil consumption and checking the crankcase vent valve it was determined that the pistons and rings must be replaced. This is a common problem on all early Audi TFSI…

This 2006 Audi A4 Avant had a slipping clutch before it stopped completely and the pedal fell to the floor. We could tell immediately by the clutch friction material fibers falling out of the bellhousing that the clutch had completely come apart. We proceeded to remove the transmission to find the clutch disc had lost…

This 2010 Tiguan came in for a misfire fault. It was determined that the fuel injectors were leaking which necessitates intake manifold removal. This was combined with a carbon cleaning procedure which uses a walnut abrasive blaster to remove carbon buildup from the intake valves, restoring the engine’s original level of performance. The carbon is…