European Auto Repair Blog

Porsche Rennsport Reunion – Laguna Seca

DART auto owner Dave Banazek attended the 6th Porsche Rennsport reunion this September.  This is a giant festival of racing Porsches.  Almost every racing Porsche you have ever seen or read about in a book is there.  Either being displayed in concours condition or...

Mini N14 Timing Chain Repair

This R56 Mini Cooper S came in for basic maintenance but a loud chain rattle was discovered during service. The common faulty timing chain tensioner and timing chain cassette were replaced to prevent catastrophic engine failure. 

335i Engine Replacement

This BMW 335i came in with a leaking oil pan and a no start condition, the engine seized due to catastrophic rod bearing failure. A used motor was sourced and partially refurbished to replace the failed unit. Valve cover, oil pan, oil filter housing and high-pressure...

Porsche Boxster S Brake Repair

This Porsche Boxster S came in with a brake pad lining light illuminated on the instrument panel. The pads had been severely worn from a session at the race track and the sensors had melted out of the brake pad backing plates. The brake pads were worn unevenly so it...

April is National Car Care Month

Spring is here and the weather is changing rapidly once again.  It can be snowing and 30 and then sunny and 70 in a 5 hour period this time of year.  Don’t forget to check your car out for: tire pressure & wearwindshield and rear wipersbelts &...
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