by Admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Mini Cooper
This R56 Mini Cooper came in with a bad stumble on acceleration which we determined to be a faulty ignition coil. While diagnosing we removed a spark plug and found the plugs looked original at 65k miles. The manufacturer recommends spark plugs at 60k miles, but as...
by Admin | Feb 4, 2019 | Porsche
This 2005 Porsche Boxster S came in for routine maintenance, but upon further inspection, we found the accessory belt tensioner had disintegrated. Amazingly, this did not disturb the belt and it was running quietly on the bearing from the tensioner pulley....
by Admin | Jan 28, 2019 | Porsche
This Porsche Panamera 4S came in for a 40k mile service, which includes replacing the engine air filter. The headlights and bumper must be removed on these vehicles to access the airbox, but this will ensure the vehicle is breathing properly for the next...
by Admin | Jan 23, 2019 | Mini Cooper
This 2009 Mini Cooper S had the timing chain tensioner back out of the engine causing valve damage. There are various problems with the timing system on these R55 powered Mini Coopers made from 2007-2014. The tensioners can back out or fail hydraulically...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2019 | BMW
We had recommended that this customer replace their accessory belt and belt tensioner because there was a noise coming from the tensioner and there was irregular belt wear. Unfortunately, the customer declined these repairs and returned several months later on a...
by Admin | Dec 17, 2018 | BMW
All cleaned up, cams timed and ready to drive We always do a good job cleaning up the mess left behind from oil leaks New timing rails installed and special cam timing tools in place with lower timing cover removed the full extent of the damage is revealed. The...
by Admin | Dec 11, 2018 | Porsche
This customer brought in their 1986 911 Carrera after tearing a rear sway bar mount at the track. The factory sway bar mounts are notoriously weak for any sort of spirited driving,and this car had already been repaired once, so the customer opted for investment cast...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2018 | Porsche
This 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo came in with a catastrophic coolant leak. Anything poured in the reservoir came right back out the bottom of the vehicle. The newer generation of Cayenne did not suffer from the same plastic coolant tube failures of the...
by Admin | Nov 19, 2018 | Porsche
The Porsche 996 turbo is a great car that can be had at a very attractive price considering it is a true supercar that can be driven in everyday traffic picking up the kids, running to the grocers or have fun driving in the mountains. Its weak point is...
by Admin | Oct 29, 2018 | Porsche
As Porsche continues to come out with new hybrid and soon all-electric cars we are constantly training to keep on top of the latest technology. We are also updating our diagnostic equipment and service information to handle these newer technologies....
by Admin | Oct 19, 2018 | Porsche
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...
by Admin | Oct 3, 2018 | Mini Cooper
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...
