Winter is officially gasping its final breaths with spring just a couple days away. For most of the country, that means it’s time to start pulling classics and collectibles out of their seasonal slumber. Here in the Northeast, we hit our first couple days with 70-degree temps. And like clockwork, told cars and trucks started […]
Tips For Your Next Vehicle Maintenance Service
The trick to long-lasting reliability? Following your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and service guidelines. Unfortunately, as our pride and joy vehicles age, the recommended service guidelines might not be sufficient to maintain our vehicles anymore. At Foreign Affairs Motorwerks, we are South Florida’s premier European auto repair and performance center. Our expert technicians have years […]
DIY vs DI-Don’t | When A Repair Needs A Technician
As car guys, we take great pride in doing things ourselves. From cleaning to checking the oil and rotating tires, getting lost in the simple joys of working on your pride and joy is easy. As a repair center, we are often asked, “Is this something I can do myself?”. While we’d prefer you bring […]
Diagnostic Challenges That Can Elude an Experienced Technician
By: Larry Hammer | Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 11:49 am in On The Line Vehicles today incorporate a maze of electronic components that must be considered when troubleshooting a performance related symptom. A vast arsenal of test equipment is necessary to communicate with the electronic systems and components. Systems are so connected that it […]
Keep Your Range Rover Active By Following Factory Service Guidelines
Range Rover has built their reputation on being the pinnacle of luxury while offering off-road prowess that is often reserved for Japanese and American brands. Mixing luxury and capability is no easy task. LandRover achieved this by cramming a plethora of technology in each Range Rover and pairing it with a high-performance engine. This combination […]
How to Clean Your HVLP Paint Gun
You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat their workspace and tools. The same can certainly be said about how a painter maintains their paint gun. After all, modern HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) paint guns are precision tools that count on clean surfaces and optimized airflow to deliver a perfect […]
Is Your Classic Prepared for Winter Storage?
For those of us who drive fair-weather vehicles and live in northern climates, winter is a dark season indeed. Putting our classic vehicles away for several months may be a ritual, but one that requires careful preparation regardless. To ensure it stays in top condition while it’s hibernating requires more than just rolling into the […]
Reaching New Heights In Auto Repair Services
Every vehicle owner knows the importance of auto repair services to ensure their car’s safety and longevity. The quality of these services can vary, leaving customers skeptical about their choice of auto repair shops. National Repair Done Right Month is an initiative that highlights our auto repair workers. It’s a dedicated time to shine a light on the […]
What to Use – Rust Converter or Rust Encapsulator?
Not every rust repair allows for stripping back to bare metal and refinishing like new. Think about frame maintenance, trailers, and shop equipment. For these situations, the question that often comes up is whether it’s better to use a chemical rust converter product or simply bury the rust in an encapsulator paint. The decision will […]
TURBOCHARGED ENGINES: Are You Recommending the Required Services?
By: Elvia Vega | Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at 12:35 pm in Tech Tips Turbocharged engines are becoming commonplace as the vehicle manufacturers are utilizing smaller displacement engines fitted with turbochargers. Turbochargers and direct fuel injection can make a smaller displacement engine behave like a larger displacement engine, while accomplishing better fuel economy. With this […]