Category: Car Maintenance

Keeping up with Car Maintenance

Car maintenance is even more crucial now that the cooler weather is settling in. Make sure you’ve addressed all issues from the summer and fall to ensure a smooth-driving winter in Dallas. Not only will this allow for a better riding experience, it will also save you money on gas and help save the environment. Taking good …
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9 Holiday Gifts for the High-End Vehicle Owner in Your Life

9 Holiday Gifts for the High-End Vehicle Owner in Your Life Decisions…decisions…it’s always hard to come up with the perfect gift for that special someone. If your spouse, parent, friend or child is the owner of a high-end European vehicle like a BMW or Jaguar, it’s a fair bet that they’re pretty passionate about what …
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October is Fall Car Care Month

October is Fall Car Care Month With the arrival of fall and impending arrival of winter, it’s important to get all your ducks in a row when it comes to your vehicle. This is especially important if you have a high-end European car like a BMW, Jaguar or Mercedes. Because October is Fall Car Care Month, we thought this would …
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5 Tips for Cleaning a Luxury Car

Is your high-end European car looking a bit tired? Perhaps it’s time for a cleaning. You may think it’s just like cleaning any old car but not really — you have to give it a little extra TLC. There’s a lot more to the process than just waxing and washing. Protecting your vehicle’s paint job is priority …
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Which high-end foreign cars depreciate the fastest?

As the owner of a high-end foreign car, or any vehicle really, you’ve likely heard the term depreciation thrown about. This is a term to define what happens at that moment when you drive a new car off the lot: it instantly loses 20% of its value. However, some cars hold their value better than …
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Maintenance vs. Repairs: The Differences

How do you know when your car needs maintenance work or a simple repair? Do they go hand in hand? While maintenance is preventive in nature, repairs are reactive. Those are the two main differences. But yes, they do go hand in hand. Without regular maintenance, you’ll face a lot more unnecessary repairs for your …
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When That “Check Engine Light” Comes on

There it is: the dreaded “check engine” light. Now what? Your first instinct may be to ignore it, but that’s the worst thing you can do, especially when it comes to a European car that needs special TLC. Failure to address it now may lead to bigger problems down the road. An expert evaluation is …
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Dealership vs. Repair Shop: Prices and Experiences

Dealership vs. Repair Shop: Prices and Experiences No one likes to take their car in for service, but when you do, you want to make sure you have the best experience possible. Research shows you are better off taking your car to an independent repair shop over a franchised new-car dealership, says Consumer Reports. In …
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The Most Costly and Affordable Luxury Cars to Maintain

Besides your house, the most expensive thing you’ll ever own is your car. According to Your Mechanic, Americans spend 5% of their income on buying a car, with yet another 5% going towards maintenance and insurance costs. But when you have a luxury car, those costs go up because of the higher cost to buy …
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