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The check engine light can be a scary sight – but don’t fret as the cause is not always a serious problem. Many BMWs, Porsche, Mercedes and other newer vehicles will turn on the check engine light for something as simple as a loose gas cap. So the first thing you should check is that […]

Alongside many of the rocky mountain states, Utah is home to some of the most beautiful terrain to drive in the country.  From Bear Lake to Zion National park, there is so much to see in the Beehive state; fortunately for us locals, the paths are paved and ready to be driven. Here is a […]

1. TPS –  We live in a climate where temperatures are changing regularly.  It’s no surprise that almost daily we may see that tire pressure light come on.  You do not want to dismiss this!  No other component determines the driving performance and prevents so many other subsequent problems as your tires!  You invested in […]

BMW and Audi owners should beware of a specific engine issue. Over the last several years, the auto industry has made the transition from port fuel delivery to direct injected engines, but that has come with it’s own issues, particularly with carbon build up.  Direct injection is when a controlled amount of fuel is precisely sprayed […]

BMW Service in Salt Lake City and Park City Utah: BMW owners need to be aware of a complicated and inevitable problem.  With time, the valve stems of BMWs harden, creating an unsuccessful seal with the stem that eventually causes leakage.  This results in smoking and excessive oil consumption, along with decreased life of the catalytic […]

APR is pleased to present the ultimate clutch pack upgrade for the DQ250 transmission! The APR DQ250 Clutch Packs replace the factory transmission’s friction disc and steel plates with an advanced and proprietary design that allows for greater performance. The system goes beyond the norm of simply increasing the disc and plate count, and takes […]

To keep your BMW running at peak efficiency, it is recommended that you get it inspected every 30,000 miles or so. Even though the service lights will inform you when to get certain services performed, they will not help maintain the overall quality of the car in the long run. Inspection services performed by a […]

When you buy a new (or used) car, look over the maintenance schedule so you can have some idea of what preventative work the vehicle is going to need over time. One very important reason to pay attention to this schedule is to make sure you replace the timing belt before it wears out. Depending […]

A) Holed Base B) Excessive Wear C) Normal Wear D) New Part You may have heard about the dreaded cam follower issues on MKV VW’s, but what is the problem exactly? The issue relates to the high pressure fuel pump and how it is run off the cam.  The fuel pump is run utilizing a […]