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You just bought that awesome Audi S4 and have been driving it around the last couple of weeks.  When you first got it sure felt fast, but now you feel it leaving you a bit dissatisfied because you can never be happy with a stock car.  If this describes you then I understand, and we […]

You just picked up a new Volkswagen GTI and while you like what Volkswagen gave you from the factory, you don’t love it.  Faster = Funner after all, and we understand that at Alex’s Autohaus better than  most.  So, here is a list of the top 10 ways to make your GTI Faster The top […]

  As we head into these uncertain times, the staff at Alex’s Autohaus is taking extra precautions to ensure that our client’s health and well being is our primary concern. Our shop has always been one of the cleanest in the industry and until the the threat of the virus diminishes, we are taking new […]

What are the Golf MK6 DSG problems? The challenges of this transmission are related to delayed power, uneven movement of the car, and the less common issues of the DSG clutch pack. This article will detail the worst problems of the Golf MK6 DSG and possible ways to fix or alleviate these problems. How Does […]

As many of you have come to learn, winter driving in Utah can be hectic and it’s important to be prepared for the possibility of ending up waiting on the side of the road for a tow truck. No one plans on being in a car wreck, but the statistics indicate that it will happen […]

APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the 2.9T EA839 engine! APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 2.9T engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR’s optimization […]

You just picked up an Audi with quattro and you might be asking yourself what is Audi quattro and how does Audi quattro work?  Well you are in luck!  We are going to go over not just what quattro is, but also the different type of systems that Audi has used over the years. What […]

APR is pleased to present the ultimate engine control unit (ECU) upgrade for the 2.5T S engine! APR’s ECU Upgrades are the best dollar-per-horsepower modification one can make to the 2.5T engine. The upgrades dramatically increase horsepower and torque, making for an exceptionally quicker and more exciting vehicle. This is made possible through APR’s optimization […]

The ultimate DQ500 DSG / S Tronic transmission catch can and breather system is here! The factory transmission features a plastic breather system that allows for transmission fluid expansion and removal of gases. Unfortunately, this system easily becomes taxed, causing transmission fluid to spew all over the engine bay. The APR system fixes this problem […]