Typically, the first step in improving a vehicle’s performance is an ECU tune. This software upgraded provides significant gains in horsepower and torque on an otherwise completely stock car. After this, the most bang for the buck upgrade on turbocharged vehicles is a high-flow downpipe paired with a stage 2 software reflash. This package is […]
Your check engine light is on, your car is not accelerating like it used to, and maybe you hear a hiss, whine, or rattle coming from the engine bay when you’re driving. Unsure of the problem, you get the code read by a mechanic and learn the check engine light is reading out a P0299 […]
From the factory, Volkswagen and Audi vehicles offer solid performance, comfort, and quality. For some owners, there comes a time when the stock performance of their vehicle is no longer enough. Luckily the aftermarket support for Volkswagen and Audi models is extensive. Owners can make a few basic modifications for increased power and improved handling, […]
With the price of used MK7 Volkswagen GTI’s dropping you may be considering adding one to your stable. The Volkswagen MK7 GTI covers model years 2015-2020. If you are looking at the older MK6 GTI you may want to go read our article on the issues related to the MK6 GTI. As any good consumer […]
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 […]
Some of the issues with a timing chain can result in losing hydraulic tension, which can cause the engine to jump timing. These problems are found mostly in Audi and VW 2.0T TSI models. The early version of the model of these cars seems to have some defects that can cause engine trouble well before […]
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 clients’ health and well being is our primary concern. Our shop has always been one of the cleanest in the industry and until the threat of the virus diminishes, we are taking new measures to […]
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 […]