BMW is now, for better or worse, in the depths of its turbocharged, automatic-transmission, all-wheel-drive future. While these technological advancements certainly put down impressive performance numbers, they also add weight, complexity, and remove some of the fun from the driving experience that made cars like the 2002 and E30 so iconic. Today’s “Ultimate Driving Machine”…
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Jack’s Auto Parts & Machine – Lake Havasu City, AZ
This month’s BuyAutoParts customer spotlight is Jack’s Auto Parts & Machine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Located right by the tourist center of this vacation destination town, Jack’s is an independently-owned Carquest franchise that’s been locally owned and operated for 45 years, while still offering the entire catalog of a national chain, plus everything we…
Read moreNew from BuyAutoParts – Longer Warranties on Our Most Popular Items!
Our unbeatable warranty has been a cornerstone of BuyAutoParts for a long time. If you have any issues with any item you buy from us during the warranty period, let us know and we can get a free replacement shipped same day! To further demonstrate our confidence in the items we sell, we have recently…
Read moreK03 vs K04 Turbo for the Audi & Volkswagen 1.8T
What’s the last time you saw an Audi on the road older than a first-generation A4? The B5-chassis A4 was a turning point for the brand, and it’s probably the reason Audi is still around today. It was also the first vehicle to use the 20v 1.8T engine, which soon found its way to the…
Read moreChevy Cruze 1.4 Turbo Issues
Because of today’s stricter fuel economy and emissions standards, more mainstream vehicles are turbocharged. As this technology trickles down to economy cars, turbo failure becomes more common, since more vehicles are equipped with turbos and many of them are “everyday” economy and family cars which usually get driven more than the sports and luxury cars…
Read moreHow Much Does a Ford Fusion Steering Rack Cost?
The Fusion is Ford’s entry in the formerly-competitive midsize sedan segment, competing against names like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. While all versions of the Fusion seem to be well-regarded and well-reviewed, Ford announced in early 2019 that 2021 would be the final model year for the Fusion, with no replacement planned,…
Read moreVans Are Back!
It’s hard to determine what the heyday of the van truly was. A 1960’s VW Microbus full of hippies? A 1970’s “Heavy Chevy” with a wizard mural airbrushed on the side blasting an 8-track tape of Rush’s 2112? Or was it Chrysler essentially inventing the modern minivan in 1984, becoming the standard-issue family transport for…
Read moreHow Much Does a Chevy Cruze Catalytic Converter Cost?
The first indication that the catalytic converter in your Chevy Cruze may need replacement would be a check engine light and corresponding P0420 code. On most vehicles, this is a pretty straightforward diagnosis that we have outlined here. But the Cruze is a relatively new car, and this error seems to be most common between 80k…
Read moreShelter in Place: What About Your Car?
Look, we’re just as tired as you are of every company you’ve ever given your email address to reaching out with their COVID-19 plan. But your car is probably one of your most valuable assets and potentially the most valuable if you aren’t a homeowner. Given the potential economic fallout from this global crisis, taking…
Read moreNew from BuyAutoParts: Magnetic Shocks and Struts!
Like turbochargers and dual-clutch transmissions, active suspension is supercar technology that has finally made its way to more and more “normal” cars. While there are many different takes on it, from air springs to hydraulic sway bars, they all have the same idea; set the car up to ride comfortably 99% of the time, with…
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