December 27th, 2018 by Union Line Garage
For BMW owners, it’s important for them to follow a routine maintenance schedule. These checkups are used to help the car recover from normal wear and tear and extend the life of the vehicle. It also gives BMW mechanics time to replace any worn out parts that are unique to the cars’ brand. Below we
August 16th, 2018 by Union Line Garage
Carbon Build-up Over the past few months we’ve seen a fluctuation of clients experiencing problems with their Mini Coopers due to carbon build-up in the intake valves. The cars that have this problem exhibit a range of symptoms from a rough idle or misfire condition to a check engine light. Though this problem can
July 27th, 2018 by Union Line Garage
Ah, the classic debate of import versus domestic. This on-going debate never seems to have a clear conclusion (and honestly, we probably won’t see it) on which one is better. On this “episode” of the rivalry, we will tackle the pros and cons of each vehicle’s maintenance with a focus on convenience, reliability, and cost.
January 10th, 2018 by Union Line Garage
A Land Rover is an adventurer’s dream ride. With the perfect mix of luxury and versatility, this brand is one of the most pristine in the world. But as we all know, with great power comes great responsibility. Land Rovers are known to have common problems because of how uniquely they are made, and how
October 19th, 2017 by Kyle Devlin
BMW Valve Stem Seals Is your BMW V8 burning oil? Is your BMW smoking? Many BMW drivers that own a 545i, 550i, 645i, 650i, 745i, 745li, 750i, 750li, X5 made between ’03-’08, or any BMW with the V8 N62 engine, experience smoke coming from the exhaust tail-pipe, making their car look like the chimney of an
March 24th, 2017 by Union Line Garage
Have you ever come across or seen an odd or strange car accessory? Maybe a car with a mustache or eye lashes on the lights? Well, we scoured the Internet and found a handful of the most odd and unusual car accessories of the past, present, and possible future. Check out our Top Ten list
August 17th, 2016 by Union Line Garage
When was the last time you had the inside of your car detailed? When was the last time you even thought about having your car’s interior detailed? Chances are it’s been awhile and now’s a great time to roll up your sleeves and give it a good DIY cleaning. Professional car detailing is great to
May 5th, 2016 by Union Line Garage
If you compare your car to a human body, the engine is like its brain, the tires are like its legs and the battery is like its heart. When your heart stops, you stop. When your battery stops so does your vehicle. Battery Facts Drivers Should Know Most drivers give little thought to their batteries
April 23rd, 2016 by Union Line Garage
“It’s just water, what’s the big deal?” If you’ve ever verbalized your anxiety about driving on New Jersey roads in the rain, you may have received such a reply. Next time that happens, here’s a smart way to answer: “The big deal is almost half of all weather-related crashes happen when it’s raining. That’s more
April 3rd, 2016 by Union Line Garage
If you’re smart, you don’t consider preventive vehicle maintenance optional. You are careful to keep up with the recommendations in your car’s owner’s manual. Not only is maintenance important for proper vehicle performance but it actually can affect the quality of cabin air you and your passengers breathe, which affects your health and well being.