Recalls & Car-Care Tips
Car News for Boca Raton Drivers
Car industry news and recall notices.
What Chinese Cars Do Well (and What It Means for Your European or Japanese Vehicle)
Chinese automakers have come a long way in the last decade. Once seen as budget alternatives, they now offer features that many European and Japanese brands reserve for top-tier trims. For owners of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW,…
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Ford Explorer ST Offers New Sinister Package for 2027 Model Year
The Ford Explorer is getting a darker edge. For the 2027 model year, the Blue Oval brand is offering a new all-black appearance package for the Explorer ST trim, aptly named the Sinister Package. Priced at $1,695, the package gives the…
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Soccer Fans Gather at Town Center: What It Means for Your Car’s Summer Service Schedule
If you’re planning to catch the big matches at Town Center at Boca Raton on June 24, July 1, or July 10, you’re in for a lively day of live broadcasts, photo ops, and giveaways. But before you head out, it’s a good time to think about your…
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Suspension Drooping After Mods? Here’s What’s Really Going On
We recently heard from a Mercedes GLC owner who ran into a common headache after adding lowering links and a camber kit: the car sat lower than expected, and adjusting the links did nothing. Even after reinstalling the factory suspension…
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Summer Heat Poses Fire Risk for Vehicles
As temperatures climb in South Florida, a common summer hazard is worth remembering: everyday items left inside a hot car can turn dangerous. Here’s what every driver—whether behind the wheel of a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo,…
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BYD Aims to Surpass Toyota in Global Sales
BYD, already China’s largest automaker and the world’s sixth-largest, has set an audacious goal: outselling Toyota within five years. Chairman Wang Chuanfu told shareholders that the company’s second-generation Blade Battery will fuel a…
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Bentley Recalls 2026 Continental GT and GTC Over Driveshaft Issue - Here’s What Local Owners Should Know
Bentley has announced a small but important recall for its 2026 Continental GT coupe and GTC convertible, affecting just eight cars in the U.S. The problem? A front driveshaft that’s slightly too short. According to Bentley’s notice to the…
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Mercedes-Benz MBUX Owners Report Sporadic CarPlay Dropouts - A Persistent Bug?
By [Staff Writer] | March 2025 A growing number of Mercedes-Benz owners are reporting a puzzling and frustrating issue with the MBUX infotainment system: CarPlay connectivity that works intermittently, then fails without warning – even…
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Honda and Acura Recall: Rust Risk in Salt-Belt States
If you own a Honda Pilot, Passport, Ridgeline, or Acura MDX from certain model years, you’ll want to check for a new recall. Honda has announced that nearly 880,000 vehicles may have rear subframes that rust faster than normal—potentially…
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Is Your Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Having Transmission Issues? Here’s What to Know
We’ve been hearing from owners of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 about a particular problem with the valve body in the transmission. If you’ve noticed hard shifts, delayed engagement, or a check engine light, this could be the culprit. The…
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Why Used Mercedes S-Class Models Are Selling Out Fast - And What That Means for Your Luxury Car
If you’ve been shopping for a late-model Mercedes-Benz S-Class, you may have noticed they’re disappearing from dealer lots almost as soon as they arrive. That’s exactly what happened when one local owner returned his 2023 S500 lease. It…
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What a Burned McLaren Means for Your Daily Driver (Spoiler: Not Much)
You may have seen the headlines about a rare McLaren 765LT Spider that went up in flames in Michigan. It’s a dramatic story—only 765 of these supercars were built, and now one is a charred shell with a salvage title. Bidders are circling,…
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