Recalls & Car-Care Tips
Car News for Boca Raton Drivers
Car industry news and recall notices.
What the Mercedes-AMG C63 Exhaust Talk Means for Your Car
You may have seen listings for stock catalytic converters or downpipes from a W205 Mercedes-AMG C63. That’s a specific part for a specific high-performance sedan, but it raises a good question for anyone driving a European or Japanese…
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Plastic Repairs on Your Car: When to Weld vs. When to Glue
If you drive a BMW, Audi, Lexus, or any modern car, a lot of your vehicle's parts are made of plastic. Think bumper covers, trim pieces, and interior panels. When one of those gets cracked or broken, you have two choices: weld it or glue…
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The Only V-12-Powered Mercedes 6x6 G-Wagen Is Up for Auction
Think you’ve seen every wild Mercedes G-Class variant? Think again. A one-of-a-kind 2017 Mercedes-AMG G65 6x6—the only one in the world to pair a twin-turbo V-12 with six-wheel drive—has surfaced on Bring a Trailer. This is not a factory…
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Key Fob Failure in Luxury Vehicles
It’s a scenario familiar to many luxury car owners: you approach your 2016 Mercedes GL450, press the unlock button, and nothing happens. Or you slide the blade key into the door, but the ignition won’t respond. Dead batteries in the key…
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Japan's Bubble Era Cars: A Legacy of Innovation
If you’ve ever spotted a tiny, wedge-shaped Mazda Autozam AZ-1 at a car show, you know the feeling. It’s love at first sight—or at least confusion. That car, along with others like the Honda Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino, came from a strange…
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Why a Vintage 6×6 ATV With a Honda Engine Still Turns Heads (and What It Means for Your Car)
Every now and then, a classic piece of engineering pops up that reminds us how clever old-school design can be. Take this Ate 6×6 ATV, listed on Facebook Marketplace for $3,000. It’s got six wheels, it floats, and under the hood (if you…
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Coventry Climax Engine's Unconventional Origins
Every great race car needs a great engine, but few powerplants have a backstory as strange as the Coventry Climax FPF. Before this humble four-cylinder motor helped win Formula 1 championships, it started life pumping water out of…
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What a $43,700 Oil Change Teaches Us About Routine Car Care
You may have seen headlines about a Mercedes-AMG One hypercar that cost its owner $43,700 for a simple service. Yes, that’s real. The air filter alone was $2,195, and the labor took 80 hours because mechanics had to disassemble half the…
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Why Two Toyota Models Are Losing Value Faster Than You’d Expect
Toyota has a well-earned reputation for building cars that last. That’s why models like the Tacoma and 4Runner hold their value so well, and why the brand tops reliability charts year after year. But not every Toyota follows that script.…
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Camshaft Types and Their Implications for Vehicle Owners
You don’t need to be a gearhead to understand what’s happening under your hood, but knowing the basics can save you time and money. Here’s a simple breakdown of two types of camshafts—the part that controls your engine’s valves—and what it…
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Custom BMW E9 Coupe with M5 Engine Listed on Bring a Trailer Germany
BMW never built an E9 CSL with a 400-horsepower V8 and a six-speed manual. But one determined fan did, and the result is a hand-built masterpiece that blurs the line between 1970s elegance and modern M-car brutality. The car, currently…
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Thinking of Inheriting a Classic Car? Here’s What You Need to Know Before It Becomes a Headache
Getting handed the keys to a classic car from a family member might sound like a dream come true. But as many are discovering, inheriting a vehicle—especially a high-value or exotic one—can quickly turn into a financial and legal puzzle.…
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