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If you own a vehicle with a diesel engine, you know there are unique components and maintenance items that gasoline-powered car owners do not face. One of these components is the glow plug. Sometimes mistaken for or compared to a spark plug, the glow plug is entirely different in its function. If you are new […]

Land Rover offers unparalleled luxury, off-road capability, and performance. The prestigious British SUVs can take you anywhere, whether you’re driving to work or through the snowy mountains on your way to go skiing. Despite being one of the premier luxury SUV makers in the world, Land Rovers are not without issues. In this article, we […]

The Audi A4 offers German luxury, precision, and performance. As an entry-level luxury vehicle, the A4 is loaded with interior features, and most come with Audi’s famous Quattro all-wheel drive, making them a great car for the winters here in Coeur d’Alene. European cars have a reputation for being unreliable, and Audi’s are no exception. […]

When you get in your car in the morning for your drive to work you expect it to start. When it doesn’t start, not only are you stranded, but you have to deal with the anxiety that comes with unknown car problems. However, in many cases, a no-start issue is not a catastrophe. If you […]

While diesel engines provide exceptional towing capacity and efficiency, they are far from environmentally friendly. The byproducts of diesel combustion like soot and other fine particles have led diesel exhaust to be classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. Without treatment, the exhaust from diesel engines is very harmful to both the environment and people.   Over […]