FCP Euro's DIY Blog

07/05/22
16 Min Read
By: Danny Kruger

Reimagining The 'Golden Era' Of DTM Racing: Mercedes 190E 2.0-16 Build Thread

FCP Euro takes a Mercedes-Benz 190E bought off of Facebook Marketplace and turns it into the ultimate modernized tribute with a contemporary soul.

Banned In The USA: 5 Of The Best VWs Never Sold In The United States

Volkswagen

06/30/22
6 Min Read
By: Nathan Brown

Banned In The USA: 5 Of The Best VWs Never Sold In The United States

Over the last 15 years, VW has started giving us enthusiast-oriented models previously only offered in Europe. That said, there's still plenty we can only admire from afar.

Audi

06/09/22
8 Min Read
By: Nathan Brown

7 Of The Best Used All-Wheel Drive Cars That Aren't Audis

While Audi set the standard for AWD systems on everyday cars, other car manufacturers quickly caught up. These are 7 used all-wheel drive cars that we recommend.

Here's Why You've Been Pouring Oil The Wrong Way

Culture

06/06/22
1 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Here's Why You've Been Pouring Oil The Wrong Way

You're about ready to fill your oil and what do you know, your funnel can't be found. Nate shows us the best way how to pour our oil without spilling a drop on our spotless valve cover.

It's Complicated: 5 Difficult European Cars That We Love Anyway

Audi

05/26/22
10 Min Read
By: Nathan Brown

It's Complicated: 5 Difficult European Cars That We Love Anyway

There's seemingly always that one car in your garage that you love, but it doesn't love you back. These are 5 cars known to be a hassle that are loved anyway.

Culture

05/25/22
7 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

2021 FCP Euro Core Value Awards

FCP Euro lives and breathes a set of values that shape how we do business. Each year we like to recognize our employees who've exceeded those values daily.

The Basics Of Vehicle Suspension Explained

Volkswagen

05/18/22
6 Min Read
By: Nathan Brown

The Basics Of Vehicle Suspension Explained

While the range of components and adjustments in a modern-day vehicle may seem complex, if you break them down into their individual components it is easy to see how they operate and work together.

Supercharged In The Sierra Mountains: Widebody E30 M3

BMW

05/17/22
4 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Supercharged In The Sierra Mountains: Widebody E30 M3

In love with the boxy fenders that made the E30 M3 an icon on the Autobahn, former body shop owner Gilbert Dayao purchased this S50-swapped E30 M3 as an incomplete project from a friend.