FCP Euro's DIY Blog

11/05/21
15 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

5 Family-Friendly Sports Car Replacements

Dadhood doesn't have to be boring. Check out this list of some of the best performance-oriented and family-friendly dad cars for a canyon carving parent.

Mercedes

11/02/21
5 Min Read
By: Kyle Bascombe

The Definitive Guide To The Mercedes-Benz M272 And M273 Engine - Common Failure Symptoms and Diagnosis

When you think of a ten-year-old Mercedes do you think about reliability? How about the M272 engine and M273 engine? Learn about their common problems.

Mercedes

10/06/21
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

How To Replace A Mercedes-Benz A/C Pressure Switch - W204, W207, W212 (Mercedes B107A15, P244A00)

A faulty Mercedes AC pressure switch/sensor may or may not return fault codes B107A15 & P244A00. Learn the pressure sensor location on the W204, W207, & W212.

5 Of Our Favorite Front-Wheel Drive Cars For Under $25,000

Audi

10/01/21
11 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

5 Of Our Favorite Front-Wheel Drive Cars For Under $25,000

Front-wheel-drive models often get cast aside for being wrong-wheel-drive, but we don't believe that. There are more than a few affordable and fun FWD cars available today.

Our Favorite RWD European Cars Under $25,000

BMW

09/10/21
10 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

Our Favorite RWD European Cars Under $25,000

Rear-wheel-drive vehicles are a dying breed, especially affordable models. Check out this list to see which models we like best for different situations.

Mercedes

09/07/21
3 Min Read
By: Kyle Bascombe

The Most Common Issues Of The Mercedes-Benz AMG M156 Engine

The Mercedes-Benz M156 engine is an amazing piece of engineering; however, it doesn't come without faults. Learn the most common issues of the M156 engine.

Mercedes

09/01/21
8 Min Read
By: Kyle Bascombe

The Definitive Guide To The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC Suspension System

Newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles come equipped with air-ride suspension. Learn what you need to know about the Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC suspension, here.

Audi

08/26/21
16 Min Read
By: Nathan Brown

All-Wheel Drive Systems Compared

Almost every new car ships with a model offering AWD and that holds true for German and European manufacturers. But how do these systems differ from each other?