FCP Euro's DIY Blog

01/22/20
7 Min Read
By: Christian Schaefer

14 Of The Most Interesting Colors Offered On European Cars Today

European cars of the eighties and nineties offered a lot more than anything stateside manufacturers could offer. While we fell into despair during the “malaise era” and the decades following that, ...

Volvo

01/17/20
6 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Swedish Style Wagon - Volvo V90 R-Design

This Volvo V90 R Design Wagon was intended to blend sport and style in the perfect family car. Can a wagon reach such lofty heights of customization? The Volvo V90 Wagon was introduced by Volvo Cars ...

Volvo

01/10/20
3 Min Read
By: Andrew Peng

Volvo AWD Systems Explained

Driving my Volvo XC90 in Colorado had me thinking about AWD systems and how they relate to vehicle performance. This led me further down the rabbit hole, and before I knew it I was neck-deep in ...

Audi

01/09/20
3 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Our Top 5 Favorite Car Interiors Of The Decade

Interior designers have the difficult task of finding a balance of modern design without being too far detached from that which we've become familiar with. This is exacerbated by the heavy use of ...

Volvo

01/09/20
2 Min Read
By: Jay VanGorden

Volvo PCV Breather Box Guide - Symptoms and Diagnosis

We’ve received countless calls from Volvo owners unsure whether they have a PCV breather system problem or an oil sludge issue. We've put together a quick guide explaining how the Volvo PCV breather ...

Volvo

12/27/19
1 Min Read
By: Jay VanGorden

How To Determine Volvo Brake Rotor Sizes

It's easy to make a mistake when shopping for brakes on a Volvo as almost every model could be had with multiple combinations of brake rotor sizes. Whether the varying sizes were intended for ...

Audi

12/26/19
2 Min Read
By: Evan Madore

Our 5 Favorite Factory Wheels Of The Decade

The year is quickly coming to a close, and that means the end of a wild decade in the automotive world. Looking back across the last ten years, there have been a number of influential designs that ...

Volvo

11/20/19
4 Min Read
By: Antonio Alvendia

Overland Swedish Metal - Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon

Modified Volvo builds are a rare breed, but this 940 Turbo Wagon goes even further with its lifted suspension and 30-inch off-road tires. When it comes to unique and modified cars in the US, you ...