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In 2006 Peter Gilbert donated his one-million-mile Saab 900 to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum. “When I hit 600,000 miles, the car still wasn’t burning oil,” he said. “That’s when I thought it could go a million miles.”

If you’re interested in the evolution of hybrid vehicles, check out the Smithsonian automobile collection. It contains some of the earliest steam, gas, and electric automobiles built between 1866 and 1909 and includes more than 1,000 vehicles and artifacts.

A regular oil change does more than just switch out your oil. It’s also a time to perform other maintenance (such as checking fluids or changing the air filter). The maintenance schedule will change from manufacturer to manufacturer, but a Scion specialist will know what to do.

Did you know that even the diagnostic computer in your car needs a periodic diagnostic checkup? If warning indicators are coming on when they should not, let our experienced staff give your system a good once over.

Changing filters is an essential part of car maintenance. Make a point to have filters checked regularly, especially before a long road trip.

“I want a Mini Cooper because it’s fuel-efficient, emissions-efficient, and all that stuff. It’s small and better for the environment. I think that will be my next car.” — Actress Christina Ricci

In the unlikely event that your daily driver blows its engine, don't fret. Chances are a competent auto repair shop can fix the damage or if this proves unfeasible, swap your engine out for a new one and make the car almost as good as new.

The Autobahn, or Bundesautobahn, is the name given to the federal system of highways in Germany. Some types of vehicles may travel on the Autobahn with no federally-mandated speed limit, though limits are posted and enforced by many urban municipalities.

You do not have to be a mechanical genius to understand that something is wrong with your car’s suspension system. You drive your vehicle on a regular basis, and have certain performance expectations. If things do not feel right, bring the car in and have it checked.

Most of the time, Japanese import owners remain tied to their dealers for service long after the purchase has been completed. However, this doesn't have to be the case as there are many highly qualified independent garages that can do the work better but for far less.

If you notice oil stains under your car where you park, it could be a number of things, including your shock absorbers, engine, or transmission. We suggest you have all three checked. If the problem is the shocks, bring your car to us to have them replaced.

Are you concerned that the auto shop you take your domestic vehicle to won’t know how to properly repair your BMW? When experience counts, we’re your best option.