There’s nothing quite like driving a European luxury import vehicle. With the blend of power and performance, often with extras like anti-lock brakes or specialized suspension systems, they seem to glide across the road with a grace you simply don’t find in domestic vehicles.
They do need to be taken care of a little differently, and that’s where Bluewater Performance can help. We specialized in the following European import vehicles:
That specialization means that you can get the kind of care that your vehicle needs from an expert, rather than a general mechanic, and that comes with the comfort of knowing that the job will be done right and that you won’t be accidentally voiding your warranty.
Let’s take a look at some of the services we can provide and you can see what you think!
Preventative Maintenance for Your Luxury German Import Vehicle
Regular preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring that you get every mile out of your vehicle, delivered at its top performance potential. While the performance of these vehicles makes it easy to overlook their maintenance, don’t be fooled – These are precision machines and they MUST be maintained if you want to keep them at their best.
While you should always defer to your owner’s manual for the recommended schedule, below are some examples with 3 of the brands that we service to give you a general idea:
- Porsche – Most Porsche have a 3-tier type of preventative maintenance structure. Every 10,000 miles, for instance, is regular service, which includes basics like oil and filter changing, while every 20,000 miles you’ll have intermediate service, with components like your air cabin system being checked. Finally, every 40,000 miles you’ll have major service checks, including things like your serpentine belt and your spark plugs to ensure a more comprehensive checkup as miles progress.
- Audi – Depending on the model, most Audis have a preventative maintenance schedule set for every 10,000 miles, with a ‘minor maintenance’ check at the first 10k mile marker, and a ‘standard maintenance’ at 20k, and so on. Minor maintenance checks include things like your oil filter, brake system, and multi-point inspections, while the standard includes body chassis inspection, cooling system checks, and more.
- Volkswagen – VW service checks usually start at your first 12 month or 9300 miles marker for minor maintenance, followed by more comprehensive checks at 30,000, 50,000, and 70,000 miles to ensure that your VW is always running at its best.
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Even if you’ve been keeping up with your regular preventative maintenance there’s another factor that simply can’t be controlled – time and other drivers. At Bluewater Performance, we can provide more than preventative maintenance, we can fix fender benders and rebuild components that are wearing down with the natural progression of time.
What’s more, we specialize in all of the vehicles that we service, so all repairs are done with the full design of the vehicle in mind. It’s a distinction that makes a difference and helps to ensure that you won’t be fixing one problem, only to create another.
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FAQ
Is preventative maintenance for European vehicles the same as for most American ones?
No, not necessarily, although there will be a lot of similarities in some of the basics. For instance, changing oil filters, rotating tires, and brake inspections are going to be commonplace with any preventative maintenance, but European vehicles often have specialized electronics, suspension, and other systems that will require expert care to maintain.
It’s all just part and parcel of owning a high-performance import – Fine engineering needs a few extra steps to maintain, but owners tend to agree that it’s 100% worth it!
What are the most common repair issues with Porsches?
Oil leaks and issues with the air/oil separator are two of the most common repair issues with Porsche vehicles, although it’s really going to boil down to your specific model and whether or not you are getting regular preventative maintenance.
These vehicles are actually very reliable when taken care of, so just be sure to pay attention to the recommended checks in your owner’s manual – Your Porsche needs them to deliver that signature experience known ‘round the world!
How long will a Volkswagen's engine last?
It depends on the model, but VWs have always been robust, with engine life expectancies often being in the 100,000 – 200,000-mile range. If you take good care of them by getting your regular preventative maintenance, they can last even longer. It’s a reputation that just about everyone has heard – VWs are built to last.
Come and Visit or Give Us a Call at BlueWater Performance
Now that you know a little more about us, you should come in and see us sometime. There’s a reason that we’ve been in business for almost 15 years now and that reason is that we know these vehicles like no other shop you’ve worked with before.
Come and see what it’s like to have an expert on your side – You’ll be happy that you did!