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BMW Transmissions – The $8,000 Headache San Jose Drivers Keep Getting
If you drive a BMW around San Jose, we need to have a serious conversation about your transmission. I wish I had better news, but after working on these cars for years, I've seen the same expensive story play out way too many times. Here's the Thing with BMW...

Essential European Car Buying Tips for San Jose – Don’t Get Burned!
Let's be honest – buying a new European car these days feels like signing your life away. With import tariffs making new BMWs and Mercedes cost more than a San Jose house down payment, smart buyers are hunting the used market. We've been helping San Jose drivers...

The 5 Top Problems with VW Vehicles
Whether you’re thinking of keeping your VW vehicle past it’s “expiration date” or you are going to buy something used this year, here are some tips. All vehicles have things that typically go wrong, so here’s some helpful information on the top five things to look for...

Peugeot Common Mechanical Problems
If you’re looking for a new or used Peugeot this year, you need to be aware of what you’re getting into when you own one of these stylish cars. There are a wide variety of problems with them, so plan on visiting us often for repairs. Here are some of the mechanical...

BMW Repair Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
You love your BMW and wouldn’t trade it for the world, but it likes to give you those annoying repair requests. Usually at the worst possible moment. At A1 Performance Auto Repair European Specialists we understand your temperamental BMW. We know exactly where to look...

Is 15 Years Too Old for an Audi A4?
Many Audi A4 owners have been complaining about their cars after they hit that 15-year mark. How is yours holding up? Here is some information about the biggest complaint owners have with this car. The Mystery Oil Leak Audi A4 owners start looking for answers on a...

BMW VW Group Outsells Tesla in February
There is a change coming and the BMW VW Group is winning the race on electric vehicles. At least this is the case in Europe right now. February 2025 numbers show that Trump’s right-extremism political posts on social media are tanking Tesla’s sales numbers in Europe....

Should You Finally Buy That Porsche Dream Car?
You’ve dreamed of owning a Porsche for years and years. Is this the summer you’ll be speeding around the mountain curves of Hwy 101? Well, there’s a lot to consider first. The Good of Owning a Porsche Its smooth curves and great center of balance make driving a 911 a...
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