Service and Parts

The BMW M5 Touring specs tell us almost everything we need to know about BMW M’s latest exercise in controlled excess. We have a twin-turbocharged V8, an electric motor, all-wheel drive, an eight-speed transmission, room for five people, and enough cargo capacity to make a…

A weak Audi A4 key battery can turn a simple trip into an irritating little puzzle. Yesterday, the key worked from across the parking lot. Today, we're standing next to the driver's door pressing unlock several times and wondering whether the car has suddenly decided…

Choosing the right Audi A4 engine oil sounds simple until we stand in front of a shelf packed with 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, synthetic blends, full synthetics, and enough manufacturer specifications to make our heads spin. The Audi A4 has been sold with several petrol and…

Few things grab our attention faster than an unfamiliar light suddenly appearing on an Audi A4 dashboard. One moment everything feels normal; the next, a yellow engine symbol, red oil can, or mysterious triangle is staring back at us like the car is trying to…

The Audi A4 boot space is one of those specifications that seems simple until we actually start comparing versions. How much room is there? Will a large suitcase fit? Is the Audi A4 Avant substantially more useful than the Saloon? And can we carry luggage…

Getting Audi A4 tire pressure right sounds like one of those tiny maintenance jobs that barely deserves attention. After all, we are only talking about a few pounds of air, right? In reality, those few PSI can influence almost everything happening between our Audi and…

Choosing the right oil for a Hyundai Veloster sounds easy until we stand in front of a shelf packed with 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic bottles. Suddenly, a five-minute purchase feels like a chemistry exam. Fortunately, it does not have to…

Choosing the correct oil for VW Amarok sounds simple until we stand in front of a shelf packed with bottles marked 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40, ACEA C3, VW 507 00, and half a dozen other specifications. Suddenly, an ordinary oil change feels more like decoding a…

A Hyundai Veloster key fob is one of those little conveniences we barely notice—until it stops working. One day, we press the unlock button and the doors pop open instantly. The next, we’re standing beside the car pressing the same button three or four times…

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo specs tell us quite a lot about what made this unusual three-door hatchback such an interesting alternative to traditional sporty compacts. It never relied on enormous horsepower or a giant engine. Instead, Hyundai squeezed strong torque from a small turbocharged four-cylinder,…

The Hyundai Veloster engine size depends heavily on the model year, trim level, and market. That sounds simple enough, but the Veloster's engine history is surprisingly varied. During its production run, Hyundai offered naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engines, turbocharged 1.6-liter engines, naturally aspirated 2.0-liter engines, and…