SUNROOF LEAKS Rainy days remind us of VW and Audi sunroofs. Don’t forget to clean your sunroof drains and the debris that may get into the track and cassette area. Those tiny particles can clog your sunroof drain, which backs up and will cause a water stain on your headliner. Das Autohaus in Lexington, […]
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OIL ON SPARK PLUGS
OIL ON SPARK PLUGS We recently had an Audi client with engine misfires and an EPC light on the dash. One of the issues that we noted on our client’s vehicle was oil on the spark plugs, which is an indication of other things going on within the engine. Spark plugs require 3 things to […]
COOLANT LIGHT
COOLANT LIGHT Nobody wants a light on the dash of their VW or Audi, especially a flashing red coolant light. If you notice a fluctuation in the coolant level of your vehicle or the temperature of your engine, it’s time to get your Volkswagen or Audi checked out. It may be a simple hose or […]
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS How old are your windshield wiper blades ? Wiper blades are often forgotten about …. Until you get caught in a heavy downpour and your wipers cannot clear the windshield of rain. As we head into winter storms and rainy season, make sure that the windshield wiper blades on your Volkswagen or Audi […]
FUEL INJECTORS
FUEL INJECTORS While there is no factory service interval on a VW or Audi fuel injector, they can certainly create issues that lead to replacement including a Check Engine Light, oil dilution and consumption, engine misfires, etc. If your Volkswagen or Audi is running less than perfect, call Das Autohaus in Lexington, SC 29073 at […]
CAR WASH TIPS
CAR WASH TIPS If you prefer to hand-wash your VW or Audi, don’t forget to clean your sunroof drains if your German import vehicle has them. Whether you are in a Volkswagen Atlas or Tiguan, a GTI or a Q5 or any other VW or Audi model and your vehicle comes with a sunroof, remember […]
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION When buying a used Volkswagen or Audi (or any other vehicle), it is ALWAYS a great idea to get a pre-purchase inspection. Just like having an inspection performed if you are looking to buy a house, having your potential new vehicle inspected by a mechanic that knows the ins and outs of your […]
WE EAT, SLEEP, AND BREATHE VOLKSWAGEN & AUDI
WE EAT, SLEEP, AND BREATHE VOLKSWAGEN & AUDI At Das Autohaus, Volkswagen and Audi is our specialty! With 25+ years of experience, we are the go-to destination for your VW and Audi German import vehicle needs. Whether you drive a VW Atlas, Tiguan, GTI or an Audi A4, Q3, Q5 or anything in between, Das […]
WHAT DO YOU DO?
WHAT DO YOU DO? Do you rotate your tires every time you get an oil change or oil service / maintenance on your VW or Audi ? We recommend oil services including tire rotation every 5,000 miles. This allows for even wear of the tread on your tires. Failure to consistently rotate your Volkswagen or […]