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A wire-tucked engine bay in a Honda S2000

How Do You Wire Tuck an Engine Bay?

Modifying your car isn’t limited to extracting more horsepower, changing its ride height, or outer appearance, it can even mean modifying the parts that you don’t normally see upon first glance. For example, if you want to make your pride and joy a show car, then you have probably thought about wire tucking your car’s …
The 3.2-liter Volkswagen VR6 engine in the 2008 Audi TT

Reliable VW Engines Aren’t Always Found in Volkswagens

Owning multiple brands doesn’t just let automakers like Volkswagen have more market share. It also means those brands can share technology, from platforms to powertrains. So, if you’re looking at a used Audi, it’s very likely it has the same engine as a Volkswagen. Naturally, that means it can suffer from the same issues. But …
The 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine in the 2009 Audi S4

Which Used Audi Engines Are the Most Reliable?

With how expensive engine repairs can be, a used Audi can easily turn from bargain to nightmare. However, while some Audis can be problematic, not all of them are. And while no engine is truly perfect, the ones described below are fairly trouble-free. For used Audis with a 1.8T or 2.0T, go with an EA113 …
The 2008 Porsche Cayenne's 4.8-liter V8 engine

Which Used Porsche Engines Are the Most Reliable?

Depreciation means buying a used Porsche can be tantalizingly affordable. That is, until the repair bill comes in, because, used or not, a Porsche is still a luxury vehicle. However, whether you’re talking 911 or Cayenne, the German brand’s modern cars are more reliable than some may realize. Especially when it comes to their powertrains. …