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StreetWise Drift – Feb 26th – Charlotte NC

2012-02-27T15:06:28-05:00February 27th, 2012|Blog|

This past weekend, we took our newly caged LSX powered S14 drift car to Street Wise Drift's 4th annual AntiFreeze Drift Event.   This is our first outing with the car, and we were very excited to see how the car performed. All of the work on the car was performed in house, from the

Still on the Grind!!!!

2012-02-25T10:20:35-05:00February 25th, 2012|Blog|

What a week!!! After trying to repair his car at home, Lee decided it was time to bring his 2000 VW Jetta to the pros for a fix. During the DIY repairs, the ignition lock cylinder was damaged, so we'll be replacing that with a new OEM unit that has been coded to accept the

Rear end “CLUNK”???? We can help!!

2012-02-09T11:42:04-05:00February 9th, 2012|Blog|

Does your older BMW have a slight "clunking" noise while shifting gears?  It's a common problem that plagues many of the older 3 and 5 series cars. The rear differential is supported by 3 bushings; 2 in the front of the differential housing, and 1 in the rear.  These bushings are a soft rubber that

Recent 745i BMW Transmission Repair

2024-04-18T15:55:57-04:00January 13th, 2012|Blog|

BMW makes a world class automobile, and superior cars demand service and repair that just any shop can't provide.  At Heads Up Automotive, our technicians are familiar with European automobiles, what makes them work, and the services that they require to keep them in perfect condition.  Here is a little taste of what we're doing

Why is preventative maintenance important?

2012-01-06T10:27:05-05:00January 6th, 2012|Blog|

"My timing belt is due for service, but it can wait". "I bought this car because my friend says they'll run forever". "Mechanics only recommend changing parts to make money". Ever heard these types of comments? They should have read: " I enjoy walking" or "I wanted to spend extra money on repairing my car".

Need VW and Audi Repair? We’ve got you covered!

2011-12-27T15:23:49-05:00December 27th, 2011|Blog|

Heads Up Automotive is your Upstate VW, Audi and BMW repair center.  Here are just a couple of the jobs that are in the shop today: Alfredo brought us his 1998 Audi A6 for repair.  The timing belt had broken and several of the valves are bent.  Off with the heads! Here is the bottom

Something Old, Something new….

2011-12-22T10:36:43-05:00December 22nd, 2011|Blog|

Heads Up Motors is your repair and maintenance headquarters.  Any make, any model, we're your alternative to the dealer!! When Steva's BMW needs service, she brings it to Heads Up!  She understands that quality cars require quality parts and service, so she opts for the best shop available.  We use either OEM supplied parts,  or

Another day on the Grind!!

2011-12-19T11:54:20-05:00December 19th, 2011|Blog|

Peggy brought us her VW Passat GLX 4Motion.  Peggy had noticed several small "puddles" of oil on her driveway, and wanted to have those taken care of.  We've diagnosed the issue as a faulty transmission electrical connector seal, which is a quick and simple repair.  We'll have Peggy back on the road in no time.

Need a trust worthy shop? We’re here for you!!

2011-12-16T08:36:05-05:00December 16th, 2011|Blog|

When Ray and his friend were on their way from New York to Savanna, GA, a service light appeared on the dash of Ray's newly purchased BMW X3.  Ray's not that familiar with cars, and was concerned that his car may be in need of repair, or worse, could leave them stranded in the middle

BMW Service and Repair – It’s what we do!

2011-12-12T17:23:09-05:00December 12th, 2011|Blog|

Heads Up Automotive is your BMW, VW, and Audi service authority!! When his BMW began to over heat, Marc brought us his 2002 BMW X5.  Marc's cooling system was riddled with leaks, and in bad need of repair.  We replaced the radiator, water pump, and radiator expansion tank. After Renee had some issues with her

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