Mikk brought us his Honda Accord, in hopes to have the tired SOHC engine replaced with a much more powerful JDM H22 Engine. During the planning phase, Mikk decided to have us fabricate a custom turbo kit, and rebuild the engine with more durable parts. Here is a recap of the build: JDM H22 w/
It was a great weekend at the track, but now it's time to get back to work! Need a BMW serviced? We're your one stop shop for BMW service and repair in the Upstate. Lamar brought us his 2001 VW Beetle. He's had the car looked at by several shops, and even the dealer, but
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
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
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
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
"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".
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
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
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.