Summer in the City – Classic British style!
Driving a Classic British car in our hot Houston weather requires some attention and care to ensure optimal performance and prevent potential issues. Here are nine of our recommended best practices: Cooling System Maintenance: Ensure that the cooling system is in good...
Is it “Normal” or “Severe” Service?
What is the difference between “Normal Service” and “Severe Service” and why does it matter. Many drivers in the City of Houston probably believe that we should be following a “Normal Service” maintenance schedule as opposed to a “Severe Service” maintenance...
Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – Injection systems need maintenance too.
Fuel Injection Systems Many modern engine designs utilize what is called "Direct Injection." This means that the fuel is introduced directly into the combustion chamber and not through the intake valve as was the norm for many years with the port injection system....
Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – #5 Other Maintenance
Other Maintenance Items Requiring Attention Regular engine and gear oil changes are not the only maintenance issues facing our customers. Tire Pressures and Tire Wear Tires are critical safety elements even in good weather, and the tire pressure and wear should be...
Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – Other Fluids
Other Fluids – Why and When should we change it? Front and Rear differentials, transfer cases and transmissions - all full of gears and valve bodies - rely on good, clean fluid to keep these gears from chewing themselves to pieces. What Our Experience Has Taught Us...
Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – #3 Engine Oil
Engine Oil – Why and When should we change it? Many European manufacturers define the engine oil change interval at 12K to 16K miles; but unless your vehicle is always operated under "perfect" conditions, you will need to change your engine oil much earlier. Our Oil...
Motorcars Ltd – Maintenance Series – #1 Introduction
Recommended Maintenance Your vehicle needs more maintenance than the car manufacturers recommend. As an independent repair shop specializing in Land Rover, Jaguar and MINI Cooper, we see a lot of vehicles with a wide variety of problems. The most expensive repairs...
Land Rover Transmission Pan Conversion Service
Upgrade the Transmission Pan on your late model Land Rover Motorcars Ltd offers a Transmission Pan Conversion service that will upgrade the factory plastic transmission pan/filter combo to a more durable and easy to service option. Bad factory design The factory...
Motorcars Ltd – BG Power Steering Service
Fluid contamination is the chief cause of premature wear in the power steering system The older your steering fluid, the less agile your steering. Old power steering fluid turns into costly repair Oxidation by-products, hose material and metallic debris accumulate in...
Help for Your Flooded Car
Here's some helpful tips on what to do if your vehicle is in a flood. Has your vehicle been sitting in high water? Here are some tips to keep you from damaging your vehicle, and keep it roadworthy. Car Flood Tips: Do not start the vehicle - It's tempting to turn the...
Motorcars Ltd. – BG Headlight Restoration Service
Motorcars Ltd. offers the BG Quick Cure Headlight Restoration Kit Service When headlights turn cloudy and yellow, it’s primarily caused by the deterioration of the UV protective layer. The oxidation of this protective layer can make the headlight appear hazy and...
Houston Texas – Independent MINI Repair Specialists
Top quality service and repair for you and your MINI Cooper in the Houston Texas area Experience the Motorcars Ltd. Difference Motorcars Ltd. is MINI Cooper qualified, Our team of professional technicians are ASE Master Certified, factory trained, and dedicated to...