West Palm Beach Auto Repair

Classic, vintage, antique – they are all synonymous with one another, right? When you use them in a sentence, they may be interchangeable. However, for car fanatics, they are not all the same thing. In the automotive world, they are different depending on the year the car was built or the age of the car. A classic car is a term used for any car that is 20 years or older. A vintage car is coined for automobiles that were manufactured between 1919 and 1930. An antique car is any vehicle that is 45 years or older. The criteria for State DMVs, insurance companies, and even classic car clubs vary from one another. In some scenarios, there may be an overlap between classics and antiques and vintage cars. In the insurance field, a classic car should have its original design in order to qualify for the classification. It must not have any modern additions or replacements. Vintage vehicles, on the other hand, do not have to be in their original condition. They can be lifted, modded ... read more

When it is time to service your Ferrari or another vehicle, you might hear the terms brake pads or brake shoes or disc brakes or drum brakes thrown around. This is because not all braking systems are the same. Your service brakes can be either disc brakes or drum brakes, or a combination of both. To learn more about the two types, keep on reading. A disc brake system consists of brake pads and discs. Most of these systems require hydraulic pressure from brake fluid to have the calipers press the pads onto the rotor to slow down your Ferrari’s wheel speed. Most newer vehicles on the road today have only disc brakes. However, drum brakes are still common on smaller and older cars. Drum brake systems consist of brake shoes and drums. Instead of the calipers, the brake shoes are pushed outward against the inside of the brake drum. Both systems are similar with the same end goal – to slow and stop your car. Nearly all vehicles on the road today have disc brakes on their two f ... read more

BMW problems seem to occur at the most inconvenient times. One major nuisance includes stuck car windows. Especially if your windows are stuck in an open position, you are at risk of theft and damage to your car’s interior. Here’s how to get your BMW’s windows working again. There are many explanations for why your power windows aren’t working. Below are the top problems we’ve seen at JFM Motors. Ignition Switch Position - If your vehicle’s windows are operative when your car is not running, you should check that the ignition is in the accessory position. When your vehicle is in this position, you can operate a number of accessories including your radio, power seats, and more. Blown Fuse - A blow fuse is a simple issue since it lies in the vehicle’s electrical circuit. If all your windows or a set of windows aren’t operative, there’s a good likelihood that you’re dealing with a blown fuse. Fortunately, we can locate and re ... read more

Maybachs are the ultimate luxury sedan on the market made by Mercedes Benz. They come in 2 models: the 57 & 62, ranging from $300,000-400,000 MSRP. They are quite rare as there are only a thousand or so made each year. In this blog, we will introduce you to this luxury vehicle so that you can recognize it next time you pass by one. It Has Been Around for Over 100 Years - A man by the name of Wilhelm Maybach was part of the creation of the first Mercedes automobile in 1900, which is why this line of car was named after him to honor his contributions. It wasn’t until 1921 when the first Maybach rolled out of production. A Car with Recliner Seats - The main difference between the newer models of the 57 and 62 is that the Maybach 62 is longer in length. This gives passengers significantly more leg room in the rear seats. In fact, they fully recline and massage your back on the ride! Competes with Rolls Royce - Just as Mercede ... read more

When you buy a nice and expensive car, like a BMW, Rolls Royce, or even a Ferrari, you want to run at its best for a LONG time. To best protect your dollars, the manufacturer of the said car always has a handbook or manual that comes along with the purchase. In the owner’s manual of every car, there will be an outlined maintenance plan that you should follow to preserve your vehicle. And these maintenance tasks should be done collectively at certain intervals, no matter how often you do or don’t drive the car.   Most automakers aim to prolong their products, which is why they design this specific guide for each of their vehicle models. The formal term for this is factory-recommended services or maintenance. These include general maintenance items like brake service, engine tune-up, suspension replacement, power steering flush, tire rotations, oil changes, and more. When you keep the various systems in your vehicle with proper lubrication and up-to-date parts, your ca ... read more