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As older BMWs age, it’s natural for them to lose that out-of-the-showroom feel, and this is particularly true of the gear shifting.The rubber shifter arm bushes wear out creating play within the shifting assembly, and this lack of assurance and precision when changing gear creates a disconnect between the driver and their driving machine.This week, we are adding a new part to our BMW range to improve the driving experience of both RWD and AWD manual transmission-equipped models such as E46/ …

Ferrari‘s elegant 456 was ‘the’ Grand Tourer of the 90s, with supercar performance thanks to a powerful front-mounted V12 engine and the practicalities of a 2+2 seating layout.Features such as switchable suspension and self-levelling rear suspension made it one of the fastest yet comfortable premium cars on the market, perfect for those long A and B road journeys.The 456 was designed to be used, therefore, but many have suffered at the hands of cash-strapped owners due to costly maintenance …

Ask anyone about common issues with a VW MK4 Golf and the Front Strut Top Mounts will almost certainly be mentioned.The rubber top mounts soften, compress and shorten causing the suspension strut shaft to push upwards, creating a gap between the Upper Strut Top Cap and the Strut tower.This gap can not only be the cause of front-end thuds and ineffective damping but it is also a potential MOT failure.Now, we’re no strangers to this here at PFHQ as we have been selling our popular PFF85-430 F …

Launched at the end of 2020, Toyota‘s plucky 4WD 3-banger, the GR Yaris, still represents everything a Hot Hatch should and is widely regarded as one of the best bang-for-your-buck performance cars money can buy.A favourite with tuners, track day enthusiasts and racers alike, these cars were designed to be driven enthusiastically, and the subculture built up around them certainly agrees, with cars being pushed to their limits and beyond.All that fun does eventually start to ask questions …

Almost 40 years ago, Jaguar launched the XJ40, reviving the company’s image as a world-class provider of luxury saloons. Less than a decade later, it would repeat the feat with the XJ X300 series – the first Jaguar car produced entirely under Ford ownership.Now more likely to be restored than used as a daily driver, time and long-distance motoring have softened these big cats in all the wrong places, and bush replacements can restore some poise and precision, as proven with our well-esta …