New Electric Vehicles (EVs) are exploding in popularity as more manufacturers jump on board with efforts to produce models that appeal to consumers. Charging stations are becoming more commonplace in medium-sized and large cities, much like phone booths of old. New tax incentives are even in place to benefit owners and encourage more consumers to [...]
According to Google, this is a popular online and voice-generated search, with over 1,960,000,000 results. Refine your search even further to “where is the best German repair shop near me in Charleston SC” and your choices are narrowed down considerably. You may also notice that the top listing in organic search results, as of August [...]
Audi is a popular German car manufacturer with the reputation for producing high quality vehicles. Many Audi owners will drive nothing else. However, long-time Audi aficionados can attest that Audi vehicles are known for these two main issues: ignition problems and excessive oil use. Ottohaus of Charleston is your local Audi auto repair shop [...]
Charleston, South Carolina, is an enormously popular vacation destination, and visitors can share plenty of reasons this is true. The Holy City boasts something for everyone, including fine coastal cuisine, plenty of history, exciting nightlife, pristine beaches, beautiful natural attractions — and a Specialty Mercedes Auto Repair Shop. Common Mercedes Problems You Could Experience on [...]
Precision Engineering — that’s what comes to mind when you mention any major brand of German-made vehicles. Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes, and BMW; all are high-end auto manufacturers that consistently produce top-quality vehicles that last. But when precision engineering breaks down, you need a specialty German repair shop to make it work correctly again. Audi “If [...]
Charleston, South Carolina, is a popular tourist and vacation destination. Life in the low country is simply irresistible, with exquisite seafood, vibrant entertainment, generations of interesting history, and relaxing ambiance. Tour the local plantations, enjoy the beaches, and sample all that historic downtown has to offer. But when your German-manufactured vehicle experiences problems, Ottohaus German [...]
BMW has long boasted that their vehicles provide “the ultimate driving experience.” BMW owners doubtless agree, as BMW has one of the highest returning customer rates in the automotive industry. Long-term or repeat BMW owners want to extend that ultimate driving experience for as long as possible, and that requires a local BMW auto repair [...]
If you remember this pervasive word from Volkswagen’s multi-year advertising campaign through the early 90s, you are likely a die-hard VW aficionado. Literally translated as “driving enjoyment,” the term Fahrvergnügen came to embody the VW driving experience for many owners. Even today, whether you’ve heard of this old ad or not, Volkswagens offer a superior [...]
When you purchase or lease a German car, your dealership or rental company will give you information on how to get the best service possible. One of the many important things they'll tell you to do is have regular service work done. Service should be done every 12 months or 12,000km, whichever comes first. This [...]
A common reason for a car to be brought into the german repair shop is that the Check Engine Light (CEL) is on. The owner sees this and panics because they don't know why or what to do about it. But, what causes the CEL to turn on in the first place? Here are some [...]
