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3 years ago
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We finally made it. Our one race this season finds us at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wish us luck and follow along at champcar.live

3 years ago

We will be closed Monday Sept 7th in observance of Labor Day. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy your long weekend.

3 years ago

A new addition to the waiting room display cabinet
Built by Kurby (8) (Desiree & Kurtis' son)

3 years ago

We're back and ready to help!
We appreciate everyone's understanding as we continue to work through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business. We are sanitized and here to take care of ... See more

3 years ago

For the safety of our staff and customers, we will be closed April 20-24. We are still answering the phone so give us a call to schedule your car. Our lot is always open, so if your car is disabled ... See more

3 years ago

Are you in need of hand sanitizer? We were able to refill our supply today thanks to our neighbors at Watershed Distillery. Visit them to get some along with one of their delicious spirits. They will ... See more

4 years ago

To our loyal Motorkars family – as announced by Gov. DeWine’s Stay at Home order on 3/22/20, automotive repair shops are an essential business. 𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 ... See more

4 years ago

At Motorkars, we care about our family of employees and customers. Like everyone, we are monitoring the coronavirus updates and Governor DeWine's directives throughout the day.

We are continuing our ... See more

4 years ago
VW Says Goodbye To The Beetle With Emotional Video

In case you missed this on New Years Eve. 😢

With Volkswagen Beetle production over, the German automaker paid tribute to the iconic model with an emotional animated video.

4 years ago

Everyone have a great holiday weekend. We will be back on Monday.

Be Safe. Be Thankful. Be Happy

4 years ago

Happy Halloween! We will be closing at 5pm today to be sure we are home in time for Trick or Treat.

4 years ago
How plaid became part of Volkswagen Golf GTI history

Super cool info about the plaid we all know.

No car has a claim to fame on a day to celebrate all things plaid quite like the Volkswagen Golf GTI – thanks to one woman’s pioneering choices that over the past four decades have become a symbol

4 years ago

Good Monday morning! Our phones are currently down. You can leave a voicemail or message us here until they begin working again. Thanks!

4 years ago

This Friday 10/5, we will be closing at 3pm. It's race weekend in Pittsburgh, wish us luck!

4 years ago

Power is back!

4 years ago

Trying to call or email? Our power is out and we are not sure when it will be back on. Message us here if you need anything. Thanks for being patient!

4 years ago
Timeline Photos

Ever wonder how we get into all those nooks and crannies? Check out Evan in this Q7

4 years ago
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Couple pics from Gingerman

4 years ago

Well, another race in the books for Motorkars Race team. This last weekend we headed
to Gingerman Raceway in South Haven _ichagan for the Cookie Cutter Classic 8+7, our second ChampCar Endurance ... See more

4 years ago

Planning a summer roadtrip for the 4th of July? Schedule your pre-trip inspection now to ensure you stay safe on the road.

4 years ago

Well the racecar gods were not smiling down on us this day... not sure what happened... but whatever it is it isnt good

4 years ago
Timeline Photos

made it @ncmmsp

4 years ago
Timeline Photos

Headed to NCM for our first @champcarenduranceseries race of the season

4 years ago

We are open here for sure...our phones say otherwise. The storms last night did something to our phone providers network, so they are hard at work to get us back to answering your calls

We ... See more

4 years ago

Everyone have a great Memorial Day

4 years ago
At Volkswagen Factories, “Part No. 199 398 500 A” Is a Pack of Sausages

https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/volkswagen-originalteil-sausages?utm_medium=atlas-page&utm_source=facebook.com

if anyone wants us to try to order some just say so and ill see how that plays out

In 2017, the auto maker sold more currywurst than cars.

5 years ago
Whats in the shop

Just some of the interesting & cool vehicles that come to visit us.

Just some of the interesting & cool vehicles that come to visit us.

5 years ago
The Subie Doctor

"How long would it take to throw a motor in it?"... well. looks like about 6 seconds... this is a subaru though... a vw or audi may be closer to 10

When a customer asks "how long does it take to just throw a motor in?"

5 years ago
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Do you wanna go fast? This 2017 GTI does... turbo and Integrated Engineering Intercooler upgrade...

Thanks Cory for trusting us with your rocket ship

5 years ago

Southbend Stage 2 clutch install on a Mk7 Golf R... yes please.

5 years ago
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A great turn out at Autobody Specialists Downhill Diecast Drags. The drags are happening and everyone is having fun.

5 years ago

... And to go with the article.. here is a photo of a customer vehicle that came in because they hit a rather large pot hole. They said after hitting it the car would pull hard to the left. (left ... See more

5 years ago
Extreme temperatures creating pothole nightmares in Central Ohio

With the extreme temperature fluctuations we have been seeing, if your car has been a magnet to these road hazards, make sure to have your vehicle inspected for bent suspension/steering components ... See more

A plague of potholes is taking a toll not only in Columbus but across the Midwest. You can thank Mother Nature’s wacky temperatures. ODOT said as soon as crews patch one pothole up, by the ... See more

5 years ago

Just some nostalgia for any old school VW/Audi people... vintage parts boxes from the 70s

5 years ago
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1985 Westy getting a fresh Gowesty Camper Products 2.2L. Fired up and ran on the first shot. 👍

Then we 3D printed an odometer fix bracket to remedy the inoperative odometer.. and tadaa... ... See more

5 years ago
The Complete Audi Buying Guide: Every Model Explained

A quick run down of all of Audi's offerings for 2019, with a very abbreviated history and model name descriptions.

Audi, an upmarket competitor for Mercedes and BMW, follows a simple naming format, for the most part, employing letters and numbers.

5 years ago

An oil leak probably saved this RS6.

leaking valve cover gasket... removed to find the cam chain tensioner guide broken off and floating in place. An expensive repair?... yes... but it could have ... See more

5 years ago

If you've seen an article for "Non-toxic Homemade Windshield Washer Fluid" that calls for "Liquid Castile Soap" we suggest NOT using it.

The oils used to make Castile soap can coat the washer ... See more

5 years ago

Anyone else collect these? Its a habit to check anywhere they are sold. Any VW that we find is usually purchased. I'm still trying to find the best one to enter into the downhill race in February ... See more

5 years ago

final nut & bolt check for this weekends race with ChampCar Endurance Series @ Pittsburgh International Race Complex

its gonna be a great weekend if anyone wants to check out the action be sure to ... See more

5 years ago

Well we are back from our first race of the season(and our first attempt at a 24h event). We managed 18 of the 24hrs before an unlucky race line mixed with cold tires sent our GTI off track and ... See more

5 years ago

at the twelve hour mark 😃

5 years ago

Well our first race of the season with Champcar is coming up. We've had a lot of work to do since our last time out (engine rebuild and transmission synchros and ... and...). This weekend we are ... See more

5 years ago
Volkswagen

Education meets the auto industry at Mechatronics Akademie— Chattanooga's on-site high school that recently celebrated its first graduating class. Learn more below.

5 years ago
Volkswagen

After 4 decades and 3.2MM models sold, check out the 7-generation legacy of the Jetta.

5 years ago
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some of what is here already.. and more are on the way

5 years ago
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some nice cars rolling in already
#kars4jim

5 years ago
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setting up for tomorrow's car show.

5 years ago
Brother's love for cars sparked show

The Jim Young Memorial Car Show

A great article about the man that sparked the love of cars for a lot of us.

Four years after Crohn's disease took his brother, an Upper Arlington man continues to raise awareness about the condition and raise money to fight it.

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