Any driver understands that brakes are an important part of your vehicle, but do you know how to take care of them? Especially when it comes to replacing your brake pads?

What Are Brake Pads?

There are four main parts to your brakes and they are all connected, sort of like your arm bones are connected to one another. When you press down on the brake pedal this sends brake fluid to the calipers, which look like a bike's rubber brakes. The calipers squeeze the brake pads that presses against the metal rotors that are attached to your wheels…

Earlier this month the Audi company posted a tweet that got many U.S. Audi Avant enthusiasts excited for the undecided future. The tweet showcased a picture of "Avants in the U.S." surrounded by candles with the phrase "summoning circle, hope this works". Now, we know that one vague tweet about the Audi Avant wagons isn't a definite answer, but it's better than a hard no. In fact, we still have lingering hope from when Filip Brabec, the vice president of Audi of America's product management team, told us a year ago that "We always look…

Not too long ago buying a used car was a dangerous consideration and many buyers were fearful of receiving the lurking "lemon". Thankfully, with all of the technological advancements, better car designs, and upgraded equipment, used cars these days have become much more trust-worthy, longer-lasting, and a better over-all investment.

There are still a few things you should check for when you're buying a used car. Here are two checklists that you should complete before you sign the dotted line.

1. Mechanical Checklist
   • Exterior And Interior Inspection 

Every year Kelley Blue Book releases their list of the best resale valued vehicles. The top vehicles on this list are deemed to have the best potential for good resale value, even with the large depreciation hit that every new vehicle faces. The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award helps drivers to make smart decisions when it comes to purchasing a new vehicle and will keep you from buying a car, truck, SUV, or van that doesn't match with your long-term goals.

When it comes to the Best Luxury Car, Audi A7 drivers will be thrilled to know…

Many Texas drivers require their vehicle has some form of all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive drivetrains to help them get through the tough road conditions, inclement weather, and back road journeys. While both systems use all four wheels, they do differ in the way they operate. Here's a closer look at what each system offers.

• All-Wheel Drive

  Continuously powering all four wheels, all-wheel drive systems gain better traction on every type of road way and driving condition without any driver's input. 

Because there are four tires constantly on the road, many believe that each tire wears evenly. That is unfortunately not the case. Every tire is used differently, depending on where you drive, how you drive, and which position the tire is in, and will need to be rotated in order to keep an even depreciation on all four tires

What Happens To Tires That Don't Wear Evenly?

Not only could uneven tires make your drive less efficient, but it will also cost you money to replace your tires years before they would have needed to be changed. It could…

You've done your research and you believe the Audi Q7 is the right luxury SUV for you. Although, there are a variety of trim levels that house varying features. Some folks are in the market for a simple SUV without too many bells and whistles. Other folks are interested in having every technology, safety and comfort feature equipped. Browse our breakdown of each of the trim levels and their top five standard features below and let us know which one you rather have in your driveway!

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Everyone has a stake in their engine running to its optimal capacity, as an oil change is one of the best ways to assure premium performance. Considering the intense levels of friction, heat, grinding, and rubbing that occurs in your engine, your oil does a miracle job keeping everything together. Oil changes are due relatively frequently, and we like to play it safe by recommending you get your oil changed anywhere between 2,500-5,000 miles as a safe bet. Factors such as weather conditions, usage, and model/brand affect this estimate.

Sporting several new updates to existing models, the 2019 lineup also features an especially exciting prospect: the Audi e-tron. The first entirely electrically powered vehicle from Audi, the e-tron is loaded with cutting edge technology, luxurious comfort, and Audi driver assistance technology. Besides the e-tron, the 2019 lineup sports a 2019 Audi A6, A7, A8, and Q8.

Are you thinking of purchasing the 2019 Audi e-tron but want to learn more about the available trim options? There's two, so things are quite straightforward: Premium Plus and Prestige.