Importmasters Inc.

Importmasters Inc. Master Technicians specializing in Import service, parts, and auto sales. We invite you join our family of happy customers.

With over 75 years of combined experience we pride ourselves on maintaining the factory fresh performance of your vehicle.

Feature Friday ⚡🚗Most people know it as the time machine from Back to the Future.But the DeLorean DMC-12 has a story tha...
08/14/2026

Feature Friday ⚡🚗

Most people know it as the time machine from Back to the Future.

But the DeLorean DMC-12 has a story that's every bit as fascinating as the movie itself.

Founded by former General Motors executive John DeLorean, the company set out to build a sports car unlike anything else on the road. The result was the DMC-12, introduced in 1981 with features that immediately made it stand out.

✨ Brushed stainless steel body panels — no paint required.
🪽 Gullwing doors inspired by exotic supercars.
🇬🇧 Built in Northern Ireland at a brand-new factory created to boost local employment.

The chassis was engineered by Lotus founder Colin Chapman, giving the car impressive handling despite its modest 130-horsepower PRV V6 engine. It wasn't the fastest sports car of its era, but it was one of the most distinctive.

Unfortunately, financial trouble forced the DeLorean Motor Company to close after only about 9,000 cars were built.

Then, in 1985, everything changed.

A starring role in Back to the Future transformed the DMC-12 from a commercial failure into one of the most recognizable cars ever made. Today, it's one of the few vehicles whose cultural legacy far exceeds its production numbers.

Sometimes becoming a legend isn't about being the fastest...

It's about being unforgettable.

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🔧⚡ Wrench Wednesday ⚡🔧“Great Scott! Marty’s DeLorean may have needed 1.21 gigawatts to travel through time… but your veh...
08/12/2026

🔧⚡ Wrench Wednesday ⚡🔧

“Great Scott! Marty’s DeLorean may have needed 1.21 gigawatts to travel through time… but your vehicle only needs the right diagnosis to fix a check engine light.” 😂

This Porsche Macan came in with that dreaded little orange engine light staring back at the driver. After some proper testing, we found the culprit: a faulty EVAP purge solenoid and fuel v***r line.

So what do these parts actually do? 🤔

Every time your fuel tank warms up, gasoline creates v***rs. Instead of letting those v***rs escape into the atmosphere, your vehicle stores them in the EVAP system. When everything is working correctly, the purge solenoid opens at the right time and sends those fuel v***rs back into the engine to be burned during normal combustion.

When the purge solenoid or v***r line fails, it can cause:
⚡ Check engine lights
⚡ EVAP fault codes
⚡ Rough running after refueling
⚡ Fuel system issues

The lesson? Don’t just throw parts at the problem and hope you hit 88 mph. 🚗⚡

Modern vehicles are smarter than ever, and proper diagnosis saves time, money, and unnecessary repairs. We test first, then repair what actually needs fixing.

No time machines needed… just the right tools, experience, and a little automotive magic. 🔧😎

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⚡🚗 Meme Monday: When your friend says he “drives it sometimes.” 😂“My friend Marty owned a DeLorean. He drove it from tim...
08/10/2026

⚡🚗 Meme Monday: When your friend says he “drives it sometimes.” 😂

“My friend Marty owned a DeLorean. He drove it from time to time.”

Technically true… but we have a few questions:

🔹 Did he drive it to work?
🔹 Did he put enough miles on it to need an oil change?
🔹 Did he have any trouble getting it started… in 1985? 🤔

Some cars are transportation.
Some cars are icons.
And some cars apparently need 1.21 gigawatts just to make the commute. ⚡😂

Happy Meme Monday!

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Feature Friday 🏁Before the RS3. Before the RS5. Before the RS6...There was the 1994 Audi RS2 Avant—the car that started ...
08/07/2026

Feature Friday 🏁

Before the RS3. Before the RS5. Before the RS6...

There was the 1994 Audi RS2 Avant—the car that started Audi's legendary RS lineup.

But here's what makes it truly special...

Audi didn't build it alone.

The RS2 was developed in partnership with Porsche, and it wasn't just a marketing collaboration. Porsche engineers helped fine-tune the suspension and braking system, supplied the mirrors, wheels, and brake components from the 911, and even assembled the cars at Porsche's Rossle-Bau plant in Zuffenhausen.

Powered by a turbocharged 2.2-liter five-cylinder engine producing 311 horsepower, the RS2 could sprint from 0–30 mph quicker than the McLaren F1, thanks to its legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system.

It was practical enough to haul groceries, quick enough to embarrass sports cars, and it laid the foundation for every Audi RS model that followed.

Sometimes the greatest legends don't start as supercars...

Sometimes they start as a station wagon.

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🔧 Wrench Wednesday 🔧Ever heard of a suspension bushing? You probably haven't... but your car definitely has!This Audi A5...
08/05/2026

🔧 Wrench Wednesday 🔧

Ever heard of a suspension bushing? You probably haven't... but your car definitely has!

This Audi A5 is in the shop replacing worn suspension bushings. These small rubber components sit between suspension parts and act like cushions, absorbing vibration while allowing the suspension to move the way it was designed.

When bushings wear out, crack, or separate from age and mileage, you might notice:
🔹 Clunking or knocking over bumps
🔹 Loose or wandering steering
🔹 Uneven tire wear
🔹 Less precise handling
🔹 Extra vibration felt inside the vehicle

The photo shows one of the suspension arms disconnected so the worn bushing can be replaced. It's a repair you never see from the outside, but it makes a noticeable difference in how the vehicle drives.

Bushings don't usually fail overnight—they wear gradually over thousands of miles. That's why regular inspections are so important. Catching worn suspension components early helps maintain proper alignment, improves ride quality, and can even extend the life of your tires.

Sometimes it's the smallest parts that make the biggest difference in how your car feels on the road.

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Finally... a technician who's been measuring horsepower since birth. 😂🐴No scan tool.No service manual.Just years of hand...
08/03/2026

Finally... a technician who's been measuring horsepower since birth. 😂🐴

No scan tool.
No service manual.
Just years of hands-on experience.

Some diagnostics you simply can't teach.

Happy Meme Monday! 🔧

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Feature Friday 🚀🚗Meet the Volkswagen XL1—the car that looks like it drove straight out of The Jetsons.Back in the early ...
07/31/2026

Feature Friday 🚀🚗

Meet the Volkswagen XL1—the car that looks like it drove straight out of The Jetsons.

Back in the early 2000s, Volkswagen's chairman, Ferdinand Piëch, had a bold goal: build a production car that could travel 100 kilometers on just one liter of fuel (about 235 MPG).

Most people thought it couldn't be done.

Over the next decade, Volkswagen developed concept after concept until, in 2013, the XL1 became a reality.

Everything about it was designed for one purpose: maximum efficiency.

✈️ A carbon fiber body to keep weight incredibly low.

🚀 A futuristic teardrop shape that slips through the air with one of the lowest drag coefficients ever achieved by a production car.

🛸 Rear wheel covers, cameras instead of traditional mirrors, and two seats arranged slightly offset from each other—all to make the car as aerodynamic as possible.

🔋 Power came from a tiny two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine paired with an electric motor, allowing the XL1 to achieve an astonishing 261 MPG (European test cycle) under ideal conditions.

Only 250 were ever built, making it one of the rarest Volkswagens ever produced.

It may have looked like a spaceship, but the engineering lessons learned from the XL1 influenced the lightweight materials, aerodynamics, and hybrid technology found in vehicles that followed.

Sometimes the craziest ideas become tomorrow's technology.

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🚗 WE'RE HIRING – AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 🔧We're searching for an experienced Automotive Service Technician to join...
07/31/2026

🚗 WE'RE HIRING – AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 🔧

We're searching for an experienced Automotive Service Technician to join our team. Looking for someone who enjoys diagnostics, takes pride in quality repairs, and wants to be part of a team that values craftsmanship over cutting corners.

What we're looking for:
✔️ Professional automotive repair experience
✔️ Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills
✔️ Ability to work independently and efficiently
✔️ Positive attitude and pride in doing the job right
✔️ MVI license preferred
✔️ Valid driver's license required

What you'll get:
🔹 Top pay for top techs
🔹 Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends
🔹 Benefits available
🔹 Steady workflow
🔹 Professional equipment and diagnostic tools
🔹 A clean, well-established independent shop
🔹 A team that treats you like a person, not a number

If you're tired of being just another employee and want to work somewhere your skills actually matter, we'd love to talk to you.

📩 Send us a message, stop by the shop, or apply today!

https://www.importmasters.biz/now-hiring

🔧 Wrench Wednesday 🔧Ever wonder what it takes to replace a flywheel?This 2015 Volkswagen Golf is getting a new flywheel ...
07/29/2026

🔧 Wrench Wednesday 🔧

Ever wonder what it takes to replace a flywheel?

This 2015 Volkswagen Golf is getting a new flywheel and rear main seal, and this is a view most people never get to see.

The large round component in the center of the photo is the flywheel. It connects the engine to the transmission, helping transfer power smoothly while reducing vibrations during acceleration and shifting.

Over time, a worn flywheel can cause symptoms like:
• Rattling at idle
• Vibrations while driving
• Rough engagement when accelerating
• Unusual noises from the transmission area

Since the transmission has to be removed to access the flywheel, it's also the perfect time to replace the rear main seal. This seal sits at the back of the engine and helps keep engine oil where it belongs. Replacing it while everything is apart can help prevent future oil leaks and avoid repeating the same labor later on.

Repairs like this involve much more than swapping parts—they require careful disassembly, inspection, precise reassembly, and making sure everything is torqued to factory specifications before it all goes back together.

Sometimes the biggest repairs are hidden behind parts you'll never normally see.

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Tesla: "We were the first self-driving car..."Herbie: "Cute."KITT: "Run that by me again."Christine: "You sure about tha...
07/27/2026

Tesla: "We were the first self-driving car..."

Herbie: "Cute."

KITT: "Run that by me again."

Christine: "You sure about that?"

The Car: "...Go on."

Hollywood had self-driving cars figured out decades ago... they just had a much higher body count. 😂

Happy Meme Monday!

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2737 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO
64108

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Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
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