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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.

10/02/2026

🎃 Feature Friday

1958 Plymouth Fury — "Christine"
We're kicking off October with a car that proves sometimes the vehicle really is the villain. 😈

Long before it became a horror icon, the 1958 Plymouth Fury was one of the most distinctive cars of the late '50s. It came with dramatic tailfins, quad headlights, a wraparound windshield, and plenty of chrome—because apparently subtlety wasn't an option in 1958.
Under the hood, the movie's Christine was based on a Fury equipped with a 350 cubic-inch V8 producing 305 horsepower, backed by a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission.

Then came the horror story.
Stephen King's novel Christine was published in 1983, followed by John Carpenter's film adaptation later that same year. In the story, the car develops a mind of its own—and a very unhealthy attachment to its owner.

👻 Fun fact:
The movie's Christine wasn't actually one car. Multiple 1958 Plymouths were used during filming, with different cars modified for different shots and stunts.
So the next time you see a red '58 Plymouth...

Maybe don't p**s it off. 😂

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09/30/2026

🔧 Wrench Wednesday: The Filter Nobody Thinks About
Your fuel filter has one job: keep the junk out of the expensive stuff. 😂
This VW Golf is getting a new fuel filter, and while it may not be the most exciting part under the car, it plays an important role in keeping the fuel system happy.
Fuel can carry tiny particles and contaminants that you definitely don't want making their way toward the fuel pump and injectors. The filter catches that debris before it can cause problems.
And just like any filter, it doesn't last forever. As it collects contamination, it can become restricted and make the fuel system work harder to move fuel where it needs to go.
A neglected fuel filter can contribute to:
⛽ Restricted fuel flow
⛽ Poor engine performance
⛽ Hard starting
⛽ Hesitation or loss of power
⛽ Extra strain on the fuel system
Think of it like a bouncer at the club:
“Sorry, dirt. You're not on the list.” 🕶️
Replacing the filter at the appropriate service interval is a pretty simple way to help protect the fuel system and keep the engine getting the fuel it needs.
Small filter. Big responsibility.
That's a lot of pressure for something that spends its entire life hiding underneath the car. 😂

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09/28/2026

I’m leaf-ing this right here. Unbe-leaf-able horsepower, just don't fall for it! 🍁 Peak dad-mode activated... I’ll make like a tree and leaf now. 🚗😂

Happy Meme Monday! 🍁🔧

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09/25/2026

Feature Friday 🏁
The Audi A8 W12
From the outside, it looked like a sophisticated luxury sedan.
Under the hood? Twelve cylinders.
The Audi A8 had already established itself as Audi's flagship luxury car, but in 2001, Audi took things to another level with its first production W12-powered A8. Audi had experimented with twelve-cylinder ideas before, but the W12 that reached production was based on Volkswagen Group's unique narrow-angle VR engine technology. audi.com

So what exactly is a W12?
Instead of a traditional V12, the engine essentially uses four rows of three cylinders. The unusual layout allowed Audi to package 12 cylinders into an incredibly compact engine—in fact, Audi says the later W12 was shorter than a V8. 🤯 Audi Technology Portal

Depending on the generation, the A8 W12 grew from the original 6.0-liter, 450-horsepower version to a 6.3-liter producing 500 horsepower in later A8 L models. Naturally, it came with quattro all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. audi.com

Fun fact:
Audi's W12 was so compact that you could have an executive luxury sedan with 12 cylinders under the hood... and most people would have absolutely no idea what they were looking at.
Because apparently Audi thought:
“You know what this luxury sedan needs?
More cylinders than most people have reasons for.” 😂
The A8 W12 is one of those wonderfully unnecessary pieces of German engineering that we can't help but appreciate.

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09/23/2026

🔧 Wrench Wednesday: When “Fuel Pump” Isn’t Just a Fuel Pump
This little guy has a pretty important job.
What you're looking at is a high-pressure fuel pump on a VW Jetta. Unlike the fuel pump in the tank, which sends fuel forward at relatively low pressure, the HPFP takes that fuel and cranks the pressure way up so the direct-injection system can deliver fuel properly into the engine.
And yes, that means there are basically two fuel pumps working together because apparently one wasn't stressful enough. 😂
The HPFP is mechanically driven by the engine and has to maintain extremely high fuel pressure so the injectors can precisely meter fuel directly into the combustion chamber.
When one starts having problems, you can see symptoms like:
- Hard starting
- Rough running or misfires
- Loss of power
- Poor acceleration
- Stalling
- Check-engine light
- Fuel pressure faults
And when we're diagnosing one, we don't just throw a pump at it and hope for the best. We compare specified vs. actual fuel pressure, check for related faults, and make sure the rest of the fuel system is doing its job.
Because when it comes to fuel pressure, “close enough” isn't really a setting. 😆
Another day at the shop, another reminder that modern engines are basically just a collection of tiny engineers yelling at each other.

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09/21/2026

🚨 WARNING: Dad joke ahead. 🚨

We'd apologize...

But that would imply we feel bad about it. 😂

Some jokes are funny.

Some jokes are terrible.

And then there are the ones that make you sigh, shake your head, and send them to someone anyway. 😎

Happy Meme Monday! 🔧😂

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09/18/2026

Feature Friday 🏁

The BMW Z1

Before the Z3. Before the Z4. There was the BMW Z1—the car that started BMW's Z roadster family.

First shown as a technology showcase in 1987, the Z1 went into production in 1989 and was built in extremely limited numbers. Only 8,000 were produced before production ended in 1991. citeturn0search1turn0search4

And the Z1 wasn't just about looking futuristic.

Underneath was a 2.5-liter M20 inline-six producing 170 hp, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. It used a front-mid-engine layout, rear-wheel drive, and BMW's innovative Z-axle rear suspension. citeturn0search5turn0search8

But obviously... those doors. 😏

Instead of opening outward, the Z1's doors electrically retract vertically into the side sills. You could even drive with them lowered. The body itself was also unusual, using a galvanized steel structure covered by removable plastic outer panels. citeturn0search5turn0search16

And here's the fun fact:

The Z1 was created by BMW Technik GmbH, a separate BMW development group established to experiment with new materials, construction methods, and technology. What started as an engineering project was never originally intended to become a high-volume production car—but the response was so strong that BMW decided to build it. citeturn0search1

170 hp. 8,000 built. Doors that disappear.

Not bad for the BMW that started the Z family.

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09/16/2026

🤖 AI: Adult Inside 😂
Forget Artificial Intelligence. Around here, AI stands for Adult Inside.

Specifically, one very tall adult somehow folded into a trunk that was clearly designed for groceries or luggage. Not a full-sized technician. 😂

Being an automotive technician means you need to know engines, electrical systems, computers, diagnostics...
…and apparently also be part mechanic, part contortionist.

Job requirement: Must be able to fit where the car needs you—even if the car strongly disagrees. 🤣🔧

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09/14/2026

Some jokes are so perfectly timed...
..you almost have to respect them. 😂

And yes, we know. That was terrible.

But hey, at least the timing was good. 😎🔧

Happy Meme Monday!

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09/11/2026

Feature Friday 🚙

The Volkswagen Thing

Let's talk about one of the strangest Volkswagens ever sold in the U.S.

The Volkswagen Type 181, better known here as The Thing, arrived in America for the 1973 model year. And honestly, the name fits because there really isn't another good way to describe it. 😂

Underneath the weird boxy body was classic VW simplicity:

🔧 1.6L air-cooled flat-four
⚙️ 4-speed manual transmission
🚗 Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
💨 About 46 horsepower

But the coolest part is how configurable it was. The doors could come off, the windshield could fold flat, and the soft top could be removed to turn it into an open-air runabout.

And here's a fun fact: despite looking like a little Jeep, The Thing was never 4WD. It relied on its lightweight design, ground clearance and rear-engine layout to get around.

Only about 25,000 were sold in the U.S., which helps explain why seeing one today feels like spotting a unicorn.

It's weird. It's simple. It's unmistakably Volkswagen.

And honestly...

We kinda love the Thing. 😏

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