by Kristopher Wilhelm | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Volkswagen Maintenance Guide for Bellingham Drivers: Service Intervals, Red Flags, and Realistic Local Costs Volkswagen vehicles are known for smart engineering, tight handling, and long-term reliability when they receive the right maintenance. The challenge is that...
by Kristopher Wilhelm | Nov 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every week at Bruce Cox Imports we see the same situation. A driver comes in with a check engine light that started as a small warning and slowly turned into reduced power, rough running, or a vehicle that feels unsafe to drive. The check engine light is one of the...
by Kristopher Wilhelm | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every winter in Bellingham, we see the same pattern in the shop. Electrical issues that stayed hidden through summer turn into slow cranking, flickering lights, intermittent warning messages, and vehicles that refuse to start on cold mornings. Cold weather puts extra...
by Kristopher Wilhelm | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Volvos have always had a special place in our shop.We’ve been working on them since long before “imports” was a buzzword — back when the 240 wagon was the workhorse of Bellingham families, and you could spot a few lined up in our parking lot any given morning. Over...
by Kristopher Wilhelm | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
When winter hits the Pacific Northwest, Bellingham roads turn slick fast — steep hills, early rain, and that surprise February freeze that catches everyone off guard.Your tires are the only thing between your car and the asphalt, so having the right set for our...
by Kristopher Wilhelm | Nov 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve lived in Bellingham long enough, you know how fast the rain, salt air, and hills can wear on a car.You also know that an oil change isn’t just another line on your to-do list — it’s the simplest way to keep your engine alive for years. At Bruce Cox Auto,...