Consumer Review Video - 2012 Porsche Boxster 2.9L 6 Cyl.

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2012 Boxster

The 2012 Porsche Boxster is an extremely difficult car to maintain, due to the design and makeup of the components of the engine bay. In order to repair anything on this car you will have to follow many steps in order to open any of the hoods. Accessing the cabin air filter is extremely problematic, as you will have to follow many steps, and use many tools, in order to replace the filter with reliability. To replace the headlights, you will have to use a special tool provided with the vehicle in order to take the housing out of the vehicle. Replacing the tail light is difficult, as the steps needed for removing the housing requires a tough reach in the rear of the vehicle, and the use of tools you may not have readily available for a repair.

Some things are easier on the 2012 Porsche Boxster. Connecting the Bluetooth is a relatively straightforward, with clear steps to follow in the electronic menu. The front wiper blade is very easy to replace. Other models will require the use of tools in order to replace, so it’s a nice touch to be able to replace this blade with just your hands. The clock is easy to set, as you only have to use the small time dial for changing the time.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.