BMW Articles
Why You Shouldn’t Jump Start a Weak Car Battery – A couple of times a year we have BMW automobiles come in to have a weak battery replaced. We replace it and code it if necessary, then the customer will drive off. All pretty routine, except sometimes the customer will call us back a few days later to tell us that their fuel gauge is…
BMW Suspension Bushings – BMW is known for making great handling world class chassis that offer a great driving experience as well. BMW makes very stiff cars, but manages to make them smooth and comfortable to drive thanks to the magic of bushings. Bushings are what allow three to four thousand pound steel structures to glide smoothly over imperfect…
Why Won’t Your BMW Start? – Recently temperatures have been dropping and we are now getting more customers coming in with cars that need a jump starter to start. Has your BMW been the victim of this and won’t start? The usual culprit in these BMW starting issues tends to be a weak battery. As batteries age they lose their ability…
Road Trip Check List – As the holiday season is upon us many people take long road trips to meet with friends and family in other states. Experiencing a breakdown can ruin your holiday plans and cost you thousands of dollars in towing fees and having some random mechanic shop patch the issue to get you on your way. Here…
What is a BMW Serpentine Drive Belt System? – In the front of your BMW’s engine, you have what is called the serpentine belt system. This system is critical as it uses some of the rotational torque from your engine to run the electrical, cooling, and power steering systems. The power is generated from the large lowest pulley called the crank pulley and through…
Why Your BMW Heater Fan Is Not Working And Blowing Cold Air – Winter is just around the corner. Days are getting shorter and the weather is turning colder. As you get in your car and drive to your destination you notice that the cabin in your BMW isn’t getting any warmer. You put your hand against the vent and you feel cool air coming through. You double-check…
BMW Quality Repairs – Everyone likes to save a dollar here and there. With the internet, comparison shopping has never been easier. Some people will take their European automobile to a discount mechanic shop that is used to working on economy cars and fleet vehicles. Those types of shops make a habit of making economical repairs. They will glue…
BMW Software Update – BMW uses many computer modules to control multiple systems in the models they produce. Every BMW model the company produces there is software that interprets the readings from all the sensors and modules inside your car and makes adjustments to fuel, transmission, suspension, and engine controls to allow your engine to run optimally. If the…
Causes of Steering Wheel Shaking and Vibration – You are driving along and notice that the steering wheel on your BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, or Mini has a vibration. There are multiple reasons this can occur on your European luxury vehicle. The three main reasons are suspension, steering, wheel, or brake-related. These four systems can cause a vibration or shake in your steering…
Getting Your BMW Ready For The Winter – As November is right around the corner winter is coming upon us and with that comes Thanksgiving, then we are in full swing for the Christmas season. Along with the holiday season we get the beginning of brutal New York winters. Freezing temperatures and potential snowfall wreak havoc on the roads and create new pot…