Repair
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BMW Suspension Bushings
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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…
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BMW Software Update
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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…
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Causes of Steering Wheel Shaking and Vibration
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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…
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BMW N20 Engine Timing Chain Stretch
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In the last year or so at Bimmer Motors we have started to see timing chain stretch issues with the N20 engine. Customers will come to the shop with misfires on all cylinders and the engine on their BMW will randomly shut off when idling at a red light. We will start the process of…
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Engine Misfires
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One of the most common symptoms customers bring their European automobiles for is misfires. They can be particularly jarring to our customers as a misfire will throw the engine off balance and will cause the BMW to shake. Misfires will also cause a flashing service engine soon light. Usually the case for this issue can…
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Rim Repair Service
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Aside from the regular suspension wear BMW and other European vehicles see from driving on New York City’s rough roads, bent rims can be the most devastating. If you hit a crater sized pot hole where the suspension bottoms out and the rubber from your tire doesn’t have enough sidewall to cushion your metal rim…