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Scenario 1: It’s Monday morning and your check engine light is still on in your BMW, and has been for weeks, and you’re hoping your vehicle won’t break down in rush hour traffic.

Scenario 2: The weather’s just right and it’s road trip season, but you’re wary of how your BMW will perform on such a lengthy trip.

Scenario 3: Last time you got your vehicle serviced from the BMW dealership it was such a hassle, from unnecessary repair recommendations, a long wait and a costly bill to round it out.

Is your BMW ready for summertime road trips?
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Summer is in full swing and long distance road trips to the beach or grandma’s are in effect. Aside from making sure your BMW A/C system is in proper working order, there are a few other things that shouldn’t be overlooked in your BMW during the summer season.

A/C on full blast!
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As Glenn Frey would sing, “The Heat is On,” temperature-wise, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The blazing summer temps can become dangerous to (you and) your BMW, so keeping cool and the air conditioner in check is a necessity.

Maintain the life of your import vehicle with proper service.
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The key to maintaining the life of your BMW is to have it serviced routinely, whether it's according to specific BMW factory scheduled guidelines or on a condition based service. In doing this, you’ll prolong the safety and reliability of your BMW.

Factory Scheduled Maintenance vs. Condition Based Service – What’s the difference?

Your BMW has a specific recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed when your BMW hits a certain mileage or time interval. This is called Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM). Not all BMWs require the same schedule, so it’s important to know your exact model.

Have your BMW ready for summer driving.
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Get Your BMW Ready for Summertime Driving!

School’s out and it’s time to show off splashing around at the pool and beach. So while you slather on that sunscreen to protect your skin from that summer sun, don’t forget to protect your BMW from the heat and other summer elements that may have begun.

We can’t help with road rage you may encounter with all the stop-and-go summer traffic, but we can offer up some tips to get your BMW ready before those summer days start drifting away.