Save yourself a pot of gold by taking your BMW to a local independent BMW repair shop.
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It can be a wee bit frustrating when your BMW is in need of servicing and you aren’t sure where to take it for quality repairs that won’t cost you a pot of gold.

Taking your BMW to a local independent BMW mechanic, versus the dealer, might just be your lucky charm because it can save you money and enable you to build a relationship with a trained technician working on your vehicle.

Stay safe on the roads in winter
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The temperature has dropped and old man sniffle is in your nose. Yep, it’s that time of year…winter.

The winter season can wreak havoc on your BMW, so prepare your BMW for the frosty days ahead with these helpful tips to keep you safe on the road.

Is that Satan in your hood causing a fire and smoke? No, you're vehicle is probably overheating.
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Your BMW can tell you all sorts of things from when it needs gas, to when it needs to go into the shop. Being proactive about the latter can help you save mucho de dolares down the road.

Here are some scary signs your car may be telling you…in which case you ought to run to your BMW service shop like you’re being chased by brain-eating zombies in a horror flick.

Stay safe on the roads in Fall
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School is back in session and football is back on television…that means the fall season is upon us. Here are a few things to check to get your BMW ready for the fall months, and keep you safe on the road.

Headlights/Other Lights
With shorter days and longer nights, you use the lights in your BMW more during the fall (and winter) months. For visibility and safety reasons, make sure they are in proper working order by checking your taillights, parking lights, stop lights, fog lights and emergency flashers. It’s important for you to see on the road, as well as for others to see you.