• BMW Service, Repair for the Fall Season

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.

    Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.
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    Getting Your BMW Ready for Autumn Driving

    Goodbye to the warm, summer days and hello to the cooler temps ahead. Fall season is just around the corner. As the road conditions change, as do driving habits, it’s an excellent time to prepare your BMW for the Autumn months ahead.

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  • BMW Recall: Airbag Inflator Issue in i3s and Mini Cooper Hardtops

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! BMW Recall

    Now Hear This! BMW Recall
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    BMW N.A. has issued a recall of approximately 27 model year 2014 i3s and Mini Cooper Hardtops due to possible airbag inflator assembly issue.

    Which BMW models are affected by the recall?

    BMW i3 vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014 and 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured from February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014.

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  • Automotive 101: BMW Repair Checklist Before Sending Your Student to College

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    BMW repair checklist for college students.

    BMW repair checklist for college students.
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    Before your undergrad hits the books in the campus library, gets involved with Greek life or tailgates for the big game, have these auto-related items checked by your local BMW repair shop to ensure safety on the road prior to the start of Fall semester.

    Engine: English 101 may be a breeze but breaking down on the side of the road due to engine trouble isn’t. Engine problems can range from engine overheating to jerky driving, and more, so have your local BMW mechanic check the hoses, lines, clamps, temperature gauge and your water pump, to make sure everything is in prime operating condition.

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  • Choosing a BMW Repair Shop in College at UC Santa Barbara

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Choosing a BMW Repair Shop at UC Santa Barbara

    Choosing a BMW Repair Shop at UC Santa Barbara
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    Going to college is one of the most exciting times in life for your child, but it also comes with the stress of moving—for your and your child—to a new, unfamiliar city. Prepare your student in advance in case of emergency auto repair situations, or for scheduled maintenance, by choosing an expert BMW repair shop for your student’s ride.

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  • BMW Recall: Defective Airbags for E46 3 Series Registered in Select States, Territories

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Now Hear This! BMW Recall

    Now Hear This! BMW Recall
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    UPDATE: Yesterday, (July 16, 2014) it was announced that this recall has expanded to all 3 Series cars manufactured between May 1999 and August 2006, not just in the regions originally mentioned below.

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and BMW N.A. will be issuing a limited regional recall of select BMW e46 3 Series vehicles due to defective frontal airbags in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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