Now Hear This! BMW Recall
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Late last week BMW North America issued a recall on their 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d Sport Activity Vehicles due to a fuel filter heater issue.
Which BMW models are affected by the recall?
2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d SAVs manufactured between June 13, 2009 and November 9, 2009.
Blue BMW on the road, beware!
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According to this study, the most aggressive drivers are men, ages 35-50, who drive blue BMWs. The study also found that the most aggressive times on the roads are at 5:45pm on Fridays and the Monday morning commute. Imagine that!
Make sure your brakes are in good working order, get them checked!
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August isn’t just the last full month of summer, it’s also Brake Safety Awareness Month. If you’re planning on taking one last summer vacation before the season is over and before school starts, be sure to have your brakes checked out to keep you and your family safe on the road.
BMW i3 Concept Coupe
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BMW has now joined the “green” automobile ranks of several other automakers by recently launching its first ever mass production electronic vehicle, the i3.
The i3 is capable of traveling 80 to 100 miles on a single charge, and a smaller gas engine option can extend the vehicle’s range up to 160+ miles.
Your vehicle's manufacturer should pay for that recalled part you just replaced.
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So you replaced that expensive BMW part in your BMW a few months ago, only to find out that it has recently been recalled. Should you be reimbursed by the manufacturer for the BMW part you just had repaired?
In short, yes. Your vehicle’s manufacturer will cover the replacement of the recalled part, as long as you went to a qualified mechanic who used original equipment factory (OEM) parts for the repair.
According to this article, “Federal regulations state that automakers are required to reimburse for costs to fix a defect as long as receipts for the repairs are submitted.”