Daily Archives: March 31, 2010
Can the BMW 3 Series Really Get Any Better?
Posted in BMW 3 Series
Significant enhancements are coming for the 2011 BMW 3 Series coupe and convertible. Also expect to see terrific style refinements for 328i and 335i models, along with a new engine for the 335i. Coming to showrooms in the spring of this year, pricing will be revealed as the lineup is readied to roll out. Primary [...]
Cold Weather and Your Car
Posted in Pennsylvania BMW Dealer
Brrrr. Unless you live in the far reaches of the sun belt you’ve experienced a wet and or snowy cold winter. Global warming may indeed be a factor that haunts our planet, but it has done nothing to stop cold winter mornings when car engines just don’t want to turn over. If you’ve been experiencing [...]
Good Habits Should Begin Day One
Posted in BMW 3 Series
It’s a dream come true. You have just driven off the dealer’s lot in your new BMW 3 series vehicle and she’s absolutely beautiful. This is going to be your biggest investment next to your home so protect her wisely and follow some basic car care maintenance. * Frequent washings: You don’t have to be [...]
Winter is Still With Us
Posted in Pennsylvania BMW Dealer
That chubby little ground hog that’s holed up somewhere in Pennsylvania has seen his shadow so that means at least six more weeks of winter. Yeah, it’s not something you want to think about, but it would be even more unpleasant to find yourself stranded on the side of the road because you car isn’t [...]
The Effects of Gridlock
Posted in BMW 3 Series
The curse of the American worker is rush hour traffic. Sitting in a snarl of traffic with hundreds of other commuters is torturous. Stop, go, accelerate, brake. You spend so much time idle but can get nothing accomplished. Gridlock is a stressful situation, but if you think it’s hard on you, consider what it is [...]
Pay Attention to Your Tires
Posted in Pennsylvania BMW Dealer
Most tire brands today are very durable and under normal conditions should serve you reliably for several years. That said, however, you still need to give them regular attention to extend their wear life. That care starts with proper inflation. In your vehicle owner’s manual or on the tire itself you will find proper inflation [...]
The Danger of Potholes
Posted in BMW 3 Series
Everybody is eager for spring to arrive, but if the warm up happens quickly that thawing action can create large potholes in the road’s surface. If you have ever hit a deep pothole at a normal speed you know the jolt your car will take. And that jarring action can throw your ride control system [...]
Battery Maintenance
Posted in Certified BMW
Out of sight, out of mind. That’s probably why car batteries are so neglected. They are tucked away in the back of the engine and typically perform ruggedly. It’s not until we start having trouble turning over the engine that the battery comes to mind. By then it may be too late because you could [...]
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