Maintenance
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Why your BMW might have problems starting.
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Recently temperatures have been dropping and we are now getting more customers coming in with cars that need a jump starter to start. The usual culprit in these circumstances…
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What is Your BMW Serpentine Belt System?
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In the front of your BMW’s engine you have what is called the serpentine belt system. This system is critical as it uses some of the rotational torque from…
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Why your BMW has no Heat
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Winter is just around the corner. Days are getting shorter and the weather is turning colder. As you get in your car and drive to your destination you notice…
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BMW Software Update
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BMW uses many computer modules to control multiple systems in the models they produce. Every BMW model the company produces there is software that interprets the readings from all…
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Getting Your BMW Ready For The Winter
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As November is right around the corner winter is coming upon us and with that comes Thanksgiving, then we are in full swing for the Christmas season. Along with…
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore The ( ! ) Warning Light on Your BMW
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Most of the cars we take in from customers have the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( ! ) light on the dash. We notice that most people get used…
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BMW N20 Engine Timing Chain Stretch
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In the last year or so at Bimmer Motors we have started to see timing chain stretch issues with the N20 engine. Customers will come to the shop with…
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Engine Misfires
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One of the most common symptoms customers bring their European automobiles for is misfires. They can be particularly jarring to our customers as a misfire will throw the engine…
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Your BMW to Pass NY State Inspection
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Towards the end and beginning of every month we get customers coming in for for New York State Inspections. Getting cars inspected is a routine part of our business…
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Transmission Service on your BMW
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BMW automatic transmissions are sealed units that use a special oil to lubricate and create pressure. This automatically actuates components inside your transmission without the need of a clutch…