BMW & MINI Repair, Maintenance Blog

Do you get squeamish when your car makes a loud whining sound? The truth is that many unusual car noises can sneak up on you over your vehicle's lifetime. While some are more concerning than others, you shouldn't ignore them. Noise can be trouble for your car,...

The exhaust system is a complex part of your car. To put it in simple terms, the exhaust system is made up of a series of components that work together to remove engine byproducts out of your vehicle in a safe manner. Below are some of the most popular exhaust system...

Most of us have experienced that unusual feeling at one point or another without cars. We press down on the gas pedal with the expectation that our vehicle will race forward only to be disappointed with slow, sluggish movements. If this sounds like something that has...

If you've ever seen a vehicle with black smoke pouring out of its exhaust pipe, you know how concerning and frightening this can be. Or maybe you've been in an older vehicle when it sounds like the engine is suddenly 'coughing', causing the car to slow down and jerk....

October is Fall Car Care Month. This month, the National Car Care Council reminds drivers to check their vehicles as we transition to a new season. Let's face it, the last thing you'd want is to be stranded and meeting the unexpected expenses of emergency repairs....

Whenever you sit with your car on, your engine should be smooth and calm for the most part. But a rough idle can be pretty startling with its unusual sounds. There are various factors that can come into play to explain why you may experience rough idling. Regardless...

We are all familiar with getting the typical oil change for our bimmers, but did you know that your car also requires an oil filter change? As your engine runs day in and day out, dirt and debris trickle into your motor oil. Consequently, oil sludge gets built up in...

Your spark plugs may be small, but they have a mighty task. They play an essential role in igniting the vehicle's fuel and air mixture through an electric spark, thus enabling the gasoline to combust. Without the spark plugs, your car's engine cannot convert the fuel...

If you are a BMW owner, then you know how important it is to routinely maintain your car. This luxury car has a special makeup of which only should be serviced by factory-trained technicians. At MotorHaus, we have factory-trained technicians that are trained to take...

Vibration is normally brought about by an out of equilibrium or damaged tire, a bowed wheel, or a well-used driveline U-joint. You may track down that the vehicle shakes the vehicle in a here and there movement. You may feel the vibration through the seat, the...