BMW & MINI Repair, Maintenance Blog

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...

30/60/90K maintenance is the tried and true method implemented by manufacturers to get the most life out of your vehicle. This scheduled maintenance every 30k miles is what's been found to alleviate deterioration in your car's parts and systems. Preventative...

What Can Happen If You Let Your Car Sit Too Long? You may be faced with a situation that causes you to drive less or stop the use of your automobile altogether. Sickness, injury, the move to a healthier lifestyle, or change of work to online freelancing may lead you...

Car recalls are common, and your car recall should not get you worried. It is a resolution of the vehicle manufacturer if they discover any deficiency in your vehicle. When the recall happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated by the National Highway Traffic...