BMW & MINI Repair, Maintenance Blog

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...

Having your car break down due to insufficient or dirty transmission fluid can be alarming if you are not prepared. To help save you save from any future disasters, here is a list of warning signs that your fluid needs to be changed. TRANSMISSION GRINDING OR STRANGE...

Unless you have had to replace an oil pump O-ring on your vehicles, you may not know that such a part existed. However, your vehicle's oil pump has an important job, and that is to keep your engine lubricated. The oil pump O-ring has an equally important job. It...

Unlike an oil service, tune-ups are a larger service that is typically required every 30,000 miles or so, depending on the age of your vehicle and your driving habits. If you are wondering when your vehicle will be due for a tune-up, the best thing to do is to refer...

Leaking fluid underneath your vehicle can be a cause for concern - and leave you with more questions than answers. Leaks can actually stem from a number of different components, with some leaks being much more damaging than others. If you see a leak underneath your...

Smoke coming from anywhere in your vehicle is never a good sign - especially when it comes from under the hood. If you notice smoke coming from the cracks of your vehicle's hood, the best thing you can do is turn off your vehicle's engine. Now, let's look at some of...

Summer is a great time to take control of your vehicle’s maintenance. Driving in the spring weather can take a toll on our vehicles, causing wear and tear that can affect overall performance and fuel efficiency. Before your summer road trip plans, be sure to come by...

A common cause for a car air conditioning to not blow old cold air as it used to is low refrigerant. Low refrigerant can happen if you haven't had your A/C serviced in a long time or if there is a leak somewhere in the system. In order to get your vehicle's A/C...

The brake system in your vehicle is extremely important, because it allows you to safety slow down or stop on the road when needed. Although brake problems don’t happen all the time, it is still important to know when your brake pads may need to be replaced in order...

In order to maintain a good working vehicle, regular maintenance is key. There are many different systems in your vehicle, and each system typically requires maintenance at a certain interval in your vehicle's lifetime. One of these systems is the suspension system,...