by Martin Lopez Da Cunha | Dec 20, 2025 | BMW Repair
Have you ever been stuck in your BMW during a hot Florida summer with an AC that refuses to cool the cabin? It is uncomfortable, and often the issue is not with the air conditioning system itself, but with the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower...
by Martin Lopez Da Cunha | Aug 11, 2025 | BMW Repair
VANOS stands for “Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung”, which is German for variable camshaft control. Crafted by BMW, this is their proprietary technology, which functions similarly to variable valve timing technology. Introduced in 1990 and improved over the years, the...
by Martin Lopez Da Cunha | Apr 11, 2025 | BMW Repair
Variable NockenwellenSteuerung is the German name for what BMW calls their variable valve timing system. Simply referred to as VANOS, this system was designed to adjust its own valve timing to give the best performance, gas mileage, and reduce its environmental...
by Martin Lopez Da Cunha | Jan 11, 2025 | BMW Repair
Vacuum hose leaks on BMWs can cause big problems if they are not taken care of right away. BMW relies on a variety of interconnected systems to maintain its best performance, one of the most important being its vacuum system. The vacuum system helps control various...
by Martin Lopez Da Cunha | Oct 12, 2024 | BMW Repair
Your BMW needs the best treatment, especially when it starts producing strange noises. There are certain sounds that are not normal and should be taken seriously; one of them is a ticking noise in the engine, also known as a ‘lifter tick’. Let’s take an in-depth look...
by Martin Lopez Da Cunha | Sep 25, 2024 | BMW Repair
Do you ever find yourself questioning why your BMW includes a recommended octane rating on your fuel usage? If you’ve noticed the “91+” or “premium fuel” sticker near the tank, you might be wondering: is it really necessary? The answer is...