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If you've got a car, you've got a set of brakes to look after. While prevention is always best practice, brakes are often "out of sight and out of mind", that is, until someone gets hurt.

Rather than risk waiting, keep a lookout for the following cues that indicate impending doom involving your braking system:

1. Pulling- Did you know that your car pulling to the right or left can mean a problem with your brakes? Often associated with a tire alignment, a vehicle that pulls can also be a braking issue. The trick, however, is that the…

Bit by bit, your tires lose air pressure. There's nothing wrong with the tires. They lose PSI every month. Air doesn't stay inside tires forever. When enough air escapes, a tire pressure warning light goes on. When it does, put some air in the tire. Otherwise, you could wear the tire out too soon or risk an immediate blowout.

When the temperature changes in Saint Louis, tire pressure can unexpectedly drop. Both hot and cold extremes could affect tire pressure. So does a punctured tire, and punctures might occur if you hit a sharp object on the road…

One reason for BMW vehicles' popularity is reliability. When properly maintained, a BMW car can last well over 100,000 miles. Safety and performance receive high marks, thanks to exceptional manufacturing and designs. Owners must take care of their cars, though. To help the cause, BMW devised three different care and maintenance programs.

BMW drivers will discover the best mechanics for their cars are BMW-certified technicians. These technicians work out of an official BMW dealership and possess the training necessary to work on all kinds of BMW models. 

Take care of your car all throughout the year. By itself, that is good advice. And so are suggestions to take extra care of a vehicle during the winter. Better yet, explore steps to protect the car before the cold season arrives.

Winter weather can do damage to a car and may cause issues with performance. Cold weather creates problems with batteries and can even stall out an engine. Such problems might exist long before winter hits, though. Check your battery and address any engine performance issues before the season changes. Otherwise, you may be caught by surprise.

 

Few things can make winter driving as dangerous as not having good winter tires on your car. Our team at Autohaus BMW wants you to be an informed driver knowledgeable of what’s available in the way of winter tires and what type will best meet your needs.

Cars and trucks each require different types of winter tires. Depending on what you’re driving, you can choose from the following:
 

Our team at Autohaus BMW want you to be safe whenever you hit the road. Having clean, clear headlights is important although it can sometimes be one of the most overlooked maintenance points of a vehicle. If you've ever been driving down a dark highway with foggy headlights, we don't need to stress how inconvenient this scenario can be.

If you're in Saint Louis or surrounding areas, we'd be happy to restore your headlights. However, there are a few DIY methods that will work well. Some suggestions are:

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Autohaus BMW wants you to know how important it is to get that chip on your windshield taken care of as soon as possible. In many places, it is the law. In addition, a chipped windshield can cause so many problems down the road that you would rather not have to deal with. Getting it repaired has numerous benefits.

If you get the chip taken care of as soon as it happens, you will often find that it is not that expensive. Many chips can be repaired without having to replace the entire windshield. This is obviously what you want…

For BMW vehicles that have purchased their tires through a certified BMW Tire Center, complimentary Road Hazard Tire Coverage will be provided for the first full year of owning those tires. If one or more of your tires fail because of damage occurred during driving, your affected tires will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you.

The service can be performed at any of the registered BMW tire centers in your area. You simply stop down, show the professionals your damage and present the invoice from your original purchase. The receipt should show that the tires are no…

One of the things that people need to realize when they are buying a vehicle is that they are very likely settling for less than what they could get. The BMW offers you the ultimate experience when it comes to vehicles which extends into the maintenance and care of the vehicle offered by our Autohaus BMW mechanics.

One thing that you are offered when you buy your qualifying BMW vehicle is a choice of service packages such as Ultimate Care, Ultimate Care+ and Value Service programs. One of the best things about these packages is that you can rest assured…

Belts and hoses are some of the parts on your vehicle that just wear out over time. You didn't do anything wrong; it just happens because they are made of plastic or rubber, and they wear away after repeated use. It's worthwhile to know what some of the major belts and hoses on your car are so that you can have them checked and replaced.

The timing belt is one part that you should have checked, and you should have a look at your owner's manual to know when's the right time for your vehicle. This…