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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…

The BMW 5 Series has been a staple in the mid-size luxury sedan market for decades now. It has secured this place in the incredibly competitive luxury car market thanks to its sporty handling and advanced technology. Our team in Saint Louis can show you all of these features if you stop by our showroom.

Some of the most popular features of the 5 Series have to do with how customizable it is. The 5 Series comes with several different drive modes and you can even put it into an adaptive mode that can change the car's dynamics on…

There is a lot to take in when you look at the BMW X1. This is a popular subcompact luxury SAV that really packs a lot of features into such a small space. This is a comfortable vehicle that you will find to be very convenient at the same time.

You will be able to comfortably seat five passengers in the BMW X1. Not only that, but your rear seat passengers will have plenty of headroom to move around in. You will also notice that the seats can slide, resulting in more legroom when needed. The leather seats add to…

One of the factors in choosing a vehicle is looking at how quickly it can accelerate. One example of a vehicle that is reliable when it comes to accelerating is the 2020 BMW X3. This vehicle has features that are meant to make accelerating an enjoyable experience on the road.

One of the features of the vehicle that help with the acceleration factor is the quick shifting features. This type of feature comes in the form of 8-speed STEPTRONIC Sport Automatic Transmission. This allows for a smooth ride to the right speed on the road so that you can enjoy…

The BMW i8 has supercar good looks and real-world usability, all in a plug-in hybrid package. It's a great car for a world where fuel prices keep rising in Saint Louis. Read on for more details on the new BMW i8.

Power and Performance

The i8's rear wheels are powered by a turbocharged, mid-mounted 1.5L three-cylinder engine. The front wheels are driven by an under-the-hood electric motor, which is in turn powered by a lithium-ion battery. The entire system is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. With this effective AWD system, you'll get…

The BMW X5 is a luxury midsize SAV that strikes the perfect balance between convenience, elegance, and utility. It also offers a wide variety of trims and powertrains to fit any need. Find the BMW X5 that you desire at Autohaus BMW serving Saint Louis.

No matter which model you choose, power will not be a problem. The sDrive40i and XDrive40i models come standard with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that delivers 340 hp to wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. The new X5 M50i includes an M-tuned V8 that pumps out a whopping 523 hp.

The X5 offers…