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Here at Flemington BMW, we are here to help all of our customers get the most out of their vehicles. One of those things meaning boosting your fuel efficiency! And this week, that’s our main focus. We’re bringing you a variety of fuel economy tips that we hope will help you steer clear of the pump and keep you on the road to wherever your summer adventures take you! Take a look at those tips below and stop in to see our team if we can help you service your BMW or help you slip behind the wheel of something a little more efficient and more dreamy! Come see us today! Regular Oil Changes Are Important A quick oil change can really help boost your fuel efficiency. Dirty, old engine oil can decrease your fuel efficiency greatly. Thick, sludgy oil makes your engine burn more energy which makes your fuel economy go down. Proper Tire Pressure Levels Are Key Keeping your tires at the proper inflation levels is a simple way to improve your gas mileage in the summer months. In fact, you can improve your gas mileage by up to 3% by keeping your tires at the proper PSI levels. Slow Down On The Road We’re all guilty of having a heavy foot when we’re out and about on the road. But we want you to slow down because every 5 MPH over 50 is like paying $0.20 per gallon. So slow down and travel the speed limit. Plus, slower speeds are safer! Don’t Keep Your Engine Idling We understand that in sweltering summer temperatures you’ll want to turn your vehicle on to get the A/C pumping before hitting the road. But this is making your gas gage drop by keeping your engine idling, meaning that you're wasting your own dollars and you’re not even going anywhere! So start up the car and hit the road without letting your vehicle idle! Don’t Be An Aggressive Driver If you’re the type of driver that weaves in and out of traffic, speeds up and slows down erratically, we’re here to tell you to knock that off. In fact, rapid acceleration can negatively affect your highway fuel economy by up to 33%. And even your city economy by 5%. So slow down and take your time! Stay Efficient & Schedule Your Service Appointment!

Dreaming of spending your summer behind the wheel of a brand new BMW? July is certainly the month to stop in to see the team here at Flemington BMW and take a test drive in the BMW you’ve been dreaming about! Below, you’ll find a few of our favorite incentives listed out below for you. But if you’re looking for something a little different or more specific, we encourage you to head over to our incentives page and browse the wide variety of offers that can help you get behind the wheel this month. How to save? Taking advantage of these offers is easy. Choose one of the incentives below or head over to our page to choose which option works best for your budget and your lifestyle. When you’ve selected the right BMW, browse our inventory and schedule a test drive with our team. We will have your BMW waiting for your arrival so all you have to do is get in and hit the road for your test drive. Then, leave the rest to our sales and finance team! It’s that easy! So, hurry on in to see our team and let us help you drive home a brand new BMW that’s perfect for you! Lease a 2019 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan $429/ month for 36 months with $4,354 due at signing* Lease a 2019 BMW 530i xDrive Sedan $499/ month for 36 months with $4,924 due at signing* Lease a 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Sedan $399/ month for 36 months with $4,324 due at signing* *All offers expire 7/31/2019. See specials page for full details. Get Your Incentives Here!

The key to a good life is staying healthy, right? Well, that’s the same for your BMW. Keeping your BMW healthy and ready for long, hot summer road trips can seem a bit overwhelming but we’re here to help you make it through all while helping you save while servicing your vehicle! Take a look at those service offers below and be sure to print your coupon out before stopping in to see us for your appointment! Need to make one? No worries, give us a call or schedule a convenient appointment time online today! Now, let’s get into those savings, shall we? Service Maintenace Discount - $50 OFF* Tire Rotation - $34.95* BMW Summer Service Event $50 OFF* Brake Service $25 OFF* Oil Service $25 OFF* Microfilter and Air Filter Schedule your appointment online here! *All offers expire 7/31/2019. See specials page for full details. Grab A Service Offer Today!

Here at Flemington BMW, we understand that our customers love BMW models, but sometimes they don’t love the price tag that comes along with them. And we’re here to help make the driving dreams of our customers come true. That’s why this week we want to talk about our Certified Service Loaner vehicles that will help get you behind the wheel while not stressing out about the price tag! Check out those details below and if you have additional questions, be sure to stop by and see our team or give us a call! As we said, we want to make your BMW driving dreams a reality, let us help you! What is a Certified Service Loaner? A Certified BMW Service Loaner is a BMW model that was lightly used and offers customers the chance to get behind the wheel of The Ultimate Driving Macine® without having to sacrifice performance and peace of mind for price. Certified BMW Service Loaners provide: 1 year/unlimited mileage coverage, whichever comes first, after the expiration of the 4 year/50,000 mile New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty, for a total of 5 years/Unlimited Miles.* This covers up to 5 years of 24/7 Roadside Assistance and BMW Assist™ Emergency Call, including automatic collision notification and TeleService. The newest BMW Technology available BMW models with low mileage Special APR Offers: Buy a Flemington BMW Certified Service Loaner starting at 1.9% APR for 60 Months 72 Months APR Available Contact us for additional offers Find Your Dream BMW Here!

Are your summer plans going to take you and the family near, far, and everywhere in between? If so, you should be on top of your service schedule for your BMW. And while we hope you are, chances are you are probably not. And that’s okay because, to be honest, neither am I! This week we have our June service and parts specials that will help you complete all of those important summer service needs without breaking the bank. In need of minor service? We have you covered! Thinking your BMW needs something a little bit more extensive? No worries, we have you covered there too! Check out those offers below and be sure to head over to our page to print your coupon and schedule your service appointment online today! We look forward to servicing your BMW with you - give us a call today! The BMW Summer Service Event $50 OFF* Brake Service Instant Credit $25 OFF* Oil Service Instant Credit $25 OFF* Microfilter & Air Filter Instant Credit $50 OFF* A/C Service June Service Savings Buy 3 tires, get one at NO COST* or $50 OFF* your purchase of two BMW approved tires Service Includes: Complimentary alignment 30-day-price-match guarantee for any locally priced tire 10-day, 500-mile 100% satisfaction guarantee Complimentary 10 month Road Hazard Tire Coverage on eligible tires* Road Hazard Tire Coverage* *All offers expire 7/15/2019. See specials page for full details. Get Your Service Offers Here!

You do it, I do it, every driver on the road has a little road rage demon that creeps up at the worst times. And whether you and your family are planning a road trip this summer or you are ready to keep calm behind the wheel no matter what the trip duration is - this week’s blog is just for you! We have a few tips that will help keep that road rage demon out of sight, out of mind. So, take a peek at our tips and be sure to stop in to see our team for a test drive today! We know you’re ready to upgrade - hurry on in today! Recognize your rising anger The most obvious signs of road rage are often physical that emerge after an act has taken place. This is often your tone of voice, language, gestures, or muscle tension. By catching your anger before it worsens, will prevent anger from turning into aggression/ road rage. Take time to calm down If you feel yourself feeling angry, pull over and take some time to calm down. Pull onto the shoulder, when it is safe to do so, and recollect your thoughts, take a few deep breaths before returning to the road. It’s better to be a few minutes late to your destination than being angry behind the wheel because of some knucklehead driver that cut you off. Drive defensively If you come across an aggravated driver, it’s best to let that person pass and be on their way. Keep your distance and be alert of any sudden changes that may occur on the road ahead of you. Don’t take your eyes off the road, tailgate or block traffic. Mind your business, stay focused, and get to where you are going! Resist retaliation If someone is driving slow or cuts you off, you may want to honk your horn, scream, or use profane gestures. Not only will this not help you but it will aggravate the other driver and can lead to potentially dangerous situations. Avoid these gestures, honking, flashing your high beams. So, are you ready to get behind the wheel of a brand new BMW this month while keeping calm? If so, come see our team right here at Flemington BMW and let’s get you behind the wheel! No Worries, Drive Home A New BMW Today!

Spring is here and in fact, it’s almost gone. That means summer is quickly approaching and if you’ve been putting off your spring cleaning, we’re here to tell you to knock that off and get to it. One of those to-dos that we want to focus on this week is cleaning out your garage and how to keep it that way. So, sit back, relax, and let us tell you all about cleaning out your garage and how to keep it that way! First things first, we need to clean out your garage. Seriously, everything that has made your garage its home, remove it. This is a time to get rid of things you’ve been holding onto for years or find items a new home if you plan on keeping them. A golden rule is to make three designated piles for your items. One is a keep. A second is a toss. And lastly, your third pile is for items you plan to recycle. If you’re debating on tossing an item, think to yourself, have I used this item in the last six months? If not, toss. Now that everything is finally removed from your garage - it’s time to get down and dirty into the cleaning portion of this blog. Spend some time cleaning the floor, the shelves, under any benches, the ceiling, gosh if you can clean it - just do it! I get that this might be a long, annoying process but you’ll thank us in the end. Bonus! Having a clean garage will make the things you own look much better and newer. And let’s be honest, who wants their BMW sitting is a dusty garage? No one. Moving onto the organization. This is a vital part of keeping your garage looking like a well-kept, put together garage that you won’t be ashamed of. There are many options for your organizational issues. Choose how you want to organize your items and stick to the plan you set. Storage shelving, workbench, cabinets, wall or ceiling racks - choose what’s best for you and install. Personally, we like racks because you can get your items stored out of the way yet still able to see where they are. So, are you ready to get to it? Once you’ve upgraded your garage, stop in to see us to upgrade your vehicle! Clean Garage + New BMW = Pure Happiness!

May is the perfect month to pack the family in the BMW and hit the road. And whether that destination is near or far - we want to help pass the time. This week, we have listed out our favorite road trip car games to help get all of your passengers involved. Take a look and when you’re ready to upgrade your ride, stop in to see our team right here at Flemington BMW and let’s get you behind the wheel of a new BMW that you truly deserve. Check out these games, take a mental note so you don’t forget during your next trip and stop in to see us for a test drive! We’re ready to hit the road - are you? We hope to see you soon! The Alphabet Race: One passenger picks a letter from A-Z and whoever spots that letter out the window first (buildings, houses, dog, grass, cars, for example) gets to go next! This game is endless and can help pass the time, especially with small children who are learning new items! License Plate Map: Grab a clipboard, a color-less printed out copy of the U.S. map, and some crayons! When you see a license plate from a certain state, color it in! This will keep kids occupied for hours as they race to be the first one to get all 50 states! I Spy: Everyone should know this one! Start with saying “I spy with my little eye….” and give a clue as to what you are looking at. Everyone takes a turn guessing at what you could be seeing, the person who guesses correctly gets to start the next round. 20 Questions: Another popular and easy game! Someone in the car thinks of a specific object and other passengers take turns guessing what the person, place or thing could be and can be answered with a simple yes or no. After every answer, the questioner gets one guess at what is being thought of. Person to guess correctly wins and gets to start the next round. Spot The Car: This is a great game for older children who can differentiate the difference between vehicle models or brands, however, you choose to play. Instead of looking for different states like we did in the Licensee Plate Map game, you’re looking for different models/ brands. You can make a printable scavenger hunt list to check off when that model is found. The first one to check off their list wins! Find Your BMW For The Right Price Here!

Keeping your vehicle up-to-date on service is important. So important that it could really cost you your vehicle if you neglect regular maintenance. This week we are bringing you our May service specials to help get your vehicle ready for all those summer road trips you are planning to take! So, take a look at those offers below and be sure to head over to our page to print your coupon out before stopping in to see out team. Oh, and don’t forget to schedule your service appointment today! We’re here to be of convenience, so be sure to make that appointment and stop in when the time to right! Spring Service Specials: Save $70 on select BMW approved tires* Road Hazard Tire Coverage* Eligible tires purchased at Flemington BMW qualify for 12 months of replacement coverage at no additional cost. 15% OFF Saturday Services* Buy three tires, get one FREE or $50 OFF your purchase of two BMW tires* Now, take the time to head over to our page and print the coupon you’re going to use! Then, head over to our service scheduler page or give us a call to schedule your service appointment today. We’re here to help you stay on the road - take advantage of our service specials today! *All offers expire 5/31/2019. See specials page for full details. Print Your Service Coupon Here!

Thinking about slipping behind the wheel of a brand new BMW from Flemington BMW? If so, you’ve come to the right blog because this week we have your guide on what you’ll need when you stop in to see our team. Whether you are planning on driving home a new BMW today or you’re just stopping in to see us for a test drive, these tips will be helpful when that time does come that you’re ready to sign on the dotted line. Check them out below and stop by to see our team today! Things To Bring With You: A valid driver’s license Insurance card Trade documents (title, registration, or loan release) Last two most recent pay stubs Proof of your residency (current bill of any kind will do) References might be needed (cannot include anyone living in your household) While you might not always be required to bring each and every one of these items along when you’re purchasing a new vehicle, it’s most definitely a good idea to have them ready if asked for. Before stopping in to finalize the purchase of your vehicle, it’s a smart idea to ask your salesperson exactly what you will need when it’s time for you to sign and drive. Having these items with you will save you time and will keep you from running back and forth from home to the dealership. So, let’s make things easy and keep them in one place and be sure to bring them in with you. If you’re only looking to take a test drive and perhaps get a quote on a new BMW,  just stop in with your valid driver’s license. This is the only item you will need in order to take a test drive in one of our many new models! If you’re looking to get approved for a loan, bring your last two recent pay stubs or any banking information that you have handy. Also, bring in your proof of residency. This can something as easy as a utility bill. If you have questions, give our team a call! We’re here to help and we’re ready to help you get behind the wheel of a brand new BMW! Choose Your New BMW Here!

You’re probably gearing up for one of your planned spring road trips. And while this is an exciting time for you and your family, I want to remind you that keeping your fuel tank full is a great option. Not only will it keep you from breaking down but it will also keep your vehicle in great shape. How? I know, you’re probably wondering how keeping a full tank of fuel will benefit your vehicle. And this week’s blog is dedicated to just that. So, buckle up and let’s get started on why running low on fuel is causing more damage to your vehicle than you thought. Sediment Implications Are Brutal: When you fill up the tank, sediments in the gasoline tend to settle toward the bottom of the tank. If you let your fuel levels run low, dirt and other sediments get stirred up from the bottom of the tank. Then, as your fuel pump is trying to pump gas into your engine, it’s sucking up the dirtiest gasoline in the tank filled with all those sediments. This mixture of dirty gasoline can end up in the engine or fuel line and will be a costly repair. If you engine clogs, your entire fuel line system will have to be flushed which again can be very costly. You’re Wearing Out The Pump: The gas you pump into your vehicle acts as a coolant for the electric fuel-pump motor and when you run low on fuel, this allows your fuel-pump to suck in air. What’s that mean? That means your fuel pump is running hot and can cause your fuel pump to wear out prematurely or eventually fail. This problem will happen over time but can be costly to repair or replace. Fuel Gauges Aren’t Always Accurate: Just because your fuel gauge says you have 30 miles to empty, don’t take the chance. Fuel gauges are known to not be 100% accurate and the precision of your gauge relies on various factors including your vehicle’s fuel economy and your driving style. Consider this as an estimate and not an exact mileage to empty. In short, running on empty puts you at risk of getting stranded or being in an accident when your vehicle suddenly stops in the roadway. So, just fill up. Ok? Your New BMW Is Waiting Right Here!

It’s National Car Care Month. Did you know? Regardless of if you knew or not - we’re here to help you get your vehicle ready for all of your upcoming road trips and summer vacations because let’s be real, after that winter, our vehicles could use a little TLC. We know, cleaning your vehicle or checking to make sure it’s in proper working condition, is probably last on your to-do list. But quite frankly, it should fall at the top. Would you want to get into a half working vehicle? Probably not. So, that’s why we’re here with our check up list to make your life a little easier! Check it out below and stop in to see our team today when you’re ready to get your ride back in shape! Spring Check-Ups: Windshield Wipers - check the squeegee and frame for cracking, wear and tear. If you haven’t replaced in the last six months, replace today! Check all of your vehicle’s fluids. From brake fluid to engine oil to windshield washer fluid, fill ‘em up or swap them out. When was the last time you had your battery tested? Yea, we thought so. Have it tested and replaced if levels are running low. Shine bright with new bulbs in all of your lighting fixtures. If things are looking dim but it’s not the bulb, try reconditioning your headlights or taillights for a brighter view. Got PSI and tired tread? Fill your tires to proper PSI levels and be sure the check the tread. Weird noises coming from your exhaust? Check for damage or leaks - our professionals can quickly address this issue and get you back on the road. Take a look under the hood at your vehicle’s hoses and belts. Check for any cracking, breaking, wear and tear. If they are bulging or feel stiff, it’s time to change them out. Brakes are important. So have then inspected as well as your brake linings, drums, and rotors. Summer is coming and you’ll need your HVAC system. Try turning it on and if you’re having issues or notice unbearable smells, stop in and let our team take a look! Lastly, who doesn’t love to have better fuel efficiency? Stop in for a simple tune-up with our technicians and watch your fuel mileage go from eh to great! Let Us Take Care Of Your BMW!