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When you are driving at night, the most important thing to have on your side is a good source of light - in the case of your car, those are your headlights. If your headlights aren’t working properly, then you won’t be able to drive safely. That’s just a fact. Check out some of the situations you might have and what they might be caused by, and then stop down at Flemington BMW to have us get you back on the road and shining brighter than ever! If one of your headlights is out but the other one is working fine, then you probably have a burned out bulb on your hands. It could also be another component in your headlight assembly. If neither of your headlights are working, it could maybe, maybe, be two burned out bulbs, but a much more likely scenario is that you have a relay or control switch that is either malfunctioning or broken. If your headlights work fine but are dimmer than normal, the first thing you should do is clean them off with some cleaning solution and a clean microfiber cloth. If they’re still dim after you clean them, look and see if the plastic of the headlights is yellow and/or chipped and scratched. If it is, then ask us about reconditioning your headlights! Finally, if your headlights are working but go dim in specific situations, such as when you’re accelerating, then it could be that you have a problem with your charging system. If you’ve got headlight problems, we have solutions! Schedule a service appointment online right now! Click Here To Schedule Your Appointment!

We all get a little angry sometimes, right? It’s totally okay! This is just a part of life. But when we get angry on the road, that’s where the problems start. This road-related anger is also known as road rage, and it’s dangerous as heck! That’s why we have put together this list of tips to use for when you’re feeling a little angry on the road - it’s better to be calm and safe than angry and potentially dead! If you’ve got someone right up your rear end, tailgating you like there’s no tomorrow, let them pass when it’s safe to do so. Move over if you can, and wave them on if they need a little encouragement. When you’re deciding when to leave your house in the morning, plan for delays. Google Maps has a really good way of letting you know when you can expect to arrive - and it takes traffic and accidents into account. If you’re early, it’ll be a nice surprise, and if you hit traffic you won’t be too frustrated. Drive safely! This should be paramount no matter when you’re driving, but when everyone is in a rush you should set a good example for everyone else by being a great driver. If you are stressed or you feel yourself devolving into that road rage state, listen to some calming music or talk radio. May we recommend NPR? Lay off the horn. If you find yourself honking a lot, consider… not doing that. The worst thing about it is that it just makes other people angry as well, and then everyone is angry and it becomes a nightmare. If you come across someone else who is experiencing road rage - whether or not you are as well - don’t make eye contact or be aggressive with them. Let them be, and let them pass you if you can so that you are safely out of the danger zone. They can be angry somewhere else! Stay Safe In A New BMW

When you’re in the market for a new car, the first thing you’re going to do is pick some that you like, whether online or in the lot, and then go for a test drive. Yes, you need to take that test drive, friend! Here’s how they usually work, in terms of using the test drive to determine if the vehicle is right for you or not: BEFORE TEST DRIVE: I have so many questions about this car. I am going to keep a list and make sure that I answer all these questions so that I can make an informed decision about my vehicular future. DURING TEST DRIVE: This car is the best! Car. I love car. Vroom vroom. I am FAST and BEAUTIFUL. AFTER TEST DRIVE: Yeah, um, it had a steering wheel. And went… forward? Maybe also backward. Good car. Don’t be like this. Have a list, remember the list, bring a friend to prompt you with the list during the drive. To make it even easier, we have created a list for you to bring so that you don’t even have to think about it. How is the ride in the vehicle? Is it bumpy, smooth, or detached? Of course, the ride will always depend on what type of vehicle you are testing, but does it meet your expectations? Test the brakes to see how they are. Are they rubber-band-y? Responsive? Slow? Sticky? The most important question is: would you trust them to save your life? Test the brakes in every type of situation you can imagine. How’s the acceleration? Can you get up to the speed you want in the amount of time you want? Acceleration can make or break the vehicle for a lot of people. From inside of the vehicle, is it loud? Can you see out of all the windows properly? How are the steering and handling? Check the turning radius by making a U-turn somewhere safe. Can you get down curvy roads with ease? Take One Of These Out For A Spin