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If you’re in the market for a new BMW vehicle, then Flemington BMW is the place to be. The professionals at Flemington BMW want to help match you with the perfect vehicle for you and your family’s needs. Plus, with winter right around the corner, you’re going to want to make sure your vehicle can get you from point A to point B without any issues. However, before you settle on your dream ride, be sure to schedule a test drive with us. Test drives are a crucial part of your car buying experience, and although many of us get distracted with new features and technology, there is a lot more you should be looking out for. So what should you be checking for? Let us tell you! Take a peek at our tips below for all the information you’ll need to conquer your next test drive. Before You Go To The Dealership: Do your research. Find a handful of vehicles that you are interested in, match your budget, and meet your criteria Remember to bring in your driver’s license and proof of insurance so that you don’t need to come back another day Research financing options or get pre-approved using our easy to use an online application How To Test Drive A Car: The test drive starts before you take the car out on the road, keep an eye out for dents, cracks, rust, nicks, cracks, etc. especially when test driving a used vehicle Check the tires for remaining tread and signs of uneven wear  (checking for poor alignment) Tryout the turning signals and brake lights Once You Start The Car: Don’t hit the gas just yet! Idle for a minute or two to listen to the engine. Be sure to listen for troubling noises like rattling, clicking, whining Turn the radio on and play around with the volume, buttons, and don’t be afraid to ask for assistance with setup. Or have them walk through all the functions with you. Check other features like the heat and A/C Keep an eye on the dashboard to ensure all the gauges are working properly as the car warms up Also, pay attention to your comfort. Are the seats comfortable for long drives? Do you like the material? Once You Hit The Gas: Pay attention to how the vehicle drives in stop and go traffic Be sure to ask about the MPG and other driving features Don’t be afraid to handle rough roads to see how the vehicle handles Ask to hit the highway to see if the vehicle slows and speeds up smoothly Listen carefully when you’re driving on the highway. Hear any squeaks, whines, or rattles behind the sound of the engine? If possible, drive up and down a hill to verify that the car upshifts and downshifts appropriately Now that you’ve got the tips you need, make sure we have the car you want! Browse our available inventory, now! And remember to schedule your test drive today so you can take on your next adventure sooner! Schedule A Test Drive Today: https://www.flemingtonbmw.com/searchnew.aspx

Are you ready to get clean with your vehicle this September?! Well, we’re here to help you with that! This week we have put together a list of easy tips to help you clean out, clean up your ride before we’re in the full swing of the fall season. Check out our tips below and be sure to get out in the driveway this week to clean up your ride. Or if you’re ready to ditch your old ride and upgrade into a new BMW, we can help with that. Schedule an appointment online today or stop in to see our team before the leaves start falling! Undercarriage Cleaning Many car owners always keep the visible parts of their vehicle clean and sparkly. But what about the undercarriage of your vehicle? While your vehicle’s undercarriage is always just inches off the ground, it’s important to clean up and get rid of any road-borne impurities that come in contact with your undercarriage. Especially with slush and road salt quickly approaching in the upcoming winter months. It’s important to clean it well, clean it often. Exterior Protection This is a little easier but still a task that takes a bit of elbow grease to complete and complete right. Impurities that lie hidden in moisture can lead to slowly eating away at your paint job, no matter how good it is. It’s important to ensure your car is waxed periodically and put that protective barrier between your paint and the elements! Interior cleaning Everything you tread on outside of your vehicle always makes its way inside your car at one point or another. While it may be difficult to get out of the vacuum and get into all the nooks and crannies, it’s extremely important to do so. Apart from the feeling that comes from being in a clean interior, you don’t want to find yourself with upholstery damage because you neglected to clean your ride. Get out that vacuum and make it sparkle. And a pro tip, add a new air freshener to freshen up the interior smell of your vehicle! Upgrade Into A New BMW Today! >> https://www.flemingtonbmw.com/searchnew.aspx

Hello, summer! As the temperatures continue to rise, so does your desire to hit the road! There is nothing better than hitting the open road with the windows down and horsepower in your hands. If you’re ready to take power as you’ve never experienced before, then it’s time to head into Flemington BMW for a test drive today. Our team of experts is here to provide you with a simple, fast, and exceptional buying or leasing experience. We also have brand new August offers on the BMW X Series models that are sure to help you keep your hard-earned money in your wallet this summer. Head over to our website to claim your offer, or stop into Flemington BMW today for a test drive you’ll never forget. August BMW Incentives: 2021 BMW X2 xDrive28i Lease for only $439/ month* 2021 BMW X3 xDrive30i Lease for only $449/ month* 2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i Lease for only $789/ month* *Offers expire 8/31/2021. See dealer for full details. Find Your New BMW Here! >> https://www.flemingtonbmw.com/searchnew.aspx

It’s time to hit the road for a summer road trip, are you ready?! Well, if you have yet to put your summer playlist together, then you’re not quite ready to hit the road! And we want to help you get things started for when you’re miles and miles down the road in your brand new BMW! No new BMW? Then let us help there, too! First, browse our online inventory and hurry on by to see our team to take a test drive so we can assist you in finding the perfect BMW for your summer season! Next, find a music streaming app you prefer and load up these songs onto your summer playlist before hitting the road. We highly encourage doing so before so you can keep your focus on the road ahead and not on your music device. Now, let’s discuss our favorite summer tracks to blare through our speakers! 25 Songs For Your Summer Playlist: Living on a Prayer– Bon Jovi Footloose– Kenny Loggins One of these Nights– The Eagles Born to be Wild– Steppenwolf Nothing but a Good Time- Poison Don't Stop Believing– Journey Paradise City– Guns N' Roses American Pie– Don Mclean Take me to Church– Hozier Hold Back the River– James Bay Shut Up & Dance– Walk the Moon Happy– Pharell Williams Mr Brightside– The Killers If I had you– Adam Lambert All the Small Things– Blink 182 Rolling in the Deep– Adele Waking Up in Vegas– Katy Perry Call Me Maybe– Carly Rae Jepsen U and Ur Hand– Pink! Part of Me– Katy Perry Shake it Off– Taylor Swift Man! I Feel like a woman– Shania Twain Girls Just Wanna Have Fun– Cyndi Lauper Every Day is a Winding Road– Sheryl Crow Take me Home, Country Roads– John Denver Find Your Dream BMW Here!

If you’re anything like us, you’re probably in the middle of struggling with some seasonal allergies. And did you know that your vehicle can actually be adding to those allergies?! If not, we’re here to tell you that it’s all possible and we want to help. We’ve done the research and put together an easy way for you to allergy-proof your ride so you can enjoy the rest of your spring season and head straight into the summer sun with no issues or allergies, for that matter! Schedule your service appointment today and let our team treat your ride to a little TLC! Change Out Air Filters Air filters are sometimes the most forgotten thing in a vehicle. While air filters are the barrier between you and the pollen inside your cabin, it is crucial to swap out your air filters at the start of each season for plenty of reasons. We recommend changing at the beginning of the spring season and checking back again towards the end to ensure smart, clean breathing when you’re inside your vehicle. Clean Those Carpets Your vehicle’s carpeting is known to be a home for allergens, dirt, dust, and all things nasty. The first way to allergy-proof your ride is to make sure your carpeting (and seating) is clean and dry. If you want to go the extra step, invest in all-season floor mats to make this process easier or to keep allergens from building up in your vehicle’s carpeting. Keep Your Windows Closed Pollen season is here and that means you’ll be sneezing in no time! Let’s cut back on those sneeze attacks by keeping our windows closed tight when pollen is at its peak. We also recommend using only the recirculating cycle if or when you need to use your air conditioner in order to avoid pollen from entering your vehicle's cabin. Avoid Irritants Many drivers think cleaning their vehicle with strong fragrance products or adding a new air freshener to their vehicle will make all those bad smells go away. And in some cases, they will. But those fragrances can add irritation and could make those allergies worse. So, avoid all that and choose something that will not irritate your nasal membranes. Schedule Service For Your BMW Today!

Your guide to having an easy car buying experience is waiting for you right here on this week’s blog. Whether you were hoping to upgrade into a brand new BMW this month or were just thinking about it - we have tips that will help make your next purchase easier than ever before. Check out all of those details below, choose your next BMW in our inventory, and stop in to see our team right here at Flemington BMW! Get Pre-Approved: getting a pre-approved auto loan before stopping in to see our team will speed up the buying process and keep you from waiting long periods of time while we’re dealing with the bank. Also, we recommend getting pre-approved before even starting your vehicle search, so you will have a better idea of your budget and what types of models you can afford. Know The Value of Your Trade: planning to trade in your old vehicle? Do a little research before stopping in. Not only is this beneficial for you, knowing your vehicle’s trade value can help you negotiate the deal and in some situations, can get you a lower payment. There are many tools available to you to use for research and find your vehicle’s trade value. A trade appraisal will also work as a starting point when it comes time to discuss your trade. Personal Identification: the paperwork process can be a pain in the butt and we recommend bringing in the right items on the first purchase visit in order to ensure a quick, pain-free process. Be sure to bring in your driver’s license, proof of insurance, current registration, and the title to your trade (if you are trading in a vehicle.) These are all necessary in order to get you out the door with your new car and if you end up forgetting any, the process can be held up. Review Your Dea l: before you sign on the dotted line, you need to know what you are paying for, how much, and for how long. If you are going to be shelling out cash, you should know exactly what you are paying for. Don’t be afraid to ask questions before signing on the line and if you don’t understand something - it is your salesman's job to explain all of those nitty-gritty details. Don’t be afraid to ask! Take a Test Drive: we sure hope no one would ever purchase a vehicle without taking a test drive but if that’s the case, let us recommend taking one! A test drive is the most important thing to do before buying. This is a big investment and if you are not 100 percent happy, it’ll be a waste of time and money on your end! Even if you have to test drive the vehicle a few times and ask a million questions, it is better that you get everything you want than just agreeing to something you think you will like. Find Your Dream BMW Here!

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s already a few days into 2021! This week we are bringing you a few new year’s resolutions that we hope you’ll put to good use this year. We know it’s been a tough year for some and we want to help make it easier for you! So, check out these resolutions and if you’re ready to upgrade to a brand new BMW, stop by for a test drive. Or if you’re in need of maintenance, be sure to schedule your appointment with our team online today and we will get your BMW ready for all of your upcoming 2021 adventures! Don’t Neglect Car Maintenance We know each year you say this, ‘I won’t slack on car maintenance.' And you might fall short on that. But we want to help you keep your vehicle happy and healthy all year long. It’s important to stay up to date on your oil changes, tire care, brake pads, and air filters. Learn Basic Maintenance Yourself If you’re concerned about the cost of maintenance, learn how to treat your car to some basic services yourself. There are a lot of tutorials on how to complete basic maintenance. Or simply stop in or schedule an appointment with our team to further assistance. Stop Driving Distracted Did you know on average about NINE people are killed by distracted driving each day. Which makes this a pretty good resolution to make happen. Stop reaching for something, changing your music, checking your phone, taking photos, checking emails/ social media, eating, and yes, putting on makeup or grooming yourself. Just leave this all in the past! Keep Your Vehicle Clean While for some this may be easy, for others keeping our vehicle clean might be a difficult task to stay on top of. But we encourage you to hold yourself accountable and take any trash with you when you exit your vehicle! Find Your New BMW Here!

‘Tis the season to celebrate with friends and family. But this year you might be celebrating a little differently, and we want to help make sure that you and your family stay safe and healthy. We encourage you to check out those helpful tips below from the CDC and we encourage you to discuss them with your family before visiting this holiday. And of course, if you’re ready to upgrade into a brand new BMW before Christmas, hurry on down to see our team right here at Flemington BMW! We look forward to getting you behind the wheel - see you soon! Attending a Winter Holiday Celebration Have conversations with the host ahead of time to understand expectations for celebrating together. Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, utensils, and condiment packets. Wear a mask indoors and outdoors. Avoid shouting or singing. Stay home if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19. It’s okay if you decide to stay home and remain apart from others. Do what’s best for you. Hosting a Winter Holiday Celebration Have conversations with guests ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together. Limit the number of guests. Have a small, outdoor celebration with family and friends who live in your community, weather-permitting. Have extra unused masks available for your guests and encourage everyone to wear them inside and outside. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use. If celebrating indoors, bring in fresh air by opening windows and doors, if possible. You can use a window fan in one of the open windows to blow air out of the window. This will pull fresh air in through the other open windows. Have a separate space for guests to wash their hands or provide hand sanitizer. Keep background music volume low so guests don’t need to shout. Cancel your gathering if you or someone who lives with you is sick or has been near someone who thinks they have or has COVID-19. It’s okay if you decide to postpone or cancel your gathering. Do what’s best for you. Food and Beverages at Celebrations Bring your own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils. Avoid going in and out of the areas where food is being prepared or handled, such as in the kitchen. Use single-use options, like salad dressing and condiment packets, and disposable items like food containers, plates, and utensils. Use a touchless garbage can, if available. Browse Our Inventory Here!

Happy December! Can you believe we are already in month 12 of 2020?! We can hardly believe it! But as temperatures are dropping, it’s important to ensure that you and your vehicle are properly equipped to handle the winter weather conditions. This week, we have put together a list of tips that will help you conquer the winter weather. We encourage you to check out those details below and if your vehicle is in need of service, hurry on in this holiday season and let our team treat your vehicle to a little TLC service. Or if you’re ready to drive off into winter weather in a brand new BMW, we encourage you to hurry in to see our team this December and let us help you upgrade your vehicle! Winter Tips For Your BMW: Swap out regular tires for winter tires. Snow or not, when temperatures fall below 45 degrees, winter tires are recommended. They're made to give you better traction while turning or stopping on cold pavement. Check your tire pressure weekly. Driving on underinflated tires can cause them to wear down prematurely and lose traction on icy or slippery surfaces. Your tires lose a pound of pressure with every 10-degree drop in temperature. Always keep your fuel tank half full. During winter weather, it's important to keep at least half a tank of fuel in the vehicle in the event of an emergency or if you get stuck in the snow and wait for assistance. Pack an emergency to-go kit. We encourage you to keep an extra coat, blanket, boots, gloves, and a hat inside your vehicle when the temperatures drop. We also recommend keeping a flashlight, first aid kit, and emergency contact information or AAA handy. Protect your windshield wipers. If you park outdoors, leave the wipers in the raised position to prevent them from freezing to the windshield. Never use your wiper blades to remove ice, snow, or frost from the windshield; use an ice scraper instead. Upgrade Your Ride Right Here!

Hey BMW Fam! Can you believe we’re gearing up to celebrate the start of the holiday season? We sure can’t but this year has been full of plenty of surprises. This week, we want to prepare you and your family with some tips to ensure that everyone stays safe and healthy while enjoying the start of the holiday season. Check out our tips below and be sure to have a conversation with the family so everyone is on the same page this holiday season! Let’s get started! Wear a mask Wear a mask with two or more layers to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Always wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. Your mask should fit snugly against the sides of your face. Stay at least 6 feet away Remember that people without symptoms may be able to spread COVID-19 or flu. Staying 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others, who don’t reside with you, is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Wash your hands Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Keep hand sanitizer with you and use it when you are unable to wash your hands. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol for extra caution. Consider other Thanksgiving Activities While you might not be able to gather, consider hosting a virtual Thanksgiving dinner or activity to interact with those who are unable to gather. Try sharing recipes that are new to the table or share old memories with one another. Consider playing a game together or watch sporting events together. Shopping sales online & with family can remind you of the days spent together flipping through ads and catalogs together. So, you are prepared with the safety tips. But are you prepared with a great new, reliable vehicle? If not, we encourage you to hurry on in to see the team right here at Flemington BMW and let us help you upgrade into the vehicle that you deserve this holiday season. Shop new specials and incentives, and hurry in for a test drive! We hope to see you soon! Shop New BMW Models Here!

We know the age-old car-buying myths that everyone’s heard of, passed on to their friends and family, and even some that have kept people from upgrading into a brand new vehicle. This week we have five of those most common myths that people believe and why they’re only myths when you shop with the team right here at Flemington BMW! We encourage you to take some time going over those details below, schedule an appointment, and browse our online inventory. The holiday season is just around the corner and there’s no better time to slip behind the wheel of a brand new BMW than right here, right now at Flemington BMW! The internet is the best place for a great deal Buying a new vehicle online isn’t always your best option. The lease or finance rate, trade-in price, and other factors play into getting the best deal on a new vehicle. We encourage you to stop in and visit with our finance team for the best possible deal on a brand new vehicle! Paying with cash will get you the best price Paying for a new vehicle in cash isn’t always the best option. Choosing the right finance option for you is important and something our finance team can assist you with. Your own financing is better Most customers think that bringing their own financing is best but when you choose to finance through the dealership, you’ll have access to various discounts whether it’s on the vehicle of your choosing or your interest rates. Waiting until the end of the month will get you a better deal When you shop at our dealership, you’ll have access to great offers and incentives all month long. And on a variety of models, too. So there’s no reason to wait until the very end of the month to grab a great deal. Shop all month long and get a great price no matter what! Wait to mention your trade-in Absolutely not! We recommend bringing up your trade up front and be honest about what you’re looking to achieve when you trade in your vehicle with us. Being upfront with our team can save you time and money. So mention it upfront and let’s get you behind the wheel sooner rather than later! Your BMW Upgrade Waits Here!

Goblins, ghouls, and witches, can you believe that this weekend is Halloween weekend? We sure can’t! Time is flying by and before you know it, winter will be here and snow will be on the ground. But first things first, it’s time to talk about how to stay safe this weekend when you’re out and about. Or perhaps you’re staying in this Halloween weekend. Either way, whatever your plans are, we have ways for you to stay festive, stay busy, and stay safe! And as always, if you’re ready to upgrade your vehicle this spooky season, we encourage you to stop in to see our team at Flemington BMW, and let’s get you behind the wheel! We look forward to assisting you in your vehicle search - see you soon! Virtual Costume Parties - Today’s age offers plenty of technology to a wide variety of audiences which means you can use them to your advantage this Halloween weekend! We recommend setting a time with friends and family that you all can join and enjoy the time together! And don’t forget to pass out the virtual candy! Make Masks A Costume Prop - We know that it might be difficult to get your kiddos to wear those masks but if you make it part of their costume, you might have a winning way to stay safe this weekend. Some great options are surgeons, superheroes, or even evil characters! Be sure to double line with an approved mask! Spooky Movie Night Things definitely look a lot different this year so maybe it’s time to switch up those traditions! Like having a spooky movie night instead of heading out to trick or treat! Of course, we recommend some fan-favorite age-appropriate movies like Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, or Hocus Pocus! Did we say that one twice?! Outdoor Community Events - If your community is having a few outdoor events, we encourage you to attend but be safe and mindful of you and your family while in attendance. Be sure to pack your masks and extras in case. Hand sanitizer is also a must-have these days. Always choose events where physical distancing and one-way walkthroughs are enforced. As always, remind your children of potential dangers when out and about and to always be on alert. Upgrade Into A Brand New BMW This October!