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Get ready, get set, hit the road this spring! If you’ve been struggling with getting the most out of your vehicle’s fuel mileage, we’re here to help you with that this April. Below, you will find 12 fuel saving tips that will help you steer clear of the pump and more time behind the wheel on the open road. We encourage you to check out those tips below and put them to good use. Not sure where to get started? We can help you with that; schedule your service appointment with our team online today and let us know what we can assist with and we’re happy to get your vehicle in tip top shape for the upcoming road trips. Check out those tips and contact our team to get an appointment with our team on the books and let’s get your BMW ready for your dream road trips! 12 Fuel Saving Tips: Keep your tires at proper PSI levels, ensure your tires are not worn, ad properly aligned Remove excess weight from your vehicle to reduce drag Slow down, moderate your driving to save on fuel Don’t let your vehicle idle for more than one minute Park in the shade, especially in the summer, to reduce gas evaporation Use cruise control when possible and maintain constant speeds Avoid stowing heavy cargo on your vehicle’s roof, this increases drag Ease onto your brakes, extreme braking causes you to use more gas Don’t use premium gas unless your vehicle requires it Replace old spark plugs, old/ dirty filters, and replace your vehicle’s oxygen sensor Combine several short trips into one long one Upgrade into a new vehicle with gas mileage if 40+ MPG Schedule Your Service Appointment!

Happy Spring! Everyone knows that April is infamous for wet weather and we want to help you and your BMW get prepared for what’s to come! This week, we have put together a list of things to ensure you know when it comes to driving in the rain and things you should be watching out for. We encourage you to take some time to freshen up on these tips and put them to good use. Oh, and don’t forget to snag a service offer and schedule an appointment to ensure that your BMW is healthy and happy to take on all of your spring road trips! We hope to see you soon! Wait Until The Weather Clears If you don’t feel comfortable behind the wheel during rain showers, postpone your travels and wait until the weather clears before heading out. There is no reason to put yourself in dangerous situations if not necessary. Double Check Your Vehicle It’s important to check your vehicle’s health year-round, but when it comes to April showers, we want to be looking for specific things. For example, we need to check our head and tail lights, windshield wipers, and our tires to ensure they’re not balding. Bald tires can reduce traction on wet roadways. Slow It Down As you should always adhere to the posted speed limit, when the roadway is wet, this is crucial. We encourage you to drive considerably slower since wet roads are dangerous and your vehicle reacts slower when it rains. Maintain A Safe Distance Between Cars As we said above, your vehicle reacts slower when it rains so it’s important to give yourself a little extra space between vehicles. You should leave several car lengths between you and the vehicle you are following. Avoid Standing Water Driving your vehicle through standstill water can cause hydroplaning and other dangerous situations for your vehicle. If you approach a puddle, wait for other vehicles to pass and avoid the area by changing lanes or steering around. Schedule Your Service Appointment Today!

Welcome back to another week of helpful BMW information! This week we are discussing all things spring service! Spring will officially be here at the end of the week and that probably means that you’re thinking about taking a road trip or an adventure behind the wheel of your beloved BMW. Before you hit the road, we encourage you to hurry in and have your vehicle serviced. The winter season is known for doing damage to your vehicle and it’s important to get the green light from our service team before hitting the road! Let’s get started on those springtime service tips! Wash Your Ride As temperatures are warming up, it’s important to visit the car wash and treat your vehicle to a little TLC. Make sure to wash the undercarriage of your vehicle to get rid of any winter buildup and debris. It’s also a great idea to have the interior of your vehicle detailed to ensure a fresh, clean start to spring. Check Your Battery Wintertime is known for making batteries weak and it’s important to have your battery tested to ensure its health. Also, if your battery is older than four years old, it’s a good rule of thumb to invest in a new one. Fill Up The Fluids During the winter, your vehicle’s fluids tend to drain easily and quickly. And with spring around the corner, you should be stopping in to have your fluids topped off and be sure you have plenty of windshield washer fluid too. Inspect & Align Your Tires Winter driving can be brutal on your tires and it’s important to ensure that there are no leaks, bulges, and lack of tread on your tires. Stop in and allow our team to inspect your tires, fill up to proper PSI levels, rotate and align them. Get Under The Hood While we’re at it, pop open the hood (when cold) and give everything underneath a good look over. Inspect hoses, belts, caps, air filters, and make sure they are not cracked or damaged. If they are, be sure to schedule an appointment and have them replaced as soon as possible. Also, make sure your air filters are replaced so your air conditioning is ready when warm weather is officially here. Schedule Your Service Today!

Snow, snow, and some more snow! While you’re still digging out at home, we’re starting to dig out at the dealership. But we still want to help you conquer the snow once you’re finally dug out. On this week’s blog, you will find a few snow driving tips that will aid you this winter. We encourage you to refresh and learn these tips if they’re new to you and hurry on over to our service scheduler to schedule your next service appointment to ensure that your BMW is ready for the last few weeks of winter! Let’s get started on those driving tips first though! Drive Smooth Be deliberate, gentle, and gradual. It’s important to drive smoothly and make no jerky movements that can cause an accident slip on the road. A good life hack is to pretend you’re driving with a hot cup of coffee in your lap and you don’t want to spill it. Look Ahead & Look Here When roads get more slippery, you should be looking farther down the road and anticipate what to do next. If there are turns, slow way down. When roads are wet, allow double the stopping distance and triple with snow, and even more with ice. Use extra caution and concentration. If you feel your vehicle beginning to slide, always look where you want your vehicle to go, not where it’s heading at the current moment. Deal With Skids When skids happen, it’s important not to panic, stay calm, and don’t stab on the brakes. For a front-wheel skid, ease off the gas, in a moment or two, the wheels should regain traction. Then aim where you want to go as your traction returns. For rear skids, quickly turn the steering wheel in the same direction the rear is sliding. Ease off the gas and brakes. Steer back in the original direction when you regain traction. Constantly Assess Traction During a snowy/ icy drive, it’s important to continuously assess your traction situation. If your vehicle is equipped with ABS systems, traction-control systems, or stability-control systems, your vehicle is more likely to have a successful trip. But don’t rely strictly on these systems. It’s important to stay vigilant and cautious when on the road. Schedule Your Service Today!

Temperatures are dropping here at Flemington BMW, and we want to help you have a successful winter season! Check out our five tips below and be sure to put them to good use this January and February! And if you’re in the market for a brand new BMW, you know where to find your favorite BMW team. Browse our online inventory and hurry on in to take advantage of great incentives happening only right here at Flemington BMW! We hope to see you soon! Emergency Kit: It’s always a good idea to be prepared in the event of an emergency, especially in the winter months. We encourage you to keep an extra coat, warm hat, gloves, and extra socks in your vehicle. It’s a good idea to keep a blanket, phone charger, flashlight, bottle of water, and a small non perishable snack. Stop Foggy Windows: Foggy windows are no stranger in the winter season. And they can lead to potentially dangerous situations. Roll down your windows to quickly defog those windows or keep a clean chalkboard eraser in your vehicle to wipe away the fog. Keep Yourself From Getting Stuck: If your vehicle is a little on the lighter side, we encourage you to place a few bags of kitty litter in the back of your vehicle or trunk. This will aid in traction in the rear of your vehicle. And also keep a small shovel in the event you get stuck. Keep The Underside Of Your Vehicle Clean: It’s important to keep your vehicle clean all year long, but it’s especially important to keep the underside of your vehicle clean during the winter. Dirt, salt, and ice can accumulate underneath and cause erosion. Get a car wash on a warmer day and park your vehicle in the garage. Avoid Frozen Wiper Blades: Whether it’s a little snow or ice, no one likes frozen over wiper blades. We recommend leaving your wiper blades propped up when your vehicle is in park or place a pair of socks over the blades to keep them from freezing. Find Your New BMW Here!

Whether you’re hosting a small get together or it’s a family cookout in the backyard, there’s one thing you need to have: a great playlist! And we’ve done the hard work for you this July! Check out the playlist to get things started and add a few of your own! And if you’re ready to upgrade into a brand new BMW before the 4th is officially here, contact our team and let us help you get behind the wheel this week! We hope to see you soon and we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday! Miley Cyrus, "Party in the U.S.A." Bruce Springsteen, "Born In The U.S.A." Bonnie McKee, "American Girl" Simon and Garfunkel, "America" Tom Petty, "American Girl" Brad Paisley, "American Saturday Night" Lenny Kravitz, "American Woman" John Mellencamp, "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." Toby Keith, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" Don McLean, "American Pie" Brooks & Dunn, “Only in America” Lee Greenwald, “God Bless The U.S.A” Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Sweet Home Alabama” Katy Perry, “Firework” The Beach Boys, “Surfin USA” Toby Keith, “American Soldier” Woody Guthrie, “This Land Is Your Land” John Mellencamp, “Jack & Diane” Martina McBride, “Independence Day” Carrie Underwood, “All American Girl” Find Your Dream BMW Here!

Temperatures are rising here in NJ and that means it’s time to refresh on our summer sun protection tips! While helping you find your dream BMW is one of our top priorities, keeping you safe outside the dealership is important to us too! So, this week’s blog has our top 10 sun protection tips. We hope you’ll put them to good use this summer whether you’ll be visiting the beach or the pool in the backyard. Let’s get started! Top 10 Tips for Sun Protection: Always use sunscreen, even on cloudy days Apply your sunscreen at least 15 to 30 minutes prior to going outside Choose a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB radiation Reapply your sunscreen every two hours, every hour if you’re swimming or sweating Be cautious around water and sand, these surfaces can actually increase chances of getting a sunburn due to reflection of sun rays Keep children covered and babies under 6 months completely covered and in shady areas Limit your sun exposure times during 10 AM and 4 PM If possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants if you’re worried about extreme sunburns Accessorize smartly: sunglasses, hats, etc. Be cautious when it comes to medications and how they could react with the sun (consult your doctor if you are concerned about this) Now, you have all the important tips to keep you and your family safe while enjoying the summer weather. But you need a vehicle that can help you get you to all of your favorite activities and destinations. Luckily, we have plenty for you to choose from right here at Flemington BMW! We encourage you to browse our online inventory and schedule an appointment so you can take a closer look at what we have to offer! Let’s get you behind the wheel - see you soon! Browse Our Inventory Here!

Spring is here and so are our spring driving tips! Take a look at them below and be sure to put them to good use this spring season whether your travels are going to take you near or far! And if you’re ready to upgrade and adventure in a new BMW, come see our team this March! Share the road with others Spring is known for warm temperatures and everyone’s excited to get outside and feel a little warmth. With that being said, we need to be mindful that we’re once again sharing the road with others including animals, children, and motorcyclists. Be attentive that there’s a lot going on around you now and slow down if necessary. Spring showers bring spring flooding It’s no secret that spring seems to be the wettest season of them all. And when it first starts to rain, that’s when the roads are most slippery. Why? Well, from oil and grease on the road mixed with water, the road becomes slippery. So, decrease your speed and increase your following distance. Inspect your tires As we said, spring is known for rain and if your tires are old and worn, you’re putting yourself in a dangerous situation due to improper tire tread mixed with wet roads. It’s important to inspect your tires, maintain proper PSI levels, and replace your tires when it’s needed. Keep an eye out for potholes Potholes are horrible and in the springtime, they seem to be at their worst. It’s very important to slow down and keep an eye out for them because they can and will cause expensive damage to your vehicle including bent wheels, punctured tires, poor alignment, suspension damage, and more! Upgrade Into A New BMW Today!

Being behind the wheel of a BMW means that you need to know what will help you get the most out of that vehicle. This week we want to talk about how driving on empty can cause damage to your vehicle and how far you can drive when your fuel light illuminates. Check it out below and if you have further questions, stop in to see our team today! We are more than happy to help you and answer any questions you may have about your BMW’s efficiency or about it in general. We hope to see you soon! How far can I drive on empty? Depending on your driving habits, current conditions, and your vehicle really results in how far you can drive once your empty fuel light illuminates. You may be surprised how few miles you can travel once your light is on and we recommend reading your owner’s manual for answers. And also, don’t push it. It’s better to fill up the tank when you only have ¼ of a tank left! Is it dangerous to drive with the low fuel warning light on? When this light illuminates, you’re starting to run the chance that your vehicle could run out of gas, which is not only a hassle but it puts you into a dangerous situation especially if you’re out on the highway or in remote locations. It’s also dangerous for your vehicle. Running low or completely out of gas can cause damage to your catalytic converter which may need to be repaired or replaced. When you run low on fuel, the contaminants or debris that have sunk to the bottom of your tank are now being sucked into your fuel pump. This can also cause issues that will end up being expensive to repair. How trusty is your distance to empty? Most modern vehicles have a distance to empty gauge but this is a dangerous practice if you try to wait until the very last mile. The distance to empty is simply a mere estimate and not a definitive answer to how many miles you have left. So depending on current driving conditions, the actual mileage could vary. Upgrade & Be Efficient This Year!

Thinking of ways to keep you BMW happy and healthy during this winter season? Don’t stress. Just follow our tips below to ensure the health of your BMW these next few months! Whether you’ve stayed on top of your routine maintenance or you’ve forgotten about it, we encourage you to stop in and schedule a service appointment to have your ride checked up on! Let’s get started! Swap out regular tires for tires designed for winter weather. Snow or not, if you will be traveling to areas where the temperatures fall below 45 degrees, you’ll want to have winter tires. These tires are designed to give better traction while traveling on the cold pavement. Check your tire pressure regularly. Driving around on uninflated tires can cause them to wear at a quicker rate and will affect the traction on slippery surfaces. With every 10-degree drop, your tires will lose a pound of pressure. Always keep a half tank full of gas. No matter the weather it’s a great idea to ensure that you have enough gas in case of an emergency. This is especially in the winter as winter weather starts to take a toll on our vehicles and we could end up in a snowy situation. Add a protective layer to your vehicle. Salt, grime, snow, sleet, and more can cause damage to your vehicle. We recommend adding a coat of polymer wax to create a buffer to keep your vehicle safe. Also, wash off any buildup after winter storms. Protect your wipers at all costs. When parking outdoors, leave your wipers raised to prevent them from freezing to your windshield. And never use your wipers to remove snow or ice from your windshield, use an ice scraper instead. Schedule Your Service Appointment Here!

It’s a new year, a fresh start, and this is the perfect time to set some resolutions for yourself! As always, we’re all trying to be the best person we can be for ourselves and for the ones that are closest to us. So, this week we want to help you with a few resolutions to help boost yourself in 2020! Take a look at them below and when you’ve got your list, be sure to add upgrading into a new 2020 BMW to your list! And stop in to see our team for a test drive at your convenience. Come on in, 2020 is about to be a lot more fun behind the wheel of a new BMW. We hope to see you soon! Find ways to destress Read one book a month or listen to a new podcast Exercise with friends Join a club or volunteer your time Add more natural foods to your diet Stay current on national and world news Compliment yourself and others more often Treat yourself to something you like Get more sleep Be present at all events, spend less time on your devices Start 2020 In Your Dream BMW!

‘Tis the season to sing holiday songs loud while baking delicious cookies or wrapping presents! And this week, we want to help you out with a playlist so there’s one less thing that you are worried about! So, take a look and press play and get working on your list of to-do’s before the clock strikes midnight and it’s Christmas day! Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Straight No Chaser Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Take 6 You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Darius Rucker All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey When You Wish Upon A Star - Idina Menzel Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Pentatonix My Favorite Things - Dave Brubeck Cold December Night - Michael Bublé Little Drummer Boy - Josh Groban Silent Night - Idina Menzel White Christmas - Josh Groban Winter Wonderland - Andra Day Silver Bells - Dean Martin Santa Baby - Michael Bublé This Christmas - Seal There’s still time to upgrade your ride before the holidays! Hurry on in to see our team today or before 2 PM on December 24th! We will be closing early to spend the holiday with our families but we are here to help you upgrade your ride! So, hurry on in and let’s give you and your family the best holiday ever! Be Holly Jolly In A New BMW!