Is Your Vehicle Winterized Yet?

If you’re anything like the team here at Flemington BMW, you can’t wait to hit the road this spring! But, with the skyrocketing price of fuel you may be struggling with getting the most out of your vehicle’s mileage. This April, we’d like to help you with that! Below, you will find 10 fuel saving tips that will help you steer clear of the pump and enjoy more time behind the wheel on the open road! Need a helping hand to really get your ride performing at it’s peak? Schedule your service appointment with our team of Service Technicians online today! We can’t wait to get your BMW ready for all the road trips ahead! 10 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

Can you guess two of the most important safety features of your vehicle? If you guessed your windshield wipers then you’re a real winner! Windshield wipers are often an underrated and forgotten piece of equipment that is a necessity for your everyday drive! That’s why you need to make sure that your wipers are in good shape by checking them out at least once a month. Do you know the warning signs that indicate your wipers are on their way out? Do you know what the factors are that go into your wipers’ lifespans? Take a look below, and if your vehicle is in need of some maintenance, don’t hesitate to schedule your service appointment with the Flemington BMW team today! When you’re checking out your wiper blades, look for these things: Broken frame: detachment of frame arms at joints or connection points. Metal Corrosion: especially at joints and claws. Visible cracks, tears, and missing pieces in the rubber squeegee’s edge. Flex rubber squeegee back and forth to see if it is still flexible. Aged squeegees will have difficulty conforming to the shape of your windshield and create streaks. Check squeegee wiping edge for rounded edges which can prevent the wiper blade from making strong contact with the windshield and reduces wipe quality. Tug to ensure the wiper blade has been securely installed on the wiper arm. Check that squeegee is secure in the wiper frame. Your wipers can break down due to several factors that are kind of unavoidable if you use your car at all (and some, even if you don’t use your car): Sun: Ultraviolet light and ozone deterioration Oil: Car waxes and exhaust hold rubber-deteriorating oil Airborne debris: Sand, mud and dust carried in the wind Moisture: Acid rain and salt water (in moist air both near the shore and inland)

Hey there, neighbor! Warm weather is here and that means it’s time to get out and show off your BMW to everyone on the street. Why wouldn’t you? It looks great! However, over time your paint job can start looking dull and a little worse for the wear. Sure, you wash it regularly and take good care of your car, but we’ve got some tips to make sure your paint both shines like a diamond AND is protected from future damage. Seriously, it can be done. Check it out! First, make sure that you’re washing your car properly. Whenever you wash your vehicle, make sure you’re using an automotive soap or shampoo in conjunction with a microfiber cloth or wash mitt. There are a lot of great YouTube videos out there about washing your car properly - take a look! Just make sure that you’re washing your vehicle regularly and not damaging the paint when you do it. Waxing your vehicle is the next important step. The wax (or protectant spray) not only makes sure that your paint looks great after you’ve washed it, but it can protect from dust and dirt and damage and preserve your paint for longer than it would normally last without any kind of protection. Try a clay bar! These can be bought at pretty much any auto parts store, or online, and are very effective in removing stuck-on or embedded contaminants from your paint and restoring the shine. Always lubricate the surface before using your clay bar, and follow the directions (or a video) to make sure you’re treating your paint well. If you find that your vehicle is susceptible to rust, or you’ve had problems with rust on your past vehicles, consider getting your vehicle undercoated to make sure that the undercarriage stays strong and free of rust, regardless of the weather. The final thing to do is to spot-check and spot-fix if needed. If you notice a scratch on your vehicle, take care of it with touch up paint and a polish to keep rust from developing. If the scratch is deep, bring it to us as soon as possible so that we can take care of it for you. Always keep a weather eye out! Remember that you can always give us a call and have our pros take care of the things you can’t manage at home - and even give you a great detail! Check Out The Services We Provide