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.