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.