Servicing BMW Cars

For the sake of road safety, servicing garages and MOT centres are considered to be a front-line service. Although, under certain circumstances MOT certificates have been extended, there is no excuse for driving a defective car.

BMW vehicles are complex. The days of home DIY servicing are pretty much in the past except for the most basic of maintenance tasks. The addition of hybrid technology and full electrification, for example, has meant that cars today require specialist servicing and maintenance by a fully trained car mechanic.

Maintaining BMW Cars

Every sensible owner knows that a regular car service maintains performance and keeps vehicles in peak condition. BMW’s are about driving pleasure so to ensure that they continue to work at maximum efficiency, it is important to stay up-to-date with servicing and maintenance. A BMW service by an independent local servicing garage will also ensure that safety checks are undertaken to keep occupants safe when on the road. Importantly, if a service record, either by handbook or online, is up-to-date, it will help maintain your BMW’s resale value in the future.

Generally, the recommended BMW service intervals average at around 10,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes first, although this can be vehicle dependent and will be itemised in the car’s handbook. All the usual works are covered, from basic items like the oil and filter change and replacement of brake fluid through to more complex jobs like software updates. On board technology may well indicate when such work is due by way of a dashboard symbol or the engine management system.

If, for example, a car is mostly used for short journeys on a frequent basis, it is recommended that a BMW be serviced at shorter intervals.

This is due to the strain that stopping and starting repeatedly can put upon an engine. An interim service might be the solution. Indeed, it is a good idea to set up a car service plan with a garage.

Sophisticated Technology

Buyers choose BMW cars not just for their prestige qualities but also their reliability. These are sophisticated machines with the very latest in safety technology and, increasingly, green credentials. This automotive science can sometimes lead to electronic issues that may require a BMW specialist, for example.

BMW motors are often fitted with run-flat tyres; a great idea that can, with careful driving, get the vehicle home or to a garage for repair. The alloy should also be checked for cracking or other damage caused by the flat. In wouldn’t hurt to have a wheel alignment check at the same time.

Don’t Wait

The important thing to remember is that a BMW is a big purchase, possibly second only to buying a house. The more time and care put into it, the longer it will last. Abuse and neglect are sure ways to ruin a fantastic motor and watch money flow down the drain. Whether it’s an issue with a BMW or just some minor repairs, it is vital to have a reliable, high-quality car servicing garage to turn to. The government may have relaxed the rules temporarily but that’s no reason to delay.

German Autocentre – Independent BMW Specialist

For BMW owners, it has to be worth protecting these fine vehicles with a proper car maintenance schedule. Why not consult your local specialist car servicing garage that specialises in German brands? Call German Autocentre on 0114 327 2027

German Autocentre carry out all aspects of repair and maintenance of BMW cars. German Autocentre provide all services including MOT, servicing, cambelt change, timing chain replacement, clutch replacement, servicing, tyres and diagnostics.