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Basic Maintenance

Basic Maintenance Is Blocking And Tackling For Your BMW!


Waiting until your BMW is broken to get it fixed is not a great idea. Oftentimes once something has broken it will cost more to fix and will cause greater inconvenience for you.To keep your BMW running in tip top shape it's important to stay current on your basic maintenance. As the name suggests, basic maintenance is the minimum amount of upkeep your BMW should receive to continue motoring efficiently. It's like your regular doctor's checkup, but for your car. Basic maintenance intervals vary by year and model, but generally includes:



  • Oil Change
  • Fluid Check and top-off
  • Air filter inspections and replacement if necessary
  • Multi-point inspection of your vehicle's drivetrain and wear items
  • Tire inspections, pressure check, and rotation
  • Battery inspection
  • Brake inspection
  • Belt inspection

Frequently Asked Basic Maintenance Questions




Question:

What Is My Basic Maintenance Interval?

Answer:

Your BMW's owner's manual should outline the recommended maintenance intervals for your car, including basic maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance timelines.

Question:

Is Basic Maintenance Expensive?

Answer:

The short answer is that basic maintenance helps prevented bigger, unexpected expenses in the future. Basic maintenance helps ensure the efficiency and reliability of your BMW. Maintenance cost ultimately varies on the service interval. In the long run, investing in maintenance today will go a long way to reducing your service costs, and associated inconvenience, down the road.

Question:

Do I Have To Go To The Dealer For My BMW Maintenance?

Answer:

A BMW factory authorized service center knows your vehicle best, has quality OEM parts, and factory-trained technicians to install them. Our BMW dealership maintenance costs are comparable if not better than aftermarket service centers. Plus BMW authorized dealership maintenance provides the peace of mind that the people who know your car best are fixing your car right.