Category Archives: Ask a Technician

Ask a Technician: How Can I Protect My Car’s Undercarriage?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by admin

Your BMW’s undercarriage or underbody is one of the most vulnerable parts of the vehicle. While the car’s body may be protected by paint and carefully designed panels, the underbody is rather less extensively protected, partly because it isn’t generally … Continue reading →

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An Auto Maintenance Checklist

Posted on March 25, 2015 by admin

Your car is a considerable investment, second only to your mortgage. Which makes sense, considering that your car is sort of like your home away from home. If you’re like most people, you probably spend hours in it week as … Continue reading →

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Ask a Technician: Is it Safe to Continuously Drive on Low Gas?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by admin

Q. Is it bad to regularly drive my car until the low gas light comes on? A. This may be a common practice, but as you’ve probably guessed, it’s still not a good idea. Our BMW of Freehold service technicians have the reasons … Continue reading →

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Ask a Technician: What is a ‘Healthy’ Engine Air Filter?

Posted on September 15, 2014 by admin

Your engine air filter is a little something that makes a huge difference. You might not even realize it’s there until it’s clogged, but an engine filter check is a worthwhile investment to avoid bigger problems down the road, like … Continue reading →

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Ask a Technician: Should I warm my car up before driving in winter weather?

Posted on November 21, 2013 by admin

The daily morning car-warming ritual is carried out faithfully in most parts of the country from late November to early March. But is it necessary? BMW of Freehold has the answer. The purpose of warming up your car. The main … Continue reading →

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Ask a Technician: What should I do about my chipped windshield?

Posted on November 1, 2013 by admin

Q. If I have a window chip repaired, could it still develop into a full blown crack? A. Nothing lasts forever, including windshield repair. Because no two cracks or dings are alike, there’s no hard and fast rule about how … Continue reading →

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