Some may say that it’s the most wonderful or joyous time of the year, and we could not agree more! Picture this: You load your vehicle up with gifts and then head off to see family members. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The holiday season can bring a lot of traveling with it, and you need to be prepared to travel in a safe way during this special season.

Our team of service technicians is always looking to assist our customers in keeping every vehicle on the road flourishing and performing to their best at all times. One area of car maintenance most of us take for granted is tire maintenance, which often includes the need for a higher quality of care than most of us consider providing.

 

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As you read this piece, it’s likely the middle of the dog days of summer. The season is coming to a close, and the kids will be back to school soon. You’re shopping around for school supplies, or if you’re lucky, enjoying the last days of summer to go on vacation somewhere exotic and fun. But don’t forget to take care of your back-to-school season car maintenance, too. 

Are you searching for the perfect part to fix up your BMW? There are a lot of options to choose from, but only one ensures an absolutely perfect fit for your vehicle: original equipment manufacturer parts.

OEM parts are genuine, certified parts that are specifically designed for your type of vehicle. Because they are created by the same manufacturer that brought you your beloved BMW, you are guaranteed quality, a correct fit, and reliability.

Your BMW model is equipped with lots of features to help keep you safe on the road, but your tires reign over all of them. If your tires are in poor condition or under-inflated, you put yourself at risk and you sacrifice fuel economy.

Luckily, it's fairly simple to check and maintain the health of your tires with these steps:

Check tread depth with the Penny Test. Insert a penny into the tire tread. If you can see Lincoln's head, the tread is too worn. This presents a safety hazard and your tire should be replaced.