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Drivers who are driving without windshield wiper fluid in their vehicle's wiper system could run the risk of not being able to see when they need to; especially at dusk and dawn. These are the times when the sun is low in the sky and the glare from it can make a dirty windshield almost impossible to see through.

Vehicle ownership sometimes involves a lot of car expenses. When shopping for a car to buy, some car owners may find it helpful to consider how much money it may cost them to buy a car and maintain and repair a car. Some car buyers may find that total cost of ownership of a vehicle is a helpful thing to consider.

The total cost of ownership of a vehicle is the total amount of money that it costs to buy a car and the estimated amount of money that it may cost to maintain a car and to repair a…

Engine oil is just as important to your vehicle as fuel is. Your vehicle consumes and runs through engine oil just as it does fuel. When it comes to making your vehicle run efficiently, a proper amount of oil is required. Not only do you need to have the right amount, it should be changed regularly.

It is important to check your oil level at least once a month to make sure it is at the recommended level. How many quarts of oil your vehicle requires depends on your vehicles make and model. The right grade of oil is just…

The standard length of tire tread on new tires is about 10/32 inches. Though it might take months, or even longer than a year, to wear down your tires to 2/32 inches, which is at a dangerously low level, then it’s important to have your tires replaced at this time. It's preferable to replace the tires before that point, however.

There are a few ways to measure tread on tires. You can purchase a professional depth gauge, which is what technicians sometimes use. They’re typically inexpensive. If you don’t have a depth gauge, you…

Your car loan pre-approval is just a few clicks away. If you have internet and our financing application, then you’re good to go. Pick up your computer and apply for a car loan! You will get pre-approved immediately. No more queues and no more paperwork. You can even do it from your phone is you are too tired to open your computer. We have made things easy for you. Thanks to technology!

We here at BMW of Traverse City know how exciting getting a new car can be. We also know that a new BMW will cost you more than just your car payment. It's important to make sure you can afford that luxury car you get, and that means figuring out the total cost of ownership, instead of just considering the monthly payment that goes to your lender. To get a clearer picture of the cost, consider everything that you have to pay out in order to keep your vehicle on the road:

 

Once you purchase a luxury car, it's very important to perform proper maintenance on the vehicle. Certainly, repairs are also part of the deal. Car owners on a budget might assume that the Independent service center in their community is a better deal than taking it to the experts at BMW of Traverse City. What do you really know about that Independent service center? Are they well trained? Do they supply OEM parts? Here is why our BMW service center is a good deal:

• Our technicians are highly-trained specialists that deliver great service

The end of a BMW lease can be a time of sheer confusion for some but it doesn't need to be. Your options at the end of a lease are simple and easy to figure out. Call our BMW Finance Department at BMW of Traverse City and let us do the work and crunch the numbers!

For some BMW drivers, there is no question that purchasing the vehicle they've grown accustomed to is an obvious choice. Letting us give you the best possible financial picture of what that looks like will help make your purchase easier.

Here at BMW of Traverse City, we want to help you protect your BMW investment, and that’s why we recommend routine auto service and car repairs, including tire rotation. Here are some excellent reasons that you should be getting your car tires rotated at least every other oil change: