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The transmission in your vehicle is among the most important parts of the entire vehicle. Are you going to trust it to hold up or are you going to take the steps you need to if it starts to show signs of problems? You should take corrective action as soon as you realize that there could be an issue.

A transmission warning light will be your first clue, but there could be more than that. If the vehicle is leaking fluids or if it is having trouble moving into gear, then there could be a major issue.

 

Driving in the snow in Sioux Falls can be difficult, but the job can be made easier if you have snow tires on your vehicle. There are a couple of different types of winter tires, and it's important to know the difference.

Studded snow tires used to be the norm on cars and trucks that had winter tires on them. These tires have little metal studs embedded in them that help with traction on snow and ice. Studded tires can damage pavement, and so they are strictly limited to the winter. Studless winter tires are much more common these…

What can you do to avoid tire blowouts and related issues? The answer is to take measures ahead of time to reduce the odds that something like this will ever happen to you in the first place. This could mean going so far as to check every tire carefully before driving on them at all. You will be looking for scrapes and damages on the tires that could increase the potential for a blowout. Believe it or not, this is a lot more common than you might imagine.

The roads can be a major hazard out there, so make 

Let's be honest about our pets. We love them, but we don't love their shedding, especially in the confined spaces of our vehicles. Here are a couple of excellent tips to help you get pet hair out of your car.

Next time you're out shopping, grab a few balloons. Later, blow one up, and rub it across your car's upholstery. What you're doing is creating static electricity, which attracts pet hair. As you rub the balloon across the seats, the pet hair simply lifts away. Another static tip is to use rubber gloves. 

A tire puncture can be caused for various reasons, but it's often due to a nail or glass on the road, or even because of a pothole in Sioux Falls. Has this happened to you? If so, did you pay out of pocket for a tire replacement?

BMW of Sioux Falls is pleased to inform you that with every BMW tire purchase, the BMW Road Hazard Tire Coverage takes effect from the day of ownership and one year thereafter. It's completely complimentary!

 

 

A vehicle might be recalled if it was determined that there was a safety-related defect that needs to be addressed. When this happens, a letter is sent either by the vehicle's manufacturer or by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to anyone who is currently registered as the owner of the make and model of the vehicle.

Most people who receive a recall notice will be instructed to bring their vehicle to a manufacturer to have it repaired. If you never received such a notice yet believe that there is a recall for your vehicle, you can always…

Needless to say, your vehicle is very important to you. That means you need to keep it protected and clean. At BMW of Sioux Falls, we believe there are certain times when it is appropriate to use a car cover to protect your car from the elements, and other things that may do it harm. It is especially important if you don't have a garage to protect your car from the weather.

Without a doubt, you should use a car cover when facing winter weather, heavy rain, or hail. Bad weather can cause damage to the outside of your…

The engine in your car is a finely tuned machine that includes a multitude of moving parts. To keep the motor running, the movements of these parts must be synchronized. Several of your engine parts help out with this timekeeping task, including the part called the timing belt.

Timing belts form a special link between the engine crank and camshafts. As the crankshaft turns, it moves the timing belt, which in turn moves the camshaft. In this way, the timing belt helps to regulate the timing between the crank and the camshafts.

If and when the timing belt breaks, this…

Your vehicle's tires are in constant contact with the road, and because of that, they have to be replaced at regular intervals. Performing regular inspections of you tires, especially as they age, can help you catch telltale signs that indicate a new set is in your future. Here is what every driver should look for.

Never let the tread fall below 1/16 of an inch. Use the penny test to determine if you have enough tread. If you insert a penny with Lincoln's head down and his entire head is visible, you don't have sufficient tread…

Have you ever heard a hissing or popping sound coming from your vehicle when the engine is on? If you have, you should have your exhaust system checked out because that is one of the signs of an exhaust system leak. When your exhaust system leaks, dangerous fumes can enter the cabin of your vehicle, causing you and your passengers to breathe toxic air. There are a couple of other signs that you should look for as well.

Also pay attention to any vibrations that you feel on your steering wheel, foot pedals, and seat...