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What are some warning signs that your car's ignition system needs service? Let's look at three of the most common ones.

The first is a grinding sound coming from the starter when you turn the key. Deep inside the starter, the gear drive sits next to the flywheel. When you turn the key, the gear drive starts spinning and engages the flywheel. If the gear drive is worn down, however, it can have trouble engaging the flywheel. This causes the grinding noise. The second sign of trouble is a whining noise.  

If you are going to be buying a car soon, it is important to know the basics about a vehicle first. That is why we here at BMW of Fairfax are here to tell you all about one small aspect of your car which often go ignored: your gaskets.

A gasket forms a seal between two parts within your engine, ensuring that nothing gets in or out that isn't supposed to be there. If you have a bad gasket, you should go to a dealer for servicing as quickly as possible. 

Chances are very high that at some point we have all heard the term "horsepower", usually right after a number. The higher the number the better, right? Chances are that you don't know what a unit of horsepower is, the term is used quite a bit but the meaning seems to have been lost over time.

Winter wiper blades are specifically designed to make traveling in freezing weather easier by clearing your field of vision effortlessly. If you have not already gotten your winter wiper blades, consider these reasons to get your pair from BMW of Fairfax today.

The blades that are on your vehicle all year are not equipped to handle heavy snow load. 

Tire replacement can be a very expensive process. Over time, tires can become worn. Many times, they wear unevenly. Uneven tire wear sometimes happens when tires are steered. The edges of a car's tires can become worn when they are steered. Rear tires may also become worn, but because they don't turn like the front tires, rear tires do not experience the same kind of wear.

It's always wise to keep up with routine maintenance and services, especially if you want to increase your vehicle's longevity. Here at BMW of Fairfax, we like to suggest bringing your vehicle in for service before the change of every season, just to be safe. Alongside that, we'd like to offer a few suggestions and maintenance tips for you to lend your ear to.

 

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Summer's sweltering heat can often lead to engine problems or overheating. We suggest checking/changing your oil if…

With winter coming soon, it’s never too early to make sure that your BMW is for the elements. Fortunately, drivers in the greater Washington DC and Silver Spring area can rely on our Service Center to make sure their vehicles are in top shape.

 

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There are a lot of counterfeit parts and accessories out there on the internet and, if you're looking to get something for your BMW vehicle, it can be a treacherous excursion. With some sellers offering replicas and some claiming to be the real thing, it's risky and can end in wasted money or - even worse - a damaged vehicle. That's why we want all of our faithful drivers to know they can get genuine BMW parts and accessories with us here at our parts department. You deserve only the best.