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If you’re not yet familiar with the many levels of protection offered by the BMW service and maintenance program, the staff here at BMW of Fairfax is standing by to tell you more. Our location in Fairfax is your local BMW service center, and we’ll gladly provide with you all the details regarding how this comprehensive maintenance and repair plan can benefit you.

Whether you choose to buy into the Ultimate Care plan, the Ultimate Care+ plan or the Value Service plan, you can rest assured that your vehicle will be repaired and maintained by fully 

An overheating engine is frustrating and has the potential of causing serious damage to your car. There are a trio of more come caused for an overheated engine.

First, a frequent cause of engine overhearing is an issue with the water pump. When a water pump begins to malfunction, coolant stops flowing appropriately through the system. Second, coolant itself can be the culprit underpinning engine overheating. Inadequate coolant results in overheating. Finally, a thermostat on the fritz impairs the proper flow of coolant through the system, resulting in an overheated engine.

With surprising regularity, car owners overlook having their vehicle's tires rotated in a timely manner. The failure to regularly have your car tires rotated can shorten the useful life of your tires. In addition, the failure to timely rotate your tires can present a safety hazard when you are motoring. You may be such a car owner. 

Our auto service center is an authorized BMW Service Center that can help ensure that your BMW vehicle receives the expert attention to detail when it comes to service and maintenance that keeps it in optimal operating condition. You can always be assured that your vehicle is being worked on by certified BMW technicians using the proper tools, equipment and expertise.

Only premium synthetic BMW oil is used when your speedometer indicates that it's time for an engine oil change to keep everything under the hood in smooth operating order.  

You could say the primary purpose of brake pads involves curtailing friction between the caliper and the rotors. Pressing the brake pedal causes the caliper to squeeze the rotor, which contributes to the car slowing down and stopping. The process generates friction. The pads eventually wear out due to constant friction.

Eventually, the time comes to replace the worn brake pads. Request a full brake inspection on a timely basis or when something feels or sounds out of the ordinary.  

Here at BMW of Fairfax, we know that the winter months can get very cold, dark, and icy. That is not a good combination for the health of your vehicle. As such, we decided to put together some handy tips to help you keep your car in good condition this winter.

When the streets are icy, it becomes much more difficult to retain control of your vehicle. Without taking the proper precautions, skidding and sliding off the road is sure to follow. A good set of winter tires is the best way to prevent things such as this from happening…

Your battery is a repository of electrical charge in the form of voltage. When you test your battery, you must take care not to short the battery by connecting the positive and negative poles without a resistor. Using a voltmeter to make the connection is a safe way to make the connection between the opposite poles as a current resistor is built into the device.

To check your voltage level using a voltmeter, your first step is to check and make sure all your lights and the ignition switch are off. 

Your tires are one of the most important parts of your car. They're your only real contact with the road. Blowing out a tire is dangerous, scary and can cause the car to spin out of control. Luckily, with proper tire maintenance, blowouts can mostly be avoided.

Checking tire pressure and wear to the treads is the most important step. Check your pressure when your car has had a chance to cool down, about three hours after you've finished driving for the day. It should be within the published range your car's manufacturer recommends. 

If your car isn't starting, it's sometimes the fault of your battery, and often, that's what many will assume is the issue at first glance. Sometimes it's not your battery that's dead, but rather an issue with your ignition. How can you tell if the problem is your starter? There are a few issues that may crop up if your ignition isn't working properly, and they can be used to identify the issue easily.

If your starter drive gear gives off a grinding noise, or your engine starts freewheeling, giving you nothing but a…

Whenever you take your vehicle in for an oil change, you may be encouraged to change the transmission fluid. Although you may be tempted to delay fluid replacement, it’s no joke that might put this vital system at risk if you do.

Just like engine oil, transmission fluid also goes through a punishing process. It ensures that our vehicles change gears efficiently, controls our engine revolutions per minute, and regulates transmission temperature. However, the chaotic environment causes the eventual breakdown and contamination of the fluid.