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213 postsBMW i4 M50 explained: the first electric M Performance car
The BMW i4 M50 was the first electric M Performance model. Its two motors, power, range, charging, driving feel, sound and how it compares with petrol M cars.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW Individual explained: special paints, leathers and custom cars
BMW Individual lets buyers create a car with special paints, leathers and trims. What it is, Individual colours, Paint to Sample, how it affects value and how to check an Individual car.
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How to do a BMW oil change yourself: step by step
A BMW oil change is one of the most rewarding DIY jobs. The tools, the right oil and filter, safe lifting, draining, refilling, checking the electronic oil level and resetting the service.
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BMW alloy wheel repair: kerb damage, cracks and refurbishment
Kerbed BMW wheels spoil the look of a car, and a bent or cracked wheel can be dangerous. How kerb damage is repaired, diamond-cut and painted wheels, when to replace a wheel and how to protect your wheels.
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How to clean Alcantara in your BMW: steering wheel, seats and trim
Alcantara looks great in BMW M interiors but needs the right care. How to clean Alcantara, fix a shiny steering wheel, care for seats and headliners and what to avoid.
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BMW rust: where BMWs rust and how to protect your car
Rust is the biggest enemy of older BMWs. The common rust spots, how to inspect a car, how winter salt causes corrosion and how to protect your BMW against rust.
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How to find your BMW paint code: where to look and what it means
Your BMW paint code tells you the exact factory colour of your car. Where to find the label, how to read the code, how to use the VIN and how to order touch-up paint that matches.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW Active Sound Design explained: is your engine sound real?
BMW Active Sound Design adds engine sound inside the cabin through the speakers. How it works, why BMW uses it, which models have it, what it changes and whether you can turn it off.
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BMW turbo problems: symptoms, causes and how to protect your turbo
Turbochargers make modern BMWs fast and efficient, but they need care. The symptoms of BMW turbo problems, wastegate rattle, boost leaks, oil leaks and how to protect your turbos.
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