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BMW wheel bearing noise: symptoms, causes and replacement
A worn BMW wheel bearing usually starts with a humming noise that rises with speed. The symptoms, how to tell it from tyre noise, the causes and what to know about replacement.
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Worn BMW engine mounts: symptoms, causes and replacement
Worn BMW engine mounts cause vibration at idle, clunks when pulling away and a less precise feel. The symptoms, gearbox mounts, active mounts on M cars, causes and replacement.
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BMW wheel alignment: when you need it and what the settings mean
A correct BMW wheel alignment protects your tyres and keeps the car stable. Toe, camber and caster explained, the signs you need an alignment, why M cars are sensitive and track settings.
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PPF vs ceramic coating: how to protect your BMW paint
PPF and ceramic coatings both protect paint, but in very different ways. What each one does, how long they last, the costs, how to care for them and why many owners combine both.
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BMW winter tyres: summer, winter or all-season tyres for your BMW?
Should your BMW run summer, winter or all-season tyres? When winter tyres make sense, how M cars differ, TPMS sensors, storage and how to choose approved tyres.
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BMW air conditioning not cold: common causes and fixes
When BMW air conditioning is not cold, the cause can be simple or complex. Low refrigerant, leaks, the condenser, compressor, fans, filters and blend flaps explained, with how the fault is found.
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BMW battery drain: why your battery goes flat and how to find the cause
A BMW battery that keeps going flat usually has a reason. Common causes of battery drain, how control units go to sleep, how specialists find the fault and how to protect your battery.
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BMW transmission fluid: is it really lifetime and when to change it
BMW often calls its transmission fluid a lifetime fill. What that really means, when to change automatic, DCT and manual gearbox oil, the warning signs of old fluid and how the job is done.
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BMW key battery: how to replace it and what to do if the key is not detected
A weak BMW key battery can stop the car from detecting the key. How to replace the battery in most BMW keys, which keys are rechargeable and how to start the car when the key is not detected.
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