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How to tow a BMW safely: tow eye, automatic gearbox and xDrive
Towing a BMW the wrong way can damage the gearbox or xDrive system. Where the tow eye is, how to tow an automatic or xDrive BMW, the electric parking brake and when to use a flatbed.
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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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 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.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW DSC, DTC and M Dynamic Mode explained: stability control modes
BMW DSC keeps the car stable when grip runs out. How Dynamic Stability Control works, what DTC and M Dynamic Mode change, when to use each mode and what a DSC warning light means.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW Auto Start-Stop explained: how it works and why it stops working
BMW Auto Start-Stop switches the engine off when you stop to save fuel. How it works, why it sometimes does not work, the role of the battery and whether you can turn it off.
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Why does my BMW use oil? BMW oil consumption explained
Many BMW owners are surprised when the car asks for a litre of oil between services. What is normal BMW oil consumption, what is not, the most common causes and how to measure it properly.
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BMW "Drivetrain malfunction" warning: what it means and what to do
The BMW drivetrain malfunction message is one of the most searched warnings. What it really means, the most common causes, what to do when it appears and how a specialist finds the fault.
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