Automobile Enthusiast Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2016
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Don’t let cupid put you in a chokehold this year for Valentine’s Day by forgetting to get a gift. Kickstart your lover’s heart with these fun gifts for the car enthusiast.

“This is Motor Oil” Mug: Put a little love in your honey’s heart, or java in their tank, to get the day going with this ceramic mug. They’ll be sure to jumpstart any situation the day may bring.

Halloween Safe Driving
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In just a few short days Halloween will be upon us, which means trick-or-treaters will be out in full force on the roads and streets in which you drive upon.

Make sure your BMW is operating properly—from the lights, brakes, wipers and tires—to keep everyone safe in and out of the vehicle. Here are some key check reminders:

2014 Holiday Gift Guide. What will you give that car enthusiast this holiday?
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The holiday season is here, which means traffic and weekends full of holiday gatherings, leaving little time to shop. Don’t stress if you’ve marked everyone off your gift list but are still trying to find that perfect gift for the ultimate car enthusiast. Check out these gadgets and cool finds that are sure to please.

Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your BMW.

Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.

Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.

Auto-Related Gift Gadget Guide for Grads
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Congratulations to the new grad in your life, whether from high school or college. So what do you get the brainy college grad with that liberal arts degree or the high school jock who knows how to party? An auto-related gift that will help pave the road to success for their future, or something snazzy for their ride.