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Many drivers have not tried synthetic oil in their vehicles. Perhaps they have heard the rumor that if you switch to synthetic oil, then you cannot go back. This rumor is not true, and using synthetic oil is a choice you can make and then reverse. You can go back to natural oil at any time.

Doylestown-area drivers know the importance of motor oil for the life of their engines. Synthetic oil offers longer oil life and improved protection. Drivers should also know that they can try a synthetic oil and then change to regular oil. All synthetic oil and…

Flat tires are renowned for their danger and inconvenience. If you experience one, follow these tips.

First, if the flat tire occurs during a drive, safely stop the car in a breakdown lane or parking area. Avoid soft ground. Next, engage your hazards and the emergency brake. Use a heavy rock to chock a tire opposite of the one you must replace. Now, grab your jack, tools and spare tire. Before you lift your car, use your lug wrench and the ground's leverage to loosen the wheel's lug nuts. With the jack, raise the car. Unscrew the nuts…

?Hydroplaning can happen instantly and with disastrous consequences. Hydroplaning occurs when your tires have lost contact with the pavement and are slipping forward on a thin layer of water and an oily residue from the asphalt. You are no longer in control of the car and are at the mercy of the laws of motion. There are steps that you can take to prevent this:

• Tires - worn tires with little tread left are a leading cause of hydroplaning. At Thompson BMW, we can make sure your tires are rotated and replaced on schedule. We can also help you choose tires…

Tire blowouts are usually the result of negligence. While there are some freak accidents that happen out of the blue, many simple steps can be taken to avoid blowouts altogether. That is why we here at Thompson BMW in Doylestown are here to tell you all about how tire rotations help you avoid blowouts. So what exactly does a tire rotation do?

Tire rotations ensure that the wear on your tires is more uniform. Because humans are creatures of habit, we tend to drive the same roads each day meaning that our tires grow thinner in the same places each…

You are concerned about the quality of help that you will get as you take your vehicle in to be serviced. Your car will only work right if those who deal with its issues know what they are doing. As you are seeking help in the local Doylestown area, our staff at Thompson BMW is here to provide you with the best services.

Our team of service mechanics will listen to your concerns and help you understand how the needs of your car are going to be met. Our staff will look over your car and figure out what issues…

When you decided to purchase a vehicle, you'll also want to support it with high-quality service. Even the most carefully manufactured vehicles will need regular maintenance and repairs at one time or another.

 

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Just as you take extra precautions with your skin during the summer months, it's also essential to the longevity of your BMW that you put forth similar protection and care. Whether you're planning a vacation on the open road, or simply looking for some quality tips on maintaining your luxury vehicle during the summer months, our team at Thompson BMW is well-versed on the matter.