To promote safe driving this winter, The Thompson Organization partnered with Chief Knott of the Central Bucks Regional Police Department in Doylestown, PA to share some winter driving safety tips!

Winter weather is not limited to just snow and freezing temperatures. Fog and black ice can be equally as dangerous to navigate. During these conditions, remember to accelerate and decelerate slowly,  treat wet roads like they might be icy, and clear all snow off your car to improve visibility.

With the tips in this video, we hope community members will remember to drive safely all winter long! 

Winter weather can be unpredictable all over the Philadelphia area. It’s good to always be prepared and have supplies ready in case you ever get stranded during a snowstorm. The team at Thompson BMW put together a DIY snow safety kit so drivers have a better idea of what to keep in their vehicles all winter long.

Our DIY kit includes a portable jump starter, snow shovel, flashlight, first aid kit, extra snow boots, warm clothes/blankets, and easy, nonperishable snacks and water. These supplies will ease your mind if you ever face a winter emergency. 

You might not be able to control the weather in Bucks County, but you can control whether or not your car is safe for the wintery roads. The BMW Certified technicians at Thompson BMW Service Center are ready to perform a complimentary multi-point inspection to help keep your vehicle in tip-top shape.

Our technicians will check out your tires, brakes, battery, fluids, headlights, and more. They’ll catch anything that…

The cold can really take a negative toll on our vehicle's battery. Before trouble strikes, let our team help you out. The BMW Certified Technicians have a few warming signs they recommend Doylestown drivers keep an eye out for that indicate a dying battery. Those include sluggish engine cranking, dim headlights, or visible corrosion on your battery terminals.

 

Winter is here. It is time to make sure that your vehicle is stocked with all the winter gear required to get you and your vehicle through the tough winter storms. If you get stuck in the snow, would you be prepared? We recommend that you stock your car with a product of your choice to get you out of a jam.

What is the best way to melt the snow or ice? You have 3 choices. Select ice melt, sand, or kitty litter. Each product has its own merits. For example, ice melt will melt ice and provide traction…

Your headlights are an important component of your vehicle. They act as the eyes of your automobile, which is why it's important to take care of them. Here are some important tips about headlight maintenance.

There are vital things that you need to consider while doing the tire rotation. It is because tire rotation matters a lot to your vehicle. Tire rotation keeps them from wearing unevenly. Every person would like to have his or her car in excellent condition. Therefore, when doing the tire rotation ensure that each tire and wheel is removed from the vehicle for an effective rotation.

 

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