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…

Move over laws are laws that state you should slow down and change lanes when approaching vehicles stopped at a shoulder. This applies to emergency vehicles such as police cars, paramedics, fire trucks as well as to tow trucks and construction vehicles. Such laws exist in each state in the country, despite most people being unaware of them. In fact, the National Safety Commission found that 71% of people are unaware of move over laws.

 

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…

Winter brings cold temperatures and freezing conditions, and that includes your car's fuel lines. For many people coming out to warm up the car before leaving to work is a regular daily habit. But did you know that if you keep your fuel tank full in the winter you can shorten that warm-up time?

 

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.

 

Let's talk about traveling with food this holiday season. It is something that many of us do, and we want to make sure that you do so safely. Securing your food is essential so that everything stays safe, you stay safe, and your vehicle stays clean.