RICHMOND GERMAN AUTO REPAIR

Even the most proactive vehicle owner can find themselves dealing with a car that’s overheated on these hot summer Richmond days. It’s true that if you stay on a regular preventive maintenance schedule, not only will you save yourself money in the long run, you’ll significantly decrease the chances of ending up broken down on the side of the road. Regardless, if it ever happens to you, make sure you know what to do to minimize the damage that’s already been done. The worst thing you can do is to keep driving it like nothing's wrong.  Your best bet is to pull over immediately. The more you drive after it overheats, the more extensive the damage. Even so, stay safe and pull over in a good location and turn off the engine. Don’t be in a hurry to open the hood. Wait until it’s completely cooled down. You may not be able to see that on your temperature gauge on the dash, so just don’t rush.  Pull out your Owner’s Manual if yo ... read more

It’s time for a summer road trip! You’ve picked a destination, packed your new summer clothes, grabbed your favorite snacks, and you're ready for the road. The only thing left to do is make or download an awesome playlist to entertain you as you drive down the highway. If you listen on Spotify, Pandora, or Apple Music check out these playlists that will make your summer road trip even better! As a bonus, all of these music apps are free to download and have a premium paid option. For those Spotify lovers, the number one playlist you should download for your trip is called “Roadtrip Music 2019 📻 Summer Road Trip Playlist & Travel Music” and is full of a variety of music including the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Avicii, Calvin Harris and many more great artists. For those of you who enjoy the classics give &ldquo ... read more

At Bimmer Rescue, we believe in supporting the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Programs in our local schools. Why? There are several reasons that are both practical and personal. In this blog article, we will address five reasons Bimmer Rescue happily supports and teaches at schools in Richmond, Virginia. 1. STEM is fun! We should know, because that’s what we do for a living here at Bimmer Rescue. Let’s face it. If STEM wasn’t fun, we wouldn’t have been attracted to the auto repair industry in the first place. STEM is fun! 2. STEM is good for business! As auto mechanics, we often apply the scientific method to problem-solving, study the latest in automotive technology, flex our engineering skills, and use mathematics to produce the final repair bill. There are few businesses in today’s world that don’t use some form of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. Even if you work a job that is not technical, chances are extr ... read more

      A car inspection is critical for all vehicles if you really want to know if all systems are running optimally. Having regular inspections is key to your safety, the safety of your passengers, and the safety of others on the road. In addition, regular inspections are required by state law. Join our clients from Richmond, Short Pump, The West End, and The Fan District, and choose the auto mechanic team at Bimmer Rescue for state-of-the-art digital inspections and other auto repair services.   Don't jeopardize your security and avoid steep auto repair cars down the line and stay on top of inspections. The good news is that the team of auto mechanics at Bimmer Rescue have access to the most advanced digital inspections available and can inspect your vehicle quickly and accurately. Some key components that are initially tested to make sure your vehicle is functioning optimally include tires, horn, motor, brakes, airbags, wipers, and lights.   Bimmer ... read more

If you live near or around Richmond, Short Pump, the West End, and the Fan District and are interested in attending a Women’s Car Care Clinic and Career Fair, come to Bimmer Rescue. We know that men AND women have the capacity to be expert auto mechanics and should have the opportunity to have a career in auto repair. We invite you to request a class and we can all play our part in making our community a little better. Whether it's STEM classes, technology workshops, or a car care clinic, Bimmer Rescue is ready, willing and able to play our role. Patrick McHugh is the owner of Bimmer Rescue and his daughter, Ainsley, has an interest in classic cars and other aspects of auto mechanic work. We offer Women's Car Clinics at Bimmer Rescue because he wants everyone's daughter, wife, and mother to have the same access to the auto repair world as his own daughter. At Bimmer Rescue, we are always going that extra step to improve aspects of the automotive industry. Not only ar ... read more

If you live near or around Richmond, Short Pump, The West End, and the Fan District and need an auto repair shop that provides luxury loaner cars, pick Bimmer Rescue. While our expert auto mechanics are working on your vehicle, we want you to get on with your day in a vehicle that you feel comfortable in. Clients don’t need to schedule a time for a loaner car because you can’t always predict when your automobile needs immediate auto repair.   The team at Bimmer Rescue knows that your time is valuable and your life shouldn't have to come to a halt just because your car did. We ’re happy to provide loaner cars because we understand that your day can be filled with a never-ending whirlwind of needing to get from one place to another. While our auto mechanic s perform accurate and thorough auto repairs on your vehicle, feel free to stay in motion in one of our high-end loaner cars. We always like to go that extra mile as our customers mean the world to us. &nb ... read more

In a sense, the team of auto mechanics at Bimmer Rescue wants to play the part of a protective mother when it comes to auto repair. Clients come to us from Richmond, Short Pump, The West End, The Fan District, and other surrounding communities because they’ve come to trust that we offer integrity, honesty, and guidance when they visit the Bimmer Rescue Facility. Our clients mean the world to us and truly feel like family. That’s why we are committed to offering top-notch services to make them feel secure on the roads. Make your mother proud and stay on top of preventive maintenance! Here’s a story that illustrates what we mean from Rosalie M., who is a long-term client of ours: “These guys are the real deal. If your car has a problem (or two), they do their best to give you options (i.e., you should fix this now, but you can wait on this other issue). I'm probably their best customer this year... with a Mini S with 90,000 miles that decided to have all of i ... read more