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Your First BMW

Your First BMW

Photo by Artiom Vallat on Unsplash   Welcome to the blog for May! We’re chatting about the things as mechanics and BMW owners we wish other drivers had told us before buying our own first BMW.   Do you remember the first Bimmer you owned? If you’ve never owned one before, it can be hard to relate. They are gorgeous cars and will likely fill you with pride. But like all makes and models, BMWs have their issues. It’s best to deal with those issues upfront so that nothing comes between you and your love of your car. Here’s our advice:   BMW’s are great cars, not perfect cars. As excellent as they are, they need maintenance and support to thrive. You can trust your Bimmer to come through for you, bu ... read more

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Gratitude For Our Cars

Gratitude For Our Cars

With November approaching, despite the hardships of the past year, it’s important to recognize that we’ve survived, and to give thanks for that. As we gather together for Thanksgiving at the end of the month, perhaps it’s a good time to give praise to that family member that we rely on too readily and credit too little: our cars. You can’t give your BMW a slice of pumpkin pie or the drumstick, or even a place at the table, but you can show a little more love to your car in the year ahead. Here’s a list of ideas to show your BMW the love over the next year: Keep it clean inside and out. Dirt inside your BMW is unhealthy for you, and dirt n the outside of your BMW can get caught in your car’s systems, choking them. Also, a clean car is a happier driver… and you are less anxious to protect a car that you think of as dirty. Clean car = safer car. Protect the interior. If your BMW has a leather interior, it&rsqu ... read more

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Community Outreach: Making a Difference

Community Outreach: Making a Difference

A community is more than just a diverse group of people. It’s families and it’s also strangers who trust each other to do right by each other... an ecosystem of justice and an economic system of interdependence and reliance.  We can’t claim to know everyone around us, but the more we know each other, the more we strengthen the bonds of community. By promoting organizations that add good things to our community, we create a better society for Richmond, Short Pump, The West End, and The Fan District.  Supporting each other is supporting ourselves. That’s why Bimmer Rescue has a community outreach program: we want to feed back into our community and help it grow, knowing that we will grow with it, and be enriched by it with better lives and a happier standard of living. Here are some of the community outreach programs that Bimmer Rescue takes part in: Richmond Arts Scene Did you know that we host a family-friendly art opening at Bimm ... read more

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What is Automotive Endurance Racing?

Have you heard of Automotive Endurance Racing? Here at Bimmer Rescue, it’s our passion. Many people also call it LeMons Racing, and it’s a lot of fun. Automotive Endurance Racing is when you take an old beater car and you race it for 24 hours. Automotive Endurance Racing is a lot more affordable than traditional car racing and we’d like to think it’s a lot of fun. They’re lemons, after all. Here’s a video that explains the sport: But why are the folks at Bimmer Rescue so passionate about Automotive Endurance Racing? For one, it allows our gearhead crew to have fun modifying our old-model BMWs. For another, its a team effort where we all get together and take turns racing the cars. It’s an amateur sport, but we absolutely love it! Now that you know what Automotive Endurance Racing is, here are three reasons why YOU can benefit from Bimmer Rescue’s passion:  It gives our crew the opportunity to dive more deeply into automotive tech ... read more

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Why Drive an Audi?

Driving an Audi is a luxury experience like no other. The precision sports car meets modern design, providing a luxurious experience like no other. With a history of being at the forefront of four-wheel racing, this car is a high-performance machine ideal for a deluxe commuter to and from work. Why drive an Audi, you ask? Well, it is one of the few cars that offer both performance, style, and comfort that makes you want to let loose and laugh for no reason as the wind whips through your hair, and you are out on the highway heading to who-knows-where. Audi's are known to be fuel-efficient, so if you are into driving a performance machine that is a fuel sipper, an Audi is for you! These cars are lightweight by design, come equipped with the latest in cutting-edge technology, and are quite reliable. Audi drivers love their vehicles. The reliability of an Audi's precision engineering and dependability offers you options from taking it to the track for a race, or drive it on the hi ... read more

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Best Holiday Displays in and around Richmond

It’s that time of year when the whole world seems to light up and Richmond is no exception. In fact, we have some of the most magnificent light displays anywhere to be found. Through the hustle and bustle of the season, the entire auto repair team at Bimmer Rescue hopes you make the time to enjoy the holidays. Christmas displays and holiday lighting can make everything seem truly magical, so that’s why we’ve compiled this list to help you get out there and enjoy the beauty that only this time of year affords:  https://richmondmom.com/2017/12/14/best-places-see-holiday-lights-richmond/ https://www.richmond.com/holiday/tacky-lights/richmond/ https://www.virginia.org/holidaylights http://www.illuminatelightshow.com/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/virginia/best-light-displays-va/ https://www.eventbrite.com/d/va--richmond/christmas-show/ Bimmer Rescue would love to hear from you if we’ve missed something good. There’s always room to add to the list ... read more

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Cleaning the Interior of Your Car

Cleaning the Interior of Your Car

As we head into fall, there’s nothing nicer than having a clean car to enjoy along with the change of season. We put a lot into making our cars look nice, from washing and waxing, to deep cleaning our interiors. It can be really difficult to keep the insides of our cars clean, but here are a few ideas that should help you make it last. Muffin tin liners are great for muffins and cupcakes, but did you know that they are also great for helping you keep your cup holders clean? They can catch most of the debris that mysteriously (and not so mysteriously!) ends up creating a mess. Not only that, but they are also super easy to change out and are not costly. Fall weather brings more rain. One way to help keep your windshield wipers streak free is to quickly douse them with rubbing alcohol. This will greatly help to keep your windshield clear and easy to see through because it will help your wipers effectively do their job. You’ll want to use some windex on the inside of your wi ... read more

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Enjoying the Great Outdoors in Richmond

Enjoying the Great Outdoors in Richmond

We live in a spectacular part of the world that has so much to offer. We are fortunate enough to be close to some incredible outdoor areas that host gardens, animals, and world-famous art collections. When you have a yearning for some culture out in the sun, here are three of our favorites:    Maymont Victorian Estate and Public Park One of the loveliest outdoor locations in Richmond, there’s truly something for everyone within this 100-acre treasure. There’s a reason so many couples have held their weddings here, but there’s also so much to see and do for everyone. You can tour the historic mansion-turned museum, explore the arboretum and formal gardens, and even spend time with animals at the native wildlife exhibits, the nature center, and the Children’s Farm.  The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden  From lantern floating ceremonies to children’s garden to eve ... read more

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What to Do When Your Car Overheats

What to Do When Your Car Overheats

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

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Playlist Suggestions for Your Summer Road Trip

Playlist Suggestions for Your Summer Road Trip

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

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