Car Tips

Last year, after my 2008 BMW 135i was wrecked for a 135i to be named later (right rear quarter taken out by an uninsured driver), I found the replacement – a 2013 BMW 135i, N55…

By far and away, one of the most frustrating thing to hear, as car enthusiasts, from wanna-be car enthusiasts is that all motor oil is the same. It’s so unbelievably frustrating to see someone with…

BMW ownership can be a tremendously rewarding experience, and if you own one, you probably know BMWs require proper care to perform at their best on the road. The marque carries an undeserved reputation for…

Warmer weather is finally here, which means it’s the perfect time to get out and start working on all those Bimmer projects you’ve been putting off through the winter cold and spring rains. Before you…

The 2007-2010 BMW X3 3.0si, internal code E83, came with a fabulous normally aspirated inline 6-cylinder. The N52 engine has variable valve timing, double overhead cams, a lightweight engine block made of magnesium/aluminum block and electric…

Ask five car owners their opinion on towing, and you’ll get five different answers. Some think it’s no problem and no harm to the car, while others wouldn’t let anyone near their baby with a…

As a BMW enthusiast, you might be familiar with the concept of “wear items” — car parts such as tires, brake pads and clutch disks. Because these types of components are designed to wear down,…

At-home charging stations are almost a must for electric car owners. Unless you can charge at work everyday or really like waiting a long time to charge from a standard wall outlet, a home charging…

The guys from Vehicle Virgins took a Rolls-Royce Dawn out for a quick review the other day and they put together a short video showcasing what they consider to be some outlandish features of the…

BMW cars aren’t known for having air conditioning problems, but if the air isn’t blowing cold when the temperature rises, that doesn’t matter for much. Just about every automotive air conditioning system subscribes to the…