Don't wait until trouble strikes out on the highway and you are left at the mercy of the towing company, plan accordingly for trouble so you can get back on schedule with your road trip. Consider these safety tips from our staff at Rick Hill BMW before you leave on your next trip.

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2

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You may have noticed the fuel tank light mark on your car dashboard. There are other dashboard warning lights apart from the fuel tank that implies you're running low on gas. Below are some of the other warning lights on your dashboard and their meanings.

According to statistics, about half of fatal accidents happen at night and a large percentage of these occur on unlit roads. For this reason, it is very important to keep your headlights working properly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that many vehicles had headlights that are performing below factory standards.  

There are some very good reasons why you should get your auto parts at our dealership. If you come to our dealership, we have some definite advantages for you when it comes to your BMW car.

We know your brand, we have been trained on it, and we know the Dinan parts are the best for your car. Think of it this way: how are we going to warranty the parts and service on your car if you buy the parts somewhere else and have it serviced elsewhere?

Leasing comes with a number of benefits, including lower costs when compared to purchasing or financing. You'll get lower car payments and the ability to return leased vehicles on a regular basis to get the market’s hottest cars, trucks, SUVs, and whatever else the lessor/dealership has to offer.

Transporting food items demands more care than delivering presents. You need to mindful of sanitation, temperature, quality and other factors when driving with the food for the holiday. To be specific, High-risk foods such as cooked rice, dairy products, salads, hot foods, and ready-to-eat food are the one that demands a lot of considerations since they are more prone to contamination and bacteria. When driving with food, think about the following:

Like with anything, a car requires regular maintenance. Part of your maintenance routine should include a tire rotation. Rotating tires is a fundamental part of keeping your car running smoothly for the long haul. Regular tire rotations extend the life of your tires by offering more balanced tire wear.

Don't purchase a used or certified pre-owned vehicle that has been damaged by storm-related flooding! Follow the below tips to ensure you don't wind up with damaged goods...

Modern design and next level comfort: The X7 Concept iPerformance just premiered at the #IAAs: https://t.co/ZNuBE8zq77 pic.twitter.com/QceH5xUiLV

— BMW USA (@BMWUSA) September 16, 2017

Introducing the all-new, full-sized, three-row stately BMW X7 iPerformance SAV. If you didn't know any better, you might think the future just arrived. And, well, you'd be right. While details concerning the potential production of this vehicle or some version of it are unclear at this time, the X7 iPerformance most definitely makes a statement.

 

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BMW's 3-series has long been an automotive benchmark. Other cars have chased the winning blend of performance and luxury the 3 series offers drivers. Add in the fact that the 3 Series delivers impressive fuel economy - especially on models equipped with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and you have a car that comfortably and stylishly seats four to five and takes them where they need to go in luxury, with speed... Let's face it. The 3 Series is the automotive equivalent of the popular kid…