Deciding on which type of tire to equip your vehicle largely depends on the climate in the area the vehicle will be operated in. Summer tires and all-season tires each have their benefits that vary with the weather conditions within the geographical area they are located in. Summer tires outperform all-season tires in areas that never experience a true winter. Yet, all-season tires are known for their versatility in all climates.

The main difference between these two types of tires lies within their physical layout. Summer tires have deeper tread with an asymmetrical tread design, while 

It can be a challenge to keep your car clean. However, if you have a car cover, then keeping it clean will be a lot easier for you. Animal deposits, tree sap and chemicals are just a few of the many things that can damage your car. The sun can also cause the paint on your car to disintegrate. A car cover is designed to shield your car from environmental elements and other things that can damage the car.

A car cover also serves as a thief deterrent. Thieves often try to steal because they can see the things that…

If you are a vehicle owner who commits to cleaning your car's engine regularly, there may be some mechanical benefits to this practice. To reap any improvement or longevity that results from this practice, though, it must be done properly.

Setting time aside to clean your car's engine is the first step of this process, because the engine must be cool before you begin to work on it. After that, gently spraying under the hood with water, scrubbing with a degreaser, and rinsing completes the entire process of cleaning your car's engine. Of course, it should be…

The longer an someone owns a vehicle, the greater the likelihood that they suffer the inconvenience of a flat tire. Depending on the type of vehicle, there may be a compact temporary or a full-size spare to use in the situation.

Donuts or compact tires are fully inflated and typically hidden in the lower trunk area of the vehicle. The tires are smaller in height and width compared to the vehicle's normal tires. As such, they are not designed to be used in speeds over 50 mph. They also have a very limited lifespan. Which means they are only…

The longer an someone owns a vehicle, the greater the likelihood that they suffer the inconvenience of a flat tire. Depending on the type of vehicle, there may be a compact temporary or a full-size spare to use in the situation.

Donuts or compact tires are fully inflated and typically hidden in the lower trunk area of the vehicle. The tires are smaller in height and width compared to the vehicle's normal tires. As such, they are not designed to be used in speeds over 50 mph. They also have a very limited lifespan. Which means they are only…

Here at Century BMW we like to remind drivers in Greenville that regular service and maintenance for BMW vehicles is very important. Keeping up with a regular service schedule is often required by warranty coverage, and it simply represents the best practice for a BMW owner.

Routine maintenance for your BMW can include:

• Tire replacement and rotation
• Oil changes
• Fuel service
• Brake service

Many types of BMW service and maintenance are scheduled at specific intervals. These intervals are often measured in mileage, and they can vary according to the BMW model that you own.

Have you purchased BMW tires in recent years? At Century BMW, we want you take advantage of all the benefits that driving a BMW has to offer. Did you know that your vehicle's tires may be covered under BMW Road Hazard Tire Coverage? Let's find out more.

BMW OEA or OEM tires, secondary plus tires, and winter tires are covered if they were bought on or after February 1, 2018. This includes wheels. If you bought winter and wheel packages (WPK) on or after April 1, 2020, then only tires are covered.

The best way to charge a healthy battery is with your car's alternator. The alternator is designed to recharge the battery any time your car engine is running. What happens if the alternator that you were counting on is faulty and fails to recharge the battery? Or what if the alternator is doing its job, and the battery is refusing to take the charge?

Times like this, you need to put a charger on the battery and see what happens. First, find your car battery, which is probably under the hood. Find the positive terminal that is marked with…

You probably have this feature in your new vehicle from Century BMW, but do you really know how the technology in your mirrors allows them to dim automatically depending on the vehicles that are around you? It's a pretty fascinating technology, and we'd like to explain it to you.

Sensors are located in your mirror that will detect headlights that are located behind you. Any glare that exists will cause the mirrors to darken on their own. They will clear back up once the headlight glare is gone.

Century BMW wants to make sure that you know the truth when it comes to routine oil changes. Here are some common motor oil myths to watch out for.

-Black motor oil is bad.
In fact, the color of your oil doesn't really matter. Black oil may just mean that the additives in the oil have begun to work. It's better to watch the quality of the oil.

-You can't switch between synthetic and conventional oil.
You can switch between oils if you want to make a change. You're never bound to one kind.