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If you have driven your BMW for any time at all, you know it really is the Ultimate Driving Machine. You probably also know how important it is to keep up with your BMW's maintenance schedule.

Did you know your BMW Center offers premium service at prices that compete with other local shops in Greenville? Your BMW Center is staffed with certified BMW technicians. There's no need to wonder where your mechanic was trained. BMW stands behind her or him. You can depend on your BMW Center to precision-match your repairs with Original BMW Parts along with transparent…

When you invest in a premium BMW vehicle, you do not want to leave the maintenance and service to chance. Choosing an authorized BMW Center for all of your servicing and maintenance needs will ensure that your vehicle receives the best care by certified BMW trained technicians.

From comprehensive maintenance services to BMW Approved Tires, you will find what you are looking for with a visit to the BMW Center. You will also drive with peace of mind knowing that your vehicle has been serviced using only Original BMW Parts. 

If you want to give your car's exterior the maximum protection possible, you need to apply high-quality car wax a few times per year. It protects the paint and body from water and pollution. But, what is car wax?

Every brand of car wax has a different formulation. However, all of them contain a combination of wax, oils, and solvents. Wax can be natural, coming from the carnauba plant or palm trees. It can also be synthetic, derived from silicone. Wax, however, is usually solid. To make it easy to spread on hard surfaces, manufacturers add oils and solvents…

When you get your oil changed, you should also consider getting your tires rotated at Century BMW. This is often a service that is already provided so that you stay on the same schedule. Rotating your tires can often prevent uneven wear and tear that can occur if you leave your tires in the same position for several months or years.

If you have a front-wheel-drive car, then you want to put the rear tires on the front and the front ones on the rear. However, you want to cross the ones that are in the front. For a rear-wheel-drive…

If your vehicle is not starting, it can be easy to assume that the cause is a dead battery. However, the problem could actually be your vehicle's starter. The following are a few warning signs that your vehicle's starter is going bad.

If you see smoke, this is an issue that should be immediately addressed. Smoke is typically an indicator that there is too much power being drawn from the electrical supply to the starter. You should contact a professional to have your vehicle serviced if you see smoke. It is also best to call a tow in…

Select models of tires purchased from the BMW tire center provide you with one full year of Road Hazard Tire Coverage. The coverage includes OEA, OEM or WIN tires bought and installed at your local BMW tire center. The applies to tires bought on or after February 1, 2018.

The term road hazard is defined as being tire damage that may occur secondary to a bruise, impact rupture or a puncture while driving on a normal local or state maintained road. Driving over glass, nails or potholes is examples when damage might occur. 

While it is good enough to buy a vehicle, the more serious drivers think about the work they are going to put into the vehicle to not only keep it working, but to enhance it as well. BMW has designed the vehicle - and the brand overall - for enhancements.

One of the ways that BMW encourages customers to add to their vehicles is by buying some new floor mats and other accessories at stores such as our BMW dealership. There are enough products with different styles in order to keep your curiosity and give you inspiration. 

The roads in Greenville can be treacherous when the weather gets colder. However, you can make that commute to work or school easier by performing some basic vehicle maintenance today. Ideally, you will review the owner's manual that came with the vehicle to ensure that you aren't doing anything to potentially damage it.

Among the steps that you should take include adding deicer to the gas tank about once a month. Combined with keeping the gas tank full, you are less likely to have your gas line freeze.  

Although you may know that your vehicle's braking system is equipped with brake pads, do you know what purpose they serve? Brake pads help your vehicle slow down and come to a stop by applying friction and pressure to the rotors, and they also act as a buffer for the caliper, rotors, and pistons. Brake pads undergo constant stress, so they will wear and need to be replaced routinely.

For most vehicles, brake pads will need to be changed every 50,000 miles. However, some vehicles need to have their brake pads replaced every 25,000 miles and some…

In the past year or so, you have had to replace one or more tires, costing you time and money. However, the tires themselves are probably not to blame. Instead, you should be looking at your wheels' alignment.

When your wheels are not properly aligned, one or more of your tires are unable to travel along the pavement evenly. Usually, the rubber along the sides have more contact with the pavement. Since the friction caused by the dragging of the tires is greater than that of the rest of the tire, the tread wears down more quickly, and the rubber…