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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. 

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…

Your vehicle’s ignition has a significant influence on your engine performance and daily driving experience. Although you should have routine service inspections performed on your ignition, there are warning signs that may let you know it needs to be serviced by a trained BMW service mechanic immediately.

Some common warning signs with your ignition includes engine stalling, a key that isn’t able to turn when placed in the keyhole, and flickering dashboard lights. In addition, the most common symptom is when your vehicle fails to start. 

A breakdown is a stressful event. Being prepared can help keep you, your passengers, and your vehicle safe. In the event of a breakdown, having some emergency essentials in your vehicle can keep you prepared. Let the BMW service team at Century BMW help get you started.

You’ll want to carry a few emergency items in your vehicle with you always. A good emergency kit will have jumper cables, a flashlight with batteries, and signal flares to warn other drivers that your car is broken down. 

Gaskets may be small in size, but they have a large role under the hood of your car. They form a bond and keep certain components together while also preventing liquids and gases from escaping. It's important to make sure your gaskets are not on the verge or blowing. Stop by Century BMW in Greenville and ask about the gasket maintenance we provide.

Sometimes our gaskets break or blow, and there really wasn't anything we could have done to prevent it whereas other times a little caution would have been beneficial. Things that can help prevent damaging gaskets…

Despite how diligent we are about buying good tires and following good tire maintenance, sometimes we still find ourselves with a flat tire, whether it's from improper inflation or bumps on the road. At Century BMW, we offer various tire services including tire replacement.

Changing a flat tire, although an inconvenience, is not that difficult if you know the correct steps. Of utmost importance is to be as safe as possible while following these steps.

• Pull car to side of the road away from traffic.
• Put on emergency brake.
• Remove tools, jack and spare tire from trunk
• Loosen lug…

Modern automobiles have sophisticated, long-lasting brake systems. Advancements in braking technology, such as vented rotors and anti-lock brake systems, have meant that cars have become ever safer with each passing decade. Today's cars have brake systems that are far safer and more reliable than anything that could have been imagined in the 60s or 70s, and this has led to an overall decrease in the number of serious accidents.

But your car's brakes are not something to take for granted, either. 

There are many parts of your vehicle that are vital to making it work. Among the many components that function in tandem with your vehicle's engine is the timing belt. Because of the role that the timing belt plays, it is important to make sure that it is properly maintained and functioning as it should.

Your vehicle's timing belt connects the crankshaft with the camshaft. While the crankshaft controls the engine's pistons and the camshaft opens and closes valves, the timing belt provides the synchronicity that allows the engine to operate.