BMW Maintenance tips.

Now that you own the car of your dreams…your first BMW, you want to make sure that you get many years of top performance out of it.  We want you to be armed with the knowledge of proper care and maintenance of your new BMW.  With regularly scheduled maintenance and proper trouble shooting you will get a couple of hundred thousand miles out of your Bimmer (That is the proper spelling of the word, by the way).

Concerning the structure dashboards and door panels seem to be the most vulnerable.  The panels are prone to rust build-up, so watch for that.  The engine cooling system may become compromised.  Watch for overheating and an inordinate amount of water consumption.  And pay attention to your fuel pump.  If a pump is faulty it can cause major performance issues.

For all of the basics and the intricacies of repair and maintenance, you can count on The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton, CO.  We are your Denver area BMW maintenance professionals.  For many years, owners of German cars have trusted us to take care of their vehicles.  To make an appointment at our 5115 South Santa Fe Dr. location call (303) 798-2287.  

The New Porshe Panamera.

Are you considering or do you own the 2017 Porsche Panamera?  Lucky you!  It seems to be a huge improvement over the model that it is replacing.  Owners are touting this new model as the ultimate luxury experience.  The 2017 model is new from the ground up.  It is indisputably a Porsche.  Streamlined, athletic, and fast.

Even if you choose the smaller of the two engines you are looking at 0 to 60 in barely over four seconds.  Here is something that may surprise you…the car is also a “relaxed sort of cruiser”.  It is more than capable of taking you comfortably hundreds of miles in a day.  It seems to be the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and performance.

A luxury car such as this deserves plenty of TLC.  You need to maintain your 2017 Porsche Panamera properly from the very beginning.  The place to do that is your Denver area Porsche repair and maintenance specialist.  Count on The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton, Colorado.  Call them whenever you need anything for your new Porsche at (303) 798-2287.  

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Considering a BMW e36?

Maybe you are considering the purchase of a late model BMW e36.  These are the third generation of BMW’s that were produced through the end of the last century.  Among them would be models 316, 318, 323, 325, 328, and M3.  BMW aficionados really like these models for their efficiency and long-term performance without many headaches.

But, like any other vehicle no matter how well made there are problems with this decade and a half old car.  Some of those potential mechanical issues may be –

1.  A rough idle.  A dirty valve may just need to be cleaned.

2.  The smell of burning oil.  Look for excessive blue smoke. 

3.  Failure of the water pump.  This can result in much bigger issues if not properly repaired.

4.  Radiator leaks.  The plastic parts in stock units will wear out over time.

It’s a good thing that you live in the Denver area.  If you own or are about to buy a BMW e36 model, there is one place you need to remember to keep it humming along for years to come.  That is The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton, Colorado.  We are your Denver area BMW e36 repair pros.  Give us a call for an appointment at our shop located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive at (303) 798-2287. 

Cayenne Drive Shaft Repair.

If you are fortunate enough to own a Porsche in the Denver area you probably are aware of a potential propshaft failure.  Here is an almost inescapable truth…in almost any Porsche that you buy, a cardan shaft failure is almost certain to happen at some point.  The issue with the Cayenne propshaft is the center bearing mount.

When and if the center bearing mount does fail the tendency for many is to keep driving for at least a short time.  The theory is that if you are easy on the throttle you may keep driving.  Obviously this could be a mistake.  The Cayenne propshaft does not have a specific shelf life.  It has been noted that some have traveled over 100,000 miles with the original.

Just be aware Porsche owners - this is a problem that you will likely face.  In the Denver area the right answer is always to have your Porsche checked and repaired by The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton Colorado.  We are your Denver area Cayenne drive shaft repair pros.  Give us a call for an appointment at our shop located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive at (303) 798-2287. 

Maintaining Your Mercedes S550.

Now that you are surrounded by luxury it is time to learn what to look and listen for when your Mercedes S550 is talking to you.  We want you to be educated as to one of the things that may go wrong mechanically with this luxury car.  Knowing what to look and listen for is important - knowing how to troubleshoot and fix the problem is essential.

If you see the check engine light it may be a faulty camshaft adjuster solenoid.  This is directly related to the valve timing system.  Over time the balance and shift components may wear down.  The check engine light will remind you that there may be trouble ahead.  Correcting this problem in your Mercedes S550 requires a true professional.

Do not trust just any auto mechanic with this vehicle.  In the Denver area the right call is to have your Mercedes checked by The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton, Colorado.  We are your Denver area Mercedes S550 repair and maintenance professionals.  Give us a call for an appointment at our shop located at 5115 South Santa Fe Drive at (303) 798-2287. 

Winterizing Your Audi.

Your Audi is designed to give you maximum performance in all types of weather and road conditions.  Those of us who live in the Denver area know that winter is especially challenging for vehicles.  As cold weather approaches on any given day driving conditions will change literally overnight.  You should take precautionary steps to keep your Audi (or any German car) from experiencing winter problems.

Always remember to have your battery charged and have a professional check its strength before the harsh weather sets in.  If you have an Audi know your tire repair kit.  The days of the spare tire are over.  If you have an Audi convertible run it through its opening and closing paces once in a while.  Make sure that you have a different concentration of anti-freeze when you have your pre-winter service done.

The weather is changing rapidly and your Audi deserves the best mechanical care possible!   In the Denver area, with its unpredictable climate, the right call is to have your Audi checked and winterized by The German Car Shoppe located in Littleton Colorado.  We are your Denver area Audi repair and winterizing professionals.  Give us a call for an appointment at (303) 798-2287.