BMWs have a demanding standard maintenance program, which is one valid reason the brand has a reputation for being a money drain. BMW engineers give owners a carefully crafted service schedule designed to keep their vehicle in tip-top shape. Precision is key to your BMW’s performance, and maintaining that precision takes consistent care and attention. Owners of BMWs bring their cars to us far more often than owners of other cars because that’s what it takes to keep their vehicle in prime condition.

In addition, BMW service costs more. While you can take a Toyota or a Honda to any corner shop for a standard oil change and spend less than $50, a BMW oil change requiring specialized synthetic oil will run you closer to double that amount. Additionally, the many things that make BMW so fun to drive, like larger brakes, wider wheels, performance tires with staggered setups that cannot be rotated, and aggressive, sporty suspension, are more costly to maintain.

When it comes to maintenance, BMWs require more, and it comes at a higher cost, both of which contribute to BMWs reputation for being expensive to own.

Repairs

BMWs are known to experience three common problems:

  • Electrical system issues
  • Oil leaks
  • Cooling system problems

These problems most often appear in the 80,000 to 120,000-mile range and their prevalence contributes to BMW’s reputation for being unreliable and expensive to own. Not every BMW will experience these problems, but they are common enough to warrant some preparation and research if you’re a BMW owner. And knowledgeable BMW technicians can be pricey, so combining a high hourly labor rate and premium parts is a perfect recipe for an expensive repair bill.

 

Contact Foreign Affairs Auto

Are you sick of high maintenance cost at the dealership to maintain the car you love? Find yourself searching Google for BMW service near me, BMW repair me or  BMW Services West Palm Beach? Do yourself a favor and click on Foreign Affairs! We have been dedicated to servicing BMW and our customers in West Palm Beach FL for decades, Schedule an appointment for service. You can find us located at 1681 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.