There’s No Better Time To Take Care of Your Car

With dealerships experiencing historically low inventory levels, regular car maintenance is more important than ever.

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If you’ve driven past a car dealership lately, you’ve noticed shockingly empty lots and skyrocketing price tags. Increased demand mixed with production issues led the entire auto industry into an inventory crisis that experts say will last well into 2022. It’s a tough time to be in the market for a new car, so regular maintenance on your current vehicle is important.

The friendly folks at Lone Star Bavarian have over 20 years of experience keeping European automobiles in and around Fort Worth running smoothly. The family-owned repair shop prides themselves on being the ultimate service team for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI Cooper, and Audi vehicles. 

Here are a few tips from these local experts ​​to keep you driving safely on the road for miles and miles: 

Keep up with regular oil services

There are many things that go into manufacturers choosing the extended oil changes.  Unfortunately, most factory specified oil change intervals are too long. Modern synthetic oils stretch out oil change intervals from the short periods of the past, but Lone Star Bavarian doesn’t recommend more than 5000 miles on turbo/forced induction cars and 7500 miles on non-turbo engines.They also recommend using high-caliber oils like Amsoil lubricants because of their reputation, additive package and quality

Pay attention to warning lights 

No one likes when their vehicle’s dashboard lights up with warning signals, but ignoring them could cause serious damage to your car. Whether it’s your break pads, oil pressure, or a check engine light, the sooner you have the issue diagnosed, the less likely you are to incur exorbitant repair fees. Lone Star Bavarian has dealer level diagnostic equipment (which includes programming and coding) on all of the lines they service. 

Stay on top of your scheduled maintenance 

Factory maintenance schedules are spelled out in your owner’s manual and are specific for each different model. Many share regimens, but it is always best to start by looking at your owner’s manual and following what it states. Most modern cars have counters and warnings as time approaches for most critical services so you don’t forget. 

Bringing your vehicle into an independent repair shop for scheduled maintenance instead of the dealer by law cannot void your warranty and oftentimes saves you money! 

To keep your car running in tip-top shape, visit Lone Star Bavarian, located slightly west of downtown Fort Worth. Their staff are professionally trained and dedicated to serving DFW's European cars' service needs. They even offer a contactless nighttime drop box to accommodate your busy schedule. 

Visit them today at 3800 W Vickery Blvd Fort Worth, Texas 76107, or call 817-732-4888. 

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