Lexington Auto Repair

Showing Love for Your Car Your vehicle may not need roses to feel loved this Valentine’s day, but there are definitely other ways you can bring the love. Whether or not you have children or dogs running amok in your car, it can always be challenging to keep it clean. Random receipts, fast food bags, crumbs, dirt, and more can all add up to make a mess. Your car loves to be loved and there are many ways you show your appreciation for the vehicle that gets you where you need to be every day.  February is the perfect time to show your love and getting your car clean is a great place to start! Here are a few tips: An old makeup brush can get into challenging spots where dust can hide. Use the brush to get out the dust in your vents and other tight places. Pet hair can be tricky too. Fill a spray bottle with plain water; spray the affected areas and then wipe with a squeegee to remove the hair from your upholstery. Use a clean cloth to wipe some olive oil onto your dash, stee ... read more

How Preventive Maintenance Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your BMW Many of the common kinds of BMW issues can be avoided if you take care of your car and perform regular maintenance. It’s a good habit to get into if you want to get the most out of your vehicle. The average American spends an hour and a half every weekday driving. As a BMW driver, at least you have a great car in which to do so.  Not only can regular maintenance help you get the most out of your BMW for as long as possible, but it also helps decrease the likelihood of you being the cause of an accident. Poorly maintained vehicles cause accidents at a collective cost of $2 billion a year.  The Most Important Maintenance Engine Your car’s engine is the heart of your BMW. It keeps you moving. It’s what gives you power and performance. Have it checked a couple of times a year along with your radiator.   Brakes Driving a BMW is lots of fun but y ... read more

Christmas Gifts You Can Give Your Car Have you been thinking about Christmas? It is right around the corner and who better to buy gifts for than ourselves… ahem… I mean… our cars! Cars add so much to our lives. They are not only our transportation; they are an extension of ourselves an expression of who we are and who we want to be. They often offer us privacy, a place to play our music loud, and give us a feeling of freedom and independence. What in the world do we give our car with Christmas is right around the corner?  Here are some smart gifts ideas: For detailing your car, a car care kit, including tire polish, specialty soap, and leather or vinyl conditioner, adds a nice touch. There are also exterior detailing packages with degreaser, microfiber towels, rubbing compound, a buffer, pads, paint conditioners, and wax. Ideas for the interior, which help improve your daily driving life, include seat gap fillers to keep things from falling. There is nothi ... read more

  Give Thanks for Your Car   Driving a car can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. It can offer you the freedom to go anywhere, anytime, at your convenience. Taking the scenic route can be an enjoyable experience, an opportunity to enjoy the views Mother Nature has to offer. If time is of the essence, a car can help you beeline to your destination without the added hassle of navigating public transportation. When behind the wheel of your car, you have the liberty to choose any route, scenic, or otherwise. Imagine taking a winding road along the Ohio River, or a scenic mountain road in the Appalachia. Owning a car can help save you time, offer the freedom to shop anywhere you want at any time. It is so convenient to hop in and drive a short trip to visit a friend, or deliver goods; it is an easy mode of transportation. Navigating public transportation can be a hassle sometimes, and the weather can turn on you when on foot or riding a bicycle. Having your own car to ... read more

Car Buying Doesn’t Have to Be Scary! Tips to Make Car Buying Easy! Buying a car is one of the largest monetary investments nearly everyone will make, and that makes it a really intimidating experience. But you don’t have to be afraid! We have some tips for you to really help get the most out of your experience and ensure you get what you want and need with the least amount of hassle. 1. Utilize your resources When you’re starting the research to buy a car, it is important that you know what your needs are and what your price range is. Those two pieces of information alone are going to get you a long way in terms of what sort of cars you’re going to be looking at. Also, remember, information is going to give you solid ground to stand on during any interactions at the dealership, and that’s going to give you power and agency in your interactions. Make sure you do your research and plan before you’re in need of a car that day, impulse buying is a sure ... read more