One of the most common problems encountered with BMW vehicles is ignition coil failure. While these parts are designed to last for years, there are some factors that can cause an early failure. In this article, we will discuss the reasons behind BMW ignition coil failure and how to spot the signs. What Is The Ignition Coil In Your BMW? The ignition coil of your BMW is a transformer that steps up the battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to fire the spark plugs and start the engine. It is composed of two coils of wire around an iron core. The primary coil receives power from the b ..read more

BMW is also known as the “ultimate driving machine.” This car brand lives by its name because it produces high-performance and highly efficient vehicles that ensure the driver gets an ultimate driving experience. These luxury automobiles are recognized for their great comfort and convenience, so hearing an awful clicking noise while driving may be very annoying. As a car owner, you should be aware that certain vehicles, particularly older BMW models, are prone to clicking noise due to a typical defect in the “hydraulic valve lifter.” What does this mean? In this article, we’ll go through the f ..read more

Ordinarily, an engine rotational speed should make the engine shake or vibrate while in operation, but the engine mount holds it in place to prevent it from moving. As insignificant as the engine mount may seem, it is one of those immoveable parts required for a smooth driving experience. Although the mount should last anywhere between 5 to 7 years, it should be checked regularly since your driving habits or driving conditions could accelerate its wear. Driving with a damaged engine mount would impact your engine performance and driving experience. A failed mount cannot firmly hold the engine ..read more

Meet Rob: Rob drives a BMW 328i and first came to Peak Auto a month ago for a dead battery issue and recently came back to Peak Auto for a intermittent crank no start issue. Battery replacement in BMW’s can be a bit confusing since the car requires the installer to register (or program) the battery to the vehicle. What does this mean and why is it important? The BMW vehicle computers are extremely sophisticated and they monitor how the car battery is charged in order to make sure they do not under or over charge. This system does work and the BMW batteries tend to last a very long ti ..read more

Yes, brakes, brakes, brakes! Are good, good, good! But how do you know if you have good brakes. Manufacturers spend a great deal of time working with their brake, or friction, vendors/manufacturers. Yes, car makers do not make their own brakes. Textar, Brembo, AC Delco, Akebono, and Zimmerman are a few to name. These brake manufacturers make and supplied brakes for car, SUV, and Minivans. They are OE or OEM manufacturers. It is  a complicated process to determine the right size, shape, and material of brake pads in order to match up with the high demands of today’s aut ..read more

Meet Jon: Jon lives in Apex and drives a BMW X3. Jon has had his BMW X3 serviced at Peak Auto since June of 2016 and recently had a dash warning light come on of “Service Engine Soon”. BMW calls the “check engine light” service engine soon. It can be a bit confusing since we all think of service as an oil and filter change. Jon’s BMW X3’s Service engine soon light stated that the engine was running too lean. This is usually caused by an air intake leak between the air mass meter and the engine. If the BMW car computer cannot tell how much air is coming into the engine then it cannot ..read more

Meet Holly: Holly drives a BMW X3 3.oSi and lives in Cary NC. She first started visiting Peak Auto in July of this year after driving over railroad tracks and thinking there was damage to the rear suspension. Holly’s recent visit was for a Service engine soon light that was on, otherwise known as a check engine light. She dropped off her BMW X3 at Peak Auto, picked up a BMW 740il loaner vehicle, and Peak Auto called her shortly there after explaining that the check engine light was caused by a malfunction from her engines crankshaft inlet cam. This malfunction can be caused ..read more

Meet Anthony: Anthony drives a Jeep Wrangler and installed a lift kit to raise it up off of the ground. He first came to Peak Auto located next to the Cary Auto Mall at 833 US 64 west in Apex last month for a noise he was hearing from his suspension. During his first visit Peak Auto’s expert technician noted at what great condition the Jeep was in but noticed that the side step bar was rubbing against the frame causing a noise. The technician was able to increase the separation distance between the two and eliminate the noise. Peak Auto’s technician also determined that the sway par links that ..read more

Meet Barry: Barry drives a BMW 335i and lives in the Cary Apex area. Barry first started bringing his BMW 335i to Peak Auto mid last year after his Service Engine Soon light came on. At Peak Auto we performed a detailed diagnostics on his BMW and discovered that his BMW had and intake pressure correlation issue caused by a faulty MAP Sensor. During this diagnostics time, Peak Auto’s expert technician also noted that Barry’s BMW 335i had an engine oil leak coming from the oil filter housing gasket. After contacting Barry and explaining the repairs that his BMW 335i needed, B ..read more

Meet Jim: Jim drives a 2011 BMW 328 and has been servicing his vehicle at Peak Auto located next to the Cary Auto Mall at 833 US 64 West in Apex, NC since 2015. Although Jim does not put a lot off miles on his BMW, he requires his service to be accurate, convenient, and cost effective. Jim was in a pinch and needed to replace his BMW’s battery over the weekend at a auto parts store but they were unable to register the new battery to the vehicle. Before the battery could do any damage, he called Peak Auto for an appointment. During Jim’s scheduled appointment, his BMW 328i received an ..read more