Tuning an SUV: Is it Worth it?
When someone says they’re getting a tune for their car, your mind typically goes to something conventionally small and sporty. A BMW 3 or 4 Series, a 911, an Audi S4. Something that looks like it’s begging to be tossed down a twisty road. Those are all good candidates for tuning, but there’s one lesser […]
5 Considerations when exploring independent service options
When it comes to maintaining a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi or any other European brand, servicing your vehicle with the right service provider is a big decision. At Motor Werke, we have over 15 years of business in Kelowna, servicing cars from all over the Okanagan Valley and BC interior. Below we’ll explore five reasons […]
Purchasing a Used Car
Many owners out there will purchase a brand new car and keep it for a few years, putting 50 to 100 thousand kilometers or so on the clock before selling it or trading it in for another new car. This timeframe is where most of the depreciation occurs on a new vehicle, so that can […]
BMW 435Xi Differential
Differential issues are pretty rare, but certainly not impossible. Most manufacturers use the more reliable tapered style roller bearings in their differentials, while BMW likes to use ball bearings. We don’t know why they did this, but it means they are more prone to wear, and can begin to whine at speed. This noise isn’t […]
5 Summer Maintenance Tips
We are creeping closer and closer to summer and the near-40 degree weather, wildfire smoke, rain, and long road trips that come with it. All of us may be ready for it, but your vehicle might not be. Now is the perfect time to check in and make sure everything is good and well under […]