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 […]
Fluid Samples 101
Throughout their evolution, cars have transformed from simple mechanical vehicles into sophisticated, high-tech machines equipped with advanced safety features, electric systems, and autonomous driving capabilities! Innovations have brought many changes to vehicle ownership, but one component that remains as important as ever is the maintenance of your vehicle’s driveline fluids. They are the lifeblood of […]
Debunking 5 Common Myths about Vehicle Air Conditioning (A/C) Problems
Myth 1: “A slow-cooling A/C system just needs more refrigerant.” If your vehicle’s A/C system is slow to cool, simply adding more refrigerant may not solve the problem. While a low refrigerant level can affect cooling performance, there are other factors to consider. Issues such as a malfunctioning compressor, a clogged expansion valve, or a […]
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 […]