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Your premium vehicle search will end when you lay eyes on the new BMW X3. This luxury compact SAV perfectly balances the capability of an SUV with the smooth driving experience of a sedan to deliver an exhilarating ride through Chico.

You can customize your X3 to meet your driving personality with a wide range of exterior color choices. Choose from offerings such as the bold Phytonic Blue Metallic, the clean Alpine White, the classic Jet Black, and much more. The versatile X3 is equipped to meet a variety 

BMW has always been known for producing high-end vehicles that are both powerful and luxurious. The BMW 7 Series is the pinnacle of this achievement in that these full-size vehicles come with impressive engine stats while possessing lavish interiors that will keep you comfortable at all times.

For drivers in Chico looking for a passenger car with ample interior space, high-end custom upholstery, and exceptional entertainment features, the 7 Series is likely right for you. Not to mention the fact that the 7 Series comes with impressive advanced 

Available in three coupe trims and one trim for a convertible, the newest BMW 2 Series is among the most popular in both vehicle genres. When you are keen to buy one for yourself, you can anticipate getting a number of features that let you drive safely yet with impressive style.

You can custom order your new BMW 2 Series coupe or convertible in one of seven different exterior colors, for example. Choose from vibrant orange to dark black as well white, red, blue and other colors. Also enjoy knowing that your safety and that of your passenger is a…

One of the hottest SAVs to date is the BMW X5. This remarkable automobile has sedan-like features with an SUV's size. If you're not seeking attention, then you shouldn't ride in this vehicle. Exceptional levels of comfort and advanced technologies are waiting, so let's dig deeper.

The new BMW X5 has a cozy cabin, but it still possesses good space. Up to five people can easily seat in the cabin on premium leather upholstery. The new X5 even has an optional third row if need be. Charging ports and high-quality materials are loaded in the interior…

Did you know that you should defog your windows when it starts to rain outside to maximize visibility for your drive? Have you thought about how much space you should put between yourself and other drivers? What about the fact that you should turn off your cruise control when the rain starts to fall? These are all factors that need to be addressed for the best possible results when driving in the rain.

People are rightfully scared of Mother Nature when they are driving and trying to deal with the rain. It makes sense because we know that rainy roads…

Our associates are standing by to provide shoppers with details about our vehicles. The BMX X1 at BMW of Chico is a luxury subcompact SAV that is loaded with features that you can explore below.

The interior of the X1 can seat five passengers. The available sliding rear seats are convenient when you need to store more cargo. The X1 offers 58.7 cubic feet of cargo space. The cabin also offers available Dakota leather seats that exude luxury.

The X1 comes with the iDrive multimedia system that supports Apple CarPlay, and this system comes with an

The newest BMW 5 Series received a slight design refresh with sharper headlamps, sleeker body style, and better technology. The latest 5 Series has a ton of standard features including powerful turbo engines in the base edition. There are several trims available with the latest lineup including the 530i, 540i, and competitive M550i sedan. The latest models fuse together power, luxury, and smooth handling in a beautiful sleek design.

The smooth ride and quiet cabin offer a ton of advancements in technology.

BMW produces amazing cars and has done so for many years. Even the best cars do need routine services, such as oil changes, coolant exchanges, and more. Getting routine maintenance performed on time and at a qualified service center could improve the life and performance of a vehicle. That's where BMW service plans prove invaluable.

Paying in advance for comprehensive BMW Ultimate Care means you pre-book essential work on your vehicle. Bring the car in at the specified mileage or duration point and get the necessary maintenance done.

Your transmission is a mechanical set of gears that are mounted to the engine of your vehicle inside of a housing. Servicing your transmission is something that needs to be done at different increments than the oil.

When to Have Your Transmission Serviced

Ask our service advisors at BMW of Chico when you should have your transmission serviced as every vehicle and manufacturer have different specs on when to service the transmission. You should also bring your vehicle to our workshop if you feel like your vehicle is shifting abnormally.

Service Your Transmission at BMW of Chico

 

Your car has to have a timing belt in order to function properly. The timing belt controls the interaction between the crankshaft and the camshaft. Those two parts are used to make sure the valves function properly to let air and gas in and out of the engine as it is supposed to. Only when that is all working in tandem like this can the engine function properly and the vehicle get you where you need to go.

Consider keeping the timing belt up to date by getting it replaced approximately every 100,000 miles.