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ABR HOUSTON GIVES AWAY FREE BRAKES IN EXCHANGE FOR TOYS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: 832-797-9114 FREE BRAKES “Toys for Tots” ABR Houston offers free brakes to support the Marine Corps “Toys For Tots” (Spring, Texas) In an effort to help the local Marine Corps “Toys For Tots” program this holiday season, owners and employees of ABR Houston in Spring Texas will give you FREE BRAKE PADS (November 1st through December 1st) when you bring in new, unwrapped toys. According to Alex Noll, owner of ABR Houston, Spring’s leading German repair facility, “This will be our fifth year working with the Marine Corps to collect toys for children who would otherwise do without. I’ve had multiple veterans work for me, along Read More...
THE NEW SUPRA….. A BMW IN TOYOTA’S CLOTHING
Details on the new Toyota Supra have been trickling out seemingly forever, to the point where a leaked parts catalog pretty much shows off the whole car. But that parts catalog tells us a lot about the car’s internals, including a ton of new details about its BMW engine. The catalog reveals the Supra is still very much a BMW parts bin car. The Supra will offer engine options that are similar to the Z4 but many believed that they would be customized to some extent. According to the catalog, the 3.0-liter turbo inline-six Supra engine will actually be very close to the engine in the new BMW X5. The version in the Supra is dubbed Read More...
HOW TO CHOOSE A GREAT AUTO REPAIR SHOP, PART 5 OF MANY
5. WHAT YOU THINK THINGS COST AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY COST. You need something done. Something fixed. Something you don't normally need worked on. The general person has a cost vs. quality perception that gives them the *general* idea of what something is going to cost.... I'd say I'm pretty good at guessing the cost of something.... or at least get myself in the ballpark. Then there are times where I'm either blown away or happily surprised verses the cost I thought it was going to be. Here's an example just in our experience. Building signs. You see signs everywhere. Buildings, store fronts, billboards. Painted, acrylic, Vinyl, wood, plastic, lighted, Read More...
HOW TO CHOOSE A GREAT AUTO REPAIR SHOP PART 3 OF MANY
3.TRAINING: The automotive arena of service and repair is rapidly changing at an alarming rate. Some shops are staying on top and most are not./p> An Example that I’d hope all shops could adhere to. Our technicians are required to get 8 hours every 6 months in training. Alex, the owner teaches other BMW shops technical training. We have the lastest BMW software and diagnosis equipment, that can talk and diagnose your current model vehicles. We have dealer level repair procedures and pay (a hefty sum!) for the independent side of the manufacturer’s information and programming website. We have new vehicles that we own as shop cars to familiarize ourselves Read More...
HOW TO CHOOSE A GREAT AUTO REPAIR SHOP PART 2 OF MANY
2. EXPERIENCE: It’s hard to be good at everything, right? Professionals across the board specialize in certain areas, and try to focus on one thing. Why? Because there’s a lot to know! That’s why we specialize in BMW’s. Other shops may specialize in other makes. Although it can be harder to weed out, finding a shop that knows YOUR type of car well can make the difference between your car lasting 100,000 miles or 200,000+ miles before being retired. It’s also the experience you’re paying for that may say: “This issue may turn very expensive in 6 months. We need to prepare for it now, or determine how committed you Read More...
BENEFITS OF REGULAR BMW MAINTENANCE SERVICE IN SPRING, TX
As an owner of a luxury car, you recognize the implications of regular Rolls Royce service. Your car was a substantial investment, and you have to treat it as such. Rolls Royce has executed its high automotive engineering to ensure your safety while driving through its masterful manufacturing process. Once you have the vehicle, you should maintain it in top condition for your safety and pleasure while driving. Regular Maintenance for Your Rolls Royce is Crucial Because Vehicular malfunctions and equipment failure, such as engine and transmission problems, can be avoided with routine car care. It helps save your money too from spending on expensive repairs. Any vehicle, whether sporty Read More...
HOW TO CHOOSE A GREAT AUTO REPAIR SHOP PART 1 OF MANY
1. Choosing a shop: IF YOU ARE READING THIS, IT APPLIES TO YOU, YOUR WIFE AND YOUR FRIENDS! Your car is out of warranty. You moved. You bought a used car without warranty. The last place you took your car to treated you badly. There are lots of reasons you have to find another shop. Conversely there are shops, and there are professional top tier shops. Doctors, lawyers and mechanics are always on the hit list for scammers and bad work. I want to help you not get bit by some knuckle dragging “mechanic”. Let’s be real here folks, I constantly have to apologize for my profession. 1. Online presence Read More...