It is important that the timing belt is not worn, because it can cause it to snap and at worst it will damage the pistons and valves. The belt wears each time the engine starts, and therefore the belt should be replaced at a certain mileage. It is stated in your BMW's service book how often the belt must be replaced. It is possible to replace the timing belt yourself, but it is one of the tasks that is not recommended to get started on, unless you are 100 percent certain of how the job needs to be done. Read on to find out how to obtain quotes from quality garages near you so that you can compare prices and choose the best one.

It is important that your BMW gets serviced regularly. To find the best price we recommend you always compare quotes from several garages. On Autobutler you get written quotes from quality garages. Read on for more tips and advice on when your BMW needs a service check and save on your next garage bill.

Like everything else, brakes get worn with time. Depending on your driving habits, this will happen sooner or later. Fequent and hard braking will result in your BMW needing new brakes sooner than if you mainly use highways where you rarely stop and actually use your brakes.