Posted on 2/28/2019
CBS is the latest maintenance tracking system BMW and MINI created to manage maintenance items and regular service intervals. Where service intervals and maintenance items used to be based on mileage or time (and a series of green, yellow and red lights on the instrument cluster), sensors now monitor fluids and systems to determine replacement based on how the vehicle is driven. This information is accessible via either the iDrive monitor or the dashboard information center. A mileage figure or date is shown indicating the date or mileage at which time the service will be due. A negative number indicates how many miles overdue the specific service may be. The CBS system is checked during every service here at Pacific Motorsports, so all parties are aware of the current conditions that the vehicle is reporting. This modern reporting system is not the be-all-and-end-all, however, it is ... read more
Posted on 2/15/2019
Current Condition, or Post-Purchase Inspection So, you've recently acquired a car and it is making a noise, or a light has come on, or you otherwise wonder what condition its in, what can you do? At Pacific Motorsports we offer our clientele the opportunity to have their vehicles inspected by our BMW and MINI factory-trained Level 1 Master Technicians. These thorough inspections, similar to Pre-Purchase Inspections we perform for those looking at purchasing a used vehicle, provide everyone with the knowledge of the vehicle's current condition. If the quality of your driving experience, as well as peace of mind, is something you value, give us a call and see why our exclusive specialization ... read more