BMW Service and Maintenance
The Ultimate Driving Machine
Since 1975, BMW has brought "The Ultimate Driving Machine" to American roads, combining luxury with sporty performance and rear-wheel drive dynamics that enthusiasts love.
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH BMW
At Westco Automotive, we've earned our stripes with BMW owners who demand precision and expertise. Our technicians have diagnosed and repaired countless VANOS and Valvetronic systems, replaced more oil filter housing gaskets than we can count, and performed cooling system overhauls on everything from 3 Series to X5s. We understand that BMW ownership comes with unique maintenance requirements, and we help our customers prioritize repairs to keep their Ultimate Driving Machines on the road without breaking the bank. From N54 turbo issues to N63 V8 complexity, we've seen it all and fixed it right.
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Some common repairs for Audi vehicles:
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Oil filter housing gasket replacement
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Valve cover gasket replacement (integrated PCV)
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Cooling system overhaul (water pump, thermostat, expansion tank)
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VANOS (variable valve timing) system repairs
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High-pressure fuel pump failures
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Control arm and thrust arm bushing replacement
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Battery registration and programming
Some known Issues by model:
BMW 3 Series (E90, 2006-2011): Water pump failures, turbo wastegate rattle (335i), electrical issues, valve cover gasket leaks
BMW X5 (E70, 2007-2013): Transfer case failures, air suspension compressor failure, valve stem seal leaks, mechatronic sleeve leaks
BMW 5 Series (F10, 2010-2017): Timing chain guide failure (N20 engine), turbo failures, oil leaks, air suspension issues
BMW 7 Series (F01, 2008-2015): Air suspension failures, electrical gremlins, transmission issues, injector failure (V8/V12)
BMW 3 Series (F30, 2012-2018): Timing chain issues (N20), turbo failures, coolant leaks, rear main seal failure
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Interesting Information
BMW's "Hofmeister kink"—the rear window line bend near the C-pillar—has appeared on every BMW sedan since 1961 and remains a signature design element. The M division, created in 1972, originally supported BMW's motorsport programs.