Hey there, humans! Bimmer here—your favorite four-legged garage assistant and treat connoisseur. Spring Break is just around the corner, and I can already see it: You, the open road, the music blasting, the snacks packed, the excitement in the air… and then—BAM! You’re stuck on the side of the highway, waiting for a tow truck, while the only hotel available has a suspicious stain on the bedspread and a front desk clerk named Earl who looks like he might be part of a true crime documentary 
Let’s avoid that nightmare, shall we? Before you hit the road, bring your car in for a Spring Break Check-Up, so you don’t end up making memories for all the wrong reasons.
First things first: Your car needs fluids like I need water after a good run around the shop. You wouldn’t make me go without, right? So don’t do it to your car! Engine oil? Needs to be clean and topped off, or your engine might decide to take an unplanned vacation. Coolant? If you want to avoid turning your car into a rolling sauna on the interstate, make sure it’s at the right level. Brake fluid? Trust me, stopping is important—especially when that one driver in front of you thinks turn signals are optional.
Now, let’s talk about tires. You wouldn’t walk around with holey shoes that make you trip every five steps, right? Your car feels the same way about bald tires. Low pressure? That’s a blowout waiting to happen. Worn tread? That’s how you end up slipping and sliding all over the road like a puppy on a hardwood floor. And don’t forget about your spare! If you pull it out in an emergency and it’s flatter than a pancake, well… good luck, my friend.
Speaking of stopping, have you checked your brakes lately? Or are you just hoping they’ll keep working out of sheer goodwill? If they’re squealing, grinding, or making you feel like you need to start planning your stops a mile in advance, get them checked before your trip. Because nothing ruins a vacation faster than realizing your car has decided that stopping is just a suggestion.
And lights! If your headlights are dim, your brake lights are out, or your turn signal is blinking at hyperspeed, that’s how you end up getting pulled over in a town where the local cop has nothing better to do than hand out tickets. Plus, you want people to actually see you, especially at night when you’re trying to find that sketchy gas station that may or may not have working pumps.
Now, let’s talk about the one thing no one thinks about until it’s too late: your battery. You’re cruising along, living your best road trip life, and then—click, click, nothing. Your car’s deader than my favorite chew toy after a long afternoon. If your battery is older than my ability to remember where I buried my bone, get it checked. You don’t want to be the person begging strangers for a jump start in the middle of nowhere.
And finally, windshield wipers. You know how annoying it is when a fly lands on your nose, and you can’t shake it off? That’s what it’s like driving with bad wipers in a rainstorm. Smudges, streaks, that one annoying line right in your line of vision—fix it before you need it, or you’ll be cursing your way through a downpour while trying to squint at the road.
Look, I get it. You’re busy packing, planning, and dreaming about your perfect trip. But take a little time to show your car some love before you go. Bring it into the shop, and we’ll make sure you don’t end up in some backwoods motel where the vending machine is your only dinner option.
Call us today to schedule your Spring Break Check-Up! Tell ‘em Bimmer sent you—and bring treats. I’m a hard-working dog, after all.
Safe travels and happy road-tripping!
