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Step-By-Step Guide to the BMW 3 Series Sport and Manual Modes

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How To Use the BMW 3 Series Sport Mode Feature

BMW 3 Series models promise the perfect marriage of luxury and performance. When you slide into the driver’s seat of a pre-owned BMW 3 Series at Autos of Dallas, it is important to know what makes your BMW tick. Equipped with the eight-speed STEPTRONIC Sport Automatic Transmission, you will have Sport and Manual Modes in your arsenal to upgrade performance. When activated, Sport Mode will sharpen performance with faster gearshifts at higher RPM rates and Manual Mode will allow you to shift gears at your own pace with the central gear shifter or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Learn how to use the BMW 3 Series Sport Mode feature with this quick how-to guide before you visit the Autos of Dallas inventory to find your dream car. Read the rest of this entry >>

A side view of the BMW i3.

How-To Guide To Recharging Your Electric BMW i3 at Home or in Public

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How To Charge the All-Electric BMW i3 Battery

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular and the all-electric BMW i3 is the perfect combination of electric power and BMW-brand luxury. Drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who have come to love the electric-powered BMW can find a pre-owned BMW i3 right here at Autos of Dallas. With the popularity of this automotive masterpiece, many drivers want to know how to charge the all-electric BMW i3 battery at home or in public – take a look with this quick how-to guide. Read the rest of this entry >>

A side exterior view of a Mercedes C Class sedan.

How-To Guide to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters

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How To Use the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Paddle Shifters

When you slide into the driver’s seat of a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz C-Class at Autos of Dallas, it is important to know the ins and outs of your automotive masterpiece. Armed with a nine-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Mercedes-Benz DYNAMIC SELECT® drive modes, you can tailor performance to fit your driving style. If you are new to the Mercedes-Benz brand, this step-by-step guide and video will help you learn how to use the Mercedes-Benz C-Class paddle shifters – a skill that will translate to the rest of the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned luxury vehicle to fit your lifestyle and budget! Read the rest of this entry >>

The infotainment system that Lexus Enform connects with.

Step-By-Step Guide to Pairing Your Smartphone with Lexus Enform App Suite

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How To Connect Your Smartphone to Lexus Enform Bluetooth

Luxury and technology go hand in hand when you choose the Lexus brand. Athletic, attractive and advanced Lexus cars and crossovers promise to make your automotive dreams come true when you visit the Autos of Dallas pre-owned luxury inventory. When you slide into the driver’s seat of a pre-owned Lexus RX, the Lexus Enform infotainment system with Bluetooth promises to keep you connected and will provide one-touch access to navigation, mobile apps, entertainment and phone applications. Learn how to connect your smartphone to Lexus Enform Bluetooth with this quick step-by-step guide. Read the rest of this entry >>

A man changing the oil in a Mercedes.

Easy, Do-It-Yourself Car Care Tips for Your Summer Road Trip

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What Are the Top 5 Summer Car Care Tips and Tricks?

Are you and your family planning a road trip in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this summer? Gear up and get your pre-owned BMW X5 ready for summer travel with this overview that tackles the question – what are the top 5 summer car care tips and tricks? Take a look at a few easy, do-it-yourself car care tips that will make sure your family adventure goes off without a hitch this summer. Read the rest of this entry >>

How Often Should You Change the Synthetic Oil in Your Luxury Car or Crossover?

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Synthetic Oil Change Intervals for Mercedes-Benz and BMW Models

Oil is a crucial element of performance when you get behind the wheel and when you invest in a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz at Autos of Dallas, it is important to understand how often you should change the oil in your vehicle and what type of oil you should use. With synthetic oil as the primary type of oil for luxury automotive brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, it is important to know the synthetic oil change intervals for Mercedes-Benz and BMW models. Learn more about what makes your luxury car or crossover tick at Autos of Dallas! Read the rest of this entry >>

Luxury Automotive Brands Replace Spare Tires with Reliable Run-Flat Tires

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How Many Miles Can You Drive on Run-Flat Tires?

When disaster strikes and you get a flat tire on the road, it is important to understand your tires. In a recent industry trend, many luxury automotive brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW feature standard run-flat tires rather than the low-quality and unreliable “donut” tires that are a fixture for many brands. High-quality, run-flat tires provide drivers with a wealth of advantages and many drivers want to know – how many miles can you drive on run-flat tires? Take a closer look at how long run-flat tires will last in your pre-owned BMW 3 Series at Autos of Dallas. Read the rest of this entry >>

The Lexus GXOR concept vehicle from the front.

Four-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive: Which Fits You Best at Autos of Dallas?

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What Are the Differences Between 4WD and AWD?

Are you looking for a luxury car, truck or crossover that will upgrade performance when you are faced with inclement weather or rough roads? When traction is at a premium, four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the answer you are looking for and Autos of Dallas will deliver. Luxury-infused models like the BMW 5 Series deliver premium performance with BMW xDrive AWD and rugged Land Rover models feature trail-rated 4WD. If you aren’t sure which platform fits you best, you may want to know – what are the differences between 4WD and AWD? Find out more at Autos of Dallas! Read the rest of this entry >>

A side exterior view of a Mercedes C Class sedan.

Is Your Vehicle Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?

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What Are the Differences Between Front-Wheel Drive and Rear-Wheel Drive?

If you are not an automotive mechanic or a gearhead, there is a good chance that you will look at an automotive spec sheet and come away with a few questions. We are here to help. Many car shoppers who visit Autos of Dallas in search of a pre-owned luxury car or crossover want to know – what are the differences between front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive? Learn more about how your used Mercedes-Benz C-Class operates and what the advantages of FWD vs. RWD might be with this quick overview. Read the rest of this entry >>

Gold Fuel Pump Filling Up a Car

Learn How to Calculate Driving Distance When the Low Fuel Light is On

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How Far Can You Drive Your Car On Empty?

Have you ever wondered – how far can you drive your car on empty? It is an interesting question and one we have all contemplated in the past when the low fuel light comes on, wondering if we can make it without stopping for gas or if we are going to make it to that gas station that is 33 miles away. Take a closer look at this step-by-step guide on how to calculate your driving distance at Autos of Dallas and drive with complete peace of mind. Read the rest of this entry >>