Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

A person receiving a speeding ticket near Dallas.

What Are the Strangest Driving Laws and Facts in the State of Texas?

Top 5 Weird Driving and Traffic Laws in Texas

Do you live in the Lone Star State? No matter where you live – we are willing to bet that there are a few strange, odd and weird driving laws in your state. If you call the great state of Texas home, you may have inadvertently broken the law – though we are not sure you would get a ticket for most of these strange driving laws. Take a look at the top 5 weird driving and traffic laws in Texas! Read the rest of this entry >>

The BMW heads up display (HUD).

How Does the BMW Head-Up Display Feature Work?

How To Use the BMW 5 Series Head-Up Display

The BMW brand lives on the cutting edge of automotive technology with countless features that promise to make your day-to-day commute simple, safe and convenient. Armed with technology like the BMW Head-Up Display, the BMW 5 Series will take your daily drive to the next level. An innovative addition to the BMW-brand portfolio, the full-color BMW Head-Up Display is an option for models introduced after 2016 that will project important information onto the windshield in front of the driver to include – speed, speed limits, vehicle status, turn-by-turn directions, Bluetooth call information, entertainment and more. Learn how to use the BMW 5 Series Head-Up Display with this how-to guide. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned BMW car or crossover to fit your lifestyle! Read the rest of this entry >>

A man using the BMW digital key.

What is the BMW Digital Key System and How Does it Work?

How To Connect and Use the BMW Digital Key Feature

The BMW Digital Key system is an all-new and innovative feature that transforms your smartphone into a digital key. With the BMW Digital Key and the BMW ConnectedDrive app activated, you will have the ability to lock and unlock your BMW X5, stop or start your engine, and share the digital key with your family via your smartphone. As this feature becomes more and more popular, many luxury car shoppers want to know how to connect and use the BMW Digital Key feature. Find out with this how-to guide and step-by-step video series provided by Autos of Dallas. Explore the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned BMW in Dallas-Fort Worth! Read the rest of this entry >>

A woman driving a Mercedes C class.

Step-By-Step How-To Guide To Wi-Fi Hotspot Setup in Your Mercedes-Benz C-Class

How To Connect to the Wi-Fi Hotspot in Your Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz models reside on the cutting edge of automotive technology and with the Mercedes-Benz COMAND® touchscreen infotainment system at your fingertips, you can remain connected and entertained no matter where you may be. Equipped with an integrated Wi-Fi hotspot, many Mercedes-Benz models provide limitless access to the Internet. Learn how to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot in your Mercedes-Benz with this step-by-step setup guide created by Autos of Dallas. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz C-Class to fit your lifestyle! Read the rest of this entry >>

The Infiniti Intouch navigation screen.

How-To Guide to Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ Navigation Features and Functions

How To Use the Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ Navigation System and Features

Are you planning a family road trip in your pre-owned Infiniti QX80? If you are new to the Infiniti brand and the Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ touchscreen infotainment system, you may want to learn how to use the Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ navigation system and features prior to your next family adventure. With Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ Navigation at your disposal, you can set a travel destination, change map settings, plan a route and avoid heavy traffic. Check out this quick how-to video series and guide to better understand the Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ infotainment and navigation systems. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned Infiniti model to fit your lifestyle and budget! Read the rest of this entry >>

Do Hot or Cold Temperatures Change the Taste of Wine?

What Happens When You Leave Wine in a Hot Car?

Summer is almost here and with Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, summer barbeques, graduation parties, birthdays, weddings, and more on the schedule, there is a good chance you will want to bring your favorite wine vintage to the next party. Chances are, if you love wine, that you may have left a bottle of wine in your car for a day or two, and in the hot Texas sun, you may have asked – what happens when you leave wine in a hot car? Find out how the taste of wine will change after a few hours in a hot, humid pre-owned Mercedes-Benz C-Class from Autos of Dallas! Read the rest of this entry >>

A family enjoying the benefits of BMW Personal Copilot.

Step-By-Step Guide to the BMW Personal CoPilot System and Features

How To Use the BMW Personal CoPilot System and Features

Do you look forward to the day when your car will handle the stop-and-go traffic on the way to work? Equipped with the BMW Personal CoPilot intelligent driving system, models like the BMW 5 Series are one step closer to autonomous driving. BMW Personal CoPilot employs a wealth of systems to deliver an autonomous, intelligent experience – Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Traffic Jam Assistant, Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Assist and BMW Night Vision. Learn how to use the BMW Personal CoPilot system and features to make life just a little bit easier. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned BMW to fit your lifestyle and budget! Read the rest of this entry >>

The Infiniti Intouch navigation screen.

Step-By-Step Guide to Pair Your Bluetooth Device with Infiniti InTouchâ„¢

How To Connect to the Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ Infotainment System with Bluetooth

When we get asked what our favorite luxury brands are at Autos of Dallas, Infiniti is always up near the top of the list. If you are the proud owner of a pre-owned Infiniti QX80 from Autos of Dallas and you are new to the luxury brand, you may want to learn how to connect to the Infiniti InTouchâ„¢ touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth. Use this quick step-by-step guide and how-to video to learn more. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned luxury car or crossover to fit your lifestyle! Read the rest of this entry >>

A close up of a new tire on an Audi.

How Often Should You Replace Your Tires?

Tire Maintenance Tips and Tricks 

Because they’re the only four points of contact that your vehicle has with the road, your tires are an essential component of every drive. For a smooth, efficient and well-handled ride, you need to constantly keep tabs on your rubber and make sure that everything is running as it should. So, you’re invited to join Autos of Dallas as we show you some helpful tire maintenance tips and tricks today!  Read the rest of this entry >>

BMW Gesture Control screen and user.

What is BMW Gesture Control and How Does it Work?

Learn How To Use the BMW 5 Series Gesture Control Feature

BMW cars and crossovers represent the future of the automotive industry and are equipped with next-generation technology and systems that will upgrade your drive at every turn. BMW Gesture Control is an innovative feature that is available in select BMW models and will allow drivers to use simple hand gestures to perform various actions in the vehicle with 3D technology – turn the volume up or down, accept or decline a phone call, change the rearview camera angle or select navigation on the BMW iDrive infotainment system. Learn how to use the BMW 5 Series Gesture Control feature with this quick how-to guide and video. Visit the Autos of Dallas online inventory to get behind the wheel of a pre-owned BMW 5 Series today in the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Read the rest of this entry >>