Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

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What Do You Need to Do to Get Your Vehicle Ready for Spring Travel?

Top 8 Spring Car Care Tips and Tricks

Spring has officially arrived! With warmer weather on the horizon, many Dallas-Fort Worth area families are gearing up for their next adventure. Are you ready for a spring road trip? With this list of top 8 spring car care tips and tricks, you will have your pre-owned BMW 5 Series ready for anything this season! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Step-By-Step Setup Guide to Apple CarPlay in Your BMW 5 Series at Autos of Dallas

How To Use Apple CarPlay in the BMW 5 Series

Stay connected no matter where you are with Apple CarPlay in your pre-owned BMW 5 Series at Autos of Dallas. With one-touch access to your favorite Apple iOS apps, contacts and music via the BMW iDrive infotainment system, Apple CarPlay will keep you connected no matter where life may take you. Learn how to use Apple CarPlay in the BMW 5 Series with this quick step-by-step guide and how-to video. Find your dream car at a dream price today when you visit the Autos of Dallas online inventory! Read the rest of this entry >>

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Learn How To Use the Mercedes-Benz Remote Parking Pilot App to Park Your Car

How To Use the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Remote Parking Pilot Feature

Have you ever had to park in a tight spot? Do you have a tight garage that makes it difficult to get in and out of your pre-owned Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Avoid dents and dings to your dream car with the Mercedes-Benz Remote Parking Pilot feature. Download the Remote Parking Pilot App to your phone and gain the ability to get out and park your Mercedes-Benz remotely with your smartphone. Mercedes-Benz Parking Pilot will also locate available parking spots and park your Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the touch of a button. Learn how to use the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Remote Parking Pilot feature with this quick how-to guide and video. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned Mercedes-Benz that fits your budget and lifestyle! Read the rest of this entry >>

Tips and Tricks To Help You Stay Safe on Holiday Road Trips

Top 5 Holiday Driving Safety Tips for Dallas and Fort Worth Drivers

With Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year on the horizon, many Dallas-Fort Worth area families are planning holiday road trips. Are you gearing up to hit the road this holiday season? With increased traffic and unpredictable weather patterns this time of year, it is even more important to put safety first when you hit the road on your next family adventure. Keep these top 5 holiday driving safety tips for Dallas and Fort Worth drivers in mind this year when you and your family hit the road in your pre-owned BMW X5 from Autos of Dallas. Read the rest of this entry >>

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

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 >>

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Space and Elite Interior Luxury in the 2018 INFINITI QX80

When it comes to finding the right full-size luxury crossover, most of the options on the table offer bold performance and generously equipped interiors. The 2019 INFINITI QX80 is no exception. However, for the busy family and discerning luxury shopper, it’s also important to know much luggage you can fit. Thanks to its three rows of seating the 2018 INFINITI QX80 can offer up to seven- or eight-passenger capacity. But how much cargo can fit inside the 2018 INFINITI QX80? It depends on the configuration.  Read the rest of this entry >>

5 tips for caring for your luxury vehicle in the fall

Fall Vehicle Care Tips

The weather is starting to turn, with the days getting cooler as fall, and the winter slowly approaches! And when it does, it’s important that you drive safely and with confidence! However, preparing for fall requires more than just being cautious, you also need to take good care of your vehicle! Continue reading to learn more about taking care of your vehicle in Fall!
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Keep Fido safe and comfortable in the car with these tips!

What items should I bring in my car when traveling with my dog?

Part of owning a dog is going on adventures together—in fact, it’s one of the best things about it! If you want to make sure you are prepared to hit the road with your dog, check out this general checklist of items you should bring in your vehicle to have the best trip possible. From the team here at Autos of Dallas–happy traveling!

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Looking for the best places to study in DFW?

Coffee shops that are open late and have wifi in Dallas TX

School is about to begin (or it has already), and you’re probably going into it with the best intentions to study your heart out. If that’s the case, you’ll want to know about all the hotspots to study in and around Dallas, TX. There are plenty of coffee shops in the area that are open late and offer customers wifi – does it get any better? Check out our suggestions if you’ve been searching for the perfect space to do your homework and carry out your dreams! Read the rest of this entry >>