How to Order a New BMW

1. Research your vehicle. When you order a new BMW, you must provide specific instructions on the options that you want. With most BMWs you can choose everything from the color of the paint to the type of suspension. For example, according to Forbes, BMW has more than 9,000 options just for the center console. Knowing which options you want ahead of time will prevent you from missing or forgetting them when you place your actual order.
2. Visit your local dealership. Although research is an important first step, actually seeing or feeling as many options as you can will help you determine what you want in your order. While no dealership will have every available option on display, if you can shop around you should have no trouble finding many of the more common options such as a navigation system.
3. Ask about European delivery. As BMW is a German car company, you can order and receive your car in Europe before shipping it home to America. Under this program, you can often receive a discount off the car's list price and receive a free plane ticket for your traveling companion, according to BMW.
4. Place your order. Once you have made your choices, order your specific BMW either with your local dealer or on the European delivery section of the BMW website. You can also order your BMW directly online if you live in Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy or the United Arab Emirates, according to BMW.
5. Wait. American delivery is usually a few weeks faster, but European delivery can take up to 10 weeks if you live on the West Coast. It will delivered to the nearest BMW center.

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How to Change Brake Pads on an Audi

1. Break the lug nuts loose on the Audi by turning them 1/4 turn on all of the wheels.
2. Raise the Audi onto jack stands. To do this, engage the emergency brake and jack up the front of the vehicle with the floor jack and make sure that you are jacking up on the front jack point located near the radiator (it is an extension of the frame of the Audi). Place the jack stands underneath the front pinch welds on the side of the Audi, and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Repeat this process for the rear of the vehicle, using the rear jack point located near the trunk as well as the rear pinch welds.
3. Continue removing the lug nuts and remove the wheel.
4. Unbolt the caliper mounting bolts and pull the caliper off the brake rotor.
5. Secure the brake rotor to the coil springs above the brake assembly with zip ties.
6. Remove the brake pads. You may need to tap them out of place with a rubber mallet.
7. Place the face of one of the brake pads over the caliper piston. Then, place the c-clamp over the caliper assembly and force the brake pad against the caliper piston. This will in turn push the caliper piston back into the caliper, making room for the new (thicker) brake pads.
8. Insert the new brake pads into the caliper and reassemble the caliper and brake assembly. Installation of pads is the reverse of removal.
9. Mount the wheels back over the hub assembly and tighten the lug nuts. Then, lower the Audi and torque the lug nuts to 100 foot-lbs using the torque wrench.

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How to Replace an Audi TT Windshield

1. Inspect the windshield frame. If it has dents, cuts or corrosion, get it repaired. The new windshield will not bond to a bent frame.
2. Lay down vinyl drop cloths over the hood and dashboard. Windshields are made from safety glass, and if it is hit, it can shatter in many small pieces.
3. Remove the wiper blades and arms with a screwdriver.
4. Remove the rubber trim. Insert the screwdriver under the trim. Lift and pull the trim completely off the car.
5. Break the caulk by cutting around the windshield with a razor blade.
6. Remove the windshield. Insert the pry bar under the windshield. Gently pry the glass up. Go around the entire windshield slowly. An assistant can help you lift the glass out of the car.
7. Sand the mounting surface and new windshield. Sand the entire area of the mounting surface. Apply your bonding agent to the windshield frame. Rub your sandpaper along the inside edge of the new windshield. Apply the bonding agent to the sanded surface of the new windshield.
8. Apply the silicone. Lay a bead along the edge of the mounting area. Do not leave any gaps.
9. Insert the new windshield. Carefully lay the new windshield in the frame. Apply smooth and even pressure across the windshield. After the bonding agent has set, replace the rubber trim with your hand. Reinstall the wiper blades and arms.

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How to Replace a Coil Pack on an Audi

1. Remove the coil pack cover with a ratchet. The cover is held on by six bolts.
2. Unplug the coil that needs to be replaced.
3. Remove the coil with a ratchet. The coil is held on by two 10mm bolts. Once you have the bolts removed, pull firmly and the coil will come out.
4. Install the new coil and tighten it with a ratchet.
5. Reconnect the coil connector.
6. Attach the coil pack cover back onto the valve cover and tighten the bolts with a ratchet.

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How to Compare Cheapest Price for Mercedes 180 Used Car

1. Visit car dealers in your area. There might be Mercedes 180 in local car shops or they can give you referrals on where to buy the cheapest Mercedes 180 possible. Besides pre-owned cars, there are sellers who are open to car trading or car trading with cash.
2. Search online. There are many car sellers in the Internet; Compile a list of websites and compare different Mercedes 180 prices and conditions. Aside from the price, other things need to be considered in buying a car such as the engine and transmission, body type, color, mileage and year made. BuyYourCar and Used Car Quote are examples of websites that can give you good referrals on where to buy a Mercedes 180 used car. Have a few websites as resources and check the credentials of the seller and avoid sellers who don't post photographs of their products on their websites.
3. Contact your preferred car seller. Understand the conditions of the seller before making any negotiations, and ask for the most current high-resolution photographs of the car. The photographs should include exterior and interior shots, and some of them must be close-up shots. You can also ask for a video of a test run to help you decide further.
4. Test drive the car before buying. Make time to test drive the Mercedes 180 on different terrains to get the feel of the car.

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How to Remove a BMW Door Panel

1. Remove the sail panel from the leading front edge of the door. Pry it off with your panel tool.
2. Undo and remove the Phillips screw that is exposed when you remove the sail panel.
3. Pry out the the panel containing the power window and door switches. Pull it out and disconnect the wiring plugs underneath the panel.
4. Pry around the edges of the door panel with your panel tool to release the clips holding the door panel in place. Lift the panel up and off of the door frame, and disconnect the power plugs for the door lighting.

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How to Change an Air Filter on a BMW 330

1. Locate the air filter cover on the top of your BMW 330 engine. It will be a black cover, secured by seven torx screws. You should see it near the center of the engine on top with a black flex hose running from the cover to the engine.
2. Remove torx screws with torx screwdriver from top cover of air filter. Lift the cover up. It will not come all the way out, just enough to give clearance to remove the air filter.
3. Unclip the flex hose from the air cleaner to provide room for removal. You will see a pin inserted into the air filter. Pull the pin back and remove the filter from the air cleaner.
4. Replace the air filter with a new filter by pulling the pin back and reinserting the new filter. Replace the flex hose on the front of the air cleaner.
5. Place the cover back on the air cleaner and secure it with torx screws.

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How to Remove a Starter in a 1986 BMW

1. Open the hood. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Drain the coolant on 535i models. You can skip this if you plug up the heater hose that needs to be disconnected to gain access to the starter bolts.
3. Remove the expansion tank mounting bolts and move the expansion tank aside on the 535i. On the 528e, remove the bolts for the air cleaner housing and the air flow sensor and remove these two components.
4. Disconnect the heater hose that blocks access to the top starter bolt. If you did not drain the coolant system, use a plug of some sort to prevent the coolant from spilling out of the heater hose. This may also need to be done on the 3 Series, but examine the starter and the components near it to see if you will need to remove or disconnect any hoses. Wipe up any spilled coolant.
5. Disconnect the wires that go to the starter solenoid, which is the smaller round component attached to the starter. The wires are held on with a nut that is removed with a socket.
6. Remove the two bolts that hold the starter to the transmission. Maneuver the starter out of the engine bay. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Do It Yourself Oil Change for a BMW 325i

1. Drive the vehicle onto the ramps and engage the emergency brake.
2. Slide the oil bucket beneath the vehicle at the oil plug location. BMW uses a skid plate with an easy access cover for the oil drain plug. Place the oil bucket beneath this access panel.
3. Open the access panel (in the center of the skid plate and labeled). Remove the oil plug using the 17 mm wrench. Allow the oil to drain until you have only a few drops dripping out. Replace the oil plug and tighten to between 20 and 25 foot-pounds of torque using a torque wrench. Leave the access panel open.
4. Remove oil filter housing cap using a filter strap wrench or by hand. You can use an adjustable wrench if desired. The cap is located center-front of the engine compartment, directly in front of the fan, accessed from above the engine. Pull the cap and filter out. The filter removes with the cap.
5. Replace the filter by sliding the old one off of the tube attached to the cap and sliding the new one onto the tube. Inspect the rubber grommets at the base of the tube and above the threads on the cap. Replace with the rubber grommets included with the new filter if you notice signs of looseness or damage. Reinstall the cap by hand and tighten one-quarter further with a strap or adjustable wrench.
6. Remove the oil fill cap. Pour 6.9 quarts of synthetic 5W-30 motor oil into the oil fill tube (labeled on top of the engine). Replace the oil fill cap and start the vehicle. Allow the motor to run for 2 minutes. Monitor the access panel beneath the vehicle and the oil filter cap for signs of leaks. Leaks would imply a damaged gasket or improper tightening. Correct the error and retest.
7. Close the access panel for the oil drain plug. Check the oil level with the engine oil dipstick. Fill as necessary.

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How to Remove a BMW 328 Stereo

1. Locate the small plastic caps on the sides of the stereo and pop them out of place using a thumbnail or fingernail. Use the BMW anti-theft stereo removal tool to unscrew the bolts holding the stereo to the dashboard.
2. Slide the stereo out of the dashboard and unplug the antenna lead from the back of the deck.
3. Place a flathead screwdriver between the plastic wire harness lock on the back of the stereo and the deck itself, and pry the lock up to remove it from the stereo. Pull the wiring harness off of the deck, using your hands.

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