Changing your car's oil regularly is an important part of every maintenance plan. At BMW of Sterling, we offer a myriad of services for your car, not just BMW's. Check out our Service Department for a full list of services offered, including an oil change, as well as learn more about BMW FastService® and schedule your appointment online. For those BMW enthusiasts who like to get their hands dirty, take a look at this handy guide on how to properly change the oil on your car.
Image via BMW.com Thanks to its versatile features and unusually accommodating interior, the 2019 BMW X6 is an excellent choice to suit your entire family. Here are four reasons we love the latest revision of this powerful sports activity coupe. more Design and Personality Feast your eyes on the 2019 BMW X6, and you'll quickly fall in love with this bold vehicle, which is best described as a combination between a coupe and an SUV. The roof's sloping design gives the car a sporty personality, while its 8.3-inch ground clearance ensures it remains as practical as an SUV. The power-operated liftgate makes it easy to load and unload your gear, and the available LED headlights inject another element of style to the overall design. The X6's muscular body also masks an interior brimming with high-end luxury features. Interior Luxury Travel with your whole family when you're driving the 2019 BMW X6. The interior is large and roomy, and the seats can be adjusted in 20 different ways to make even the pickiest passenger comfortable. You can upgrade the upholstery to soft-touch leather for the ultimate in luxury and refinement. Additional design perks include wood and metal trims that come with the Bi-Color Interior Design package. The coupe's cabin also features standard three-color ambient lighting with nine different mood-setting configurations. If you have any music lovers in the family, they'll be especially thrilled with the X6's 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound setup. Driving Dynamics You don't have to compromise on performance when you purchase a family vehicle. The 2019 BMW X6 offers great ride quality, largely due to its high-tech handling and suspension. These features are augmented by two powerful engine options. The first is a six-cylinder, 3.0-liter 35i engine that employs variable intake technology and direct fuel injection to produce 300 horsepower and eliminate lag. The second is a 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 50i engine, which generates an increased 445 horsepower. These high-performance engines allow you to unleash the power of the X6 on the highway, where you'll quickly discover its agility. Connectivity and Technology Stay in touch with the world, no matter where you roam. The groundbreaking connectivity features of the 2019 BMW X6 include a wireless charging pocket, integrated Wi-Fi hotspot, and a touch screen equipped with the iDrive 6.0 software suite. iDrive is a set of features that make your driving experience as comfortable and intuitive as possible, and it includes GPS navigation, voice-activated controls for the car's audio system, and more. There's even a heads-up display that projects critical driving statistics directly onto the windshield, ensuring you never have to take your eyes from the road. Consider purchasing the Premium package to access most of these features. Due to its genre-straddling design, there's something in the 2019 BMW X6 that will appeal to every member of your family. And with its reliable features and powerful engine, it's always satisfying to take the X6 for a spin. Browse our X6 inventory online to get started.
Just because the holiday season is over, doesn't mean you can't treat yourself to a day of shopping. Luckily, Washington, D.C. is replete with upscale stores and boutiques to quench your purchasing hunger. Browse the best merchandise and score killer deals at one or all of the following high-end shopping areas in DC. more Mazza Gallerie Step into DC's most renowned destination for upscale shopping. The Mazza Gallerie offers all the shops you crave, including big names like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Chocolate lovers will appreciate the delicacies offered by Krön Chocolatier, while those in need of a new handbag can stop by TW Luggage and Leather for an upgrade. If you tire after a long day of browsing the shelves, book an appointment at PR at Partners Salon to rejuvenate your body and mind. Mazza Gallerie is also home to a movie theater and numerous dining options, so it really provides all the entertainment you could need for a day on the town. Georgetown To skip the commercial chains and find something a little more unique, hit up Georgetown. This quaint college neighborhood features everything from independent gems to high-end boutiques offering the latest and greatest fashions. Some of the top stores you might want to browse include Hu's Wear, Tory Burch, rag & bone, and Billy Reid. Of course, there's more to Georgetown than just fashion. It's also the home of some of the region's most popular home design shops. If this is your goal, take a stroll down Cady's Alley to browse more than 20 furniture, decor, and antique stores just waiting for the chance to help you furnish your home. The Collection at Chevy Chase When you're shopping, you don't have time to browse stores that are irrelevant or tasteless. That's why The Collection at Chevy Chase exists. It totes itself as "a curated anthology of shops and restaurants" designed with the high-end shopper in mind. Grab the goods you're seeking without compromise when you stop into stores like Cartier, DePandi, Saks Fifth Avenue, Whyte House Monograms, and Tiffany & Co. While you're perusing the items available, don't forget to stop by Luxoptics to try on some luxury eyewear brands or the Merritt Gallery to purchase some fine art for your walls. Tysons Corner Center For a more traditional shopping experience, head to Tysons Corner Center. This destination features over 300 shopping, entertainment, and dining establishments to accommodate a variety of tastes and interests. Of particular note to upscale shoppers are some important name-brand boutiques like Michael Kors, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Nordstrom. You may also wish to browse Armani Exchange to stock up on business clothing or Lululemon Athletica to gear up for your next yoga class. If you don't feel like driving home once your day is done, stay in one of the luxurious rooms at the on-site Hyatt Regency. High-end shopping doesn't have to drag you down. By stopping at some of the above destinations, you'll find everything you're looking for in one convenient trip. Image “ Three decades of retail” by Payton Chung, used under CC BY 2.0
Washington, D.C. has endless dining options across all types of cuisine, but sometimes you just want a delicious dessert. Check out some of these bakeries in Washington, D.C. for a pastry to start the day or a snack after your meal. more Un Je Ne Sais Quoi Un Je Ne Sais Quoi is located at 1361 Connecticut Ave. NW in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, D.C. and is open daily. Un Je Ne Sais Quoi is definitely the place to go if you are a fan of French pastries, desserts, and bread. Start your morning off with either a flaky croissant or a delectable pain au chocolat paired with a hot chocolate, and you won't regret it. If you enjoy cakes, don't skip out on one of the cafe's specialties, the merveilleux. This cake is basically a sweet sandwich consisting of two meringues connected together with whipped cream, topped with whipped cream, and dusted with shavings of chocolate. The bakery rounds out its menu with fruit tarts, eclairs, and cream puffs among a myriad of other options. Baked & Wired Baked & Wired can be found in Georgetown at 1052 Thomas Jefferson St. NW and is open every day. Baked & Wired's specialty is the cupcake, which comes in over a dozen varieties, including vegan and gluten-free options. A couple cupcakes you need to try are the chocolate cupcake of doom, the razmanian devil, and the peppermint patty. Baked & Wired also bake a lot more than cupcakes. You can get things like biscotti, brownies, biscuits, cake, cookies, ice cream sandwiches, muffins, pies, and quiche as well. If you have your furry friend with you, they won't feel left out with zillabonez dog treats. Seylou Seylou is located downtown at 926 N St. NW and is open from Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m until 6 p.m. Seylou is the place to go for a great loaf of freshly baked whole-grain bread. All of the loaves at Seylou are made with organic and whole-grain flours they mill themselves in-house. If you are on a vegan or wheat-free diet, they have products for you too. They bake everything from a classic rustic baguette to a sourdough pain au levain. All of their bread is baked on a specific schedule, so check their website to see what fresh loaves are being made each day. Bakeshop Bakeshop can be found at 1025 N Fillmore St. near Arlington and is open daily. Bakeshop has almost any type of cookie you can think of, including Asian treats. Some of the popular choices at Bakeshop are the brown butter chocolate chip cookies, macarons, and a gooey creation called the bookie, which is a mix between a brownie and a cookie. You can also enjoy a coffee or tea from their fully loaded drink bar. Whether you are in the mood for something sweet or something savory, any of the bakeries listed above will fill your needs. Treat yourself to a tasty snack, and you won't be disappointed. Image “ French Pastries” by You As A Machine, used under CC BY-SA 2.0
