Tuesday, July 24, 2012

BMW No-Cost Maintenance Program


Did you know that BMW's No-Cost Maintenance program is included with all new BMW vehicles?  This program covers maintenance of your new BMW for the first 4 years or 50,000 miles, which ever comes first and at no cost!  

This maintenance program will help save you money on the following:
  • Engine Oil Services
  • Inspection Services
  • Wiper Blade Inserts
  • Brake Pads
  • Brake Discs
  • Engine Drive Belts
  • Brake Fluid Service
This program saves you up to $2,000 on maintenance costs!
Contact us for more details about how this program works: (888)201-2549

You're going to love your BMW :)



Watch more of these funny Ultimate Service ads here.




Monday, July 23, 2012

Best of Pleasanton 2012

We would like to thank the City of Pleasanton for selecting East Bay BMW as the best BMW dealership in Pleasanton, California.  We are humbled by this award and we appreciate the recognition.

You can read the press release here.

Thank you!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

East Bay BMW Job Fair!



Interested in working in the car business? Well, East Bay BMW is currently hiring and will be holding a JOB FAIR! We are hiring positions such as Business Development Center Reps, Client Advisors, BMW Technicians, Driveway Support/Porters and Service Advisors.

Share this information with friends and family that may be interested. We look forward to seeing you!

What: East Bay BMW Job Fair
When: Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 @ 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: The Hilton, 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588 (Click here for map)

Please contact Kristina.Keller@HendrickAuto.com for more information about this event.

East Bay BMW is the only 10-time Center of Excellence award winner and also a proud member of the Hendrick Automotive Group.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Video Contest -- Win the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series


The all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series goes from 0–60mph in just 5.9 seconds—which is exactly how much time you have to show us how much you Desir3 it.  Create a 5.9-second video that demonstrates your Desir3 and you could be our winner.

Video submissions can be anything – you can be artistic, sacrifice something, get creative, or teach your dog to say “I love the new 3.” Whatever it is, we’d love to see it!





For contest rules, view submissions, and to make your own submission visit BMW USA’s 0 to desir3 in 5.9 seconds Youtuve contest page for your chance to win! Entries will end March 9, 2012 with the winner announced April 13, 2012.

Friday, February 24, 2012

East Bay BMW is the only dealership in the US to win Center of Excellence Award 10 times




On February 24, 2012 BMW announced its annual Center of Excellence award winners, given to the top preforming dealerships in the U.S. Only thirty two of the three hundred and thirty eight BMW dealers nationwide achieved "2012 Center of Excellence" status based on high customer satisfaction, outstanding brand representation, operation excellence, and profitability.

East Bay BMW of Pleasanton is pleased to announce that we are one of thirty-two dealers that have won the 2012 award,” explains Donna Gebers, General Manager of East Bay BMW. “This makes us the only BMW dealer in the United States to with this prestigious award 10 times – and we share that amazing honor with our wonderful customers, clients and with the vibrant community we serve.”

East Bay BMW continuously strives to prove sales leadership while achieving one of the highest levels of customer satisfaction. We have a commitment to excellence, both on the road and off, and that extends to the ownership experience. 

Continuing with our mission to provide the absolute best customer service, we now offer our valued clients a customer loyalty program, which lives on our Facebook Page. Customers who like the East Bay BMW Facebook Page gets immediate access to exclusive event invitations, exciting BMW and East Bay BMW contests, specials, discounts, and promotions on service, parts, and sales – and they also are the first to know about upcoming models, and to get the scoop on the latest news at East Bay BMW and BMW USA.

“Our Facebook Customer Loyalty Program is just another step that we have made to continue to put our clients first,” explains Gebers. “We value them, think about them in everything that we do – and we are elated to be the only BMW dealership in the US to receive the Center of Excellence Award ten times.”

Friday, February 17, 2012

My BMW Remote Mobile App Now Available in Apple iTunes for iOS Devices


Perhaps you are having trouble locating your BMW car in a large parking lot at night, or maybe you are unsure if you have locked your parked BMW. With My BMW Remote, you will be able to access remote services to help you in these situations and more, providing you convenience and peace-of-mind. The remote functions of the My BMW Remote app provide you with a connection to your BMW via the mobile phone network



Remote functions include the following:

Remote Door Lock and Unlock: send a remote command to lock or unlock your vehicle.



Google Local Search: search for local businesses, restaurants, and more on the iPhone and transfer details to the vehicle navigation system.



Vehicle Finder: display current vehicle position on a map in the iPhone. 






Remote Sound Horn: send a remote command to sound the horn of your BMW to help locate the vehicle.



Remote Flash Headlights: remote control of configurable exterior light functions to help locate the vehicle.




The following vehicles will have Remote Door Lock & Unlock, Google Local Search, and Vehicle Finder available:

-1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, or 6 Series produced March 2008 or later

-X5 SAV or X6 SAC produced April 2008 or later

-Z4 Roadster from Model Year 2009 or later.



The following vehicles will have Remote Sound Horn and Remote Flash Headlights available, in addition to Remote Door Lock & Unlock, Google Local Search, and Vehicle Finder:


-X3 SAV from Model Year 2011 or later

-3 Series Sedan from Model Year 2012 or later

-5 Series Gran Turismo from Model Year 2010 or later

-5 Series Sedan from Model Year 2011 or later

-6 Series from Model Year 2012 or later

-7 Series from Model Year 2009 or later



The "My BMW Remote" app can be used exclusively by customers with an active BMW Assist Safety Plan contract. After you have downloaded the app, your BMW Assist username and password are used to login and setup the app. If you are unsure of your username or password, please call BMW Assist toll-free 1-888-333-6118.

You can download the My BMW Remote Application at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/my-bmw-remote/id387675830?mt=8

Monday, January 30, 2012

CALLING ALL ELECTRONAUTS.



That’s right, the all-new BMW ActiveE has arrived at East Bay BMW – and we welcome you to come-in for a test drive. The BMW ActiveE marks the beginning of a new era of sustainable mobility. The next step in the future of mobility is anything but another electric car. The all-new BMW ActiveE combines the high-performance thrills and unrivaled efficiency you’ve come to expect from The Ultimate Driving Machine.



The BMW Electronaut recruitment process is now open. Visit BMWUSA.com/ActiveE to learn about the BMW ActiveE Field Trial and start the recruitment process to become one of the first to drive the all-new, all-electric BMW ActiveE.

The BMW ActiveE is available in the greater metropolitan areas of New York City (including parts of New Jersey and Connecticut), Boston, Hartford, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento.

Become one of the first people to drive the only car that is 100% electric, 100% BMW and come down to East Bay BMW today.