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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th, and Competition BMW has you covered for all of the men in your life! The local weather stations are reporting a beautiful, hot weekend from Bay Shore to Ridge! It will be a gorgeous weekend to spend with family, friends and that special father figure in your life. Quality time is one of the five love languages and Competition BMW suggests this route first and foremost for the father figures in your life. Long Island’s versatile culture makes finding wholesome moments easier! A quaint walk on one of the multiple beaches found on Long Island would be great as the summer sun stays out later. Competition BMW’s personal recommendation is The Kings Park Bluff in Kings Park. The ease of access for Smithtown residents makes this a nice location for an after-dinner stroll with a sunset that never disappoints. Another local recommendation is Robert Moses Beach. A large part of local fathers may find this spot nostalgic, as it has a strong history on Long Island. Robert Moses Beach is great for those father figures who want to relax under an umbrella listening to the waves, or for those who aren’t afraid to jump into the Atlantic Ocean head first! They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, Competition BMW’s first restaurant recommendation is to help solidify that place in his heart! The first restaurant recommendation is Nicky’s On The Bay in Bay Shore. This restaurant is right on the south shore of Long Island, surrounded by water views from the Great South Bay and Bay Shore Marina. Fittingly, it features a fish-centric menu, with indoor or outdoor seating, 100’ floating dock and gas station. The first entree is recommended by a local Huntington Father, the Braised Short Ribs. Although it isn’t from their seafood menu, men will be satisfied with the portion sizes; it comes with mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and a red wine demi-glaze. We recommend Nicky’s On The Bay for those fisherman fanatic fathers! After spending the morning and afternoon on the boat, the entire family can tie-off on Nicky’s dock and laugh and bond over a meal with the whole family! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicky’s On The Bay (@nickysonthebay) The second restaurant that we recommend taking your favorite father figure to is Relish in Hauppauge. The entree we recommend has a perfectly fitting title, “Hungry Man Hero”. The Hungry Man Hero is on their breakfast and lunch menu, and is recommended by a local Commack father, my Father, Ken, who has been residing in Commack, Long Island for the entirety of his 60 years. This local Commackian describes Relish in Hauppauge as “unbelievable and very reasonably priced!” The Hungry Man Hero comes with three eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, cheese, and homefries. The portion was almost too much for Ken, making the Hungry Man Hero perfect for that special man in your life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Relish (@relish_longisland) If staying in is more your celebration style, we recommend Foo Luck in Commack. Foo Luck has been stationed in Commack on Commack Road since 1985. Competition BMW can personally recommend the Roast Pork Fried Rice and the Chicken Lo Mein. Foo Luck is a great option, the employees are kind and efficient and when picking up your order, the warmth from the food radiates through the bag! This is a great option for father figures of all ages to enjoy while ordering enough food to be satisfied. If gathering together over a meal is not the focal point of your Father’s Day, try spending some quality time and vocalizing how important the men in your life are! We also suggest making handwritten cards; no matter your age, the father figure in your life will know it came from your heart! Father’s Day does not have to be intricate, even buying that special father figure a beer at one of the local Long Island breweries will create memories that last a lifetime! Ghost Brewing Company, located in the Great South Bay Brewery, is a great option! Ghost Brewing Co. is showing their support for father figures by having a sponsored event between 1pm-6pm on Sunday, June 19th. This special event includes serving a three course meal and beer or cocktail of their choice for $39.95! What a great deal! Whoever you’d like to bring would get to enjoy your company, a beer or cocktail of their choice, an appetizer, a delicious meal from several options, and a sweet dessert finale! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ghost Brewing Company (@ghostbrewingco) Another great option is purchasing a BMW Ultimate Care or Ultimate Care+ plan through Competition BMW! Men of all ages will appreciate this gift of 3 years of oil and filter changes for the low price of $199*! The Ultimate Care+ plan includes oil and filter changes/replacements, as well as replacement of specific wear-and-tear items such as brake pads, wiper blades and the manual transmission clutch. The Ultimate Care+ plan is transferable as well, keeping the maintenance plan in the family if the car does as well! While your stunning BMW is in the shop, the father figure in your life can spend more time focusing on his hobbies and errands instead of considering the potential price break-down. From the Competition BMW family to yours, we wish you a happy and safe Father’s Day Weekend! However you chose to celebrate, we hope this weekend is fulfilling and full of fun! *Based on your BMW's Condition Based Service system.

BMW has the honor to accept Autocar’s 2022 award for “Best Manufacturer”! This is a well deserved award due to BMW’s renowned innovation and superior features. Throughout the centennial, BMW has been creating vehicles with superior quality; from the interior, which reflects the high standards of BMW with their environmentally-friendly and luxuriousness of the Sensatec Upholstery, to the tips of the iconic Kidney Grille. Whether you are cruising around Coram or wandering around Wading River, car enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike will turn heads over BMW’s striking features and recognizable elements. BMW has a long history of manufacturing under their conveyor belt, with over 107 years of production. BMW has been given the 2022 Autocar “Best Manufacturer” award not only for their luxurious quality, but also due to the availability of their line up. Currently, at BMW of Smithtown, we have over 90 new vehicles in stock and over 80 pre-owned vehicles in stock, with incoming deliveries everyday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Competition BMW of Smithtown (@competitionbmw) Autocar has praised and awarded the “Best Manufacturer” award to BMW for 2022 for their versatility as well. BMW has consistently created vehicles meant for riding around in something breathtaking, innovative and eye-catching. BMW continues upholding their expectations for high-performance vehicles, while simultaneously refusing to compromise quality or quantity. BMW’s massive fleet of options reassures consumers that both their needs and their desires will be met effortlessly. From the most compact vehicle of the lineup, the Sports Activity Vehicle BMW X1, to BMW’s first fully electric BMW i4, new customers and loyal customers alike can find something that impresses themselves and the streets. The “Best Manufacturer” award has been given to BMW for the year of 2022 by Autocar on a foundation of impressive merit. BMW has impressed the car industry with the consistency of build and material quality as well as versatility. This accolade comes in conjunction for BMW with the 50th Anniversary of their M Models, shaping 2022 up for BMW to be as bright as their LED headlights.

Although you can get caught in the excitement of road-trips, we all know the stress that can tend to come along with that. But BMW is here to take that weight off your shoulders with features specifically designed to make your travels that much more smooth and efficient. Start Your Vehicle Before You Step In It. It's As Easy As Clicking A Button! Just like all the greats, your vehicle needs to warm up and get prepared to give its strongest performance. With the Remote Start feature, you are able to give your vehicle a head start, before its drive. This feature can be accessible through your BMW key fob or BMW Connected App which can be downloaded on any smartphone. We are always willing to help if there are complications. BMW has YouTube videos and information regarding troubleshooting and quick fixes to problems that can occur. Hit A Bump In The Road On Your Trip? BMW’s Got You Covered! With BMW Roadside Assistance, we can help you get back on the road as soon as possible. This feature offers support and advice from our Master Technician Team (MTT), who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Using telematics technology to read vehicle data and warning messages, the MTT can provide skilled advice over the phone or recommend a visit to the nearest BMW Center. There are many forms in which you can get in contact with support. First option is by calling 1-800-332-4BMW. Second, is by selecting BMW Roadside Assistance from the BMW Assist menu of ConnectedDrive, or with the BMW Connected app. And third, by pressing your vehicle's BMW Assist SOS button. No matter where you are, you are protected in all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. There is also no need to worry about not having a BMW locally. We have various locations from Bellport to East Islip to Mastic to Upton and so many more. You can access direct directions to any one of our locations on our website. And let’s say you got a little tired and someone took over driving your vehicle, you are still covered. This service offers battery jump starts, delivery of fuel or operating fluids, tire changes, lock-out services. In an event that your vehicle is disabled  due to mechanical issues, hazard damage, or accident, we will provide a towing service to the nearest authorized BMW Center. BMW Has Your Best Interest And Safety In Mind Our team works hard to provide the best and easiest service, so your problems can be handled in a timely manner. This service is accessible for 4 years from its original in-service date of your vehicle, or up to six years for Certified Pre-Owned BMWs. No mileage limitations and no added separate costs. You can find more information and details on the Consumer Identification Sheet provided by your BMW Center at the time of your purchase. As if taking care of your vehicle stress isn't enough, BMW also can help the driver. We know unexpected situations can pop up miles from your home, we can help arrange rides, secure alternate transportation, help with hotel accommodations and even in some cases reimburse you up to $1,000 per incident. BMW is happy to help with all of your road-trip needs. For more information about these features and more visit our website or come in today to our Smithtown location and speak with one of our helpful staff members!

You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your desires for your necessities! We know how hard it can be to find your dream luxury car that can fit the whole family. The 2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i can deliver the best of both worlds. This sleek design will make every trip feel like a VIP experience. Fortunately, there will be plenty of room for everything but compliments. As if the spacious area inside isn't enough, you can pull up an additional third row. The lavish leatherette with contrast stitching compliments the exterior color palette of the whole car. Local Long Islanders must know how inconvenie nt sitting in traffic can be in places like the LIE, comfortability is key and luckily enough this played a major principal in its creation process. Whether you are going out to a nice dinner by the water or just on a family round trip, having easy to clean interior is extremely important for all families. The exquisite luxe features include sport heated leather/metal-look steering wheel ,fade-to-off interior lighting, metal-look interior accents and leatherette upholstered dashboard. The sleek design for the center console makes it so that it can be easy to acces s but also able to hide and have a flat surface. Never worry about losing your heading with the 2 seamless LCD monitors in the front that provide navigation and real-time traffic display. The liberty of  knowing you are going to reach your destination in a timely manner is of much importance. With New York’s unpredictable weather, access to the temperature/weather outsid e comes in handy. You can also check the  probability of rainfall and access your music.  We wouldn't want to spoil the whole treat, there is so much the BMW X7 xDrive40i has to offer. Come test drive one today at your local BMW.

Long Island is one of the best spots for outdoor dining. Whether you reside on the South Shore, the North Shore, or on the East End in locations like Montauk or the Hamptons, no matter what direction you head in, you will find water. Long Island offers a great number of beautiful waterfront restaurants while indulging in some delicious cuisine. Listed below are some amazing waterfront restaurants to go to this summer! Jordan’s Lobster Farm, Island Park Jordan’s Lobster farm is a fish market, clam bar, indoor restaurant, and backyard bar! It offers a beautiful waterfront patio with fresh premier seafood year round. Bring your family and friends down to Jordan’s Lobster Farm in the all new 2021 BMW 530i xDrive located at 1 Pettit Place, Island Park. Scarpetta Beach, Gurney’s Resort Open nightly year-round, this soulful Italian hotspot delivers Scarpetta’s signature classics as well as seasonal dishes, fresh seafood selections, and a world-class wine list. Scarpetta's airy, mid-century modern aesthetic is infused with hues of the seaside. There is a panoramic view of the ocean at every table. Make sure to head down to Scarpetta’s in the New 2021 BMW X7 xDrive40i located at 290 Old Montauk Hwy. Salt on the Water, Merrick Salt is a waterfront restaurant that pairs new American cuisine with fresh seasonal cocktails in a casual waterfront atmosphere. You can come in either car or boat to enjoy their amazing food and sunset views! Head down to Salt with your family and friends in the New 2021 BMW 540i xDrive located at 3100 Whaleneck Drive Merrick. The Buoy Bar, Point Lookout The Buoy Bar offers waterfront dining and drinks with excellent sunset views from the outdoor dock.  Enjoy this seafood restaurant for lunch and dinner throughout the summer season. Bring your family and friends in the New 2021 BMW X2 xDrive28i located at 72 Bayside Drive, Point Lookout. The Lakehouse, Bay Shore The LakeHouse is a versatile venue that is easily customized for a small group, any crowd or occasion. The Lakehouse is the perfect setting to host your special event on our breathtaking deck overlooking the Great South Bay or join us in our well-appointed dining rooms for an intimate night or elegant affair. Come take a drive to The LakeHouse in the New 2021 BMW 740i xDrive located at 135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore. After enjoying your amazing meal with a waterfront view stop by our dealership, Competition BMW of Smithtown and explore our large inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles! Test-drive vehicles like the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive45e or the 2021 BMW 330e xDrive Sedan! Visit our online showroom and take a look at our BMW Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles inventory! Be sure to also check out our new BMW lease specials, service specials, and parts & accessories specials! Schedule a service online at our BMW Service Center or contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

To our customers, Like so many of you, we have spent the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world. For Competition BMW of Smithtown, that means understanding how it affects our employees, customers and communities, and then making the necessary adjustments to our work and operations. We have one simple objective that guides us: keeping you and our employees safe. This has been at the center of our conversations every step of the way. With that in mind, we have made several moves in our business in response to the threat of the coronavirus. We have ramped up cleaning services at our stores and are adding hand sanitizer at the front entrances and at all cash registers. Sanitizing wipes are near workstations and counters so that employees can keep them continuously cleaned. We are closely following the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guidelines and recommendations on the steps we can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. We have shared specific instructions with our employees on the importance of washing their hands and staying home if they feel sick or are returning from an area of the world identified as posing a coronavirus-related risk. Per CDC recommendations, we will ask employees who have traveled to such locations or have been exposed to others who have traveled to such locations to self-quarantine for 14 days. A strict travel policy for our employees is in place, and we have canceled meetings with large gatherings, again to do what we can to help prevent the spread of the illness. If you don't feel well, or choose not to visit one of our stores, of course we are ready to serve you through many virtual buying and servicing options. We are hear to help in any way possible to ease the stress of car shopping and vehicle service at this time. Please give our sales dept a call at (888) 734 -3331 or our service dept at (888) 874-2022 We will continue to closely monitor the situation and do all we can to protect you and our employees. Thank you The Competition Auto Group Family

Here at Competition BMW of Smithtown, we understand that service isn’t one-size-fits-all. We understand that every driver and their vehicle have their own individual needs when it comes to servicing your vehicle. The BMW Value Service has been upgraded, refined, and re-launched; and its overall pricing is more competitive with local repair shops located in Smithtown, Hauppauge, and Islip than ever before. BMW Value Service applies to select services and models. Chassis List E60, E61 (5 Series) E71, E72 (X6) E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series) F01, F02, F04 (7 Series) E70 (X5) E82, E88 (1 Series) E89 (Z4) F10 (5 Series) Maintenance Services (all chassis) Oil Change (BMW OpCode: 0000610) Micro Filter Replacement (BMW OpCode: 0000616) Wiper Blade Replacement (BMW OpCode: 6161041) Engine Air Filter Replacement (BMW OpCode: 0000602) Spark Plug Replacement (BMW OpCode: 0000622) Brake Services (all chassis) Brake Pads / Sensor Replacement, front (BMW OpCode: 0000612) Brake Pads / Sensor Replacement, rear (BMW OpCode: 0000614) Brake Disc / Pads / Sensor Replacement, front (BMW OpCode: 3411221) Brake Disc / Pads / Sensor Replacement, rear (BMW OpCode: 3421320) For more information on the New BMW Value Service Program, head to BMWUSA Service or contact our Service Department. Visit our Service Center or Contact Us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

With the month of October only a little over a week away, it’s best to plan your weekends ahead of time so you can do all the things you enjoy during the crisp fall weather! Long Island is one of the most exciting places to be during this beautiful season due to the numerous amounts of activities and events happening all across the Island. Fall on Long Island means apple and pumpkin picking, drinking all kinds of cider and pumpkin beers, eating pumpkin flavored foods, Halloween celebrations, and many fall festivals. In order to get the most out of the season before winter hits, we here at Competition BMW of Smithtown have compiled a list of activities and events happening in the Long Island area. Harbes Family Farm Apple Picking Time: Weekends 9Am-6PM Location:  5698 Sound Ave, Riverhead Saturday, September 21 st Long Island Hop Festival Time: 12:30-4:00 PM Location: Jamesport Farm Brewery Saturday, September 21 st & Sunday, September 22 nd Long Island Fair Time: 10-5 PM Location: Old Bethpage Village Restoration Saturday, September 28 th Fall Festival Time: 10-4:30PM Location: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium Saturday, September 28 th Pour the Core Time: 12:30-5:00 PM Location: Heckscher State Park Saturday, September 28 th Wildwood Fall Festival Time: 11-4 PM Location: Wildwood State Park Friday, October 11 th - Monday, October 14 th Long Island Fall Festival Time: Friday: 5-9 PM, Saturday & Sunday: 11-9 PM, Monday: 11-5 PM Location: Heckscher Park Saturday, October 12 th -Sunday, October 13 th 31 st Annual Farmingdale Fall Street Fair Time: Saturday: 11-5 PM, Sunday: 10-4 PM Location: Main Street, Farmingdale Saturday, October 12 th -Sunday, October 13 th Famous Food Festival Time: 10-7 PM Location: Tanger Outlets Deer Park Saturday, October 19 th Long Island Fall Beer Festival Time: 12-5 PM Location: 875 Conklin Street, Farmingdale Fall weather is beautiful but it can get a bit chilly at times. Although these are only a few of the many events and activities going on this fall on Long Island, we suggest travelling in comfort and style wherever you decide to go this season.  The New 2019 BMW X5 is perfect for this time of year. With front and rear heated seats, a panoramic roof, all-wheel drive and navigation, the 2019 BMW X5 allows you to enjoy the season to the fullest. For those who don’t mind the crisp air, the New 2019 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible is another great way to enjoy the warmer weather while it’s still here! Wherever you end up this season, whether it be out east in Montauk or on the South Shore, be sure to stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown located at 599 Middle Country Road Saint James, NY 11780! Whether you are looking for a brand new car or a pre-owned, our amazing team will help you find the car of your dreams! Contact us at (631)-265-2208 to speak with a Sales Consultant or to learn more about our vehicle specials.