Bad credit doesn't have to affect your ability to obtain vehicle financing. The finance department here at Bert Smith BMW works with a number of creditors to serve people of various credit backgrounds. However, we do recommend that you take steps to improve your credit rating. Give these a try.

You'll want to do all you can to make current and future payments on time. A pattern of on-time payments can significantly help to overcome past issues. If you do see yourself falling behind, give the creditor a call. Sometimes they will work with you to allow you…

You love great films. In fact, many who know you would call you a film buff to the highest degree. You also love the BMW brand. If this describes you, then you will likely be interested in learning more about the Green Me Film Festival.

#BMWMotorrad is proud to promote sustainability in movie productions and be part of the 2016 Green Me Film Festival. pic.twitter.com/6lsicmFJ7p

— BMW Group (@BMWGroup) June 28, 2016

Whether one is engaged in a footrace or driving competition, finishing strong is an important part of the strategy. In the heated battle of luxury automobile sales, BMW can celebrate the end of 2012 as a very strong finish indeed. Why? Because the German automaker saw a 39 percent swell in December sales, placing BMW above other luxury car companies for total vehicles signed, sold and delivered.

It's something we're quite proud of…