BMW i8 parked on the San Diego waterfront with the downtown skyline in the background

BMW CCA Tech Talk

Nick writes the “Tech Talk” column for BimmerLife, the official website of BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) — answering member questions on BMW maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. It’s the same real-world expertise he brings to every car serviced at Nick’s Auto Service & Smog.

Two Decades of BMW Club Leadership

Nick’s involvement with BMW CCA runs far deeper than writing. He served as a National Board Member of BMW Car Club of America from 2013 to 2016, was a multi-year president of the San Diego chapter, and has instructed both autocross and HPDE (High Performance Driving Education) events for years. Throughout all of it, he was still turning wrenches — providing dealership service to fellow club members even while representing them at the national level.

White BMW M3/M4 autocross car with BMW of El Cajon and Get Connected livery