by Brian England | Jul 20, 2026 | Auto Tips
One of the more remarkable things about newer cars is that they can now improve themselves while you sleep. An “over-the-air” update, OTA for short, arrives the same way your phone gets one. You wake up, and your car has new software. Sometimes it is...
by Brian England | Jul 20, 2026 | Car Safety
I’ve been fixing cars for a long time, and I can tell you that the complaints coming through our door have changed. Twenty years ago, people came in because something under the hood had let them down. These days, just as often, it’s the screen on the dash....
by Brian England | Mar 30, 2026 | BA Auto Care News, Industry-Wide Topics
Recently, my granddaughter asked me about Net Zero Energy in Maryland. I sent her a link to the Maryland Department of the Environment. But then I realized I should tell her about BA Auto Care’s own journey to achieving net zero in our business. Our commitment to...
by Brian England | Mar 23, 2026 | Car Problems & Repairs
An Analysis by Rachael Irizarry- Service Advisor Carbon deposits, or carbon buildup, are an increasingly common problem in today’s engines because they’re designed to work with low-viscosity oils at a higher load in the name of better fuel-efficiency. Carbon...
by Brian England | Mar 16, 2026 | Auto Tips
We keep hearing this from many of our customers with newer cars: “I don’t trust steering assist.” “I don’t want my car driving itself.” These feelings are understandable. However, it’s important to know that ADAS systems are not designed to replace you. They’re...
