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...
by Brian England | Mar 9, 2026 | Car Problems & Repairs
When a Check Engine Light comes on, many drivers ask: “Why do I have to pay diagnostic time?” Diagnostic labor pays for the time a skilled technician takes to identify the root cause of a problem. It is much more than just reading a code. At BA Auto Care, we use a...
by Brian England | Mar 9, 2026 | Car Problems & Repairs
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is this: “You just plug in a computer, and it tells you what’s wrong.” If only it were that simple. When we connect a scan tool to your vehicle, we retrieve a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). That code identifies a system...
