by Brian England | Jul 1, 2014 | Auto Tips, Car Safety
Proper brake maintenance is essential to automobile safety. In the video below, I review some key tips on brake maintenance, but the bottom line is to be sure your brakes undergo a thorough examination every year. Interested in learning more about brakes, check out...
by Brian England | Jun 27, 2014 | Auto Tips, BA Auto Care News, Industry-Wide Topics
Last week, the office of consumer affairs in Howard County, MD put out an informational piece describing ways to protect yourself when choosing an auto repair shop. It included 1) asking friends or neighbors, 2) trying out the shop first and 3) asking for a written...
by Brian England | Jun 10, 2014 | Auto Questions, Auto Tips
When you bring your car in for servicing at BA Auto Care we road test your car. We test it before we bring it into the shop for servicing (AM Road Testing) and after the repair or maintenance work has been completed (PM Road Testing). That’s why your mileage...
by Brian England | Jun 4, 2014 | Auto Questions
What is the Anti-Lock Braking System? The anti-lock brake system (ABS) is a safety system that allows the wheels on a motor vehicle to maintain tractive contact / friction with the road surface no matter how hard the driver pushes the brake pedal. The ABS does this by...
by Brian England | May 13, 2014 | Auto Tips, Car Problems & Repairs
We’ve had Mini Cooper owners come in with questions and observations like these: “I noticed a chemical type odor coming through the heater vents.” “When I park my car and walk by the hood it smells.” “I see blue liquid under the...
