by Brian England | Apr 16, 2025 | Auto Questions
1. I was told my battery needs to be changed and it’s only been 3 years since it was changed? My original battery lasted 5 years! In general manufacturers use high quality batteries and they can last 5 years or longer. Unfortunately, there are a number of...
by Brian England | Apr 14, 2025 | Auto Tips, Car Safety
Winter driving reminder! “Virginia storm leaves motorists stranded on I-95” was the headline a couple of winters ago. Local motorists got stuck in a snowstorm on I-95 for many hours. For those not prepared for winter driving, it turned into a terrifying experience....
by Brian England | Apr 1, 2025 | Auto Tips
This winter has started off with a couple of cold snaps and snowstorms. Local authorities have been on the ball with pretreatment of the roads and plowing. But winter weather can cause havoc with the “Advanced Driver Assistant Systems” (ADAS). My wife and I were...
by Brian England | Mar 25, 2025 | Buying/Selling, Industry-Wide Topics
Recently I read an interesting article in the Washington Post about the increased cost of buying a new car. Today, it is common for consumers to pay $1000 a month to buy a new car. With the average price of a new car now at $48,000 and used cars around $28,000, you...
by Brian England | Mar 21, 2025 | BA Auto Care News
Lincoln Tech in Columbia buzzed with activity as repair shop owners, managers, and technicians from across the region gathered for Training Day 2025. This annual one-day educational event, hosted by the Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware Service Station and...