by Brian England | Oct 29, 2021 | Car Safety
The Fall weather is here and so is the holiday season. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is one of the most traveled weeks of the year. It is also a busy time for us, getting our customer ‘s cars ready for holiday travel. There is no better time than...
by Brian England | Sep 28, 2021 | Car Safety, Industry-Wide Topics
Since 2015, Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) have become common in most new cars. There are a total of 5 levels to these systems. A Level 5 vehicle is fully autonomous in most circumstances. It is important to note that there is a Level 0 group of driver assistance...
by Brian England | Sep 21, 2021 | Buying/Selling
If you have ever considered purchasing a used car at auction for a fraction of the blue book price, think carefully. Don’t let this happen to you: A large car carrier pulled up outside our garage recently and dropped off a 2010 BMW. The driver of the carrier pushed...
by Brian England | Sep 17, 2021 | BA Auto Care News
The weather has been perfect for Mini adventures and our shop has been flooded with Minis in for a checkup or minor repairs. Although some owners have been putting off service to their Minis for over 18 months, requiring a longer service call to get their vehicle...
by Brian England | Aug 23, 2021 | Auto Tips, Car Problems & Repairs, Preventative Maintenance
Most problems with the automatic transmission result because Mini manufacturers say that their transmissions do not need fluid changes. This is not accurate. If you do not change the transmission fluid regularly, it will cause it to fail early. Changing the...