My Car’s Remote Failed. How Do I Open My Rear Hatch?

My Car’s Remote Failed. How Do I Open My Rear Hatch?

I would have never thought I would be doing repair diagnostics at our local JCPenney at the Columbia Mall, but I find myself answering auto repair questions in some of the oddest places. The other day I was standing in the check-out line at JCPenney and ran into one of our British American Auto Care customers.

My Car Hit a Median Strip.  What Should I Do?

My Car Hit a Median Strip. What Should I Do?

There are a lot of distractions for drivers these days — from GPS systems to mobile phones to all kinds of computer display panels. Get distracted long enough and you just may end up hitting a road obstacle — it could be a median strip, a pot hole or some debris in the roadway.

My SRS (Air Bag) Warning Light, is On!

My SRS (Air Bag) Warning Light, is On!

SRS stands for supplemental restraint system, but the more common lingo for the SRS warning light is the Air Bag System Warning Light. This light typically comes on for a few seconds when you start your car, but if it stays on, it signals that there is a problem.

Why Did My Car’s New Alternator Fail?

Why Did My Car’s New Alternator Fail?

When people have their car alternator replaced, the expectation is that the repair will last at least as long as the expected life of the new alternator, four to five years or anywhere from 50,000 to 100,000 miles.