From the Morris Minor-Mini to the new 2015’s – Mini Continues to Evolve
When it comes to Mini’s, my family has a longgggggggggggggggg history.
My Car Runs Hot. Do I Need a Coolant Flush?
So, you’re driving along, and suddenly you notice the temperature gauge registers “hot”. What do you do?
Drive a Mini Cooper, Audi or BMW? Beware of Low Engine Oil Levels.
“Every time I bring my Mini Cooper in you say it is low on oil, why?”
Columbia Auto Shop Starts Fixing Old Jaguars, MGBs, Minis & Triumphs
One of the most exciting things about owning a business is being able to make rapid decisions and changing things quickly and efficiently. It’s like having your own world. You can innovate and try things without too much fuss.
The Myth of the $19.99 Oil Change
Have you ever gotten an oil change for $19.99 or less? How much do you think the value of that oil service really was?
Auto Transmission Repairs – What Every Driver Should Know
You can expect your car’s transmission to last for 200,000 to 300,000 miles, but some maintenance may be required.
Car AC Works Sometimes? Blowing cold today but warm tomorrow?
One of the most difficult automotive air conditioning problems to diagnose is an intermittent A/C problem. In other words, one day your car’s A/C is blowing cold air, the next day it’s warm air.
Columbia MD Brake Service – What Every Driver Should Know
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.
Protect Yourself – Choose the Right Auto Repair Shop – An Infographic
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.
The Auto Shop Road Test – Why Your Mileage is Different at Pick-up
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 won’t be exactly the same as when you dropped your car off.
What is the Anti-Lock Brake System and How do I Maintain it?
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 preventing the wheels from locking up (stopping rotation).
Mini Cooper Coolant Leaks
It’s not uncommon for Mini owners to experience problems related to coolant leaks. Some of the older Mini Coopers experience radiator and thermostat housing leaks, but the most common issue is with the water pump. In fact, some Mini Cooper water pumps have failed on vehicles with under 10,000 miles!