2020 Best of Howard Winners for Auto Repair
BA Auto Care is still the best auto repair shop in Howard County Maryland, according to the readers of Howard Magazine. They selected BA Auto as the 2020 Best in Howard Winner for auto repair. For over 40 years, BA Auto Care (formerly British American Auto Care) has earned a reputation as the region’s top shop, repairing all makes and models, foreign and domestic.
12 Questions to Ask Before You Select an Auto Repair Shop
If you are actively searching for a new auto repair shop to work on your car, here are 12 questions you should ask:
Are You Getting the Correct Service on Your Vehicle?
Have you ever looked in your owner’s manual to see what the recommended services are for your vehicle? Many car owners just take their car into the dealership and trust that the correct services will be performed. Or if it is time for an oil change, they just visit the nearest Quick Lube.
The Importance of Checking and Servicing Your Car Battery
All car batteries come with a warranty of 3 to 4 years and many car owners follow a policy of install it and forget it. However, with the onset of COVID and many cars sitting idle for longer periods of time, corrosion can build up on battery terminals and prevent your battery from receiving a proper charge while you are driving. With cold weather just around the corner, it is important to ensure that your battery is properly prepared for the winter months.
Should I Buy a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle?
To buy or not to buy a hybrid or electric car? This is the question top of mind with most new car shoppers today. The answer depends on your driving habits.
Don’t Sweat in Your Car This Summer
With all those 90 plus degree days and humidity slowing down our daily life, it is a good time to bring in your car for a quick air conditioning check. We’ll check and analyze your system to make sure you are getting maximum cooling out of you A/C. Your system may be running smoothly but a quick look now could prevent a costly repair down the road.
5 Important Tips: What to do before your drive again
As we slowly come out of isolation and begin to drive our cars more, there are a few things we need to do to make sure our vehicle is road ready. The roads are getting crowded again and we need to stay safe.
Should You Use Premium Gas in Your Car? Know These 7 Facts About Octane Ratings.
As an auto service advisor, one of the questions I frequently get asked is about using high octane or premium gas in customer’s vehicles. “Do I really need to put premium gas in my tank?” Often, customers will tell me they are unsure about purchasing a car that requires premium gas. Their focus is always on the higher cost of premium gas when they should be considering what a high octane rating means to the continued health of their vehicle.
Keep your fleet vehicles running smoothly with BA Auto Repair
When you own a fleet of vehicles for your business, time is valuable. Keeping your vehicles on the road and running smoothly translates into higher profits. At BA Auto Care, our ASE certified technicians understand the importance of keeping your fleet on the road. We provide a full ranges of auto repair services to fit your needs, including a preventive maintenance program that will keep your fleet vehicles running longer.
Clean, Environmentally Friendly Auto Repair for Over 40 Years
When most customers take in their vehicle for servicing, they don’t think of auto repair shops as environmentally friendly. Yes, they expect auto shops to recycle batteries, tires, and oil. But beyond these few (but still critical) items, car dealers and auto repair companies are not known as the poster children for protecting our planet.
10 Tips for Checking Out a Used Car Before You Buy
You’re not a certified automotive mechanic but you’d still like to check out that used car you’ve had your eyes on to see if it is worth setting up an appointment to have your mechanic check out. Here are some things you can do before arranging for that Pre Purchase Inspection, including a handy check list you can use. Be sure to make careful notes so you can share your concerns with the technician who performs the final evaluation on your used car.
My Check Engine Light is On But I’m Not Having Issues. What Should I Do?
My Check Engine light is on, but my car seems to be running okay. Is it ok to keep driving?