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?
450000 Miles and Still Going Strong
My blog earlier this month dealt with the trend of keeping older, low tech vehicles. Proof positive of this recent movement in car ownership is our long time customer, Bill Homans. Bill stopped by recently to celebrate his 2012 Kia Sedona reaching an impressive 450,000 miles! And those were not easy miles. Bill spends his time delivering flowers all over the Frederick area. That’s a lot of stopping and starting.
How to Get New Life Out of Your Old Car
New automobile owner research shows that more and more people are hanging on longer to their old cars, choosing to keep them running instead of buying a new car right away.
My Check Engine Light Just Came On. What Should I Do?
Be sure that you know what your check engine light looks like and where it is located. The check engine light is located on your dashboard where the instrument lights are. Different cars use different identifiers, so be sure to check out your vehicle manual so that you know exactly what your check engine light looks like.
Is Your Car in Top Travelling Condition?
Summer is just a memory and Fall is fading fast. Soon it will be Thanksgiving – the most heavily travelled holiday of the year. With all the other vehicles vying to get to Grandma’s house faster than everyone else, it is important to make sure that your car is holiday road trip worthy. Be proactive and contact BA Auto today to set up a pre-holiday inspection.
The Curious Case of the Strange Car Smell
Sometimes, being a good auto repair technician means channeling your inner Agatha Christie and solving a mystery. This is precisely what happen to us recently when one of our customers brought in his car, complaining of smelling a strange odor.
Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair Nightmare: Mini-Cooper Radio Installation
Unless you’re are a certified automotive technician, the era of servicing and making repairs to your car on your own are over. Today’s vehicles are just too complex for DIYing.
What Does It Mean When The Check Engine Light Comes On?
Sometimes it’s as easy as a gas cap that doesn’t seal properly. I can’t remember how man times...
8 Things You Can Do To Help Us Get Your Vehicle Service Finished On Time
Check your gas. You should have at least a quarter tank when you bring your car in for service. If...
Maximizing your MPG and Tire Life
Here are 4 tips that will extend the life of your tires and keep you safe on the road: Rotate and...
The BA Auto Care Apprenticeship Program
At the beginning of the year, my daughter Sandi and I reviewed BA Auto Care’s Apprenticeship Plan to see what has worked over four decades and to design a program that would be successful in the 21st century. Our Maryland Certified apprenticeship plan has been in place for 40 years now and has been an important ingredient to our success as a top tier automotive repair shop.
Save On Repair Bills by Keeping Your Air Intake System, Trunk Seals and Hatch Seals Clean
You can save thousands of dollars in repair bills by properly maintaining the ventilation air intake system and keeping the trunk and hatch seals clean on your vehicle.