The BA Auto Care Apprenticeship Program

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.

Caring for your Cooling System and Brakes

Caring for your Cooling System and Brakes

At BA Auto Care, setting up and executing an effective preventive maintenance program tailored to the specific needs of your vehicle is one of the most important things we do for you. Caring for your cooling system and brakes is essential.

Care Plans Versus Car Leasing: The New Way Not To Buy A Car

Care Plans Versus Car Leasing: The New Way Not To Buy A Car

As consumers, Americans are getting accustomed to not owning anything anymore.  All those software programs we used to purchase are now annual or monthly subscriptions.  Even our music library isn’t really ours anymore.  We’re paying a monthly subscription to stream from one of the clouds.

Getting To Know Your Car: The Key to Quality, Affordable Auto Service

Getting To Know Your Car: The Key to Quality, Affordable Auto Service

Keeping our customer’s cars in peak operating condition is one of our primary missions at BA Auto Care.  For current and long time customers, it’s a matter of keeping detailed records, understanding the maintenance history of their vehicle and keeping abreast of all the manufacturer and model information.  We take pride in our ability to provide our customers with an affordable, personalized preventive maintenance program.

A Holiday Gift for Local Families in Need: A “Social Safety Blanket” that Makes it Easier to Get Help

A Holiday Gift for Local Families in Need: A “Social Safety Blanket” that Makes it Easier to Get Help

As the holiday season approaches, I always start thinking about the importance of serving others in our community, especially neighbors and friends who are facing difficulties during a time when most of us are celebrating. Although Howard County has dozens of agencies ready to support families in need, accessing that support can be a daunting task. What we need is a “social safety blanket,” led by local government with the support of local churches, synagogues and non-profit groups that makes it easy for neighbors in need to access services.