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.
Staying Sligned, Flushing Your Power Steering and Keeping Your Engine Clean
At BA Auto Care, our techs keep your car on the road and running smoothly by following a preventative maintenance program custom designed to the unique needs of your car. Keeping your vehicle aligned properly, flushing your power steering, and flushing and cleaning your engine are essential to maintaining the health of your vehicle.
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.
Beware the Overzealous Quick Lube Manager: Discover the Benefits of Using a Full Service Auto Repair Shop
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.