Tire Pressure Light On, but Tires Properly Inflated?
Recently a customer brought in their 2010 Lexus GX 460 because the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light was on. The customer had checked each tire with a gauge and found that every tire was determined to be at the correct pressure. The BA auto mechanic who worked on this case was Jon.
Discover the Chevy Bolt EV – Our New Courtesy Shuttle
A couple of weeks ago, one of the courtesy van drivers went on vacation, and the other was out sick, so I got to drive our customers to work and home in our new courtesy vehicle, the all-electric drive Chevy Bolt. All I can say is, wow, what a reaction!
Ten Annoying Habits That Damage Your Car
Buying a car is a significant investment. Most people want to make sure their car keeps running and functioning smoothly for as long as possible. To some, a shiny vehicle is merely a few thousand pounds of metal used for commuting while others consider their car as a superhuman extension of their personality.
Is a Certified Mechanic Servicing Your Brakes?
Brakes are one of the most critical safety systems in our car. They keep us from plowing into objects and people. Keeping your brakes in working order requires they be checked at least once a year. But just having them checked isn’t enough; who you choose to service your brakes matters.
To Tow or Not to Tow — Which Car Problems Require a Tow?
When you have a car problem, sometimes it is hard to know whether to have the car towed, whether to get the repair done on the spot, or whether it’s safe to drive your car to the shop.
Do Self-Driving Cars Increase Your Chances Of Vehicle Theft?
Self-driving vehicles were once depicted as parts of some cool or dystopian future in which everything was automated. Now, you can find a whole fleet of them in Silicon Valley. The world is gradually moving towards this future. Advancements are being made everyday in the hopes of automating many aspects of our lives.
Land Rover Oil Change Quiz
Every Land Rover or other European car owner should know the answer to these three questions!
Trust + Experience + Checks + Balances + Respect = High Quality Car Repairs
A few weeks ago I was approached with three different questions.
Understanding the Ten Step Auto Diagnostic Procedure
How do we diagnose complex “issues” when they go wrong?
My Brake Pedal Sunk to the Floor. Are My Brakes Failing?
One of the scariest moments that can happen while driving is when you try to stop and your break pedal sinks to the floor.
Why is My Car Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting hotter. In fact, here in Columbia, MD we are expecting the temperature to hit the 90’s this week. If your car’s air conditioning system is blowing hot air, don’t sweat it out. Take care of it now.
New Hybrid Battery Service Offerings Save Owners Money
Chances are, if you are driving a hybrid vehicle, you care about what happens to the environment. It used to be that after several years of driving a hybrid, the battery would need to be replaced with a new one.