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.
Auto Questions
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?
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.
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...
Making Sense of Driver Assistant Systems on Your Car
As automation in auto technology fast forwards and driver assistance systems quickly become the new normal in daily driving, understanding the basics of these systems becomes paramount. It won’t be long before we start relying on these systems to keep us safe on the road. 2018 saw driver assistant systems filter down to all makes and models. Soon we will accept and trust these systems.
What’s Causing That Loud Screeching Noise that Changes When I Brake
Not long ago, I walked into the reception area at our auto shop and greeted two long-time customers. After chatting for a while, we eventually got around to the reason why they were there. The wife shared with me that she had noticed a constant scraping noise coming from their car that got worse while braking. Then the husband held out his hand and displayed a tiny jagged stone about ¼ inch long.
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.
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.
Understanding the Ten Step Auto Diagnostic Procedure
How do we diagnose complex “issues” when they go wrong?