Auto Tips

Are You Getting the Correct Service on Your Vehicle?

Are You Getting the Correct Service on Your Vehicle?

Have you ever looked in your owner’s manual to see what the recommended services are for your vehicle? Many car owners just take their car into the dealership and trust that the correct services will be performed. Or if it is time for an oil change, they just visit the nearest Quick Lube.

Don’t Sweat in Your Car This Summer

Don’t Sweat in Your Car This Summer

With all those 90 plus degree days and humidity slowing down our daily life, it is a good time to bring in your car for a quick air conditioning check. We’ll check and analyze your system to make sure you are getting maximum cooling out of you A/C. Your system may be running smoothly but a quick look now could prevent a costly repair down the road.

Should You Use Premium Gas in Your Car? Know These 7 Facts About Octane Ratings.

Should You Use Premium Gas in Your Car? Know These 7 Facts About Octane Ratings.

As an auto service advisor, one of the questions I frequently get asked is about using high octane or premium gas in customer’s vehicles. “Do I really need to put premium gas in my tank?” Often, customers will tell me they are unsure about purchasing a car that requires premium gas. Their focus is always on the higher cost of premium gas when they should be considering what a high octane rating means to the continued health of their vehicle.

10 Tips for Checking Out a Used Car Before You Buy

10 Tips for Checking Out a Used Car Before You Buy

You’re not a certified automotive mechanic but you’d still like to check out that used car you’ve had your eyes on to see if it is worth setting up an appointment to have your mechanic check out. Here are some things you can do before arranging for that Pre Purchase Inspection, including a handy check list you can use. Be sure to make careful notes so you can share your concerns with the technician who performs the final evaluation on your used car.

How to Get New Life Out of Your Old Car

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.

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.

Mobile Auto Service – The Pros and Cons

Mobile Auto Service – The Pros and Cons

Not too long ago, I was testing a car down Berger Road when I saw a man working under a school bus! He was changing the oil on the street! This got me thinking about mobile vehicle services. Some mobile automotive services are already common, such as mobile detailing and mobile windshield and glass repair; but what about mobile mechanics?