A couple of months ago a card arrived in the mail to remind us to take our new Acura RDX in for its first service.
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Top 10 Things MINI Cooper Owners Should Know
Over the past few years we have written many blog posts on the MINI Cooper. If you are familiar with our auto repair center, you may know that when we first opened our auto shop back in 1978, we focused on servicing British and American cars — hence the name, British American Auto Care.
My Car Will Not Start Sometimes – How Much Will it Cost to Fix This?
Ever had this happen? You drive your car, park it for a few minutes to run an errand — then when you return your car won’t start.
10 Things You Can Do to Prepare Your Car for Winter Driving
I don’t know about you, but I glimpsed a lot of people sporting their winter coats this past weekend. Snow has already hit Maine (no surprise there), but it’s hit Tennessee and South Carolina too! Yes, the winter weather is already here in some parts of the country. It’s best to be prepared for it.
The Myth of the $19.99 Oil Change
Have you ever gotten an oil change for $19.99 or less? How much do you think the value of that oil service really was?
Auto Transmission Repairs – What Every Driver Should Know
You can expect your car’s transmission to last for 200,000 to 300,000 miles, but some maintenance may be required.
Columbia MD Brake Service – What Every Driver Should Know
Proper brake maintenance is essential to automobile safety. In the video below, I review some key tips on brake maintenance, but the bottom line is to be sure your brakes undergo a thorough examination every year.
Protect Yourself – Choose the Right Auto Repair Shop – An Infographic
Last week, the office of consumer affairs in Howard County, MD put out an informational piece describing ways to protect yourself when choosing an auto repair shop.
The Auto Shop Road Test – Why Your Mileage is Different at Pick-up
When you bring your car in for servicing at BA Auto Care we road test your car. We test it before we bring it into the shop for servicing (AM Road Testing) and after the repair or maintenance work has been completed (PM Road Testing). That’s why your mileage won’t be exactly the same as when you dropped your car off.
Mini Cooper Coolant Leaks
It’s not uncommon for Mini owners to experience problems related to coolant leaks. Some of the older Mini Coopers experience radiator and thermostat housing leaks, but the most common issue is with the water pump. In fact, some Mini Cooper water pumps have failed on vehicles with under 10,000 miles!
Mini Cooper – 10 Quick Facts
We’ve been doing quite a few Mini Cooper blogs lately, so let’s keep the fun rolling….
Should You Ask to See Old Auto Parts After a Repair or Service?
It is strange how when something is done in our auto repair shop for many years it becomes part of a routine. Then a new generation comes along and they wonder why we do it! This is the case with us keeping the old parts we remove from cars as part of a repair or routine maintenance.