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 Tips
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.
Our Top 5 Blog Posts – From State Inspections to Windshield Wipers
May of this year marked our second year of creating blogs on auto repairs and services. We’ve covered a lot of topics, but 96 blogs later, we thought it would be a good idea to highlight the top five blog posts of all time in one article. The blogs are rated based on the number of views since May 14th, 2010.
Do-it-Yourself Mini Cooper Auto Repair — When Can it Cost You More?
While interest in tinkering with cars as a hobby has been waning, when it comes to the Mini Cooper, things are different. There are still a lot of people who enjoy working on these cars as well as having fun driving them.
Lower Cost, High Quality Auto Repair Linked to Health Care Reform
We believe that for our auto repair shop to produce high quality car repairs and service it is essential that we have great employees. Hiring, training and retaining those employees is key to our success in producing high quality auto repairs.
Extend the Life of Your Car – Take a Driver Improvement Course
What feature would you like to see on your next vehicle? Personally, I’d love to have a horn I can press for the rear of my vehicle that warns aggressive drivers to back off when they switch lanes too closely behind me!