The percentage of people buying used cars instead of new ones has been steadily increasing in...
Buying/Selling
Why more people are keeping and repairing their existing car instead of purchasing a new car?
The trend in automobile ownership is evolving, with a growing number of people opting to keep and...
A Close to Home Story About Long-Term Car Ownership
I heard a group of people chatting about the cars they have owned over the years, and it seemed...
Should You Buy a “Maintenance Service Package” From The Dealer When Buying A New Car?
Over the years this has been a question asked frequently by our customers as they start shopping...
Buying a Car? Here’s How to Deal with Fluctuations in New and Used Car Prices
Recently a friend told me about how difficult it was to find a new car after his insurance company...
Avoid High New Car Prices: Take Care of the Car You Already Own
With both used and new car prices soaring, here are our top 10 maintenance tips to take better care of the car you already own.
Why You Should Never Buy a Car From an Auction
If you have ever considered purchasing a used car at auction for a fraction of the blue book price, think carefully.
Tire Buying Tips: What You Need To Know
You need new tires for your vehicle. Here are the questions you are asking yourself:
1. How do I find the best place to purchase auto tires?
2. What should I be looking for?
3. Is the internet the best place to buy or should I just go to a tire shop?
Should I Buy a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle?
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.
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.
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.
You Can Save Money by Buying Automotive Parts Online, but…
This blog post was originally published in 2011, but has been updated to reflect the fact that beginning September 1, 2016, BA Auto Care began covering all major repairs for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.