Since 2015, Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) have become common in most new cars. There are a total of 5 levels to these systems. A Level 5 vehicle is fully autonomous in most circumstances.
Car Safety
Know the Top 10 Mini Cooper Warning Lights
At BA Auto Care, we know your Mini inside and out. We are Maryland’s top Mini repair specialist. Book an appointment with us to schedule a comprehensive Mini checkup.
A Checklist for Taking Your Car on Its First Vacation After COVID
As we emerge from 18 months of self-isolation during COVID and get ready to take our family (and our car) on its first vacation in a year and a half, there are some important things to do to ensure that our vehicle is vacation ready.
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.
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...
Beware the Overzealous Quick Lube Manager: Discover the Benefits of Using a Full Service Auto Repair Shop
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.
Your Teen Driver’s First Car And How To Keep Them Safe On The Road
One of the major concerns we constantly hear about from our customers here at BA Auto Care is how to keep their newly licensed teen drivers safe on the road. Is there a car model or size that will ensure a safer driving experience for their son or daughter? Should the newest driver in their family drive a larger, heavier, slower car loaded with high tech safety features?
Preventing Falls in the Auto Shop and At Home
This is the second article in a series we are producing entitled “Looking Out For You and Your Car.”
Too Many Quick Lube Visits Lead to Dangerously Thin Brake Pads
The other day, one of our auto mechanics, Hernando, was working on a Mercedes SUV. The driver had brought it in for preventive maintenance, and when Hernando checked it out, it turns out the brakes were in terrible condition. The brake material was worn so thin; it was as flat as paper. And then, it just came off!
My Brake Pedal Sunk to the Floor. Are My Brakes Failing?
One of the scariest moments that can happen while driving is when you try to stop and your break pedal sinks to the floor.
Brakes and the Warning Systems That Help Us Monitor Them
How do you know what condition your brakes are in? Do you wait until you hear them squealing a bit as you stop? Do you wait for a warning light to come on? Do you wait until the brake pedal feels low?
Maximize Winter Driving Visibility With These 10 Tips
Here we are at the winter solstice, December 21, 2016. It’s the shortest day of the year. We are commuting in the dark or driving when the sun is low — at dawn in the morning or dusk in the evening — making visibility difficult. Couple this with fog, mist, ice and snow and driving becomes a real challenge.