Preventative Maintenance

Why & When Tires Need to be Rotated

Why & When Tires Need to be Rotated

For any novices out there, tire rotation is the process of moving tires from one location on your car to another. This includes moving them from one side to another as well as from front to back.

It’s So Easy to Change a Car Bulb!””

It’s So Easy to Change a Car Bulb!””

Well, yes, there are bulbs that are “oh so doggone easy” but they are becoming few and far between. Making sure you have the right bulb for your automobile is complex. Installing the wrong bulb can end up causing a whole new set of problems.

Why Didn’t Ford Look After Their Customers?

Why Didn’t Ford Look After Their Customers?

Often we are judged, not on how well we perform a job, but on how well we perform when something goes wrong. Most people understand that auto repairs and service can’t be perfect; that is why we have warranties. When it comes to a warranty issue or perhaps an issue just outside of the warranty, how an auto service provider performs becomes very important.

Eight Tips for Preventive Maintenance on Low Annual Mileage Cars

Eight Tips for Preventive Maintenance on Low Annual Mileage Cars

Does your car rarely leave your parking spot, driveway, or garage? If you aren’t logging many miles on your vehicle then there are some adjustments you can follow when having your car serviced to ensure you’re getting the most for your service dollar.

The Most Over Looked Auto Service!

The Most Over Looked Auto Service!

No matter what car you own, you should have a tire inspection at least every six months. It is the most over looked auto service, and it’s extremely important when it comes to your safety.

Clean Automotive Intake Valves and Why it Matters

Clean Automotive Intake Valves and Why it Matters

Recently four of BA Auto Care’s technicians returned from four days of training in Kansas City. The big topic of conversation among them was the build-up of carbon on the valves due to direct fuel injection. I came across this blog that talks about issues related to carbon build up on BMW Mini valves.

Predict High Auto Maintenance Cost – Gage Your Car’s Fun Factor

Predict High Auto Maintenance Cost – Gage Your Car’s Fun Factor

Not long ago, I came across an article on automotive.com, Highest Maintenance Cost Cars. I thought about it a bit, and realized, there is a really easy test you can do to determine which cars will be expensive to maintain. Simply ask yourself, “How fun is this car to drive?”

7 Items You Might Miss If You Only See Your Auto Mechanic Once A Year

7 Items You Might Miss If You Only See Your Auto Mechanic Once A Year

Are you getting a full preventative maintenance service done on your car at least every six months? If you aren’t chances are you could be missing some things that could cause problems now or later on. It could be something simple that causes you to get less efficient gas mileage or something serious like compromised vehicle safety.

Think Oil Changes Every 3000 Miles Are All You Need? Better Read This

Think Oil Changes Every 3000 Miles Are All You Need? Better Read This

Over the past several years, there’s been a lot of attention paid to getting an oil change every 3000 miles. Lube shops that do oil changes and services are now prevalent and accepted in the industry, but is getting an oil service on your car every 3000 miles all the preventive maintenance you need?