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Car Problems & Repairs
What Should I Do If My Car is Using a lot of Oil?
If you are having to top of your oil levels frequently or your car is using a lot more than...
What to do When the Check Engine Light Comes on in Your Car?
When the check engine light comes on in your car, it can be a scary situation. You immediately...
Why You Should Pay Attention to “Check Engine Light” Warnings
When a VW came in running badly with the “check engine light” on we started the diagnostics by...
The Real Cost of Brake Repair: What You Can’t Learn From an Online Search
Getting a car repair estimate online looks easy. If you know exactly what service or repair you...
The Truth About Today’s Tire Repair: Why Plugging the Hole is No Longer Enough
Tire repair used to be simple. You got a hole in your tire. You drove it into the local repair...
Dog Causes Hybrid Battery to Fail
Detailed diagnosis by a BA Auto Care tech found the underlying cause of this “hairy” problem quickly and efficiently.
When Does a Hybrid Battery Need to be Conditioned or Replaced?
Here are the three major indicators that your hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is ready for a battery evaluation and conditioning.
Having Trouble Scheduling Your Car for Service? Here’s Why.
You may have noticed that scheduling your vehicle for service has become harder. Auto Repair Shops...
What Happens When You Don’t Properly Complete the Tire Balance and Rotation Procedure
At BA Auto Care, our techs keep your car on the road and running smoothly by following a preventative maintenance program custom designed to the unique needs of your car. Keeping your vehicle aligned properly, flushing your power steering, and flushing and cleaning your engine are essential to maintaining the health of your vehicle.
10 Tips to Save Gas and Spend Less Money at the Pump
Gas prices are skyrocketing but you still need your car to get you to work, run errands and enjoy your life. Here are 10 tips to take the pressure off your wallet and keep you on the road.
How To Avoid Transmission Problems
Most problems with the automatic transmission result because Mini manufacturers say that their transmissions do not need fluid changes. This is not accurate. If you do not change the transmission fluid regularly, it will cause it to fail early.