An Analysis by Rachael Irizarry- Service Advisor Carbon deposits, or carbon buildup, are an...
Car Problems & Repairs
What Is Diagnostic Labor Time and How It Saves You Money
When a Check Engine Light comes on, many drivers ask: “Why do I have to pay diagnostic time?”...
Does a Scan Tool Tell the Technician What’s Wrong? Not Exactly.
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is this: “You just plug in a computer, and it tells you...
“Your Car Needs a Valve Job!” (And Why It’s Rare Today)
I was walking past Patrick’s service bay this week and noticed something unusual: two full...
Does the Type of Coolant you Use in Your Car Really Matter?
A friend in Yorkshire England emailed me recently asking if the type of coolant he uses in his car...
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.