Recently, one of our customers came in with a “check engine light” on. When a “check engine light” comes on, many drivers think it’s due to an electronic issue, but sometimes it can be a mechanical issue.
Car Problems & Repairs
Tire Pressure Light On, but Tires Properly Inflated?
Recently a customer brought in their 2010 Lexus GX 460 because the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light was on. The customer had checked each tire with a gauge and found that every tire was determined to be at the correct pressure. The BA auto mechanic who worked on this case was Jon.
Ten Annoying Habits That Damage Your Car
Buying a car is a significant investment. Most people want to make sure their car keeps running and functioning smoothly for as long as possible. To some, a shiny vehicle is merely a few thousand pounds of metal used for commuting while others consider their car as a superhuman extension of their personality.
Is a Certified Mechanic Servicing Your Brakes?
Brakes are one of the most critical safety systems in our car. They keep us from plowing into objects and people. Keeping your brakes in working order requires they be checked at least once a year. But just having them checked isn’t enough; who you choose to service your brakes matters.
To Tow or Not to Tow — Which Car Problems Require a Tow?
When you have a car problem, sometimes it is hard to know whether to have the car towed, whether to get the repair done on the spot, or whether it’s safe to drive your car to the shop.
Understanding the Ten Step Auto Diagnostic Procedure
How do we diagnose complex “issues” when they go wrong?
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.
Why is My Car Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting hotter. In fact, here in Columbia, MD we are expecting the temperature to hit the 90’s this week. If your car’s air conditioning system is blowing hot air, don’t sweat it out. Take care of it now.
Using Auto Diagnostic Check Sheets to Speed Your Auto Repair
When you hear a noise coming from your car, what do you do? Do you try to determine where the sound is coming from? Do you pay attention to when it happens (e.g. do you hear it when you first start the car, only after you exceed 50 mph, when you brake, during acceleration…)?
Is Your Car a Victim of the MINI Cooper Low Oil Level Epidemic?
Based on the above definition, #2 to be exact, there is no doubt that we are experiencing an epidemic. Over the past year, we have seen dozens of Mini Coopers coming into our facility with a very low oil level. This is serious because it can dramatically reduce the life of a Mini Cooper engine!
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?
Auto Repair Dilemma – When to Blame the Mechanic vs. When to Blame the Car
So you are all set. You booked an appointment in advance and arrived on time. Everything seems like it’s going to go smoothly, and then you get ‘the call’. It’s the service adviser saying, “We need your car for another day!”