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.
Car Problems & Repairs
What to do if Your Check Engine Light Comes On
Do you know what to do if your check engine light comes on? Do any new drivers in your household know what to do?
Is Your Car Shaking? 3 Common Problems That Cause Cars to Vibrate
Have you ever been driving your car and it shook so much you felt like you were on an amusement park ride? Well, here are three common problems that can cause a car to shake.
Hummmmmm… Is Your Car Making Unusual Noises?
Hummmmmmmmmm……… What is that humming noise that has been getting worse and worse?
What Should I Pay for a Brake Repair Job in Columbia, Maryland?
Did you ever try to find information online on how much it will cost to repair your brakes? As a car owner, trying to figure out what the cost for a brake repair job will be is difficult to figure out because there are so many variations.
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?
Headlight Restoration – From Cloudy to Clear
A simple headlamp restoration job can take your headlights from cloudy to clear. In the video below, we show a headlamp restoration in process at our Columbia, MD auto repair shop.
Hybrid Car Repair in Columbia, MD
If you are looking for a place to service your hybrid car in Columbia, MD, here at BA Auto Care we provide hybrid car repairs and services. In fact, as advocates of protecting the environment, we’ve made sure to keep up with hybrid car technology and to ensure we have highly qualified auto techs on hand to provide hybrid car service.
A Glimpse into the Good Old Days of Easy “Jaguar Repairs”
This winter a long time customer dropped by and asked if I would work on his 1962 E-Type Jaguar. Normally we do not work on these classic Jaguars because the new generation of Jaguar technicians are experienced in the complex systems of the new class of Jaguars rather than the older cars that have been around for more than forty years.
Do-it-Yourself Mini Cooper Auto Repair — When Can it Cost You More?
While interest in tinkering with cars as a hobby has been waning, when it comes to the Mini Cooper, things are different. There are still a lot of people who enjoy working on these cars as well as having fun driving them.
Do Auto Repair Diagnostic Forms Really Matter?
When we started performing complicated auto repair diagnostics we were the first auto repair shop in Columbia to offer diagnostics forms online.
4 Steps to Resolving an Auto Service or Repair Issue
When we interact with consumer service businesses —whether it’s a hairstylist, a veterinarian, or an automotive shop—it’s important to know how to handle problems when they arise. Maintaining objectivity can be difficult, but orderliness is helpful in deciding on an approach.











