When most customers take in their vehicle for servicing, they don’t think of auto repair shops as environmentally friendly. Yes, they expect auto shops to recycle batteries, tires, and oil. But beyond these few (but still critical) items, car dealers and auto repair companies are not known as the poster children for protecting our planet.

Be sure that you know what your check engine light looks like and where it is located. The check engine light is located on your dashboard where the instrument lights are. Different cars use different identifiers, so be sure to check out your vehicle manual so that you know exactly what your check engine light looks like.

Sometimes, being a good auto repair technician means channeling your inner Agatha Christie and solving a mystery.  This is precisely what happen to us recently when one of our customers brought in his car, complaining of smelling a strange odor.

What Does It Mean When The Check Engine Light Comes On? Brian England, Wed, Sept 5th, 2019 Sometimes it’s as easy as a gas cap that doesn’t seal properly. I can’t remember how man times I’ve told one of our customers: “You’re so lucky it’s just the gas cap not sealing.” Fixing the gas cap […]

8 things you can do to help us get your vehicle service finished on time Brian England, Mon, Aug 26, 2019     Check your gas. You should have at least a quarter tank when you bring your car in for service. If you have an electric car, 50 miles is enough. If your vehicle [...]

Maximize your MPG and tire life Brian England, Mon, Aug 19, 2019     Here are 4 tips that will extend the life of your tires and keep you safe on the road: Rotate and balance your tires every 7500 miles to keep them wearing evenly. Get your wheels aligned when you buy 4 new [...]

At the beginning of the year, my daughter Sandi and I reviewed BA Auto Care’s Apprenticeship Plan to see what has worked over four decades and to design a program that would be successful in the 21st century. Our Maryland Certified apprenticeship plan has been in place for 40 years now and has been an important ingredient to our success as a top tier automotive repair shop.

You can save thousands of dollars in repair bills by properly maintaining the ventilation air intake system and keeping the trunk and hatch seals clean on your vehicle.