by Brian England | Jun 30, 2023 | BA Auto Care News
On July 3, 2023, BA Auto Care, Columbia Maryland’s award-winning independent auto repair shop, celebrates 45 years of keeping customer vehicles on the road and in top operating condition. Founded in 1978 as British American Auto Care by England native Brian England,...
by Brian England | Feb 27, 2023 | Car Problems & Repairs, Hybrid/Electric Cars
Detailed diagnosis by a BA Auto Care tech found the underlying cause of this “hairy” problem quickly and efficiently. A 2009 Toyota Prius came into the shop recently with the check engine light on. This is a common issue, so the technician downloaded the codes and...
by Brian England | Feb 20, 2023 | Car Safety, Hybrid/Electric Cars
There are many important things to consider when buying an electric car. Recently, there has been a lot of publicity about the potential of electric vehicles to catch fire. Here is some valuable information you should know: When driving a gasoline operated vehicle,...
by Brian England | Feb 13, 2023 | Car Problems & Repairs, Hybrid/Electric Cars, Preventative Maintenance
Here are the three major indicators that your hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is ready for a battery evaluation and conditioning: Decrease in Power. If you find that you are having difficulty accelerating or getting up hills as easily as you once did, then there is a...
by Brian England | Feb 6, 2023 | Auto Tips, Hybrid/Electric Cars, Preventative Maintenance
For most of us, driving a hybrid vehicle is much more than just transportation. It also demonstrates how much we care about the environment. After several years of driving a hybrid, the battery normally needs to be replaced with a new one. That is because, just like...