BA Auto Care

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BA Auto Care For over 40 years, BA Auto Care has earned a reputation as Howard County’s top auto repair shop.

Repairing all makes and models, foreign and domestic, for thousands of car and truck owners in Columbia, Ellicott City, Howard County and Central Maryland. Maximize the life of your Asian, European or American car with our award-winning auto care. Whether it's an oil change, brake service, scheduled factory maintenance, transmission repair, tires -- whatever the problem --our full-service auto shop is ready to serve you!

10/19/2026

New license. Big responsibility. 🚗

Parents, add this video to your teen-driver conversation.

With National Teen Driver Safety Week coming October 18–24, BA Auto Care service manager Zane Zaiser shares practical advice to help your teen stay safe on the road.

Watch together—and share with a parent who’s getting ready to hand over the keys.

10/16/2026

Your review could help someone else find their next repair shop. 🔎🚗

With a short break and a vehicle inspection on his to-do list, Jerome Shoecraft searched Google for a nearby Maryland State Inspection shop.

BA Auto Care popped up. What caught his attention? “Really good reviews, lots of reviews.”

Then he called—and a friendly, helpful response made the next step easy.

To everyone who has shared an honest review of BA Auto Care: thank you. Your experience can help another driver feel comfortable picking up the phone.

Need a Maryland State Inspection? Give BA Auto Care a call to schedule.

10/14/2026

Their first car. Your first question: “Is it a good choice?” 🚗

BA Auto Care office manager Grace Ulrich recently navigated that milestone with her own son—and she has a suggestion worth hearing before your family makes that big purchase.

With National Teen Driver Safety Week coming October 18–24, watch Grace’s advice for parents.

Shopping for your teen’s first car? Contact BA Auto Care to arrange a vehicle inspection.

There’s a local author behind the wheel of one of the MINI Coopers we service! 📚🚗Biographer Jeffrey Boutwell, a BA Auto ...
10/01/2026

There’s a local author behind the wheel of one of the MINI Coopers we service! 📚🚗

Biographer Jeffrey Boutwell, a BA Auto Care customer, joins novelist Rebecca Coleman for “The Author Next Door,” hosted by Little Patuxent Review.

Join us in supporting local talent—and enjoy an evening of stories, conversation and questions about the writing life. George Clack will lead the discussion, and you’ll have a chance to ask the authors about their books, how they get published and what inspires them.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m.
📍 Hawthorn Center in Hickory Ridge, Columbia
🎟️ Free admission—reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4gQvpkO

Books will be available to purchase and have signed.

Know a book lover or aspiring writer? Share this invitation with them!

09/30/2026

Some customers become part of the rhythm of the shop. ❤️

BA Auto Care office manager Grace Ulrich has a favorite customer who brings sweet treats for the team every week. But as Grace shares, it’s the kindness behind those visits that makes them special.

Hear her tell the story. What’s a small gesture someone has made that you’ve never forgotten?

09/28/2026

Are electric vehicles the future for everyone? BA Auto Care Operations Manager Brady Wise thinks the answer depends on how—and where—you drive.

In this clip, Brady shares his outlook on EVs and the charging access drivers need to make them practical. It’s a conversation we know firsthand: BA Auto Care’s own electric shuttle has logged more than 100,000 miles.

What matters most to you when choosing a vehicle: charging access, driving range, cost, or something else? Watch Brady’s take and tell us what you think. 👇

09/24/2026

The weather’s starting to change. Is your car ready for fall? 🍂🚗

Whether you drive a European model or something else entirely, BA Auto Care works on all kinds of vehicles. In fact, we used to be called British American Auto Care!

Technician Josh Davis enjoys that variety, but he does have a favorite. Take a listen to find out what it is. 👇

Ready to schedule a visit? Call 410-381-2700 or book online at BAAutoCare.com.

09/17/2026

What makes an auto repair shop truly different?

BA Auto Care Office Manager Grace Ulrich sees it from inside the shop. Customer Robert Lowe sees it from the other side of the counter. Their perspectives may be different—but their comments come straight from the heart.

👉 Watch this to hear what Grace and Robert believe makes BA Auto Care so special.

Ready to experience the BA Auto Care difference?

📞 410-381-2700
🌐 baautocare.com

09/15/2026

Every service technician has that ONE repair they’d rather not see waiting in the shop. 😅

For BA Auto Care service technician Josh Davis, it’s especially messy—and he does not hold back when describing why!

Any guesses what it is? Drop your answer in the comments before you watch. 👇

Then watch this short clip to hear Josh reveal his least favorite repair.

Of course, favorite or not, Josh and the BA Auto Care team will still give it their all—and make sure your vehicle leaves the shop better than it came in.

09/08/2026

Some relationships are measured not just in years—but in generations. ❤️

BA Auto Care office assistant Cathy Shipp shares how her family’s relationship with the shop began with founder and longtime owner Brian England—and why it continues today.

Watch Cathy’s video below. 👇

Address

9577 Berger Road
Columbia, MD
21046

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14103812700

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