Bad engine mounts, why is it a problem for you?

Failed engine mounts are an irritating issue to live with causing your car or truck to vibrate and you don't know why. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we can help, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive and it is an easy issue to detect on a test drive. There […]

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Simple Steps to Save Fleet Downtime – Tranmissions!

Our fleet truck customers do not need to spend valuable time in the shop with transmission issues due that could have been avoided by servicing their fleet vehicles based on their owner's manual recommendations!  Especially if it is simply changing a clogged filter, changing fluids or clutch issues!  Our transmission technicians here at Camarillo Independent […]

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If it’s hot, cool it down & avoid high repair costs! EASY!

Repairs are costly and we all want to avoid them including our team here at Camarillo Independent!  It's our job and we take it seriously.  Here, it is all about keeping your car or truck serviced and looking for problems "before" they happen to avoid those high repair costs and ensuring you avoid any breakdowns […]

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Dash Warning Lights to Watch For!

It doesn't matter if you are driving a car or truck, jeep or SUV, a diesel 4×4 or a classic when those dash warning lights go off the first thing you do is think "how bad is it?" and "how much will it cost me?" followed quickly by "when was my last service visit?"!!  Driving […]

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Have you checked your battery? If it looks like this – It’s bad!

When you are having trouble with your car or truck starting and you open the hood up to take a peek to see this….you'll see what an overly corroded battery looks like. This happens naturally over time on vehicle battery terminals.  If you are like 99% of normal Camarillo drivers, you don't check your oil […]

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Sometimes it is obvious, others we have to hunt for it!

Here at Camarillo Independent in Camarillo we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes.  However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs!  You know there is a problem and a […]

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Take care of it or high repair bills? Which do you prefer?

We see this with our fleet customers, our regular Camarillo car pool drivers and our diesel truck drivers so it isn't just one type of driver that ends up with a nightmare on their hands costing thousands of dollars to repair, asking about the costs of a JASPER replacement engine!  The fact is your driving […]

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What Is an ASE Certified Technician?

Whether you drive a Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup, maintenance and repair performed the correct way is a huge part of keeping you on the road. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we use ASE certified technicians to make sure you get the best service in the industry.

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Looks Like A Problem? YES!

Sometimes it is EASY to see if your car or truck needs to come into our shop for professional repairs! 1.  You see steam rising from the engine!2.  The Check Engine Light is on!3.  The engine starts, but there is an odor that is not right.4.  You hear grinding or thumping noises.

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Honest and helpful!

Linda Fisher-Helton Customer Review ★★★★★ Honest and helpful! Twice they helped me get the dealer to address a warranty or recall issue the dealer that the dealer was refusing to do. I have also gotten advice regarding a used car I wanted to buy. Fair prices. Nice folks. Trustworthy advice. They are my go to […]

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