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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Do you hear a funny clicking sound when you turn the wheels of your vehicle? It could be your car or truck's CV or Drive Axle, and it may be in need of repair. Safety is the number one priority for our customers here at Camarillo Independent, and it is our goal to keep your […]
Prevention is better than cure. You've probably heard that said plenty of times. The phrase is most often used to talk about health and medicine, but it is just as valid to apply it to vehicles. It's great if your problem can be sorted without much trouble, but even better not to have a problem […]
Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, one of our technicians here at Camarillo Independent is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside […]
