At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, our mechanics have diagnosed and repaired every transmission problem in the book. We’d like to pass some of our knowledge along to you, in order to help you understand your transmission a little better. Here, we discuss the synchronizers in your manual transmission, and how to know if one of […]

For the most part, automatic transmissions are exactly that; automatic. However, there are a couple of components that require adjustment from time to time, to keep your transmission shifting like it should. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, our team of expert mechanics knows how to do just that.

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we’re fans of drivers who tweak and customize their vehicles to meet specific wants and needs. For many car enthusiasts, a manual transmission is a must, and the performance of that transmission relies heavily on the clutch.

Over the past decade, vehicles with CVTs, or Continuously Variable Transmissions, seem to have taken over the market. While many people have different opinions on CVT transmissions, what are they, and how do they work? Camarillo Independent in Camarillo has a simple explanation for you.

What does a flex plate do, and how do you know if yours is faulty? Your vehicle may be telling you things you may not know. Camarillo Independent in Camarillo has the answers you need.

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we understand that there are endless ways a transmission can sound, behave, and feel, depending on what type of car it’s in, what type of transmission it is, and the state of the vehicle’s repair. Sometimes, when people buy a different car, they notice it doesn’t act the same as […]

If you drive a standard shift car, truck, or SUV, there’s a good chance reliability was a factor in your decision to get a stick shift. However, from time to time, even a manual transmission needs to be serviced; when it does, Camarillo Independent in Camarillo has you covered.

Everywhere you look you see holiday decorations and advertisements for the latest gadgets and gizmos. While prepping for the Christmas season, don’t forget to prep your car for all the traveling it will do. With Christmas comes travel – traveling to and from parties and family gatherings. Let us at Camarillo Independent in Camarillo help […]

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we like to provide customers with sound advice, to help them diagnose and understand issues they might experience with their car, truck, or SUV. Often, a small problem can cause a lot of headaches and frustration but knowing what you’re dealing with goes a long way towards getting an issue […]

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we understand the importance of keeping up with and understanding the latest in automotive technology. Gone are the days when fluids and vacuum lines were all that controlled the function of your engine and transmission, and we’ve moved into an era where computer control reigns supreme.