Why Is Your Vehicle Draining Your Battery?

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.  If your battery dies after your car, truck, or SUV sits for a few hours, the battery itself isn’t necessarily the problem. While […]

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The Components in Your Car Door

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, old or new, it probably has doors. Those doors are heavy, and they see a lot of use. Naturally, from time to time, parts wear out. If your door doesn’t function as well as it should, here’s why, courtesy of Camarillo Independent in Camarillo.

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Diagnosing Those Dash Lights

Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, […]

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Routine Maintenance for Your Suspension

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.  What does it do? – The suspension maintains the relationship between the wheels and the frame or unibody. The suspension system interacts with […]

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Is “Remanufactured” Worth It?

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is […]

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When To Rotate Your Tires

Tire rotations are a part of vehicle maintenance. The purpose of rotating your tires is to make them last as long as possible, prevent your suspension from wearing out prematurely, and keep the drivability of your car in the best possible condition. So when should you get a tire rotation?

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Using Your Jumper Cables

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though…Camarillo Independent in Camarillo has the info you need to properly jump-start your car.

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Alignment and Tire Rotations

At Camarillo Independent we know how important tire maintenance is. Like the shoes on our feet, the tires and wheels on our cars protect us from direct contact with the ground. And like those shoes, we wear day in and day out, tires and wheels can rub, wear unevenly, and eventually fail to do their […]

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How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

“Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? Camarillo Independent in Camarillo has the answers you’re looking for.

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