Flat tire? Here’s what you need to do.

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA we want to prepare you for what you should do next.  First, get out of traffic immediately. It’s best if you can stop on solid, flat ground, out of the way of […]

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Make Your Radiator Go The Extra Mile

Since the first automobiles, there have been radiators. Every liquid-cooled engine on the road has, and has always needed, a radiator; without it, the engine would overheat in no time, causing catastrophic engine failure. While the efficiency of radiators, the materials they’re made out of, and the shape and size of them have changed over […]

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Maintaining a Diesel Fuel System

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go […]

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Where’s that loud noise coming from?

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Camarillo Independent, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go. 

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Diesel Fuel Systems – What Could go Wrong?

Diesel engines are known for their reliability – that’s probably at least partially why you bought one. However, like all things, diesels and their components wear out eventually. Fortunately, the technicians at Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA have you covered. Here are some fuel system issues to watch out for.

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Recognizing Flood Damage

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential […]

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Why It’s Important To Change Your Oil

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s […]

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Rainproof Your Windshield

At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.  Essentially, there are a few things you can do to ease the burden of driving in the rain. Keep good quality windshield wipers […]

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Is Your Transmission Misbehaving? It Could Be Your Valve Body!

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

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Quality Work for Your Quality Vehicle

If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At Camarillo Independent, we share that appreciation – that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

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