Car enthusiasts would argue that "those were the days". Everything you drove was built like a tank and had the chrome on it so you enjoyed washing it but NO power steering. For most of us, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a […]
Trucks aren’t like cars…your average personal vehicle usually holds about 5 quarts of oil, and you are supposed to change it every 3-5k miles. However, the same logic doesn’t apply to large trucks. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we know how important proper oil changes and diagnostics are to keep your truck on the […]
You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. […]
Happy Easter from our team here at Camarillo Independent in Camarillo. We hope that you enjoy this time spent with family and friends as you gather together for egg hunts and potlucks. We also want to take this time to remind you to bring your car to our team here at Camarillo Independent for routine […]
Is your diesel having issues starting up? Do you hear a knocking noise? Is there blue colored smoke coming from your engine? Don't ingore the signs, those could all be signs of engine failure. One of the leading issues that lead to diesel engine failure is fuel contamination. Fuel contamination comes in different forms, but always has […]
Transmissions are one of the more mysterious and unknown aspects of automotive engineering, to most people. In the modern world, this is more true than ever, making technicians with expertise in transmission maintenance and repair more of a necessity than a convenience. At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, our technicians have the skill, knowledge, and equipment […]
It is often the last thing you check and statistically, most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Here at Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, we know where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, sudden tire failure can […]
Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. Camarillo Independent in Camarillo is here […]
It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive […]
At Camarillo Independent in Camarillo, CA, transmissions are our specialty. That means knowing how they work, how they wear out, what wears them out, and how to fix it. In this article, we’ll explore the way stop and go traffic affects your transmission.
