Custom wheels are one way that Jacksonville folks express themselves and personalize their Japanese Import. But they aren’t as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several important factors need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the...
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Jacksonville car owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Florida folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we...
Jacksonville auto owners know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant. Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through...
When you get an oil change, it’s always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the auto manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we’re asked if we’d like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and...
Jacksonville service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Jacksonville drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. JJ's...
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the critical components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance your...
Safe Florida travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc.. But there are other things Jacksonville drivers can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and...
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute. The timing belt’s critical...
At JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Florida friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may...
Hello Jacksonville auto owners. Have you ever had your check engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does...