There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Jacksonville drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your...
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your automobile. Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These...
Car care is a vital part of auto safety in Jacksonville. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Florida roads is to drive safely. Defensive driving is safe driving. And defensive driving is all about attitude. You have to decide that you...
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...