Every Japanese Import on Florida freeways has a differential, and it is vital to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Jacksonville auto owners don’t have a clue what it is. The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn,...
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Jacksonville auto owners have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your Japanese Import steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this...
Some Jacksonville car owners wonder why JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. and other Jacksonville auto repair shops charge a fee for diagnostic services. Think about it: When you hire a local Jacksonville HVAC technician to check out a problem with your air conditioner you’ll probably pay...
If you’re interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your Japanese Import, there are a few things you should know first. Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Jacksonville drivers have...
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Jacksonville drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for “all-season” radials. Florida...
When Jacksonville auto owners talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn’t the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Florida? Yet we often don’t even notice our windshields...
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Jacksonville. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to...
Most Jacksonville drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a...
Every Jacksonville vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed...
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Jacksonville car owners with good handling and control. But like any system on your Japanese Import, vital parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality...