If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your Japanese Import hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems in your Japanese...
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Jacksonville area shoe stores? When buying a running shoe, is quality important? Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous? Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two...
At JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. we’ve had a lot of Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Jacksonville Beach clients asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years in Florida....
Service to a vehicle’s power steering system is a vital part of preventive maintenance for quick Jacksonville drivers. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your Japanese Import’s wheels...
When it comes to preventive maintenance and car care, most Jacksonville auto owners know how vital it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all...
Hello Jacksonville auto owners! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have...
Your vehicle’s suspension system has two vital jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump....
Most Florida drivers know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning...
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...