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...
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...
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation for us Jacksonville auto owners then ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring...
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving...
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...
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....
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...
There’s a segment of the Orange Park population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the Florida area over time. Many Orange Park motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability...
All of us Jacksonville auto owners know we have to get the oil changed in our Japanese Imports periodically. That’s just part of good car care. But when Jacksonville service advisors change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That’s why they...