Automotive Industry News & Information - Craig Johnson Automotive

At Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA, our goal is to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliable and in great shape. To us, it’s important that we’re paying attention to both your needs and the needs of your vehicle. When it comes to oxygen sensors, sometimes it seems a bit nebulous on what they actually do and why they’re important; we’re here to clear things up for you.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.

At Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Failed engine mounts are an irritating issue to live with causing your car or truck to vibrate and you don't know why. At Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA, we can help, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive and it is an easy issue to detect on a test drive.

There are a few indicators your engine mounts need to be replaced. For one, you can do a visual inspection, if they’re accessible enough - if they looked cracked, smashed, or dry-rotted, it’s probably time for new ones. If the engine visibly shakes while it’s running, engine mounts are also likely the culprit. However, if you are like most drivers you simply get in and drive on down the road until something is different or a light comes on! Then you call our shop for help!

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. Once you decide it's time to replace your tires, the choice can be overwhelming. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. At Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA, our technicians have been trained to help you make that choice. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that will suit your needs.

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

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If you drive a luxury or performance vehicle, you’re an owner of a reliable machine. Still, occasionally problems do arise. On vehicles like these, with so many electronics, a dead battery is a common issue. At Craig Johnson Automotive we want to keep our customers informed, here’s how to jump-start your vehicle safely.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. Craig Johnson Automotive in Rowland Heights, CA has exactly what you’re looking for.