WELCOME TO INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE

At Independent Automotive Inc. in Hilmar, CA we offer a variety of services to drivers in the area. In an effort to be your one-stop-shop for all things automotive we offer many services in addition to general maintenance and repairs. Whether you’re a business who needs your fleet cared for or a driver in need of repair for your personal vehicle, we offer everything from diesel repair and state inspections to RV or radiator repair. We also offer a shuttle service for the convenience of our customers when they come into the shop. No matter what your automotive repair needs are, trust our technicians at Independent Automotive Inc. to get the job done correctly the first time so you can drive away with confidence that your vehicle is ready for the road.

TECHNICIANS THAT KNOW ABOUT TRANSMISSIONS

Trust your local professionals for all of your Transmission Maintenance and Repair needs!

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Planetary Gearset

Creates all the gear ratios used by the transmission. Consists of Sun gear, Planet gears and a Ring gear.
Clutch Pack/Bands

With a clutch pack, fluid is applied and the piston engages in order for the transmission to send power to the wheels. Bands fit around the clutch and tighten or loosen to engange and disengage the gears.
Transmission Fliud

Transmission fluid should be checked every time the oil is changed. Low fluid is always an indicator of a leak or malfunction.
Torque Converter

Consisting of a Stator, Impellor and Turbine - the torque converter is a hydrolic fluid coupling that transfers rotating power to a driven load.
Signs of Trouble

If your transmission slips out of gear, suddenly changes RPMs, resists or grinds when changing gears, makes odd noises such as whirring or clunking or is accelerating slowly - it's time to come in!

DIESEL SERVICES

I took my 05 Nissan armada in because I couldn't get the O2 sensor out due to it being stripped. The removed it and was very fair with charges and didn't rake me over the coals. Good to know there are fair shops still around. - Kelly Q (5 star review found on Surecritic)

Very fair charges.

After my vehicle was fixed, it ran like brand new. - Michael S (5 star review found on Google)

Ran like brand new!

Did a great job, just ask them, if they can’t do it they will tell you. So far they have done all we asked. - Don B (5 star review found on Google)

They do what is asked.

I needed assistance getting my car to and from the autoshop. They were kind enough to help me out. - Bruno M (5 star review found on Google)

Always helping when needed.

Speedy work. They got me in as soon as I called. - Laura G (5 star review found on Google)

Spedy work!

10% OFF SERVICE OVER $50

10% OFF ANY SERVICE OVER $50. Excludes tires, towing, batteries and accessories. Not valid with any other offer or discounts. MAXIMUM DISCOUNT OF $50. Limit one (1) per person or business. Not available with any other specials. Must present coupon at time of purchase. See store for complete details.

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OIL CHANGE $29.95

OIL, LUBE & FILTER. Includes up to 5 quarts of oil, lube, and filter for most cars and light trucks. Does not include tax and shop environmental fees. Limit one per visit and coupon must be published on our website to be valid. See shop for details.

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$100 OFF ANY JASPER INSTALL

INCLUDES $100 OFF THE COST ON ANY INSTALLATION OF A JASPER ENGINE PRODUCT. Special Offer: $100 OFF the installation cost of a JASPER engine, JASPER transmission, or JASPER differential (Labor Only Coupon). Limit one coupon per visit. Not valid with any other offers or discounts and must be published on our website when redeeming the coupon. See shop for additional details.

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USED CAR INSPECTION $39.95

Let us check it out first! Includes a test drive by our certified technician, 52 point inspection, detailed report. This is a visual inspection and does not include diagnostics. Check engine light, ABS light, air bag lights are an additional charge. Limit one per visit and coupon must be visible on our website to be valid. Can not be used with any other offer - see shop for details.

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SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE $39.95

Full synthetic oil change with 5 quarts of oil, filter, 27 point inspection for most cars and light trucks. Plus a check of all fluids, battery, belts, hoses, tires. Does not include tax and shop environmental fees. Limit one coupon per visit. Not valid with any other offers or discounts and coupon must be published on the website to be valid See shop for details.

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4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT $60

4 Wheel Alignment. Not valid with any other offers or discounts and coupon must be published on the website to be valid See shop for details.

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FLUSH N' FILL $79.95

Includes radiator inspection, labor, up to 1 gallon of antifreeze for most cars and light trucks plus a check of all fluids, battery inspection, belts, hoses, and tires. Limit one coupon per visit. Not valid with any other offers or discounts and coupon must be published on the website to be valid See shop for details.

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