Carma Repair

Carma Repair Diagnose. Verify. Repair. The Job Isn’t Done Until The Problem Is Solved. Monday through Sunday 8am
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Please send vehicle info and location with your first message. I cannot quote or schedule repairs from incomplete messages. Hi, I’m John Fischer 5th, the owner and lead mechanic of Carma Repairs. I’ve been passionate about working on vehicles my entire life and bring over 3 years of professional shop experience plus years of hands-on repair and maintenance across a wide variety of vehicles. I’ve w

orked in both independent shops and larger service centers, including time as a mechanic at Mavis Tire and as an emergency vehicle service technician. That background taught me the importance of precision, safety, and keeping vehicles reliable under pressure. After leaving the shop environment, I’ve continued repairing and rebuilding vehicles — everything from daily driver maintenance on my family's vehicle's,friend's vehicle's, to my truck's full engine rebuild, transmission service's, brakes, suspension, A/C, diagnostics, and electrical troubleshooting. With Carma Repairs, I bring the same professional service to you, conveniently mobile, so your car gets fixed where you are. I follow manufacturer torque specifications, use proper procedures, and provide clear inspections and documentation with every job. Whether you need routine maintenance, pre-purchase inspections, or more in-depth repairs, my goal is simple: to keep your vehicle safe, reliable, and running the way it should — with honesty and care. I know first hand the trouble's,time,upsell and unfair pricing at a shop and my main reason for this start up is helping those in need on a budget!

07/20/2026

Carma Repair now has a dedicated business number.
For new repair inquiries, diagnostics, inspections, estimates, and scheduling, please call or text:

848 986 8852

Anyone who already has my original number can continue contacting me there. I’m not shutting that number down. The new number is mainly to keep new customer messages and scheduling more organized.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Carma Repair and continues to recommend me.

Full day.Worked on Gregg’s Camry—replaced a defective front strut assembly and properly torqued everything. Also fixed a...
07/18/2026

Full day.

Worked on Gregg’s Camry—replaced a defective front strut assembly and properly torqued everything. Also fixed a poorly done power steering return line repair by flaring the hard line, installing proper hose and clamps, and securing it correctly.

Then prepped tools, parts, and equipment for Bob’s van timing belt and water pump job.

Busy day—warranty work, suspension, line repair, and prep for the next job.

Not every repair visit ends with replacing parts. Sometimes the right answer is simply good diagnostics.Today I was back...
07/17/2026

Not every repair visit ends with replacing parts. Sometimes the right answer is simply good diagnostics.
Today I was back with a returning customer, Mike, working on his wife’s Mercedes CLK350 after the check-engine light came on with rich-mixture codes for both cylinder banks.
I scanned the vehicle, reviewed the freeze-frame data, checked live fuel trims, oxygen-sensor readings, cylinder balance, intake pressure, and EVAP purge operation. I also inspected the intake system, cleaned carbon buildup around the throttle-body/intake area, reassembled everything, and road-tested the car while monitoring live data.
The important part: nothing showed an active major failure. The engine ran smoothly, fuel control looked normal during the road test, and no trouble codes came back afterward.
So instead of guessing and replacing parts, the plan is to let them drive it and monitor it. If the light returns, I’ll verify whether the same codes came back and continue with the next targeted tests, including fuel-pressure testing.
Diagnose. Verify. Repair only what actually needs to be repaired.

Serving immediate Toms River area

2014 Honda Pilot — Severe Misfire DiagnosisThis Pilot came in shaking badly with the check-engine light, VTM-4 light, an...
07/15/2026

2014 Honda Pilot — Severe Misfire Diagnosis

This Pilot came in shaking badly with the check-engine light, VTM-4 light, and other warning lights on. The owner was planning a longer drive, but based on the condition, I advised against driving it until it was checked.

The scan confirmed a cylinder 3 misfire, along with both banks running lean. Once I got into cylinder 3, I found the spark plug completely loose in the head. The ground electrode was missing, the plug showed heavy combustion blow-by, and the ignition coil boot was saturated.

This same cylinder had a loose-plug issue in the past after the owner attempted the repair herself. It made it roughly 16,000 miles since the last repair, so the next step is to clean and inspect the threads properly, compression-test the cylinder, install new plugs and a new coil, and verify the plug hole still holds torque. If it does not, the head will need a proper thread-insert repair.

The vehicle is now parked and will stay parked until repairs are completed.

Additional findings:

Oil service is seriously overdue
Front and rear brakes are due
Rear brakes appear worse than the front
Brake fluid is dark
Belt tensioner appears weak
Belt was squealing
Transmission fluid appears slightly low and needs proper verification

This is exactly why diagnosis matters. A flashing light and severe shaking are not something to guess at or keep driving through.

07/13/2026

2018 Jeep Compass came in with weak A/C performance, especially in the heat.
Initial vent temperature was around 70–75°F, and the system pressures were reading low. After checking fan operation, compressor activity, HVAC data, and looking over the system for any obvious signs of leakage, the system took an 8 oz can of R-1234yf refrigerant.
Final results:
Vent temperature dropped to about 45–50°F while driving
Evaporator temperature stayed around 39–45°F
Compressor duty cycle was responding normally
Blend doors and recirculation operation checked out
No obvious external leak or component failure was found
The A/C is now cooling much better. The customer was advised to monitor it, since any future loss of cooling could point to a slow leak that would need deeper testing.
Diagnose • Verify • Repair
Carma Repair Mobile Mechanic

Not every overheating job is simple.This Nissan NV work van came in after an overheat issue. The cooling system was seve...
07/13/2026

Not every overheating job is simple.

This Nissan NV work van came in after an overheat issue. The cooling system was severely low, and there were signs coolant had been pushed out of the reservoir.

Once the radiator came out, the damage was obvious. The fan had contacted the radiator and damaged the core, which kills airflow and heat transfer. The radiator absolutely needed to be replaced.

Today it got:

New radiator
New belt
New belt tensioner
New coolant
Pressure test
Bleed/testing attempts

The system does hold pressure, but it still is not confirmed fixed. During bleeding, it still is not circulating normally — no consistent cabin heat, one heater hose warm, and the lower radiator hose staying cold while engine temp climbs.

Next step is to come back with a better vacuum-fill setup, pull the system into vacuum, refill it properly, and retest. If it still won’t circulate after that, then the concern becomes an internal circulation issue/internal chain-driven water pump.

The radiator damage was proven. The remaining question is whether this is trapped air from being severely low, or something deeper from the overheat.

07/12/2026

2012 Nissan NV work van cooling system diagnosis/repair today.
This one came in after overheating and being almost 2 gallons low on coolant with no obvious external leak. Thermostat and caps were already replaced, system pressure-tested, and block test did not show combustion gases at this time.
The big finding was a temperature split across the radiator: engine temp over 200°F, upper/inlet side hot, but the lower radiator hose and outlet side stayed cold. Fan is pulling air, so the next repair direction is restoring coolant flow.
Today’s work: radiator replacement, belt tensioner, serpentine belt, coolant refill/bleed, and retesting.
This is why diagnosis matters — overheating is not always “just a thermostat,” and low coolant with no obvious leak needs to be verified step by step

Had to take care of the parents’ Kia Soul.It had been having a misfire/rough idle issue and was starting to act like it ...
07/09/2026

Had to take care of the parents’ Kia Soul.

It had been having a misfire/rough idle issue and was starting to act like it wanted to stall. Scanned it, checked live data, drove it around, and found history codes for random misfire plus misfires on cylinders 2 and 4.
Once I pulled it apart, the problem was pretty obvious. The valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals were leaking, and the spark plugs were completely worn out. Cylinders 2 and 4 were especially bad, which matched the misfire codes.
Today’s work:
Valve cover gasket replaced
Spark plug tube seals replaced
Spark plugs replaced
Ignition wires and coil pack tested
PCV valve cleaned/check
Throttle/idle area cleaned
Oil/filter service
Codes cleared and road tested
After everything was back together, it smoothed out and settled right around 650–660 RPM at idle. No misfire came back on the test drive and it’s driving much better.

2011 Chevy Suburban 2500 parking brake repair and 2012 Nissan NV overheating diagnosis.Suburban came in for parking brak...
07/07/2026

2011 Chevy Suburban 2500 parking brake repair and 2012 Nissan NV overheating diagnosis.
Suburban came in for parking brake failure and a vibration/noise concern. Rear parking brake shoes and hardware were replaced. Passenger side went together normally, but the driver side parking brake actuator/lever was completely seized.
The actuator would not move, release, or let the new shoes sit correctly. After comparing it to the new one, the failure was obvious. The old actuator had to be cut out with the Sawzall before the repair could continue.
New actuator installed, parking brake adjusted, and road tested. Parking brake works now. Main noise concern was not heard on the road test. Minor brake squeak/backing plate scrape still noted separately.
Also diagnosed Bob’s 2012 Nissan NV work van for overheating. It had an active overheat code and was extremely low on coolant. System held pressure cold with no obvious external leak found. After filling and burping, heat returned and temperature started responding.
Thermostat/radiator flow acted delayed, but no obvious head gasket signs showed during testing.
Next recommendation: thermostat assembly, radiator cap, correct coolant, proper bleed, and retest.
Diagnose first. Don’t guess and throw parts at it.

Some days start simple and end with a reminder of why parts quality matters.Today’s job on an older Toyota Camry was sup...
07/07/2026

Some days start simple and end with a reminder of why parts quality matters.

Today’s job on an older Toyota Camry was supposed to be straightforward: front brakes, struts, and a check engine light scan. The brakes went smoothly once we had the correct rotors. The check engine light showed a lean condition and air/fuel sensor code, which will need proper diagnosis later.

Then came the struts.

The customer-supplied struts failed during installation. The hardware stripped and snapped before reaching torque spec, and the two struts didn’t even match.

We documented everything, informed the customer, and are contacting the supplier for a warranty replacement. The car is only temporarily secured.

Cheap parts can turn a simple job into a problem—causing delays, extra labor, and safety concerns.

Today started as brakes and struts.

It ended as brakes, diagnostics, and a defective part claim.

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