Karsten Imports

Karsten Imports We specialize in Honda, Toyota, Scion, Lexus, Acura, and Volvo. We pride ourselves on honesty toward our clients about the needs of their cars.

We are a small auto shop who are interested in helping our customers get their cars back on the road and to maintain their cars for the best performance.

This week’s rodent repair. This guy made quite a nest and had to go to the restroom a lot. The unwanted guest ate up the...
06/08/2025

This week’s rodent repair. This guy made quite a nest and had to go to the restroom a lot. The unwanted guest ate up the wire harness going to the knock sensor and started in on the sensor itself. We removed the upper plenum and intake manifold to replace the harness and sensor. I’ve been told that rodents don’t like the smell of dryer sheets- the less “natural” the better.

This might be why your A/C isn’t pumping much air through it. Maintenance keeps everything working properly. I’m going t...
07/31/2024

This might be why your A/C isn’t pumping much air through it. Maintenance keeps everything working properly. I’m going to water this and see if it turns into a “Chia Pet”.

07/03/2024

Today we had a couple of flat tires come in that were driven on for a bit. This one tore when we were taking it off the rim. Tires get hot and come apart when they are driven under inflated. Stay safe people!!

Diesel generators have always been the “go to” for emergency backup systems. Now we’re going to have to use more of them...
10/25/2023

Diesel generators have always been the “go to” for emergency backup systems. Now we’re going to have to use more of them for charging stations and put them in gas powered trucks when there’s just not enough energy get by. Hopefully they won’t get outlawed anytime soon.

Fresh out of the box!!!! Come get your same old design, always free license plate frames. These gluten free, keto friend...
10/11/2023

Fresh out of the box!!!! Come get your same old design, always free license plate frames. These gluten free, keto friendly, vegan, sugar free license plate frames come with a lifetime warranty and money back guarantee. Show your support for that little shop in the valley that’s been there for over 50 years!!!

This little gem is a perfect example of well maintained! The valve train is super clean and is about to get adjusted. Ne...
09/21/2023

This little gem is a perfect example of well maintained! The valve train is super clean and is about to get adjusted. Next year she’ll be able to drink but it definitely doesn’t show. This car is pretty rare , super fun to drive, definitely a conversation starter and it’s manual transmission doubles as an anti theft device.

So I get asked the “How often should I maintain my car” question several times a day so I thought I would give an exampl...
05/26/2023

So I get asked the “How often should I maintain my car” question several times a day so I thought I would give an example of why time matters as much as mileage. This Civic is 6 months old and only has 1900 miles on it. The owner I’ve known for years and holds on to cars for decades. So I told him it would be a good idea to service the car every 6 months regardless of mileage because it’s good to check things out periodically. We found an oil leak that he didn’t know he had. Now it’s off to the dealership for warranty repair. Time or mileage- which ever comes first. Too many people are stuck on mileage.

Sharing a little before and after on a new service we’re offering. This headlight reconditioning is a clear coat instead...
03/14/2023

Sharing a little before and after on a new service we’re offering. This headlight reconditioning is a clear coat instead of a polish. We’ve done a few cars and so far have been pleased with the results. This one also got led replacement bulbs for that extra pop at night. Hopefully it lasts longer than the polishing.

Happy Friday everyone and enjoy your weekend!!!
11/05/2022

Happy Friday everyone and enjoy your weekend!!!

The struggle is real folks. What interests make you lose track of time??
10/27/2022

The struggle is real folks. What interests make you lose track of time??

Took out the parts getter shop truck last weekend and she did not disappoint!!! Got some upgrades coming- better cooling...
10/26/2022

Took out the parts getter shop truck last weekend and she did not disappoint!!! Got some upgrades coming- better cooling system and power steering. Lots of power all weekend with a couple hiccups. Next trip should be golden!

Address

5538 Fulton Avenue, Ste 1
Los Angeles, CA
91401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18189943311

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