Automotive News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

If your transmission isn’t shifting correctly, you’ll want to be careful about how you choose to proceed. The best thing to do is turn the vehicle off and have a professional take a look at it, but if that isn’t an option, there are some steps you can take to ensure nothing gets damaged. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL we can take a look at your issues and also give you some tips on what to do when that option isn't available yet.

Some of you may have experienced poor quality work done to your vehicle, which may have ended damaging your car worse or left you feeling uneasy. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we understand the importance of high-quality service and repairs which is why we strive to be the best. Here are examples of why it makes a difference, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Wheel bearings often go overlooked but have an incredibly important job to perform. Wheel bearings are an integral component of your truck, and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, we want you to have the ability to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

If you drive a vehicle with more than a few miles on it, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed an occasional drip underneath it that leaves spots wherever you park. Identifying what is leaking from your car will help you determine whether or not it’s a cause for concern, and what to do about it.

There are seven liquids a car can possibly drip: oil, gas, brake fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, water, and coolant. How do you tell the difference? This article aims to help your know-how.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL is here to help.

Is your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax diesel a four-wheel drive? At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, our goal is to help you maintain your four-wheel drive so that it can last you for years to come. Our professional technicians at Dirk’s Auto Clinic are here to make sure your truck stays ready for anything.

If you drive performance or luxury vehicle (Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, etc.) you’re aware that you have a complex and precision-engineered machine. When things start to go wrong, sometimes they go wrong in a hurry. Here are some things to watch out for, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.