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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.

cars in the city

Your emissions system is more important than you might realize. Even if emissions testing isn’t required in your area, there are multiple reasons to keep your emissions system in good working order. Here’s why, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

fleet of six vans that are red and blue

Fleet vehicles see a lot of wear and tear and need to be well taken care of if you expect them to last. For the best care, you need to choose technicians that are quick, efficient, know how to read the diagnostics and treat the issues. Our team at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL has the experience and training necessary to diagnose and repair any issues that your fleet might be facing. 

4x4 Label on a Vehicle

These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL has the answers.

Woman checking out under the hood where steam is coming from

Something will go wrong with your car, truck, or SUV eventually. The important thing is knowing what to do, and how to deal with it. Just knowing what to do in a situation often means the difference between a quick repair and thousands of dollars worth of work. If you see steam coming from under the hood, it’s important to deal with it appropriately and quickly. Here’s what’s going on, and what to do, from Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL.

heavily worn ball joint

Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Dirk’s Auto Clinic, here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go. 

two tie rods

At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, reliable trucking is our main concern. From oil changes to engine rebuilds, our expert mechanics have the knowledge, equipment, and ability necessary to keep your rig on the road, and performing its best. We also believe that driver knowledge is key to achieving this goal; in pursuit of that, here’s some information on a simple but important part of your truck, the tie rod.

transmission

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

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  • 24-Hour Dropoff
  • Acdelco
  • ASE
  • BF Goodrich
  • BG Products
  • Bridgestone Firestone
  • Be Car Care Aware
  • Castrol
  • cbCharge Fleet Financing
  • Cooper Tires
  • Customer Savings
  • Dunlop Tires
  • Fleet Services
  • Flo Pro Performance Exhaust
  • Flowmaster
  • Goodyear
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hankook Tires
  • iATN
  • Kelly Tires
  • Kendall Oil
  • Magnaflow
  • Michelin
  • MACS
  • Mastercraft
  • Mobil Oil
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • Pet Friendly
  • RV Repair
  • Sumitomo Tires
  • Synchrony
  • Tech-net
  • Tires
  • Toyo
  • Uniroyal
  • 24 Month Warranty
  • 12 Month Warranty
  • Wifi Available

Dirk's Auto Clinic

6617 W Gulf to Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL 34429
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