Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

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.

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 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.

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.

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.