Automotive Industry News & Information - Dirk's Auto Clinic

Clay did an amazing job !! ... I had a bad noise and sever "bump" coming from my rear end ... both are gone ! They were very prompt ... kept in close touch ... price came in below estimate ... when was the last time that happened?? NEVER !! Highly recommend Dirks Auto Clinic ! ! ! ! - Max C (5 star review found on Google)

The technicians and owner are very knowledgeable. Reasonable priced. - Bob A (5 star review found on Google)

Quality of work, speed of repairs and customer service are beyond exceptional. Clay gave me the best and worst-case scenario for my little lady. He did what he needed at a price below his original estimate and was 2 days ahead of schedule. I couldn't possibly ask for better. I highly recommend them. - Marty J (5 star review found on Google)

Dirk's Auto Clinic in my opinion is the most honest and fair garage around Citrus County. I have never had any issues with Dirk's. Clay always gives the best and straight scenario about repairs. you might not always like the bad news, but he won't repair and let a car go out the door unless it's completely safe. Sure there have been times that the cost wasn't what i was hoping to hear, but in the end it makes sense to repair it right the first time than having to go back and do it a few times. I have sat in the waiting room and watched customers come and go. Some are not happy with what Clay tells them about cost. Clay won't just "rig it to get it going. He either repairs it correctly or not at all. If you want your vehicle repaired the right way, I promise you Dirk's is the garage to go to! He will do all he can to get it done on time or earlier than promised and NO I am not related to him in any way. I am just a customer that appreciates an honest garage these day's! - Donald S (5 star review found on Google)

Here at Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River we often do diagnostics and sometimes the problem is obvious after hooking the car up to the computer and reading the codes. However, sometimes it isn't obvious during a test drive or after hooking it up to all those computer programs! You know there is a problem and a Check Engine Light is on with the fleet customer telling you the car has been having issues starting and the light has been going off and on depending on several factors. No pattern, no simple answer but the problem becomes obvious when you start following the "threads of the issue" thanks to all that ASE Technician training.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle made by manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, Porsche, etc., you’re probably no stranger to state of the art electronics, sensors, and control systems. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic, our technicians have the right knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to keep your car or SUV in top-notch condition.

Exhaust issues are extremely common, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive. At Dirk’s Auto Clinic in Crystal River, FL, we can get your exhaust back in shape in no time.

Exhaust issues tend to be neglected, and we get that; there are just other parts of your vehicle that you'd rather focus on. Besides a clogged catalytic converter, there isn’t much risk of damage from a bad exhaust system - it negatively affects your gas mileage, and the sound is annoying, but other than that, it’s an issue many people learn to live with.

We see this with our fleet customers, our regular Crystal River car pool drivers and our diesel truck drivers so it isn't just one type of driver that ends up with a nightmare on their hands costing thousands of dollars to repair, asking about the costs of a JASPER replacement engine! The fact is your driving habits and maintenance habits can easily avoid this issue! 6 EASY STEPS - Service, Tires, Don't Ignore Service Engine Lights, Keep it Clean & Stop Driving Crazy!