Car raised on a two-post lift inside the Kirk's Auto Performance garage in St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, FL

Expert Auto Repair & Performance

Your auto performance shop in St. Petersburg — dealer-trained, 50+ Mopar certifications. Talk directly with the mechanic who'll work on your car.

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Our Services

Looking for an engine repair shop in St. Petersburg — from engine diagnostics to a full rebuild? Every job is different — call us and we'll give you a straight answer on your vehicle.

Vehicle Maintenance

Maintenance on all makes and models, from everyday cars up to exotics — with dealer-level Mopar expertise for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.

Engine Repairs

Car engine repair, engine diagnostics and engine rebuilds from an independent engine repair shop in St. Petersburg — backed by 50+ Mopar certifications and the tools needed for every make and model.

Performance Upgrades & Tuning

Car tuning for Mopar muscle and a variety of other platforms — dyno tuning, ECM tuning, and performance upgrades built around the goals you have for your car. Tell us the build you want and we'll talk it through.

Electrical Diagnostics

Check engine light diagnosis and full electrical diagnostics with state-of-the-art scan tools and factory-level Mopar equipment to solve the nightmare problems most shops can't.

Common engine questions

Straight answers — and a phone number if you'd rather just talk it through.

Can you repair a seized engine?

Sometimes — it depends on why it seized. If the pistons and crankshaft aren't damaged, a rebuild can bring it back; if they are, a replacement engine makes more sense. Call and tell us what happened, and we'll tell you honestly whether yours is worth saving.

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How do you repair a cracked engine block?

It depends on where the crack is and how far it runs. Some blocks can be repaired, others need replacing. Call with the year, make and model and we'll tell you which you're looking at before any work starts.

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How much does an engine rebuild cost?

We don't publish prices. A rebuild depends on the engine, the damage and the parts you want, so we quote after we've looked at the car and talked it through with you.

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How long does it take to rebuild an engine?

It varies with the engine and how long parts take to arrive. We'll give you a realistic timeline when we quote the job, so you know what to plan around.

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Meet Ian

Ian Kirkpatrick is a graduate of Tidewater Community College's ASE-credentialed Automotive Technology program and has worked for multiple large dealerships in St. Petersburg and Tampa.

  • Mopar — over 50 certifications
  • Automotive Performance Tuning
  • Advanced Engine Performance
  • Advanced Chassis Systems
  • Your goals met in a reasonable time, at a fair cost
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Hours

Mon – Fri
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
4073 8th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

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