Baltimore's One-Stop Shop for All Your Auto Needs

Cliff's Direct Effect opened in 2001 and is family owned and operated. Clifford O’Connell, who opened Cliff’s Hi-Tech Body Shop in 1989, decided to open a full service mechanical shop after constantly hearing requests from his collision repair customers, that they wished he did mechanical repairs.  So he expanded his collision shop to an a joining property and turned his old location into what is now Cliff’s Direct Effect.

Full Service Auto Repair Shop

Cliff’s Direct Effect offers all types of automotive repair and service. We are a full service mechanical shop which is well equipped and staffed. The mechanical shop does things as minor as an oil change to major engine and transmission replacements. Tune-ups, brake work and wheel alignments are also done.

Also, in the automotive repair shop, we get involved in the internal repairs of the engine. Head gasket leaks and timing chain replacements are very common jobs. Some motor repairs are too costly, so we offer the customer the option of installing a used lower mileage engine replacement or a Jasper remanufactured engine. The same goes for a transmission replacement. We also offer clutch replacement with the option to upgrade the clutch assembly, such as a Centerforce clutch.

Cliff’s Direct Effect will give you the confidence that your vehicle has not only been properly diagnosed and repaired, but that the parts are of the best quality. We try to use original equipment manufactured parts whenever possible, but when the cost of a repair is a major concern, we will advise you on the use of aftermarket parts, as well as their cost and quality.

Fluid Flushes, Wheel Alignments, Tires and More!

We carry the complete line of Wynn’s service products, which enables us to do all the necessary fluid flushes, which are called for in your vehicle’s owner manual. These include transmission, brake, coolant, power steering, and differential flushes.

The Hunter wheel alignment machine, which is all computerized, enables us to do two or four wheel alignments. It also can handle larger trucks with dual rear wheels or box trucks up to 16,000 lbs. We also have an attachment that allows us to do alignments for lowered vehicles. While our technicians are doing a wheel alignment, we also do a complete steering and suspension inspection. Many times we find worn or damaged components which, if not detected, would not allow the vehicle to maintain proper alignment. This condition would cause drivability problems, premature tire wear, and quite possibly render the vehicle unsafe to drive.

We also sell and install many brands of tires.  All of our tires are computer balanced before they are installed on the vehicle. Some cars are equipped with air pressure sensors, and we have the necessary equipment to reset them.

We Sell and Install Auto, Truck and SUV Accessories

Another division of Cliff’s Direct Effect is devoted to the sale and installation of auto, truck and SUV accessories. We have a showroom that has many displays of the products that we sell. Our service advisors can help you with any questions you might have about the installation of these parts.

Some of our best sellers are our wheel and tire packages. We have a large display of custom wheels, which encompasses a full wall in our showroom. We offer many other hot sellers, like custom grills and running boards for pick ups and SUV’s. Whether you are looking to light up the underside of your vehicle or install some H.I.D lighting, our showcases are stocked with many choices.

We sell and install several popular exhaust systems as well. Some customer’s want just a nice sound, so we recommend a muffler, such as Magnaflow, or a complete replacement which is called a cat-back system.

Performance upgrades like K&N engine air intakes, computer upgrades, or even a nitrous system can definitely make a performance difference. Whether it is looks or performance, Cliff’s Direct Effect has it all.

Take a Tour of our Showroom and check out all the quality products available to improve your vehicle's performance and appearance.

Full Vehicle Detailing Services

Our full-service detail department uses Meguiar products to give you that long lasting professional detail. Many options are available; interior, exterior, or under hood. The equipment and products that we use are of the latest technology.

Headlight restoration is also available in the detail department. If your headlights have yellowed, we can use special restoration products to bring them back to life. Some headlights are so deteriorated that they do not illuminate the road ahead as they should. When a light is in this condition, the 3-M product we use will make it like new again. Headlight restoration does come with a warranty and is guaranteed to pass Maryland state inspection.

So, whether it is a brake job, engine replacement, custom wheels, running boards, or a wax job with interior cleaning and headlight restoration, or collision repair, Cliff’s Direct Effect is your one stop shop for all your automotive needs. You can also visit us on Facebook.