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Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM knows, and now you will too.

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

Though transmissions are generally reliable, there are a great number of issues that can develop with one. From Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, here’s a general overview of the types of problems your transmission may develop, all of which we service and repair.

If you own or maintain a fleet of vehicles, you understand what a huge investment multiple vehicles can be, especially when dealing with semis and other commercial trucks. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help you protect that investment.

Routine maintenance can lead us to discover all kinds of things you would think are obvious but as drivers with a routine, we simply get in and drive. We may think that if the lights come on and the car starts there are no issues, but at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque we know what to look for and when to ask questions. When your vehicle is pulling to one side there are several possibilities.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Your truck was built for work. Whether you drive a Ram, Chevy, or Ford diesel pickup, your truck was designed to endure, day in and day out. Nonetheless, eventually, there will come a time where your engine needs major repair - and you’ll have to make a decision on what to do next. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help.