Automotive News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, you know that your precision engineered equipment demands precision tuning. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we specialize in high-end imports and performance vehicles and keeping them up to par.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, precision and quality are our top priorities. That’s why we always employ ASE certified technicians - but what does that mean for you?

Every car, truck, van, and SUV on the road today has headlights. However, you've probably noticed an increase in different types of headlights in more recent years - gone are the days where every vehicle on the road had the same bulb. Here is some information on headlights, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine

If you own a 2007-2009 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, GMC Sierra, or Yukon then JASPER’s latest offering of a Remanufactured GM Gen IV 5.3L Class-1 DOD/AFM Delete Engine is for you. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque we strive to provide our customers with only the best products and that’s why we are proud to provide quality products from Jasper Engines and Transmission.

Changing the oil in big trucks and commercial vehicles is an expensive, but necessary, part of keeping your vehicles going. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to change your oil, but changing it too early can be a waste of time and money. Having your oil tested regularly helps us to hone in on exactly how often your oil needs to be changed, to optimize reliability and efficiency.

Diagnostic Tablet on engine transmission sensor

Our Albuquerque drivers have been experiencing issues with their transmissions and there are a few things that we here at Tom Quirk Automotive feel are important to know so that you are more comfortable and confident if you are, indeed experiencing a transmission problem of any kind. First, if you drive a vehicle manufactured in the past few decades, there’s a good chance your transmission has a variety of sensors attached to it which monitors all kinds of things - fluid pressure, vehicle speed, temperature, air intake at the engine, and so on. The first thing to check is your Transmission Sensor, which is a much more affordable fix than replacing your transmission!

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.