Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Tom Quirk Automotive are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

Routine services are routine for a good reason. Schedule them with us here so we can be sure that your vehicle stays in the best shape. Here’s a look into what happens when routine services aren’t performed, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

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.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

There is a reason we check your brake fluid when you come in for a service check. Maintenance pays big dividends and we want to avoid high repair costs for our Albuquerque drivers. Did you know that brake service isn't just all about the brake pads, drums & rotors? That we have found low brake fluid to be the cause of a large percentage of brake issues here at Tom Quirk Automotive? Seriously, brake fluid is an important part of your braking system and with your service intervals being less frequent on the newer vehicles 5,000-10,000 more miles this has become an issue! Why?...

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

Here at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM when your vehicle has a problem we know you want answers, and when it comes to information on pistons or engine building, most of our drivers know little about it. However, there’s some practical information regarding modern engine design that helps you better care for your vehicle, and keep it going strong. Here are some important aspects of modern piston design, and what it means for you that we felt might come in handy.