Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

There’s a good chance you don’t know much about pistons or engine building, which is why you rely on the technicians at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM when your vehicle has a problem. 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.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, we know how important climate control is to your driving experience. Not only does a fully functional heat and AC system keep you warm in the winter, and cool in the summer, it is vital to defrosting windows and keeping the air in your car circulating.

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Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Tom Quirk Automotive. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

Whether you drive a Chevy, Dodge, or Ford diesel truck, there are a variety of options out there for a replacement engine. Depending on your truck's worth, it may depend on the type of engine and the amount of money you want to put into it. You can purchase a used, rebuilt, remanufactured, or even new diesel engine to replace your old. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’re here to help you choose the right one.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

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.