Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque to keep you on the road.

Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. The trained technicians at Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM can help diagnose your problem. The more details you can provide, the quicker we can help. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your SUV.

Once your diesel truck is back on the road, you’ll definitely want to keep it running strong. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we’ve got you covered.

Once you know what's in your transmission, and what’s connected to it, it’s much easier to understand how it works. Let's take a look at how it all comes together. At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we want to make sure you know how your car works so you can keep it in great condition.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

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With a few exceptions, today’s vehicles get much better gas mileage than they did even a couple of decades ago, despite getting constantly heavier and more powerful. How do they do it? Here are the points, from Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM.

You’ve determined it’s time to get rid of the engine you have, along with all of its issues. You’re probably considering getting something new altogether, and you’re tired of this one giving you issues. Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM is here to help you make the call.

If your car, truck, or SUV has really been put through the wringer, it might be time for a new one. However, before you decide to throw in the towel there are a few things you should consider.

At Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.