Automotive Industry News & Information - Tom Quirk Automotive

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Tom Quirk Automotive in Albuquerque, NM wants you to know what to listen for.

Awareness and safety are at the top of our list of concerns here at Tom Quirk Automotive, even more so with all the recall scare that happens in the news. We think a well-maintained car is a safe car that can also save you money in the long run. Here are our top ten tips for keeping your family safe, saving you money, and keeping your car running smoothly.

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?...