Automotive News & Information - Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube

You’ve likely encountered someone talking about their car or truck transmission "slipping”. What does that mean, why does it do it, and where do you go from here? At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, our trained staff has the answers to get you safely back on the road. Transmission slippage is certainly one of the most dreaded issues you face as the owner of a car or truck’s and there are some indicators that let you know that something is wrong.

You’ve decided to replace your engine - but what do you replace it with? There are a few different options out there, and Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has the info you need.

With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we’re here to help you figure that out.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has the answers.

A quality product is only as good as the quality of the installation. You’re dropping some serious money on an engine replacement, on a car that’s worth even more. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL is here to make sure you get the quality install you need.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL. 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.

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Once your new tires are mounted and balanced, you’ll want to keep them in good shape. To get the most out of your tires, inspect them regularly and keep up with maintenance - the difference between a tire that lasts 100k miles, and one that lasts 10k, mostly comes down to how well it’s been taken care of.