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

What condition are your tires in? At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we want to make sure you can tell. A simple visual inspection is all you need - it’s easy if you know what to look for.

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 Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has exactly what you’re looking for.

If you drive a Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, or other luxury or performance vehicle, you’re no stranger to the bells and whistles of the modern automobile. For the past couple of decades, these cars have nearly all been equipped with ABS, or Anti-lock Braking Systems. You may never think about ABS - until the light comes on the dashboard.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle made by manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, Porsche, etc., you’re probably no stranger to state of the art electronics, sensors, and control systems. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube, our technicians have the right knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to keep your car or SUV in top-notch condition.

When it comes to our Gainesville, FL drivers, we strive to provide them with only the highest quality of products. That’s why here at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube, we are excited to announce the latest availability of the Chrysler 5.7L Hemi MDS-Delete engine by Jasper Engines and Transmissions. JASPER is a leader in the nation for remanufacturing engines and drivetrain products at an affordable price point. The Chrysler 5.7L Hemi MDS-Delete engine is available for the 2009-2014 Ram 1500 applications and is not currently for sale, or use, in California.

The climate control system in your car works hard to keep you at a comfortable temperature. If you’re having heater issues, trust the performance car specialists with us at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL to get you comfortably back on the road.