Your vehicle is a vital part of your life; it takes you wherever you need to go and can last you a very long time if taken care of properly. A part of the care it takes to maintain the vehicle is taking it to repair shops in order to receive any necessary maintenance or fix any problems you may be experiencing. By choosing Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, you can rest assured that your vehicle will get the proper care and maintenance required to remain durable for as long as you need it.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.

Whether you drive a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche (some exclusions apply), Subaru, or other performance automobiles, your car has a cooling system. With winter right around the corner, at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube we want to make sure your cooling system is ready for the cold.

Coolant is vital to your engine. Without the right type, amount, and proper circulation of coolant, your engine won’t last long. How do you know when it’s time to check it or replace it? Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL has the answers.

At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, 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.

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straight forward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL.

When you get in your car, truck, SUV, or minivan to drive and the A/C does not work what could be wrong? Here at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube, we have some simple answers to help you understand how your vehicle A/C system works. The first question we are asked is "Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air?" Let's talk about what could be happening. 

If you’ve owned a vehicle long, particularly one with a few miles on it, you have probably encountered a peculiar smell that grabbed your attention. Scents that you encounter while driving (emanating from your vehicle, not the horse farm down the road) are indicators of your vehicle's health and often the first warning that something may be wrong. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville has assembled this list to prepare for you for the next time you smell something odd, so you’ll know what’s going on next time you notice a funny smell.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

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.

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.

There are many parts and systems outside of the car’s transmission that is equally as important as the parts and systems inside the transmission. Without them, the transmission won’t do much. There’s no way to transfer power from the engine to the shafts, disengage it to shift the gears, or power the differential without them. Just in case you need us, at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we can help keep your transmission in top shape, but here’s what you need to know.

Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.

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.

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. Our trained technicians at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube want to keep you informed so you are aware of what to look out for.

There are many factors that go into making Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL a repair shop that’s above the rest.

Manual transmissions are generally more reliable than automatic transmissions. They don’t have as many parts, aren’t as complex, and can take a lot more abuse. However, if an issue is allowed to persist, more and more damage to surrounding components on your manual transmission will occur. Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL can help you take care of your car as soon as you notice a problem.

The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So why do tires need to be rotated and how do you know when the right time is for your vehicle?

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine a long life. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.