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

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.

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.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we can help with that.

There are multiple types of tires on the market for almost every car, truck, or SUV. The type of tire you want depends on a variety of factors, from climate to how you drive. Here’s a short rundown of common street tires that’ll suit your needs.

Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

Obviously, your brakes are pretty important. At Terry's Automotive & Qwik Lube in Gainesville, FL, we are here to make sure your car, truck, or SUV stops like it should.

Your brake system is made of many components that all have to work correctly for your brakes to operate seamlessly. If one thing needs to be repaired, the whole system is compromised. Brake pads, rotors, hoses, calipers, and metal lines all play a part in stopping your car. Our team is equipped to make sure all of those parts are in working order, so you can be safe on the road ahead.