Get YESTERDAY’S Labor Rate TODAY!
We have a special offer this month that will be especially attractive to our longest-term clients. Remember what our labor rate was years ago? You can get that same labor rate today. Bring us the oldest invoice you can find, and if you schedule your vehicle for service before November 21, 2014 then that’s the labor rate you’ll get. (Can’t be combined with other offers, and savings are capped at $100 maximum). It’s a fun trip down a less expensive memory lane, and we invite you to take the trip. Come on in!
Referral Reward Program Quarterly Spotlight-
We’ve been very pleased with month 6 of our Referral Reward program. 15 donations went out this month to groups doing good work in Portland and around the world. Our new total stands at 86 new clients and donations of over $3300 to the causes you care about. A brief recap of the Program… Every time someone comes in and says they were referred by you, we write a check to the non-profit group of your choice (up to $50). Not only do we make that initial donation, but each group is eligible for quarterly and yearly awards as well. We’d like to thank you once again, tell you the groups our clients have contributed to in September, and introduce you to our next quarterly award winner…
September’s Referral Reward Groups…
Lifewater International Girl Scouts Planned Parenthood
Oregon Food Bank (5th,6th) Janus Youth Programs
Bonneville Environmental Lewis Elementary PTA
Work for Art Menucha Conference Center
Humane Society (4th, 5th,6th) Raphael House of Portland
Grout Elementary PTA
…and congratulations to our second Quarterly Spotlight group-
JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS!
Since originating in 1972 as a Multnomah County demonstration project providing residential care for adolescents struggling with homelessness and drug abuse, Janus Youth Programs has provided a second chance for at-risk youth with few resources, and no place to turn for help.
Today, we have grown to become one of the largest nonprofits in the Northwest operating more than 40 different programs that span Oregon and Washington. Many Janus programs are regarded as best practice models and have been replicated both in and out of the United States.
A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation, Janus is independently audited and meets or exceeds reporting requirements on all of its funding contracts. 87¢ of every dollar contributed goes directly into our nationally recognized programs.
Your reviews and referrals matter
We are constantly grateful for the supportive and loyal clients we have developed over the years. Your comments and appreciation keep us on the right road to providing the superior automotive service you deserve. Your reviews and referrals are not only the highest compliments we can receive, but they’re the lifeblood of our new business. If you like what you’ve found at Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, please tell a friend or take a minute to write a review on Yelp, Angieslist, Google, or the review site of your choice. Thank you!
Another Automotive Oddity
In our occasional look at some of the less common issues we encounter here at the shop, we bring you these pictures of a recently relocated rodent condominium. A client came to us complaining about a funky smell coming from their RAV-4 and it didn’t take long to trace the source to their cabin air filter. The picture on the left shows the damage they did to the filter itself, while the picture on the right shows the pile of plastic and paper strips making up their nest. We cleaned up the damage, replaced the filter, and sprayed it with a chemical to discourage future move-ins. Remember, no matter how odd your automotive problem might be, we can probably help.
Latest Automotive Recalls
Automobiles are just like any other product; occasional flaws in manufacture or design can cause problems once they leave the factory. When an issue is identified the manufacturers and government work hard to bring the vehicles back in for refit or repair, but not all recalls make the front pages. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration maintains a constantly updated list of recalls from every manufacturer. The last month’s recalls are below, but clicking the button at left will take you to the full list at the NHTSA website.
