January 2016 Shop Talk

What would “Your Car Matters” look like if we didn’t work so hard to make it non-automotive? Probably a lot like Shop Talk, where we talk about happenings specific to our shop and our clients. The biggest draw to Shop Talk may be the money you could save… when we offer coupons or specials, this is where we announce them. But you’ll also find things like updates on our Referral Reward Program, personnel changes, comments from our clients, and tips to get the most from our service. It’s also where you’ll most frequently find auto-specific stories like new vehicle technologies or our monthly list of automotive recalls. It may not be the column that makes you open the Newsletter each month, but it could be the one that is the most useful to you as a Tom Dwyer Client and an auto owner in general. Make sure you check in often!

Referral Reward Program

We started our Referral Reward Program because Tom wanted a tangible way to say “Thanks!” for your all-important referrals without actually bribing you with things like oil changes. The program is simple… every time a new client comes in and gives your name as a referral source, we call you and make a donation to the non-profit group of your choice. The donation isn’t huge… it varies from $10-$50 based on the size of the new client’s first visit spending (excluding tires, batteries, and oil changes), but those small checks can really add up! Thanks to our clients sharing the good word with friends, family, and co-workers we’ve been able to donate

$4279 to 68 groups in 2015 alone

and a total of

$9908 to 152 groups since we started the program in Jan 2014

This includes our $200 Quarterly and $500 yearly donation recipients as well! We’re only a couple weeks into January 2016, but already our clients are taking advantage of the program for the New Year. So far in 2016 we’ve made donations to

Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank, by Mary Chris M.

Friends of Zenger Farms, by Laura M.

We’re expecting a big Referral Reward year in 2016, and we hope you can help us beat 2015’s totals. We’re ready to help any group you think is doing good work in the world, but if your favorite group isn’t in the running then that’s on you. Refer a new client to us today!

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!

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. Click the button at left for the full list at the NHTSA website.