A Note from Tom

When I started out in 1981 my goal was simple – to be a mechanic people could trust to keep their vehicles running at their best for the long haul. What began with one person in a garage has grown into a 22-bay ASE-Blue-Seal certified facility staffed by a team of nearly 20 highly trained professionals equipped with over half a million dollars’ worth of advanced diagnostic and repair tools.

Through expert service, personal attention, and genuine respect for every client, we’ve built something unique in the automotive repair business – a company that runs on integrity, precision, and care. Our philosophy is straightforward: we treat every vehicle as if it were our own, giving the same advice we’d give our family and friends. That commitment has earned the loyalty of clients for the past four decades.

When you bring your vehicle to Tom Dwyer Automotive Services, you’ll see why so many of our clients say we’re exactly the kind of shop they’ve been looking for.

Service for Every Part of Your Vehicle

We’re a full-service shop, not a specialty shop. That means our ASE-Certified Technicians are equipped to handle everything from preventive maintenance to complex diagnostics of every major system of your vehicle.

What does a “ASE-Blue-Seal Shop” mean to you?

We’re proud to be one of Portland’s few ASE Blue Seal of Excellence shops – a recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, precision, and professionalism. This video will explain why Blue Seal Certification isn’t just something for us to be proud of, it’s something you should demand in any auto shop you deal with.

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Dave Becker
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Love this spot! They do such a great job, and are respectful and easy to communicate with. Fair and honest, which is rare these days.
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I have been coming to Tom and his team since 2019. They have consistently given amazing service, advice, and thorough explanation. As someone who is neurodivergent, deep understanding of anything a service provider provides and why is extremely impotant to me. I trust them. They've never steered me wrong and although at times have not been super accurate or clear on the phone, all that is cleared up when I get to the shop. I realize phone conversations are timed in a lot of companies and they are a small shop with only one or two people answering the phones as service agents. Their time is also limited, so I give them a modicum of grace. If you havent worked client facing you may not understand this. Hope this helps someone who didn't understand that concept! The bad reviews I've seen are very confusing to me. Thanks for the great service over the years, Tom & Co!
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Mary Reynolds
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I was experiencing some noises and rubbing on passenger rear tire, also at times I did smell some rubber and the area felt hot. I always use Tom Dwyer for my vehicle service so I called and they were able to get my vehicle in within 24 hours. I explained my situation and also discussed that I believe my vehicle had new rear brakes about 2 years ago. Jared called after inspecting the vehicle and acknowledged that the caliper on the rear tire was an issue- he said that even though the brakes, rotors and calipers were done about 2 years ago they were just outside the warranty but Tom Dwyer was going to replace the rear brakes, rotors and calipers under warranty and my bill was going To be $0. (Saving me over $1200). I appreciate the loyalty to their customers, honest work and efficiency. If you are in need of vehicle service I highly recommend Tom Dwyer Automotive in Sellwood!
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Jan D
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Quick Headlamp Replacement - We expected to have to make an appointment when a headlamp went out. We dropped by expecting to do that or get a referral to elsewhere. But it turned out they could replace it right then! That might not always be the case, but I appreciate their being able to do that when they had a free moment.
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The Best Automotive Service in the Country, and since my husband and I have lived in seven locales/states, we have some experience! No matter how old or new your car is, I suggest that when it needs the next service appointment you call Tom Dwyer Automotive and make an appointment. Even if it's a new car, taking it to the dealer will no doubt cost you more than taking it to Tom's! We love them: Fabulous service, courteous, efficient, honest, and they never do anything that is not needed. We have owned our Lexus NX 300h since 2018 and thus far it hasn't needed much more than new tires and a regular service. This says a lot about Lexus as well as about Tom Dwyer Automotive in Sellwood. And, by the way, their choice is to service cars that are 15 years old or younger. Not age discrimination---never at Tom's---as one car and one person is treated just as respectfully as the other, just good business sense. We love you, Tom and crew!
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Kirsten Leising
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I always know when I take my car to Dwyer it’s in good hands. They always try to save me from any extra unnecessary maintenance. But if do need something done, they do a very thorough diagnostic, find the problem, give me an accurate estimate and fix my car within days. I always feel relieved when I drop it off because I know that the work will be done well and I will be safe driving my car after I pick it up. They are good people and seem to treat the employees well too.