Author Archives: tomdwyer

Popcorn Shorts for May 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Popcorn Shorts Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Chaos Machine” by Max Fisher

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

The Chaos Machine- The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds & Our World by Max Fisher from the publisher– “From a New York Times investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist, “an essential book for our times” (Ezra … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

If this recipe seems familiar, you might be thinking about Kyle’s Strawberry and Feta Salad from 2023. The strawberries, feta, and balsamic vinegar make such a unique, fresh, and vibrant flavor combination that Kyle had to share it with you … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- Keep your kids healthy with the Power of Love

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

The One Big Thing You Can Do for Your Kids Arthur Brooks in The Atlantic, Apr 2025 The research shows that you probably have less effect on your kids than you think—with one major exception: Your love will make them … Continue reading →

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How to get the service you need, when you need it

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Simon F. was one we were VERY unlikely to get… “As always you are great, even when it costs me $8K!” We often recommend clients sell their vehicles if the vehicles’ value … Continue reading →

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It’s great to hear from us!

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

It’s great to hear from us! Here’s what you’ll get when you trust us with your contact information Your phone rings and someone you don’t know wants to explain your health insurance options. Your email pings and it’s yet another … Continue reading →

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Analog controls are coming back!

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Analog controls are coming back! Car video screens aren’t the future, they’re bad and dangerous design. Today’s vehicles come with a plethora of modern safety and convenience features the older ones just don’t have. Automatic braking systems, all-around airbags, zonal … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Corruption is the disease… here’s the cure

Posted on May 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Greetings, In the mid-14th century “corruption” meant rot, decay, or disease of living things leading to destruction or death, but it soon expanded to non-physical things like morals and governments. Today we tend to emphasize the non-physical and “corruption” means … Continue reading →

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How’s that economy working out for ya?

Posted on April 30, 2025 by tomdwyer

More importantly, how would we know? (Includes late breaking news from 4/30/2025 at end of article) This article comes from a conversation here at the shop started by a very simple question… “How do you think the economy’s going?” That … Continue reading →

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Our Older Vehicle Policy

Posted on April 22, 2025 by tomdwyer

It’s “15-years-old-or-newer for NEW clients”, but there’s a little more to it than that. If you were driving by the shop recently you may have noticed a car that stood out from the ones we normally service. Nancy R. had … Continue reading →

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