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    • History
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    • Warranty
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    • Diagnostics & Specialty Repairs
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    • Engine & Transmission
    • Maintenance & Preventive Care
    • EV & Electric Vehicles
    • Business Fleet Services
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8211 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

8am - 6pm Monday - Friday
Office Only: 8am - 11am Saturday

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From vehicle maintenance to community issues, Tom covers what matters to drivers in Portland.

Surprises in Vehicle Reliability- Who Makes The Most Reliable Vehicles On The Road?

When we’re asked what vehicles are best for reliability, we typically say “Toyota and Honda first, then American cars.  Stay

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Shop Talk- How You Can Save Money On Our Services

We all work hard for our money, and it’s never been more important to stretch it as far as possible. 

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Tom’s Tidbits- DON’T WORRY! We’ll still service your older vehicles!

Greetings! I’ve heard some misconceptions from clients that I wanted to clear up. It seems our 1998 and newer policy

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Shop Talk- Don’t Lose Your Money To The “Scan Scam”

The “Scan Scam” is yet another way for you to be separated from your hard earned money! Since the late

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Biggest Stories of 2011- What made this year’s news in Your Car Matters

You want plumbing advice from your plumber, but do you want plumbing advice month after month?  You want to hear

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What’s Your Auto Technician’s Motivation?

I’m Tom Dwyer, Mechanics at dealerships and independent repair shops are usually compensated for the speed at which their work

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What’s Your Service Advisor’s Motivation?

I’m Tom Dwyer, Service Advisors at most dealerships and independent repair shops are paid for sales volume, not for the

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Get Ready For Winter- Two critical areas of concern for winter driving

No one wants to be left on the side of the road in winter weather.  It makes a great story

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Shop Talk- How to stretch your auto repair dollars

It doesn’t pay to be a coupon shopper when it comes to auto repair.  If your brakes need to be

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Popcorn- Headlight Polishing- Before and After

This year’s summer is already a brief memory as we get ready to deal with the wet reality of winter. 

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Popcorn- Driving Laws by State

Whether you’re planning an out-of-state road trip or an out-of-state move, the vehicle laws of the other states probably fall

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Business Fleet Services

I’m Tom Dwyer, In business, your vehicles are critical… every minute they’re off the road costs your company. Since 1981,

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