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

Shocks Keep You In Control

Shock absorbers and struts wear out gradually, and handling and ride quality deterioration may not be detected by the driver.

Prohibition is STILL affecting your life

Most people understand that Prohibition was about keeping Americans from consuming alcohol, but don’t realize that when Rockefeller gave the

“Zippy Lube” Shops- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Who’s checking out YOUR vehicle when you pull into a Convenience Oil Change Shop? Who’s qualified to recommend those services

Magnetic Fuel Savers DO NOT WORK!

WASHINGTON (Aug. 22. 2006) – In a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), International Research and Development Corp. and

Tom Dwyer Automotive Recycles Your Mercury

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the “National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program” that it says will help cut

Who To Ask For Car Advice… Men or Women?

HOUSTON, TX (May 10, 2006) – Women who turn to men for car care advice may not be getting good

How to keep track of tire wear

We check your tires every time you let us inspect your vehicle. Reading the tread of your tires can foretell

Will Polyurethane Replace Rubber for Tires?

BOULDER CITY, NV (Jan. 2, 2006) – Rubber has ruled the automotive tire industry for more than a century. That

History of Gasoline

How early drivers got their gas A few issues ago we talked about when cars were new and there were

Why are tires black?

The Color of Tires Why tires are black The first car tires were white! One tire manufacturer wanted his tires

Fun car facts

The first cars did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever. The New York City Police Department used

Tips for Filing a Claim After a Serious Car Accident

A Total Loss? By Edmunds.com Editors: 11-17-2000 You’re OK. Your kids are OK. You have much to be thankful for.

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Tom's Blog

Shocks Keep You In Control

Prohibition is STILL affecting your life

“Zippy Lube” Shops- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Magnetic Fuel Savers DO NOT WORK!

Tom Dwyer Automotive Recycles Your Mercury

Who To Ask For Car Advice… Men or Women?

How to keep track of tire wear

Will Polyurethane Replace Rubber for Tires?

History of Gasoline

Why are tires black?

Fun car facts

Tips for Filing a Claim After a Serious Car Accident

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