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8211 SE 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

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

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Tom's Blog

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

Some vehicles ARE beyond repair

When I started in the auto service industry in the seventies, I was told “no vehicle was ever beyond repair”.

Non-Commissioned Service Advisors

Service Advisors at most dealerships and independent repair shops are paid for sales volume, not for the quality of their

What’s Up With Your Car? Our IFR keeps you aware of what’s REALLY important

A simple idea guides our approach to auto service… making clear, prioritized recommendations from a point of full knowledge leads

What to expect during service

Once your vehicle has been dropped-off and evaluated by one or our ASE Technicians (not paid on flat rate) your

What to expect when you pickup your vehicle

When you’re ready to pick up your vehicle we’ll tell you exactly what we did and why, and we’ll make sure that

After your vehicle is serviced

After your vehicle is serviced If you’ve had your vehicle’s computer control system Check Engine light (CEL) illuminate and repairs

Between visits

Expect maintenance reminders in the mail starting about six months after your most recent visit. If you have any questions

Calling for estimates

We never give incomplete or intentionally deceptive low estimates to get people “in the door” as is (sadly) the norm

What to expect when checking in

When you arrive for your appointment, we’ll confirm things like: The exact problems you’re experiencing and the solutions you expect

How to determine your ownership goals

Effective auto service begins long before your schedule your appointment… it begins with you creating clear goals and plans for vehicle ownership.

How to schedule for your convenience

You NEVER need an appointment for breakdowns or emergencies, but we do work on an appointment basis whenever possible. We

Can I wait for an oil change?

In the vast majority of cases, the answer is ‘no’ because to us it is not just an oil change.

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Tom's Blog

Some vehicles ARE beyond repair

Non-Commissioned Service Advisors

What’s Up With Your Car? Our IFR keeps you aware of what’s REALLY important

What to expect during service

What to expect when you pickup your vehicle

After your vehicle is serviced

Between visits

Calling for estimates

What to expect when checking in

How to determine your ownership goals

How to schedule for your convenience

Can I wait for an oil change?

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