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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.

Tom’s Tidbits- This disappointed longtime client is kinda right

Greetings, A Comment Card from a disappointed longtime client prompted this month’s Tidbits.  Hank H. has been with us for

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Why bother with CERTIFIED Technicians?

Because the quality of your work depends on the qualifications of the people doing it. After 37 years most people

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Is your halogen fluid ready for Spring?

A simple home test can give you the confidence you need. Halogen headlights are much brighter than regular headlights, but

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Chicken Tzatziki Skewers with Feta Fries and Tahini

Spring is in the air, and it’s almost… almost… time for light, easy recipes you can enjoy outside with friends. 

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Shop Talk- THIS will protect you when buying a used car

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment comes from a review posted to SureCritic and Google.  Jorge V. gave us

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Book Spotlight- “After the Apocalypse” by Andrew Bacevich

from NYTimes, Geoffrey Wheatcroft, Aug 2021-  “Twenty years ago this Sept. 11, America suffered a horror that led to far

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Health Notes- Health suggestions perfect for April Fools

Health suggestions perfect for April Fools) Andreas Diplotti on Cracked.com, Feb 2022 We’ve been sitting on this medical advice for

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Tom’s Tidbits- Cynicism isn’t the path, even in today’s world.  This is.

Greetings, It’s easy to be cynical and it seems to get easier all the time.  Look around, and on every

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WE HAVE A WINNER! Our 2025 $1000 Referral Reward prize goes to…

WE HAVE A WINNER! Our 2025 $1000 Referral Reward prize goes to… As of the end of 2024 the Tom

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Don’t eat off this menu! Why mileage-based “Service Menus” are not for you

Don’t eat off this menu! Why mileage-based “Service Menus” are not for you Many people think that sensible auto ownership

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Shop Talk- Come get your Tom Dwyer mug!

You don’t have enough coffee mugs.  Come get your FREE Tom Dwyer mug! In Oregon, one thing you can count

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Curtido (Salvadoran Spicy Slaw)

Curtido (Salvadoran Spicy Slaw) This is a quick and easy recipe from El Salvador that’s an ideal side dish but

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