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Tom's Blog

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

What is a FULL-SERVICE auto repair shop?

How are they different from Specialty Shops, and why should you care? If you look around today’s auto care world

Book Spotlight- “Ringmaster” by A. J. Riesman

BIG NEWS IN THE SPOTLIGHT! We always link our Book Spotlight to Powells.com so you can order the book if

Oaks Park Looks At The Next 120 Years

They stopped by the SMILE station to clue us in Sellwood’s a pretty quiet little neighborhood, but nestled down on

Popcorn Shorts for February 2025

Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really

Kyle’s Kitchen- Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash

Flavorful, hearty, and easy… this is what you didn’t know you needed for dinner. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil

Shop Talk- Should you tip your mechanic?

This month we take another dive into the deep waters of Quora.com… Quora’s question- Should people tip auto mechanics for

Shop Talk- You’re worth driving 500 miles for

Heather C. gave us our Comment this month, even though she isn’t a client anymore… “I moved to Shoshone, Idaho,

WE HAVE A WINNER! And our 2024 Referral Reward $1000 award goes to…

When someone refers a new client to our shop we say ‘thanks’ with our Referral Reward Program, where we call

The horrifying consequences of NO OIL CHANGES… with pictures!

Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped changing your oil? Everyone knows the “every 3000 miles” stuff is

Health Notes- Let’s look at ultra-processed foods

Book Spotlight- “A Short History of the World” by H.G. Wells

Our Book Spotlight this month comes from Michael S., one of our fantastic Dwyer Techs. He’s reading (well, listening to

Kyle’s Kitchen- Greek Chicken Bowls with Cucumber Salad

We’re well and truly away from the Holidays so here’s a recipe that has nothing to do with Thanksgiving, Christmas,

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Tom's Blog

What is a FULL-SERVICE auto repair shop?

Book Spotlight- “Ringmaster” by A. J. Riesman

Oaks Park Looks At The Next 120 Years

Popcorn Shorts for February 2025

Kyle’s Kitchen- Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash

Shop Talk- Should you tip your mechanic?

Shop Talk- You’re worth driving 500 miles for

WE HAVE A WINNER! And our 2024 Referral Reward $1000 award goes to…

The horrifying consequences of NO OIL CHANGES… with pictures!

Health Notes- Let’s look at ultra-processed foods

Book Spotlight- “A Short History of the World” by H.G. Wells

Kyle’s Kitchen- Greek Chicken Bowls with Cucumber Salad

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