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    • Engine & Transmission
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    • EV & Electric Vehicles
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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.

Shop Talk for April 2025

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Don S. is a compliment we couldn’t resist sharing… “Walking thru your

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Shop Talk for March 2025

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Roxanne G. thanked us for something we just can’t promise to everyone…

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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

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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,

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Shop Talk- Toyota dethroned as most reliable auto maker

Anne M. gave us a Comment we’re very, very proud of… “As a woman, I really don’t enjoy going to

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Shop Talk- Referral Reward is coming soon!

Referral Reward is Coming Soon! We’re making the last donation calls and finalizing the ballots for our flagship outreach program…

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Shop Talk for October, 2024

Client Jill F. wrote- “The service tech took the effort to move my stuff and check & fill my spare

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Shop Talk for September, 2024

We have a couple ongoing offers you might find valuable… Carbon Neutral Program– Our company’s commitment to the environment led

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Shop Talk for August 2024                                                                                                                                             

Thanks for taking time, but can you lower prices? Comment of the Month Jenny K had a good news /

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Shop Talk for July 2024

Car Wash Coupon Season is Back! You’ve waited since last fall for this… June in Portland doesn’t just mean beautiful

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Shop Talk- June 2024

Current Special Offers Car Wash Coupon Season is Back! You’ve waited since last fall for this… June in Portland doesn’t

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Shop Talk- Do you have senior or veteran discounts?

Comment of the Month George V. had a the most recent, and most straight-to-the-point version of a question we’re often

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