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

Our BAD Reviews

(updated 4/10/26) Independent businesses live and die by their online reviews. It used to be word of mouth that could

The Tom Dwyer Referral Reward Program

(updated 4/10/26) We’re very proud that most new clients of Tom Dwyer Automotive Services find us through our existing clients…

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

Let’s talk about Diagnostic Time

Let’s talk about diagnostic time What, when, why… and why it’s not a swindle We understand. You’ve lived with an

Why do we need your vehicle for the whole day?

Why do we need your car for the whole day? Silvia S. gave us an overall good Comment Card, but

Our Older Vehicle Policy

It’s “15-years-old-or-newer for NEW clients”, but there’s a little more to it than that. If you were driving by the

The Top Car Mechanic Scams to Avoid

The Top Car Mechanic Scams to Avoid …with a little commentary from Tom Dwyer. We ran across an article on

What is a FULL-SERVICE repair shop?

What is a Full-Service Auto Shop, how are they different from Specialty Shops, and why should you care? If you

A Close Look at our Vehicle Inspection Process

What makes our inspection process different… and useful Is a “free Multipoint Inspection” a deal? Should you trust a “Free

My OTHER mechanic didn’t say that!

Why our advice might be different from others, and what to do if it is. “The Internet says I don’t

Planning ahead protects your Summer

Renting a vehicle may even protect it a little more Updated 6/25/2024 If you’re planning a road trip this summer

We’re VERY good at electric vehicles, and now we can prove it. Again.

Do you own a hybrid or full-electric vehicle? Thinking of buying one? Deciding to upgrade to an electric vehicle is

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Our BAD Reviews

The Tom Dwyer Referral Reward Program

Why bother with CERTIFIED Technicians?

Let’s talk about Diagnostic Time

Why do we need your vehicle for the whole day?

Our Older Vehicle Policy

The Top Car Mechanic Scams to Avoid

What is a FULL-SERVICE repair shop?

A Close Look at our Vehicle Inspection Process

My OTHER mechanic didn’t say that!

Planning ahead protects your Summer

We’re VERY good at electric vehicles, and now we can prove it. Again.

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