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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

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

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

Spectacular, stunning Sellwood!

If you’ve been doomscrolling the news lately you might need a reason to clear your head. Since it’s Autumn the

The Ultimate Horror of AI

And it didn’t even need to take over the world after all This article almost ended up in our Popcorn

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

Economically Totalled? Here’s when to part with a used car.

If your car’s going down a money pit, don’t follow it in! Back in the days when $5000 could buy

Planning ahead protects your Summer

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Report back from the WINGS Conference

Oregon’s action toward a healthier Climate future Perhaps you watched Oregonian Joe Smith take the TEDx stage in 2012 to

When did auto ownership get so expensive?

A great report from “Today Explained” “When did auto ownership get so expensive?” The short answer is the day your

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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The Top Car Mechanic Scams to Avoid

What is a FULL-SERVICE repair shop?

The horrifying consequences of NO OIL CHANGES… with pictures!

A Close Look at our Vehicle Inspection Process

Spectacular, stunning Sellwood!

The Ultimate Horror of AI

My OTHER mechanic didn’t say that!

Economically Totalled? Here’s when to part with a used car.

Planning ahead protects your Summer

Report back from the WINGS Conference

When did auto ownership get so expensive?

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

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