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  • Blog
  • About
    • History
    • Meet our Team
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Warranty
    • Brakes, Suspension & Tires
    • Diagnostics & Specialty Repairs
    • Cooling, Heating & Electrical
    • Engine & Transmission
    • Maintenance & Preventive Care
    • EV & Electric Vehicles
    • Business Fleet Services
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  • Reviews
  • Contact
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Talk to a Human
    • Email Us
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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.

Can’t we all just get along? Nope.  But here’s why…

Can’t we all just get along? Nope.  But here’s why… We originally wrote this article way, way back in 2017

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Everyone’s Keynesian in a foxhole- So join us in learning what “Keynesian” means.

In the Coronavirus Crisis of 2020 states have shut down their economies with stay-home orders and Congress has already committed

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We don’t sell stuff you don’t need. Here’s what we do to make sure it NEVER happens

We leave Comment Cards in the front seat of every vehicle after service so you can tell us your thoughts

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Florida Town sells itself to for-profit prison company

Florida Town sells itself to for-profit prison company By Charles Letherwood, special report for “Your Car Matters”, April 2019 A

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Are we too expensive? How good is a low price on something you don’t need?

We’ve seen a few reviews and comments on the InterTubes lately with a common thread: “Tom Dwyer is expensive, but

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road Tire Basics boot camp

Tire Basics Boot Camp Where the rubber meets the road (updated 6/12/25) Did you know we sell tires?  We do,

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News To Make You Furious- Jeff Sessions plays “Dukes of Hazzard” for real

What made us Furious in 2014? A little-known law enforcement technique called “Civil Asset Forfeiture”, an abusive aberration of justice

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Hey, What’s That Chalk Mark On My Tire?

It’s a tiny detail, but it’s critical to your safety (updated 4/2023) Even if you’re “not a car person” you

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Who Makes YOUR Service Recommendations?   

WE rely on non-commissioned ASE-Professionals The image of today’s auto repair industry has suffered from some careless businesses. Most shops

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“Flat Rate” Pay Influences Performance 

Both you and your Technician deserve better! One of the major differences between Tom Dwyer Automotive Services and other shops

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Who do you trust?

Our answer to a client’s important question One of the biggest complaints about the auto repair industry is the habit

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Tips on finding a quality auto shop

We believe that Tom Dwyer Automotive Services offers the highest quality automotive repair and maintenance in the Portland area, and

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