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

Nitrogen in your tires? Here’s our advice…

Nitrogen in your tires? Our advice to this client is probably good for everyone A client recently returned one of

The Basics on Brakes

Because the only thing more important than making your vehicle go is making it stop. We spend a lot of

What to do in an accident? Learn now… not when it’s too late.

>>>WHAM!<<< You never thought it would happen to you but it just did… you’ve been in an accident. It happened

Analog controls are coming back!

Analog controls are coming back! Car video screens aren’t the future, they’re bad and dangerous design. Today’s vehicles come with

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

What are ‘crumple zones’? How do they keep you safe?

A recent Facebook post about a collision involving a Tesla Cybertruck showed the Cybertruck unscathed and the other vehicle demolished,

How To Avoid A Predatory Tow

They’re expensive and inconvenient, but you CAN avoid them… or fight back. If your car breaks down you’ll need a

What does my vehicle need in this heat?

What does my vehicle need in this heat? We may have some good news for you Let’s start with some

Get Ready for Winter- Two critical areas of concern for winter driving

(Originally posted Dec 2011, updated Sep 2020 and Sep 2022 by Tom Dwyer Automotive Services) Fall is just ending, but

‘Lifetime’ Maintenance? Maybe it’s just not dead yet

‘Lifetime’ Maintenance? Maybe it’s just not dead yet As an auto shop we hear a lot of auto jargon, and

”Idiot lights”? Only if you don’t understand them!

Posted on July 11, 2013, updated Feb 2022 Some people call them “idiot lights” but they’re more properly called “dashboard warning

Our Best Advice on Extended Vehicle Warranties

They’ve been trying to reach you about your warranty… Here’s what to say when they find you. Big Warranty has

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Nitrogen in your tires? Here’s our advice…

The Basics on Brakes

What to do in an accident? Learn now… not when it’s too late.

Analog controls are coming back!

The horrifying consequences of NO OIL CHANGES… with pictures!

What are ‘crumple zones’? How do they keep you safe?

How To Avoid A Predatory Tow

What does my vehicle need in this heat?

Get Ready for Winter- Two critical areas of concern for winter driving

‘Lifetime’ Maintenance? Maybe it’s just not dead yet

”Idiot lights”? Only if you don’t understand them!

Our Best Advice on Extended Vehicle Warranties

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