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Shop Talk- Don’t Lose Your Money To The “Scan Scam”
The “Scan Scam” is yet another way for you to be separated from your hard earned money! Since the late 70’s early 80’s manufacturers have been providing drivers with a warning system for their vehicles malfunctioning control systems. Over the … Continue reading
“Free Check Engine Light Scan”- The Scan Scam!
The “Scan Scam” is yet another way for you to be separated from your hard earned money! Since the late 70’s early 80’s Manufacturers have been providing drivers with a warning system for their vehicles malfunctioning control systems. Over the … Continue reading
Shop Talk- Hangin’ out at the shop in 2013
“Shop Talk” is where the rubber meets the road for our newsletter. It’s news about events actually happening in our own shop, mixed in with a little auto info here and there. It’s where we announce any discounts we may … Continue reading
Shop Talk- Cleaning up the Shop for 2012
You may have noticed that Tom Dwyer Automotive Services is a little different from most automotive shops. Because we’re different, we started the Shop Talk column to keep you posted on features you should know about to get the maximum … Continue reading
Shop Talk- Why do we charge for diagnostic time?
There is a world of difference between a free estimate for known repairs and a diagnostic procedure for difficult, intermittent or technical problems. Accurate diagnosis of your vehicle’s troubles is imperative for precise estimates and to be able to provide … Continue reading
Information Archive
The more you can be an active participant in your vehicular well-being, the more you’ll enjoy your overall automotive experience. That’s why we built this Information Archive- to give you the tools you need to take control of your transportation … Continue reading
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 tow. It’s expensive and annoying, but it’s unavoidable. If it DOESN’T break down you want to avoid a tow at … Continue reading
News to Make You Furious- Watch out for the Trolls!
Watch out for the Trolls, they’ll get you… they got us! This month we offer for your outrage an issue that’s big enough to be a problem for everyone but also hits very close to home. You’re no doubt aware … Continue reading
Orwell Was An Optimist
The best articles on the evolving NSA scandal Edward Snowden’s allegations about the NSA are so serious and pervasive that the only person who looks to have been ahead of the curve is Alex Jones, the conspiracy-theorist whack job. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Popcorn- Employee has the ultimate job… for a while
When a software company did an internal audit they found one of their employees was showing a little too much initiative. “Bob” was a star programmer earning a six-figure salary who had outsourced his own job to a Chinese software … Continue reading