Category Archives: Car Information
April Fools!
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY! Greetings! You’re probably here for one of several reasons… You may be disappointed you missed George Santos’ speech at Wallace Books You might be deciding where to get your Tom Dwyer Logo Tattoo You may have … 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
D.I.Y. Auto Maintenance Tips- A HOME TEST for halogen fluid!
Don’t pay dealer prices! There’s an easy home test for your halogen headlight fluid! Halogen headlights are much brighter than regular headlights, but do you know why? And, more importantly, do you know how to check this critical safety system … Continue reading
A REAL Look Under The Hood Our proprietary Inspection Process is one reason we’re different.
The Auto Repair Industry is full of “free inspections”. “Deals” like free brake inspections, free safety inspections, or the classic “free multipoint inspection” abound. In most cases these inspections are superficial or otherwise less-than-complete. Although there are some good inspection … Continue reading
Ian’s Car Care Corner- Bird Bomb Triage
With summer here you’re probably looking for ways to keep your car looking shiny and new, but you know the deal… minutes after you leave the carwash a bird offers his aerial opinion of your sparkling paint. We all hate … Continue reading
Dumping the Guzzler- The trade-offs on your trade-ins
As we go to press with this newsletter the national average gas price for regular unleaded gasoline is $4.00 per gallon, down from $4.12 a couple weeks ago. Folks who squirmed a little as they drove their Hummers or Suburbans … Continue reading
Local Mechanic Brews Alcohol in Backyard- Dwyer, Unrepentant, Swears “I’ll Do It Again!”
No, this isn’t a story about Tom Dwyer being carted off to jail for moonshining. Two years ago, he was looking into the possibility of having our shop do conversions on cars to make them flex-fueled or even totally alcohol-fueled … Continue reading
Ian’s Car Care Corner- What’s The Best Kind Of Car Wax To Use?
Any type of wax, whether natural or synthetic, is simply a shield between your car’s paint and the environment. It is designed to take the abuse of weather, grime, birds, etc., so that the underlying paint is protected. Until recently … Continue reading
Who Are Those Guys Behind The Computers? Service Advisors Keep Us Running Smoothly
Where would you find just one person with all these qualities… Multi-tasking abilities of an aircraft landing controller? Patience and understanding of a therapist? Problem-solving skills of a rocket scientist? Decision-making skills of a business executive? Communication skills of a … Continue reading
Making Smart Decisions in a Tight Economy- Maintaining Your Vehicle Saves Money
Everyone wants to get the most for their motoring dollars, and this basic principle is more important than ever in today’s tightening economy. One of the best ways to do this is to skip buying a new car and to … Continue reading