Category Archives: Feature Articles

WE HAVE A WINNER! Our 2025 $1000 Referral Reward prize goes to…

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

WE HAVE A WINNER! Our 2025 $1000 Referral Reward prize goes to… As of the end of 2024 the Tom Dwyer Referral Reward Program had donated $40,871.47 to hundreds of organizations large and small chosen by our clients. This year … Continue reading →

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Don’t eat off this menu! Why mileage-based “Service Menus” are not for you

Posted on January 22, 2026 by tomdwyer

Don’t eat off this menu! Why mileage-based “Service Menus” are not for you Many people think that sensible auto ownership demands trips to the Dealer (or your local independent shop) for the dreaded 30-, 60-, or 90,000-mile services. That’s a … Continue reading →

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Tom Dwyer Referral Reward 2025- VOTING BALLOT

Posted on December 18, 2025 by tomdwyer

PLEASE VOTE for our 2025 Referral Reward $1000 WINNER! We’re very proud that most new clients of Tom Dwyer Automotive Services find us through our existing clients… people telling their friends and family what they’ve found with us. We used … Continue reading →

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Tom Dwyer year in review 2025

Posted on December 18, 2025 by tomdwyer

It’s the Tom Dwyer Newsletter YEAR IN REVIEW! Sure, every business has a newsletter these days, or a “blog” as the cool kids call it. But how often do you really want to read about bugs from your exterminator or … Continue reading →

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Cults- So much more than an empty insult

Posted on November 25, 2025 by tomdwyer

Cults- So much more than an empty insult Cults are obviously real. Here’s how to deal with them. Originally published May 2021, updated Aug 2023 and Nov 2025 What’s the difference between a religion and a cult? The glib answer, … Continue reading →

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Nitrogen in your tires? Here’s our advice…

Posted on November 14, 2025 by tomdwyer

Nitrogen in your tires? Our advice to this client is probably good for everyone A client recently returned one of our Comment Cards with a question about refilling their tires with nitrogen. We don’t get a lot of people asking … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about Diagnostic Time

Posted on October 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Let’s talk about diagnostic time What, when, why… and why it’s not a swindle We understand. You’ve lived with an annoying vehicle problem for a while but you’ve finally decided to get it fixed. Now our Service Advisor says you’ll … Continue reading →

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Ignorance can be bliss- How a “Veil of Ignorance” can help us all

Posted on October 15, 2025 by tomdwyer

Ignorance can be bliss How a “Veil of Ignorance” can help us all Posted on Sept 2023, updated Oct 2025 In today’s world, we all seem to be grasping for moral or ethical absolutes that aren’t there. Maybe some things … Continue reading →

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Our neighborhood gem needs your help… NOW!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by tomdwyer

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Scary Old Man Dwyer’s Halloween Treats

Posted on September 17, 2025 by tomdwyer

All our Halloween Treats in one shallow grave “They” say there’s been strange goings-on at the old Dwyer Place lately, that old gray building down by the crumbly bridge. ‘Course, “they” say it’s a mighty strange place from the get-go… … Continue reading →

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