Category Archives: Feature Articles

SkyNet Takes The Wheel- Brakes aren’t the problem with self-drivers… it’s when to use them

NIGHTMARE SCENARIO:  You’re driving down the road when a child darts out in front of you.  There’s no room to brake, but as you start to swerve you see the jogger in the other lane.  No way around it, either … Continue reading

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OpiMap- Opioid dealers are being hit with gigantic fines. Here’s why.

Two major stories in the news recently came from the plague of intentionally over-prescribed opioids that swept our country.  In one, Johnson&Johnson was hit with a $572 million fine, and in the other the Sackler family proposed a $10-12$ billion … Continue reading

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Dropbox Derby- The Derby is back for a third year.

Come be part of it with Tom Dwyer! Many things may come to mind when you think about “auto mechanic”, but “skilled woodworker” probably isn’t one of them.  Tom Dwyer’s “Mechanics” set out to change that by entering the 2018 … Continue reading

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Our Older Vehicle Policy

It’s not about the vehicles.  It’s about the relationships. The most disappointing calls we get come from potential new clients with older vehicles.  We have to refer them to other shops because our policy is not to accept NEW clients … Continue reading

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The Parable of the Polygons

This interactive game explains WHY evil prospers when the good do nothing… The Civil Rights movement changed America yet racism and oppression stubbornly persist.  The few who deny this have a seemingly strong argument… “Look, the laws changed decades ago.  … Continue reading

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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 while they’re fresh in your mind.  There’s some basic yes/no questions (and we’re very proud to tell you these show … Continue reading

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Trump’s Assault on the Truth- A Republican policy wonk sums it up perfectly

What makes Donald Trump different?  He’s racked up a long litany of sins, some mortal and some venial, but nothing he’s done is completely new in politics.  One could argue that no one else has wrapped up all these sins … Continue reading

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Sellwood MEANS Summer! Here are some of summer’s biggest events in our neighborhood

Got your thesaurus handy?  Look up “Sellwood”, and you’ll see the first synonym they list is “summer”… Sellwood MEANS summer!  Our neighborhood goes all-out with concerts, sales, festivals, and markets, so we want to tell you about some of the … Continue reading

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53 Things to do in Portland this Summer

You know you want to get out… here’s where to go. It’s said that New Yorkers never go to the Statue of Liberty and Parisians never go to the Eiffel Tower, because natives rarely take the time to do the … Continue reading

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Planning ahead protects your Summer

Don’t wait for the last minute to check out your vehicle! Summer 2019 is just days away from kickoff, and AAA predicts 43 million Americans will hit the road on Memorial Day alone.  Whether you’re thinking in the city, around … Continue reading

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