Category Archives: Feature Articles

Automotive Horror Stories from the Dungeons of Dwyer

Posted on October 26, 2018 by tomdwyer

In this Halloween Season we’re all about fear, and for some people there’s nothing scarier than a trip to the mechanic.  That fear can be justified because take it from us, some scary stuff rolls through our doors.  If you’re … Continue reading →

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Lovett Deconstruction’s 2018 Dropbox Derby

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

The Mechanics were there, and we want to tell you all about it. As a company we try very hard to not just be IN our community but a PART of it.  This usually takes the form of working with … Continue reading →

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What does the Willamette Shore Trolley need to be perfect?

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

There’s just one electrifying answer… While it’s a familiar sight to Lake Oswegians, many Portlanders may not know about the Willamette Shore Trolley.  It’s an electric streetcar running along the Willamette River between Portland and L.O. since 1990.  The historic-replica … Continue reading →

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The world’s biggest spider is coming to Portland

Posted on September 5, 2018 by tomdwyer

Tom Dwyer is bringing Arachno Giganticus to Makers Faire at OMSI Time’s ticking down for one of the strangest events we’ve ever been involved in… on Friday we’ll be preparing to welcome Arachno Giganticus, a 10-foot-tall spider, to Portland Mini Maker Faire at Oregon … Continue reading →

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How Fake Is YOUR News? A look at the media credibility spectrum… all of it.

Posted on May 30, 2018 by tomdwyer

FAKE NEWS!  You’re being hoodwinked by the entrenched Liberal Media!  Look out!  The Right Wing Echo Chamber is blasting out lies! Everyone sees bias in news from “the other side”, but are we right?  And how easy is it to … Continue reading →

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Doing the right thing

Posted on May 30, 2018 by tomdwyer

2018 Oregon Rotary Club Ethics In Business Awards We’re in the Auto Repair industry, an industry lagging only slightly behind lawyers and politicians for public perception of its ethics.  Knowing that, we’ve made ethics and integrity the core of our … Continue reading →

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A Close Look at Auto Inspections

Posted on May 30, 2018 by tomdwyer

Is a “free Multipoint Inspection” a deal?  Should you trust a “Free Brake Inspection”?  Is our own 90-Point Inspection worth your time?  Is our Comprehensive Inspection worth the money?  Every auto repair shop has a “multipoint inspection” of some type, … Continue reading →

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Who Won Our 2017 Referral Reward Yearly Award?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by tomdwyer

2017 saw the heaviest voting for our Yearly Referral Reward Winner we’ve had, but our clients have spoken loudly and clearly. In today’s political climate, as hate and bigotry are casting off their hoods around the world, perhaps it’s no … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump and the 25th Amendment

Posted on March 28, 2018 by tomdwyer

The 45 Presidents of the US so far have had at least one common flaw. They’ve all been human beings, and subject to the human weaknesses of death, injury, disease, and insanity.  The Founders provided for a President’s death, but … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Hawking

Posted on March 28, 2018 by tomdwyer

Stephen William Hawking died on March 14 and was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey with Darwin, Newton, and many other famous post-mortem companions.  With science itself under attack and scientists becoming pop stars, Hawking stood out.  It wasn’t just … Continue reading →

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