Category Archives: Feature Articles

Posted on September 20, 2024 by tomdwyer

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My OTHER mechanic didn’t say that!

Posted on August 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Why our advice might be different from others, and what to do if it is. “The Internet says I don’t need that!” “My uncle was a mechanic and he said you’re wrong!” “The Brake Place says my pads need to … Continue reading →

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All Politics Is Local

Posted on August 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

With a new City Council and Ranked Choice Voting starting THIS NOVEMBER, here’s what you need to know. Tip O’Neil told us that “all politics is local”, and Portland is the center of a once-in-a-lifetime political earthquake this year. For … Continue reading →

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Economically Totalled?

Posted on July 24, 2024 by tomdwyer

If your car’s going down a money pit, don’t follow it in. Back in the days when $5000 could buy a reliable used car, our Service Advisor was delivering bad news to a client after their Comprehensive Inspection. “We found … Continue reading →

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Strike A Blow For Independence!

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

July is Independent Business Month! Here’s a great way to strike a blow for Independents… The Middle Class in America is not what it once was. The share of adults living in Middle Class households fell from 61% in 1971 … Continue reading →

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Examining Reality Without a License- UPDATE!

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Now there’s more to tell you on this eight-year-old story Article originally posted on April 28, 2017 and updated 6/21/24. Added info is at the end of the article. In 2017, on the heels of a worldwide March for Science … Continue reading →

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Planning ahead protects your Summer

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Renting a vehicle may even protect it a little more Updated 6/25/2024 If you’re planning a road trip this summer then this article is for you! It might be impossible to avoid bad weather, annoying family, or expensive tourist traps, … Continue reading →

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YOU can fight Climate Change AND save 10% on Labor charges!

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

And it’s not greenwashing… we don’t make a dime. Posted on July 11, 2013, updated May 23, 2024 We do our best to make sure your vehicle has the least possible impact on the environment, but even in top shape, internal … Continue reading →

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Report back from the 2024 Blues Carnaval

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Supporting Single Payer Healthcare in Oregon What do you say about an evening with some of the best blazing blues in Portland? It rocked. Of course it rocked! It rocks every year, and we should know… we’ve been going since … Continue reading →

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Report back from the WINGS Conference

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Oregon’s action toward a healthier Climate future Perhaps you watched Oregonian Joe Smith take the TEDx stage in 2012 to explain how to properly use a paper towel. If so, you’re in good company… more than 3.7 million have joined … Continue reading →

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