Category Archives: Feature Articles

“Confessions of a Republican”

Posted on March 15, 2016 by tomdwyer

52-year old campaign ad painfully relevant today As Americans, we can all feel a little angst as we watch the agonizing battle for the soul of a once-great Party. A resurrected campaign ad from the 1964 Johnson/Goldwater election reminds us … Continue reading →

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Not All Fuels Are Created Equal

Posted on March 15, 2016 by tomdwyer

Picking the right fuel matters! When a client with a gas-engine vehicle complains about performance problems like poor mileage, rough idle, tip-in hesitation, or hard-starts without a ‘check engine’ light, one of our first questions is about the fuel that … Continue reading →

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Referral Reward Yearly Wrap-up

Posted on February 16, 2016 by tomdwyer

And we need YOUR vote to pick our yearly award! Your Referrals mean the world to us! Lots of businesses say “thanks” to their customers for referrals, and we do too. For a long time we sent certificates for our … Continue reading →

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“Flat Rate” Pay Influences Performance

Posted on February 16, 2016 by tomdwyer

Both you and your Technician deserve better! One of the major differences between Tom Dwyer Automotive Services and other shops is the fact that we DO NOT rely on Flat-Rate compensation for our Technicians. Under Flat Rate systems, Technicians are … Continue reading →

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Pull Back The Curtain… IT’S HERE!

Posted on February 16, 2016 by tomdwyer

The NEW Sellwood Bridge opens February 27! Well, this is an article we’ve been eager to write since construction started on the new Sellwood Bridge in 2012. Believe it or not, after almost 4 years of construction… THE NEW SELLWOOD … Continue reading →

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A Look Back At 2015

Posted on January 6, 2016 by tomdwyer

We never get tired of saying it… our company newsletter, “Your Car Matters“, is not like any other newsletter you’ve ever read. Tom’s philosophy on newsletters is simple: “How much do you want to read about bugs from your exterminator, … Continue reading →

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Our Most Unusual Clients

Posted on December 21, 2015 by tomdwyer

Our small contribution to “The Force Awakens” We’re feeling the same excitement as everyone else surrounding the release of “Star Wars- The Force Awakens”. It’s one of the most highly anticipated movies in decades, with expectations running high for a … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Fantasy Shopping Guide

Posted on December 21, 2015 by tomdwyer

Can you believe it? Christmas is just days away! While many people have already finished their shopping, we at Tom Dwyer Automotive are here for the rest of you… the last-minute shoppers with one perfect gift left to get. And … Continue reading →

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Where the rubber meets the road

Posted on December 21, 2015 by tomdwyer

The basics of tire selection and purchase Did you know we sell tires? We do, and we have for many years. From Avon and Bridgestone to Uniroyal and Zenna, we have a full range of brands and sizes and we … Continue reading →

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They can’t ALL be the most important- Auto repair prioritization

Posted on November 19, 2015 by tomdwyer

We think we offer the highest quality auto service possible, but is that our greatest value to you? Our most valuable feature may be the way we manage records, inspect, and then prioritize our recommendations, making sure your vehicle gets … Continue reading →