Category Archives: Feature Articles

BERNIEWATCH- Weeknight at Bernie’s

Posted on August 10, 2015 by tomdwyer

On the ground at the July 29 Bernie bash As we write this the 2016 US Presidential election is about fifteen months away, which means we’re still very much in the pre-season.  Polls don’t mean much yet; it’s like ranking … Continue reading →

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The Devil in all of us?  The Stanford Prison Experiment

Posted on June 30, 2015 by tomdwyer

The deluge of videos showing cops gone wild continues unabated.  Many factors contribute to this horrific situation.  Racism is an undeniable part, but so are the militarization of our police forces, abusive court fines, and even outright systemic corruption.  Most … Continue reading →

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FREE Sellwood Park Concerts- Relax and enjoy Oregon’s beauty

Posted on June 30, 2015 by tomdwyer

Is it the heat? No.  Is it the kids home from school? No.  Is it the big road trip back East?  No.  How do you know it’s REALLY summer?  For us, it’s the beginning of the free Sellwood Park Concert … Continue reading →

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Repair or rent for summer travel? How to pick the right wheels for road trips

Posted on June 30, 2015 by tomdwyer

Don’t learn from your mistakes… it’s less painful to learn from other people’s mistakes! Summer road trips offer plenty of these teachable moments, and over the years we’ve seen many people learn the painful way.  When planning to take the … Continue reading →

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Money IS speech in Oregon

Posted on June 4, 2015 by tomdwyer

But it doesn’t have to stay that way Democracy, the radical idea that the voice of the people should drive government, becomes nothing more than a bitter joke if the voice of the people is drowned out.  Here in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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Electronic RESPECT

Posted on June 4, 2015 by tomdwyer

What to expect from our electronic communications Everyone loves the InterTubes, but for every movie or blog you actually want to know about your inbox is flooded with a hundred messages about celebrity diets or Nigerian pyramid schemes.  Every company, … Continue reading →

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Carwash Coupon Season is going on NOW

Posted on June 4, 2015 by tomdwyer

Here’s how it works and why we do it It’s that time of year again- Car Wash Coupon Season at Tom Dwyer Automotive!  During Portland’s dry summer months our parking lot stirs up a lot of dust and we don’t … Continue reading →

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Welcoming New Clients

Posted on May 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

You can’t build lasting relationships on crumbling foundations Would you get upset at Ruth’s Chris if you couldn’t order a Hamburger?  Would you be angry if a pediatrician wouldn’t make an appointment for Grandma?  Why not?  Because you understand that … Continue reading →

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Charity Begins At Home… But Wise Giving Begins With Research

Posted on May 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

We proudly announced 2015’s First Quarterly Award winner from our Referral Reward Program this month, a group which coincidentally has ties to the recent devastating earthquake in Nepal.  It brought to mind a story we did couple years ago that’s … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Anne!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

A Longtime Client passes as amazing mileage milestone One of our longtime clients, Anne W., dropped in to see us a couple weeks ago. The reason? Her Toyota truck had just turned over an amazing 333,333 miles, and did it … Continue reading →

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