Category Archives: Feature Articles

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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Your convenience is up to YOU!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

Planning ahead means service on YOUR schedule Susan R. posted a review of our services on AngiesList this month.  On behalf of everyone here at the shop, we’d like to thank the clients who share their opinions on review or … Continue reading →

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New signage coming to Tacoma Street      

Posted on April 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

New Multnomah County initiative will help Sellwood businesses The worker stepped off the ladder, pushed back his hard hat, and surveyed his handiwork.  The new Tenino Street Exit sign was in place ahead of schedule… just the first of many … Continue reading →

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Winning Dirty on TPP- Corporatists are pulling out a familiar, ugly playbook

Posted on March 13, 2015 by tomdwyer

Richard Berman, lobbyist and political consultant, was secretly recorded during a speech to oil and gas industry executives in Colorado.  He explained that the industry “…must be willing to exploit emotions like fear, greed and anger and turn them against … Continue reading →

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Junking Your Jalopy? Guest advice on when to part with an older vehicle

Posted on March 13, 2015 by tomdwyer

Some auto repair shops look at older vehicles as cash cows.  They know that the longer they keep the vehicle limping along, the longer the owner will pump money into their coffers.  We’re different.  We don’t accept new clients with … Continue reading →

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I Never Knew… Uncommon stories behind common phrases

Posted on March 13, 2015 by tomdwyer

Orwellian trade agreements, senatorial interference with foreign policy, and how to deal with an aging vehicle… sometimes it seems like our newsletter can get a little heavy.  Don’t worry, though, because we here at Your Car Matters don’t want to … Continue reading →

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