Category Archives: Feature Articles

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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Referral Reward Wrap-up

Posted on February 20, 2015 by tomdwyer

Meet our winners as we close out our first year This month we’re very excited to wrap up the first year of our Referral Reward Program.  It’s pretty simple:  every time a new client says you referred them, we make … Continue reading →

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What To Do In An Accident

Posted on February 20, 2015 by tomdwyer

Prepare NOW before the unexpected happens WHAM! You never thought it would happen to you, but now it has… you’ve just been in an accident.  It happened in the blink of an eye, and now you’re confused, angry, scared, maybe … Continue reading →

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Checking in with XRAY

Posted on February 20, 2015 by tomdwyer

Rumors and reality as Tom Dwyer gets on board Both of our regular readers will remember our coverage of the fall of Portland’s flagship Progressive station, KPOJ, the efforts of Carl Wolfson to keep Progressive Talk alive via podcast, and … Continue reading →

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What to do in an accident (graphic only)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by tomdwyer

Click here for our original article, “What to do in an accident” Click here to download the PDF version, or click below to download the JPEG version.

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2014 in the Rearview Mirror

Posted on January 15, 2015 by tomdwyer

All our 2014 Feature articles gathered in one place We know your inbox is bulging, and we sympathize.  Everyone wants your email attention, but let’s face it… most of it is just not worth the pixels it’s printed on.  We … Continue reading →

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