Category Archives: Feature Articles

Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Where in the world are tomorrow’s veterans? (Originally published 11/11/2014) Veterans’ Day was Tuesday, the day when we all said “thanks” to the people who have put their lives on the line for our country for 238 years.  Day after … Continue reading →

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Legalized It!  What Now?  

Posted on November 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Measure 91 gives a welcome nod to rationality Looking back, many of our Feature articles seem to lean a little toward the depressing side.  We’ve written about police abuse, endless war, corporatocracy, political malfeasance, corruption, and so much more, and … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with your car? 

Posted on November 11, 2014 by tomdwyer

Here’s how we find out… for sure. While we were deeply saddened to learn of Tom Magliozzi’s passing, Click and Clack, the Car Talk guys, have done the automotive world a bit of a disservice.  They’ve led people to believe … Continue reading →

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Get Ready For Winter

Posted on October 14, 2014 by tomdwyer

Two Critical Areas Of Concern For Winter Driving (Originally appeared December, 2011) No one wants to be left on the side of the road in winter weather. It makes a great story for future holiday get-togethers, but it’s a miserable … Continue reading →

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What is a “Brownfield”?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by tomdwyer

How to clean up toxic eyesores in your neighborhood Ever heard of a ‘brownfield’?  You probably drove past one today and didn’t even know it.  They’re underused or abandoned properties with some kind of contamination; typically places like gas stations, … Continue reading →

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On time. On budget. Over 98% of the time.

Posted on October 14, 2014 by tomdwyer

Every time you pick up your vehicle from our shop you’ll find a pre-stamped postcard in your front seat. We encourage you to return these cards because we read every one and use your comments to improve our service to … Continue reading →

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You Have The Right To Be Pacified

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tomdwyer

Police Militarization There’s an old theater saying that if there’s a gun on the mantle in a play’s first act, it will be used by the third act.  For years, police around the country have been stocking their mantles with … Continue reading →

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YES on GMO Labeling… YES on 92!   

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tomdwyer

Who decides what’s in YOUR food? Last year, the national political spotlight fell on Washington State as they tried to pass Initiative 522 requiring labeling of GMO products.  November will be Oregon’s turn as we attempt to join Vermont, Maine, … Continue reading →

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“How Much Ya Got” becomes “Gimme More”!      

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tomdwyer

Corrupt and abusive court fines Riot police and SWAT cops were the public face of government in Ferguson, but they weren’t the only source of friction.  Fergusonians have for years been preyed upon by a judicial system not designed to … Continue reading →

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Sellwood Bridge Tour

Posted on August 15, 2014 by tomdwyer

Behind the scenes as the Bridge project passes 50% Our shop has been located at the base of the Sellwood Bridge since we opened in 1981.  Even then people knew the Bridge was a little shaky but the idea of … Continue reading →

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