Category Archives: Feature Articles

”Idiot lights”? Only if you don’t understand them!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by tomdwyer

What do your dashboard warning lights mean? Some people call them “idiot lights” but they’re more properly called “dashboard warning lights”… they’re the Christmas Tree display of lights that come on every time you start your car. If everything’s running … Continue reading →

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“1998 and Newer” isn’t for everyone

Posted on July 11, 2013 by tomdwyer

If you’re an existing client, we’ll gladly work on your older cars! While most shops will work on anything that limps into the lot, we limit new clients with older vehicles (currently older than 1998). We have good reasons for … Continue reading →

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Did you hear about the anti-Monsanto rallies? Neither did anyone else.

Posted on June 6, 2013 by tomdwyer

On May 25, a coordinated series of “March Against Monsanto” rallies were held in 436 cities in 52 countries around the world, drawing over 2 million participants. Monsanto is a globe-straddling behemoth that has destroyed lives in India, throttled family … Continue reading →

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The Spotlight Falls On PHAME Again- “Bye Bye Birdie” opens June 22

Posted on June 6, 2013 by tomdwyer

Not to overstate the matter, but PHAME Academy is everything good about Portland wrapped up into one enthusiastically musical, toe-tapping, inspirational, exuberant package. Founded by Carol Stady in 1984 to offer developmentally disabled people an alternative to Special Olympics, PHAME … Continue reading →

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What ISN’T for sale? Are there some things beyond price? Should there be?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by tomdwyer

As an independent business, we’re big fans of a market-based economic economy, and we know that profit is a heck of a motivator. The better service we provide the more profit we make, so we can grow, prosper, and provide … Continue reading →

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Charity Begins At Home

Posted on May 8, 2013 by tomdwyer

…but wise giving begins with research We received a fascinating email a couple weeks ago. You may think people working for charities are underpaid martyrs working selflessly for the causes they believe in, but “Think Before You Donate” tells a … Continue reading →

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A Company You Should Know About

Posted on May 8, 2013 by tomdwyer

Better World Club is building a better world, one roadside-assist at a time You know Tom Dwyer Automotive Services is a little different, so the companies we choose to work with are usually a little different too. Better World Club … Continue reading →

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Our Best Used Car Buying Advice

Posted on May 8, 2013 by tomdwyer

There are lots of lemons out there. Here’s how to find the peach. It’s probably the excitement of summer, but we’ve had a few inquiries lately from people looking to buy new (or new-to-them) cars. It’s a big step for … Continue reading →

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Inner City Blues Festival- Getting “In The Groove Of Love” supports single payer health care!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by tomdwyer

Update 4/15/13– We brought back a few pix from the show this weekend. Apologies for the poor quality of the cellphone used to take them! Do you have better pictures? Please send them to us; we’d love to share them! … Continue reading →

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Labor Pains- Bad engineering can affect your bottom line

Posted on April 3, 2013 by tomdwyer

You’ve been there. You’re standing at the Service Counter looking at the bill for repairs. There’s a long list of line-items, but looking closer you see that the parts expense was only a few dollars and most of the bill … Continue reading →