Category Archives: Feature Articles

Posted on April 3, 2023 by tomdwyer

 

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The Audacity of George

Posted on March 31, 2023 by tomdwyer

George Santos kicks off his 2024 Presidential Re-Election Campaign at Wallace Books in Sellwood* (by Charles Letherwood, special to Your Car Matters, Portland, OR) It may not seem wise to run for political office under a cloud of impending prosecution, … Continue reading →

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ACT NOW!  FINAL DAYS! If you’ve got dead electronics we’ll take ‘em off your hands, but hurry!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by tomdwyer

ACT NOW!  FINAL DAYS! If you’ve got dead electronics we’ll take ‘em off your hands, but hurry! You got a new TV for Christmas, but that was two months ago and the old TV is still in your garage… with … Continue reading →

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Timing Belt Boot Camp

Posted on March 3, 2023 by tomdwyer

Timing Belt Boot Camp If your timing belt fails your car dies.  Best to understand it. (updated from Jan 2011) Many of your vehicle’s components are easily accessible and show wear.  When one of these is about to break we … Continue reading →

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We can’t get enough asphalt!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by tomdwyer

We just can’t get enough asphalt But we’re getting more! We get lots of great comments on our Comment Cards, but no one’s perfect.  When people answer the “How can we improve?” question, all too often it’s a suggestion about … Continue reading →

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We Have A Winner! Our 2022 Referral Reward $1000 winner is…

Posted on January 27, 2023 by tomdwyer

We Have A Winner! You voted, the votes are tallied, and our $1000 winner is… Your referrals to family and friends are the biggest compliments we receive, and they keep the doors of our shop open.  To say thanks, our … Continue reading →

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The Devil In All Of Us- With Tyre Nichols’ death, let’s look at where evil comes from

Posted on January 27, 2023 by tomdwyer

The Devil In All Of Us With Tyre Nichols’ death, let’s look at where evil comes from (updated from Feb 2022) Tyre Nichols is the latest Black man to die in a horrifying video at the hands of police.  This … Continue reading →

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Tom Dwyer Newsletter Year in Review 2022!

Posted on January 27, 2023 by tomdwyer

The Tom Dwyer Newsletter YEAR IN REVIEW 2022! We always say the Tom Dwyer Newsletter is unlike any other you’ve ever read, and there’s only one reason… if you get bored, you won’t read it.  We try to stay interesting … Continue reading →

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My OTHER mechanic didn’t say that!

Posted on November 22, 2022 by tomdwyer

Wait, my OTHER mechanic didn’t say that! Why our advice might be different from others, and what to do if it is. “The Internet says I don’t need that!” “My father-in-law was a mechanic and he said you’re conning me!” … Continue reading →

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