Category Archives: Newsletter Columns

What are ‘crumple zones’? How do they keep you safe?

Posted on January 23, 2024 by tomdwyer

A recent Facebook post about a collision involving a Tesla Cybertruck showed the Cybertruck unscathed and the other vehicle demolished, while the Cybertruck driver was injured and the vehicle passengers were unharmed.  The post blamed this on a lack of … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler                                                                                               

Posted on January 23, 2024 by tomdwyer

This month’s book comes from a recommendation from someone on our Facebook page.  It’s been on our list so long we no longer know who, specifically, recommended it, but if you’re the one who turned us on to it… thank … Continue reading →

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Health Notes- What’s the root cause of obesity?                                                    

Posted on January 23, 2024 by tomdwyer

Major Study Claims to Identify The Root Cause of Obesity: Fructose, Michelle Starr in ScienceAlert: Health, Oct 2023 from the article:  “A major analysis, led by medical doctor Richard Johnson of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, suggests that … Continue reading →

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Kyle’s Kitchen- Italian Chopped Brussels Sprouts Salad                                                                   

Posted on January 23, 2024 by tomdwyer

This is a salad that eats like a whole meal. It stays within most New Year’s resolutions while still packing a ton of flavor and filling you up. If you’re like me and aren’t all that resolute anyway, then enjoy … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk for January 2024

Posted on January 23, 2024 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment came from one of our own Service Advisors when talking with a client about when they’d pick up their vehicle… ”We need to know when you’re coming in, because it will affect the … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for January 2024

Posted on January 23, 2024 by tomdwyer

Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them.  From the sublime to … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Was that special treatment?

Posted on December 28, 2023 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month, Jon F. was a little confused … “I was fourth in line on a Tuesday morning but staying a Dwyer (vs. leaving.)  Service was complete within an hour.  Don’t know if this was typical … Continue reading →

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The 1880’s called… they want their election back.

Posted on December 27, 2023 by tomdwyer

A jaw-dropping election is still undecided after three years It’s a sad, sad thing if anyone turns to their mechanic for news, but we have a story to share that was news to us and we’re sorry to bet it … Continue reading →

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Get ready for Winter!

Posted on December 27, 2023 by tomdwyer

Two critical areas of concern for winter driving Fall is over, but Winter is just beginning.  No one wants to be left on the side of the road in winter weather!  It may make a great story for future holiday … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- What is there to hope for in 2024?     

Posted on December 26, 2023 by tomdwyer

Greetings, With the Holiday Season comes a look back at last year and a look forward to next.  2023 seemed like the latest in a string of difficult years but it seems crass to dwell on the bad, so I’d … Continue reading →

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