Category Archives: Shop Talk

Shop Talk- June 2024

Posted on June 26, 2024 by tomdwyer

Current Special Offers Car Wash Coupon Season is Back! You’ve waited since last fall for this… June in Portland doesn’t just mean beautiful weather, it also means Car Wash Coupon Season at Tom Dwyer Automotive! The summer heat will soon … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Do you have senior or veteran discounts?

Posted on May 21, 2024 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month George V. had a the most recent, and most straight-to-the-point version of a question we’re often asked… What about senior or veteran discounts? Sorry, but we don’t have senior or veteran discounts. We offer few discounts … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Why would we EVER post our Bad Reviews?

Posted on April 17, 2024 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month We hope you check out our Bad Reviews article this month, because our Comment-of-the-Month came from one of the reviews in it. A disappointed one-visit client who’s apparently read our Bad Reviews page closed his long, … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- When and how to check for recalls on your vehicle

Posted on March 15, 2024 by tomdwyer

When and how to check recalls on your vehicle We just missed a promotion from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fine folks who do their best to keep us safe on the roads. When a vehicle (not … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- How much diagnostic time do Technicians need?

Posted on February 16, 2024 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment is another posting from Quora, a question-and-answer site we spend a lot of time on. A questioner asked… ”Is it necessary for mechanics to have 30-40 minutes of diagnostic time to determine … 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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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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Shop Talk- How do we know if you’re on track for service?

Posted on October 16, 2023 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month- How do we know if you’re on track for service? This month, Seth W. asked if he was on track for his power steering flushes… Hi Seth, Just wanted to drop … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk for Sept 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by tomdwyer

Congratulations, Jamie! We wanted to take a moment to offer our sincerest congratulations to Jamie Brooks, who recently took all 8 of the ASE Certification Tests needed to qualify as an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician. He … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- What’s the deal with remanufactured parts?

Posted on August 9, 2023 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month We can’t give you exact wording for most of our Comment this month, because this Comment came in the form of a phone call. Neil H. was a client for many … Continue reading →

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