Category Archives: Shop Talk

Shop Talk- Hangin’ out at the shop in 2013

Posted on January 16, 2014 by tomdwyer

“Shop Talk” is where the rubber meets the road for our newsletter. It’s news about events actually happening in our own shop, mixed in with a little auto info here and there. It’s where we announce any discounts we may … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Keeping the Washington 522 debate alive

Posted on December 17, 2013 by tomdwyer

Keeping the Washington 522 debate alive When Washington proposed labeling of GMO foods, we thought it was important legislation that would increase the power of consumers. We thought is should pass, and we said so in … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Our Holiday schedule, Auto Amnesty, and an important tip

Posted on November 18, 2013 by tomdwyer

Holiday Shop Schedule Unbelievably, the Holidays are upon us again. Here’s what our schedule will be for the season… Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28- We’ll be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, but OPEN November 27 and 29. Christmas, Wednesday, December 25- We’ll … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Automotive Amnesty has been extended!

Posted on October 18, 2013 by tomdwyer

Automotive Amnesty means 15% off labor charges And here’s the fine print…Although we don’t offer coupons, we do occasionally have special offers to help our clients with the expense of rational automotive maintenance. So many clients have taken advantage of Automotive … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Automotive Amnesty is going on now!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by tomdwyer

If you’re here as a result of our Feature article on “Shop Talk”, then Welcome! We promised you a buffet of information that matters to you (including that $100 Automotive Amnesty offer) so let’s get started… Summer is our busiest … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Goodbye to a friend of many years

Posted on August 12, 2013 by tomdwyer

Good luck to Mike Launder in his new, greener pasture We’d like to take a moment this month to say goodbye to Mike Launder, a friend and co-worker for more than 8 years. Mike is (was) one of our top … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Calendar nominations, road trip tips, and an indestructible kitten

Posted on July 11, 2013 by tomdwyer

Call for Nominations- 2014 Tom Dwyer Charitable Giving Calendar! We always feel a little silly this time of year because, even though you’re finally enjoying the sun for the first time in 8 months, we’re about to ask you about … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Rodent of the month

Posted on June 6, 2013 by tomdwyer

The spring and summer is our busiest time here at the shop, which presents us with a bit of a dilemma. We love to be busy, but we also know a full schedule can occasionally cause inconvenience when we can’t … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Pre-Summer discounts save time and money

Posted on May 8, 2013 by tomdwyer

That last amazing weekend just confirmed… summer’s almost here. Here at the shop that doesn’t mean vacations, it means “all hands on deck!” as we enter our busiest season. It can be an awkward time for us as well, because … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Free Car Wash Season is coming back

Posted on April 3, 2013 by tomdwyer

The weather’s finally starting to dry up, and it’s almost time to say goodbye to the rain for another few months. The auto business is cyclical, and the good weather means we’re about to enter our busiest time of the … Continue reading →