Category Archives: Shop Talk

Shop Talk- Keeping up with the Dwyer Holiday Season

Posted on December 4, 2012 by tomdwyer

There’s a lot going on around the shop for the Holidays, so let’s dive in… Where were you on November 21st, 1987? We know where we were- opening the doors of 530 SE Tenino St. for our grand opening party. … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Fire strikes the Tom Dwyer team

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tomdwyer

Shop Talk is usually about things you should know to get the most out of our service here at Tom Dwyer Automotive, but this month we’d like to ask you to help us support one of our own. You all … Continue reading →

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Our BAD Reviews

Posted on August 15, 2012 by tomdwyer

(updated 10/10/24) Independent businesses live and die by their online reviews. It used to be word of mouth that could kill you, but in the days before the InterTubes it took a while for that word of mouth to spread. … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Cleaning dirty fuel injectors

Posted on July 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

(Originally posted Dec 2010; updated May 2014) We’ve had many clients who have been sold fuel injection cleaning services by convenience oil change providers, in what seem to us a deceptive way. Fuel injector cleaning is definitely a valid service; … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Auto detailing AND our summer contests!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tomdwyer

Auto Detailing- Here’s something you might not know about us… we offer auto detailing! We can’t wash every car that comes through the shop (here’s why), although we do offer free WashMan car washes through Free Car Wash season in … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Free Carwash Season Is On The Way!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by tomdwyer

The little people make do with only four meager seasons, but Tom Dwyer clients have one more… FREE CARWASH SEASON! As spring and summer parch our lot, the dust can get pretty annoying. We can’t wash cars or pave the … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- We’ve Changed Our Tire Rotation Policy

Posted on March 30, 2012 by tomdwyer

Tire maintenance is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vehicle safe and dependable. Until recently, when you buy new tires we’ve put the new tires in the FRONT of the vehicle to keep the … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- How You Can Save Money On Our Services

Posted on March 9, 2012 by tomdwyer

We all work hard for our money, and it’s never been more important to stretch it as far as possible. However, it doesn’t pay to be a coupon shopper when it comes to auto repair. If your brakes need to … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Don’t Lose Your Money To The “Scan Scam”

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

The “Scan Scam” is yet another way for you to be separated from your hard earned money! Since the late 70’s early 80’s manufacturers have been providing drivers with a warning system for their vehicles malfunctioning control systems. Over the … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- 2011 in the rearview mirror

Posted on January 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

Shop Talk has articles specifically about our shop so you can get the absolute most value from our service. There are several issues that we get repeated questions about (like paving the lot) or things that we wish all our … Continue reading →