Category Archives: Shop Talk

April 2017 Shop Talk

Posted on April 28, 2017 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month For our Comment of the Month this month, we couldn’t resist bringing you this one from clients Patty B. and Lynn A. who decided to wax poetic about us… Tom Dwyer Is … Continue reading →

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“In Our America” signs are available In Our Shop!

Posted on March 22, 2017 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s comment comes from the “What can we do to improve?” section of our Post-Service Feedback Cards. Client Timmi B. said… “My car is under warranty but if it needs repair … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Talkin’ bout 2016, Votin’ for our Yearly Winner!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by tomdwyer

Referral Reward Program- Vote for our $500 Yearly Winner! We need YOUR vote to determine our 2016 Yearly Winner and recipient of $500! We used to pick quarterly and yearly winners ourselves, but because we wanted to include our … Continue reading →

Posted in 2017 January, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, Shop Talk | Tagged comment, politics, referral, referral reward, shop, Shop Talk, wrapup | Comments Off

Shop Talk- Dave Gettman says goodbye

Posted on December 15, 2016 by tomdwyer

Our Holiday Schedule We want our people to spend time with their families and friends during the Holidays, and fortunately the oddities of the calendar mean we don’t have to close the shop very much to do it this year. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 December, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, Shop Talk | Tagged comment of the month, dave gettmann, gettmann, referral, referral reward, retire, Shop Talk, technicians | Comments Off

Shop Talk for November, 2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment was hard to include as an actual comment because it doesn’t have any words, but we made the exception anyway. It comes from our Post Service Feedback cards where … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Election Party Update… it’s not good news.

Posted on September 29, 2016 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment comes from our inbound email; an inquiry from a potential client… Hello, I’m hoping you’re able to help me. Recently, I went to [an auto parts store] for a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 October, 2016 September, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, Shop Talk | Tagged auto parts, auto service, comment of the month, customer service, election party, referral, referral reward, Shop Talk | Comments Off

Shop Talk- Comments from… cats

Posted on August 25, 2016 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month Our Comment of the Month comes from a cat… well, from the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, who said on Facebook “Need some help with your car? For any new clients who mention an FCCO referral, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 August, Newsletter Columns, Newsletters, Shop Talk | Tagged carwash, Coupons, discounts, feral cat coalition, offers, quarterly, referral, referral reward, yearly | Comments Off

One insider trick you MUST have for the Sellwood Park Concerts!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by tomdwyer

Three down and two to go… you don’t have many opportunities left to enjoy the Sellwood Summer Concerts! They’re part of a city-wide program by Portland Parks and Recreation bringing free movies, concerts, and events to parks around Portland. Our … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- Summer Concerts AND our Referral Reward Quarterly winner

Posted on June 30, 2016 by tomdwyer

The Sellwood Summer Concerts are back! We look forward to the Sellwood Riverfront Park Concerts all year. They’re part of a fantastic city-wide program by Portland Parks and Recreation that brings free movies, concerts, and more to parks around Portland. … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk- “Tom D.”‘s Comment of the Month

Posted on May 25, 2016 by tomdwyer

Comment of the Month Tom D. said “My auto shop has been nominated for ‘Best Auto Repair in Portland’ in Willamette Week’s 2016 ‘Best of Portland’ issue. I’d be very grateful if my spectacular clients would … Continue reading →

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