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From vehicle maintenance to community issues, Tom covers what matters to drivers in Portland.

Where Rubber Meets The Road (2)

How to read your tire spec codes Your tire size is the long set of letters and numbers printed in

Shocks Keep You In Control

Shock absorbers and struts wear out gradually, and handling and ride quality deterioration may not be detected by the driver.

Prohibition is STILL affecting your life

Most people understand that Prohibition was about keeping Americans from consuming alcohol, but don’t realize that when Rockefeller gave the

“Zippy Lube” Shops- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Who’s checking out YOUR vehicle when you pull into a Convenience Oil Change Shop? Who’s qualified to recommend those services

Magnetic Fuel Savers DO NOT WORK!

WASHINGTON (Aug. 22. 2006) – In a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), International Research and Development Corp. and

Tom Dwyer Automotive Recycles Your Mercury

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the “National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program” that it says will help cut

Portland Company Re-refines Used Oil

Bill Briggs, founder and President of Oil Re-Refining Company established this Oregon-based company over 20 years ago. A family owned

The Eco-Logical Business Program recognizes that Tom Dwyer Automotive Services Inc. has reached the highest standards in minimizing environmental impact.

Arctic Vault to Protect World Seed Collection

Reprinted from the Financial Times, Monday, June 19, 2006. Article by Fiona Harvey Work begins on Monday on a vault

Who To Ask For Car Advice… Men or Women?

HOUSTON, TX (May 10, 2006) – Women who turn to men for car care advice may not be getting good

How to keep track of tire wear

We check your tires every time you let us inspect your vehicle. Reading the tread of your tires can foretell

Will Polyurethane Replace Rubber for Tires?

BOULDER CITY, NV (Jan. 2, 2006) – Rubber has ruled the automotive tire industry for more than a century. That

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Tom's Blog

Where Rubber Meets The Road (2)

Shocks Keep You In Control

Prohibition is STILL affecting your life

“Zippy Lube” Shops- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Magnetic Fuel Savers DO NOT WORK!

Tom Dwyer Automotive Recycles Your Mercury

Portland Company Re-refines Used Oil

Arctic Vault to Protect World Seed Collection

Who To Ask For Car Advice… Men or Women?

How to keep track of tire wear

Will Polyurethane Replace Rubber for Tires?

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