What Our Clients are Saying About Us
Choosing an auto repair shop is all about trust, and the best way to earn that trust is through transparency. At Tom Dwyer Automotive, we’ve spent decades listening to our clients, learning from their feedback, and sharing those insights openly. Whether it’s video testimonials, online ratings, in-shop feedback cards, or even the occasional criticism, every review helps us deliver better service. Explore the sections below to see the full spectrum of what people say about working with us.
Client Testimonials
Get to know us through the people who know us best-our clients. We brought a camera into the shop and asked real customers to share their honest experiences. No scripts, no actors, no incentives… just genuine feedback about what it’s like to trust Tom Dwyer Automotive with your vehicle.
View our full collection of video testimonials, including on-air endorsements from local radio hosts.
Online Reviews
Want more? Explore our ratings and certifications across trusted online platforms. From Google to specialty automotive sites, our digital reputation reflects years of consistent service and customer care.
See what people are saying about us around the web.
In-Shop Feedback Cards
Since 1998, every vehicle we service receives a feedback card-and we read every one of them. With more than 16,000 responses collected, these cards give us a clear, long-term view of how we’re doing and where we can improve.
Take a look at the results from nearly three decades of customer feedback.
Our Bad Reviews
No shop is perfect, and we don’t pretend to be. When concerns or complaints come in-online or through feedback cards-we treat them as opportunities to get better. We reach out to the customer, review what happened, and adjust our processes to prevent repeat issues.
If you’re curious, you can read every negative review we’ve found, along with our responses and what we learned from each one.
Featured Reviews
Courtney RosenthalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a good experience with Tom Dwyer and recommend them. My service rep was Perry, who did a great job working with me and communicating about the work. It turned out to be a bit pricey (ouch!), but they caught some things my previous mechanic had missed during regular service. My car has been eating batteries every two years and my previous mechanic just kept selling me new ones and saying there's nothing wrong. Perry found that there is a service bulletin out on my car (2017 Subaru Legacy) that may explain why, and so I'll follow up on that. (He also checked if we might get a battery replacement under warranty, before selling me a new one.) They did find issues with the front end, possibly bent frame, but recommended just keeping an eye on it for now. (It was so close to spec and would be hard/expensive to address.) I'm the kind of person that wants to maintain my car well so I can drive it as long as it's reliable and safe. I think I've found the right garage to help me do that. John CartmellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honest auto service and repair. Sometimes it is priced higher, sometimes it is priced lower. Long term, honesty is always cheaper. I have used Tom Dwyer for decades. I keep my cars for a long time, so I have had all sorts of major service. Most recently a radiator replacement. I travel from NE Portland to Sellwood because quality and honesty are worth the trip. They will never sell you a service you don’t need. Matt SukalacTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m just passing through town but I work in an adjacent trade, and I now have a very high opinion of this repair shop. They were very conscientious about their work and pricing and did a great job at getting me on the road the same day Matthew BryantTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tom Dwyer is just what you would want in the neighborhood. They are honest, fairly priced, great at communicating, and do quality and timely work. I’m really happy with them. Special thanks to Perry for great customer service.Google rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 186 reviews,showing only 5 star reviews