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

Shop Talk- Upgraded communications and our Holiday schedule

Be on the lookout… we’re upgrading our comms You may be getting some strange new emails or texts soon from

Shop Talk- If you bought a new car, READ THIS

Comment of the Month This months’ Comment came to us over email. Kellie O. asked… “I purchased a new vehicle

Shop Talk for October 2025

We have a couple ongoing offers you might find valuable… Carbon Neutral Program– Our company’s commitment to the environment led

Shop Talk- We’re back on Social Media! Well, sort of.

Shop Talk for August 2025

Comment of the Month This months’ Comment wasn’t made to us, but appeared nationally in the Washington Post. It’s way

Shop Talk- A new addition to our rock gallery… with VIDEO

Comment of the Month Sandra B. had a simple suggestion for us… “Have scheduled pickup times” We absolutely realize how

Shop Talk- We’re CERTIFIED to work on your EVs and Hybrids

Comment of the Month Mary W. is a returning client, and we thought we’d share why she came back… “When

How to get the service you need, when you need it

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Simon F. was one we were VERY unlikely to get… “As always

Shop Talk for April 2025

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Don S. is a compliment we couldn’t resist sharing… “Walking thru your

Shop Talk for March 2025

Comment of the Month This month’s Comment from Roxanne G. thanked us for something we just can’t promise to everyone…

Shop Talk- Should you tip your mechanic?

This month we take another dive into the deep waters of Quora.com… Quora’s question- Should people tip auto mechanics for

Shop Talk- You’re worth driving 500 miles for

Heather C. gave us our Comment this month, even though she isn’t a client anymore… “I moved to Shoshone, Idaho,

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Shop Talk- Upgraded communications and our Holiday schedule

Shop Talk- If you bought a new car, READ THIS

Shop Talk for October 2025

Shop Talk- We’re back on Social Media! Well, sort of.

Shop Talk for August 2025

Shop Talk- A new addition to our rock gallery… with VIDEO

Shop Talk- We’re CERTIFIED to work on your EVs and Hybrids

How to get the service you need, when you need it

Shop Talk for April 2025

Shop Talk for March 2025

Shop Talk- Should you tip your mechanic?

Shop Talk- You’re worth driving 500 miles for

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