Brakes InspectedInfected for Fuel EfficiencyAC Inspected Planning a road trip, huh? Well, hold your horses! Before you hit that open road with dreams of adventure in your eyes, let us, the #1 experts at Tom's Automotive Service in West Seattle, give you the lowdown on...
A recent job in the shop, here's what we found under the hood & behind the wheel. We had a Subaru Impreza that is lighting up its check-engine light. Here’s what else happened when the check engine light came on for this...
Let this 2022 vehicle maintenance checklist help guide you in planning your car's maintenance this year. It's May, which means that road-trip season is officially just around the corner. Whether you're planning an epic solo road trip or are taking a trip with...
Okay, in the shop, we're coming to accept that winter is still in full play here in mid-February. While we look forward to days of sunshine ahead, let’s talk about vehicle heaters here and now. So, if your heater isn’t really giving you much heat, or isn’t...
This shares the story of one reader's experience, and our Master Technician Brandon's advice. Thanks so much to Kim B for chiming in with your experience regarding DIY oil changes on our Facebook page the other week. The question was: Have you ever tried to change the...
Even though we’re enjoying one extra day this month, it still feels like February has been in 5th gear from the get-go. Where has the time sped off to? Fortunately, we’ve got a little evidence to share about the latest happenings to the cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids...
Sweet surprises We had a surprise visitor on a client’s vehicle—a June bug. But it was July! This little critter must have been pretty happy on that car and made a home for himself that carried him right through his prime month! We also had a visit from Daisy, a...
Surprise, surprise! The things we find under the hood! Have the words “spring cleaning” come to your mind with this beautiful weather back out? It has for us! And not just in the traditional “purge things you’ve been hiding in your house throughout the dark and cold...
Sometimes we find more than the usual suspects of engine, oil, coolant, and battery. We’ve got all kinds of jobs going on at the shop as we work our way deeper into the Spring season. You’d be surprised what we find under the hood and sometimes behind the panels. We...
Car repairs, heat & air conditioning systems, and friends in West Seattle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zcRjzwi9g&feature=youtu.be Snow stompers came by It was fun to see that a little (or lot) of snow didn’t stop our clients from popping in to say Hi and...