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Sneak Peek Under the Car Door Panels

Sneak Peek Under the Car Door Panels

by Wendy Sloneker | Oct 16, 2018 | Cars & Trucks in Shop, Uncategorized

Ever wondered what the inside of your door looks like? We caught a snap of exactly what it looks like with the panels off. This week we had a Ford Mustang in the shop that needed its door lock actuators replaced. We had to take the interior panels off in order to...
Rust in Your Brakes, Differential Fluid… & Dante

Rust in Your Brakes, Differential Fluid… & Dante

by Wendy Sloneker | Oct 10, 2018 | Cars & Trucks in Shop, Uncategorized

Hey West Seattle! We have lots going on this week at the shop. First off, our pup-friend Dante stopped by to say hi while his owner’s car was being checked out. He’s so sweet! Rust inside the brakes = no bueno It goes without saying that having rust inside of your...
A Sneak Peek at Your Car’s Computer

A Sneak Peek at Your Car’s Computer

by Wendy Sloneker | Oct 4, 2018 | Cars & Trucks in Shop, Uncategorized

Let’s look at your car’s computer: you’ve got more tech under the hood than you may realize. When you think of a car, you don’t often associate it with having a computer inside of it. These days, it’s not actually possible to buy a newer model of...
Replacing Water Pumps & Welcoming Special Pups in West Seattle

Replacing Water Pumps & Welcoming Special Pups in West Seattle

by Wendy Sloneker | Sep 25, 2018 | Cars & Trucks in Shop, Uncategorized

Can you say busy? That’s what we’re saying this week at Tom’s Automotive Services… though we’re not too busy for you. Been working on a wide range of jobs from air filters to water pumps. Here are a few of the jobs we’ve been working on…...

Nailed It in West Seattle: Tires and More

by Wendy Sloneker | Sep 18, 2018 | Cars & Trucks in Shop

There are so many things to consider and watch for when it comes to keeping your car running safely. Here are a few things we’ve been working on this week. Thinking they’re just helpful enough for you to know about and watch for while you’re out and about....
Clear & Quicker Diagnosis Means Savings For You on Car Repairs

Clear & Quicker Diagnosis Means Savings For You on Car Repairs

by Wendy Sloneker | Aug 29, 2018 | Cars & Trucks in Shop, Uncategorized

Diagnosis is critical. We all want to be sure we’re fixing a vehicle’s issue the first time, right? These are a few of our recent jobs, in the video. In addition to the worn electrode on a spark plug and a loose water pump, this week’s video features some...
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