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New Tip From a Master Technician About Oil Filters

New Tip From a Master Technician About Oil Filters

by Wendy Sloneker | Aug 26, 2020 | Service, Cars & Trucks in Shop, Uncategorized

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...
Auto Repair Service Near the West Seattle Bridge

Auto Repair Service Near the West Seattle Bridge

by Wendy Sloneker | Jun 18, 2020 | Inside Tom's Automotive Service, Uncategorized

Before March, and COVID-19, and before the West Seattle Bridge and the low bridge was closed, we would share about being a good “dealership alternative”.  And now, more than ever, we’d like to whole-heartedly invite our neighbors who usually have their cars serviced,...
Care, key precautions, and clean cars during COVID-19

Care, key precautions, and clean cars during COVID-19

by Wendy Sloneker | Apr 9, 2020 | Inside Tom's Automotive Service, Service, Uncategorized

Thinking of you, our customers and neighbors, a lot these days. All we want is for you and your family members to be healthy right now. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unsure, and at a loss at times (we do too)… and we also know that there are small, simple...
Open, Essential, and Safe Car Maintenance & Repair Services 

Open, Essential, and Safe Car Maintenance & Repair Services 

by Wendy Sloneker | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized

 Most of the calls coming in this week are about whether or not we’re open for business. The short answer is: Yes, we’re open. Gratefully, we are open. And there’s more to share, both for the short-term, during the coronavirus pandemic, and the longer term, while the...
Stinky Filters, Surprise Visits, and Summer Fun at Tom’s Automotive, West Seattle

Stinky Filters, Surprise Visits, and Summer Fun at Tom’s Automotive, West Seattle

by Wendy Sloneker | Jul 27, 2019 | Cars & Trucks in Shop, Inside Tom's Automotive Service

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...
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