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...
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,...
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 things...
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...
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...
We lucked out and had more pups come visit us recently. Both Bowden and Finn stopped in… you saw them in the video, right? Bowden even brought us some coffee! Dog Tested, Dog Approved...right? Speaking of pups, you know how we love our pups here at the shop! That...
It’s another great day at Tom’s Automotive! From Little League to still more learning, everyone on our team has been keeping busy. The team surprised Kandie with a few sweet flowers and a cup of delicious, much-appreciated coffee. They made her day a little brighter...
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...
How well do you know West Seattle's own Tom's Automotive Services? Let's play "the feud" and find out! We started the year off with a bang and played a game with my weekly networking group. I put together a short round of the Family Feud game (minus the families). It...
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...