Why Is Your Car Sputtering? Understanding Engine Misfires

Sep 14, 2026 | Auto Repair, blog

Noticing your vehicle burning through fuel faster while navigating steep hills or daily commutes around West Seattle? Simple routine care like replacing dirty air filters, maintaining correct tire pressure, and renewing worn spark plugs restores lost fuel efficiency and eliminates unnecessary engine strain. Explore practical vehicle maintenance tips and mindful driving habits designed to help you stretch every tank of gas and protect your daily budget.

Keep the Spark Alive: What’s a Tune-Up, and Does Your Car Need One?

Feb 9, 2026 | blog, tune-up, Vehicle Maintenance

Ah, the classic tune-up. For years, it was the go-to phrase whenever a car felt a little sluggish or “off.” Poor acceleration? Rough idle? Time for a car tune up, right? Well… sort of. Cars have changed a lot over the years and so has what they actually need to stay...

Training, Pups & “Sparky” Garden Art

May 30, 2019 | Inside Tom's Automotive Service, Uncategorized

Cars, trucks, SUVs, & hybrids are always on our minds at Tom’s Automotive. Yup, we’re up on what’s new in the automotive industry Kandie recently attended the first-ever Automotive Education Round Table in Oregon! This is exciting! Not only for our shop but for...

Batteries, Spark Plugs, & Fun

Jan 28, 2019 | Inside Tom's Automotive Service

Did someone say batteries? Now is a great time of year to make sure your battery is working ahead of time. You know it’s no fun to walk out to a car in the bitter cold or wind just to find out that your battery is on its last leg. Or worse, that it finally gave out....

Clear & Quicker Diagnosis Means Savings For You on Car Repairs

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 “research”...