What is a general informative vehicle service between a quick oil change and a big mileage-based maintenance appt? It’s a comprehensive vehicle inspection.
When Should I Get my 2022 Comprehensive Vehicle Inspection Done?
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Special Focus on Feeding Beloved Furry Friends in February
This month we're feeling the love for beloved pets, especially those who could use some support... in the form of supper. Pet Food Drive This MonthAt Tom's Automotive, we have a year-round food basket in cooperation with the West Seattle Food Bank. You may or may not...
When Should I Change the Fluids in My Car?
Part of good vehicle maintenance is fluid maintenance. Clean fluids are best and ought to be serviced regularly. Why? Similar to clean water being great for our bodies, clean fluids are ideal for our vehicles. Plus, good fluid maintenance makes for...
Catalytic Converters 101
In less than 3 minutes, a thief with a hacksaw can swipe an unprotected or unshielded catalytic converter from a vehicle. Daaang. And, yes, this can and does happen in West Seattle too. What is a catalytic converter, anyway? Most gas-fueled cars and...
Car Care: Still Winter in West Seattle
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...