Let this 2022 vehicle maintenance checklist help guide you in planning your car's maintenance this year. It's May, which means that road-trip season is officially just around the corner. Whether you're planning an epic solo road trip or are taking a trip with...
Tom’s Automotive Service in West Seattle Turns 50 in February 2021. Sending a pre-Valentine message of thanks and celebration to you! For all of the love over the last 51 years. This is dedicated to you, West Seattle neighbors, friends, and family! The car industry,...
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...
Hoping you and your family and loved ones are hanging in there and staying safe and healthy. It feels like West Seattle got double-dinged with the COVID-19 lockdown and then, boom the West Seattle Bridge closure too. It’s hard to believe the bridge has been closed for...
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...
Even though we’re enjoying one extra day this month, it still feels like February has been in 5th gear from the get-go. Where has the time sped off to? Fortunately, we’ve got a little evidence to share about the latest happenings to the cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids...
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...
But before we go to car chores, check this lineup of the cutest West Seattle pups to recently visit our auto repair shop! Do you ever find yourself immediately lighting up when you talk about something you love? WE LOVE: Your vehicles... and your dogs Well, that’s...
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...
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...