West Seattle Auto News
West Seattle Food Bank & the Commitment of Tom’s Automotive Service
The West Seattle Food BankFood DonationsClothing and Personal ItemsThe Impact of Your DonationsJoin Us in Making a Difference At Tom's Automotive Service, we take pride in being a part of the West Seattle community. For us, providing excellent automotive service is...
The Importance of Vehicle Light Maintenance: Stay Safe and Spooky
Lights, Camera, Safety!Let's Illuminate the Importance1. Headlights: Your Guiding StarsPro Tip:2. Taillights: The Signal of Your IntentionsPro Tip:3. Turn Signals: The Dance of CommunicationPro Tip:4. Fog Lights: Cutting Through the Spooky MistPro Tip:5. Hazard...
Why Your Vehicle Deserves a Brake Inspection at Tom’s Automotive
Why We Love Back-to-School Season for Brake InspectionsSafety, Safety, Safety:Increased Traffic:Fall Weather Challenges:Time Efficiency:Signs Your Brakes Might Be Telling You SomethingSqueals and Screeches:Vibrations and Pulsations:Soft Brake Pedal:Extended Stopping...
Combat Vehicle Thefts: Safeguard Your Ride with SPD’s Initiative
Vehicle Thefts Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway: Dates, Times, and LocationsPrecinct LocationsEligibility and GuidelinesTo ensure fairness and maximize distribution, it's important to note the following guidelines: In a world where technology and innovation continue to...
Hot Cars: Tom’s Automotive Pleads for the Safety of Pets
1. Witnessing the Unthinkable of Pets Left in Hot Cars:2. The Unbreakable Bonds:3. Pet Safety: The Unyielding Danger:4. Startling Statistics of Pets Left in Hot Cars: Greetings, valued members of the Seattle community! We, the dedicated employees of Tom's Automotive...
Benefits of Getting Your Car Inspected by the #1 Experts at Tom’s Automotive Service in West Seattle before a Road Trip is Crucial
Brakes InspectedInfected for Fuel Efficiency AC Inspected Planning a road trip, huh? Well, hold your horses! Before you hit that open road with dreams of adventure in your eyes, let us, the #1 experts at Tom's Automotive Service in West Seattle, give you the lowdown...
Beat the Heat: The Importance of Maintaining Your Car’s Air Conditioning in the Coming Hot Seattle Days
The importance of car air conditioning:Comfortable Driving Experience:The importance of regular maintenance:Improved Performance:Reduced Environmental Impact:Longer Lifespan:The signs of a faulty air conditioning system:Tips to remember when looking for an automotive...
Behind the Scenes & Behind the (Steering) Wheels
A recent job in the shop, here's what we found under the hood & behind the wheel. We had a Subaru Impreza that is lighting up its check-engine light. Here’s what else happened when the check engine light came on for this...
Tom’s Automotive Customer Alert! Kia and Hyundai Thefts Soar in Seattle and Other Cities
Here are some tips to protect your Kia and Hyundai from being stolen:In addition to taking steps to protect your car, you can also help to deter thieves by being aware of the signs of a potential theft. Some of the signs to watch for include: In recent months, there...
Education, Trainings, and Industry Participation & Improvement at Tom’s
Continual education and trainings are core to the vehicle & service industry… and so they are also core to the service we offer here at Tom’s Automotive. It’s definitely a wild ride to continue to service cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids during this period in...
Selling vs. Maintaining Your Vehicle? Top 5 Considerations
When you know whether or not you’ll be selling vs. maintaining your vehicle, you’ll be able to make decisions about the actual work that will get done in our shop. This topic comes up quite a lot in our office with customers. We actually love talking about it...
Winter-izing Your Vehicle for Best Maintenance Care, Safety, & Reliability
“Maintenance costs less over time than repairs”… that’s why it’s especially important to winterize your vehicle. Click for your winter maintenance checklist now.