West Seattle Auto News
Tom’s First Official Cat Walk (video)
Check out those Tom's models!
The one with the nest
Some critter just really wanted an nice Seattle condo but given real estate prices, chose to build one in the engine compartment. If you find odd things in your car, come on down to Tom's Automotive! We'll get you fixed up.
June Bug (video)
Tom's official Big of The Month last month was the June Bug. Get it? Of course you do. Does your car have any bugs? The kind that make it run not-so-well? Come to Tom's and get help you get less buggy!
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...
4 Allergy Relief Tips That Center Around Your Vehicle
What? Tips to minimize or decrease allergy symptoms that have to do with your car? Here in West Seattle? Yes. And all will make sense when you begin to browse the list. True, we’ve, perhaps, been spending more time indoors and not as much on the road… But! If...
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...
Thank You for 50 Years, West Seattle!
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,...
3 Best Ways To Defrost Your Windshield in Seattle, Plus the Single Worst Way
When the winter wet weather turns icy on your windshields in West Seattle, be sure to use best practices for defrosting your vehicle and clearing up your view before you step on your gas. Whether or not you have to commute these days, when you have ice on your...
3 Critical Seattle Winter Prep Tasks for Your Vehicle
“Winter is coming”, West Seattle! So, let's talk winter vehicle prep. When it comes to your cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids that are left in the driveways or on the streets, there are a few ways to “winter-ize” that are specific to the Seattle-area climate. (Special...
ABC’s of Fall Vehicle Maintenance and Repair in West Seattle
A few vehicle maintenance activities now may save you time, money, and frustration in needed repairs later, West Seattle neighbors! We won’t go through the whole alphabet, but we’ll give you the Fall ABC’s right here. A is for... All clear? We can’t tell from here,...
How Will I Know It’s Time to Change My Cabin Filter?
Let’s take a look at the importance of air quality in your vehicle and the cabin filter, which can catch-and-keep some environmental elements & toxins from getting into your lungs while you’re out and about. At the moment, West Seattle (and Greater Seattle) skies...
New Tip From a Master Technician About Oil Filters
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...