December 1, 2011 – 9:22 am
1 dollar from every state inspection this year at Tommy’s Automotive was donated to Philabundance at Preston and Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger. This is the second year we have donated, and we won’t get into specifics but there were nearly twice as many inspections in 2011. Thanks to all of you who had their [...]
October 31, 2011 – 4:07 pm
We’ve started to expand into the shop next door to our location in the alley on Bolmar St. This new space will have an additional repair bay, and a new office and waiting room. Thanks to our loyal customer base for keeping us busy enough to expand. We thank all of you who have referred [...]
Option A: Steal one of Tom’s dirty work shirts Option B: Get Tommy’s Automotive a new customer. Tom is giving anyone who refers a new customer to Tommy’s Automotive a T-shirt. Ask about it the next time your in. Tweet
February 6, 2011 – 1:02 pm
If you go to West Chester University or any of the other schools in our area you can save 10% on your repair bill when you bring your vehicle and your Student ID to Tommy’s Automotive. We know that most college students don’t have a lot money for unexpected repairs so we try to help [...]
September 16, 2010 – 7:10 am
Private auto repair shop vs Dealership repair, the pros and cons.
Q: I have a 2001 mitsibushi galant es. when ever i hit 45 or 50 mph it jerks and sometimes when i park it just cuts off. what could be the problem?? A: Thanks for the submission Alicia. There are a few components that can cause a similar problem. One of them is a transmission [...]
Q: Tom, I am taking a car trip with my family this summer, what are some things I should check before we leave? A: Long car trips for summer vacation can really turn nasty if your vehicle breaks down. We have compiled a short list of things to check out before you take that long [...]
Q: I own a 1990 Buick Century, 6cyl. I bought a new battery and 2 battery cables. When I attempted to connect the cables to the battery, the engine cranked-like it was trying to start- as if I turned the ignition key. What’s wrong? – RT A: It sounds to me like you need to [...]
Q: My right front outer CV axle boot is torn. The car rides fine right now. How long do you recommend I go before replacing the boot/axle? A: The purpose of the boot on a CV axle is to retain the grease that lubricates the axle joint. When the boot tears the grease is thrown [...]
