Tom’s Automotive Service: Welcoming a new WSB sponsor

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That’s the staff at Tom’s Automotive Service in The Triangle, one of our newest WSB sponsors. Tom’s Automotive Service is run by Tom Smith and Kandie Jennings, who say their success has been built on treating people like family and talking to their customers in a plain, straightforward way. Tom says his whole staff works at making people feel comfortable by knowing that each car will get only the work it needs, and nothing more. Tom’s Automotive first opened up in 1971 at a location near Morgan Junction and moved to their current location near the West Seattle YMCA (also a WSB sponsor) a couple of years later. Their current building was completed in 1994. Over time, Tom’s has assembled a staff that’s stayed put for many years, so when you come to Tom’s, you can get the same service from the same people who have been taking car of your car and who have come to know you as well. Tom and Kandie belong to the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce; Tom’s was the Chamber’s 2008 Business of the Year. Tom and Kandie are on the South Seattle Community College Automotive Technical Education Advisory Board. They’ve been longtime sponsors of teams for West Seattle girls’ pee-wee softball, and supporters of both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts in West Seattle. Next time you take your car to Tom’s Automotive Service, bring three or more cans of food as a food-bank donation, and you’ll get $20 off. You’ll find Tom’s Automotive Service online at tomsautomotive.com, or call 206-973-0737.

We thank Tom’s Automotive Service for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news on WSB; find our sponsor team, and info on joining, all here.

Kate K July 12, 2010 (5:23 pm)

When people ask me where to take their car, I always recommend Tom’s. I’ve been going there for years.

lenguamor July 12, 2010 (7:23 pm)

I’ll give Tom’s a go next time I have to use a machanic.
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I used Alki Auto for 10 years, but recently a new guy there pretty much drove me away for good. Chris is a great mechanic and the nicest guy, but the place has suffered from too many changes in front since John is spending more time in his Issaquah store.

Sue July 12, 2010 (8:14 pm)

Before we got rid of the car that was always breaking down, we used Tom’s and were VERY happy with them. They were recommended to me here on WSB a few years back and I never regretting going there. Unfortunately, as a woman, I’ve encountered many car service places over the years that try to take advantage of women who do not have extensive car knowledge, but I felt totally respected at Tom’s, had everything explained to me without talking down to me, and never felt taken advantage of. I highly recommend them and would definitely go back to them.

grr July 12, 2010 (9:01 pm)

+1 for Tom’s. They’ve taken care of us for years. Love them.

Pete July 12, 2010 (9:07 pm)

Tom’s has been huge benefactor of the West Seattle Food Bank over the years. There are not enought kind words to express the gratitude that the folks at WSFB have for Tom and his staff.

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