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Tveten's Auto Clinic

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Tveten's Auto Clinic

Trusted since 1949 to deliver outstanding service and repairs. Call us, visit our website, or stop in today!

Tveten’s Auto Clinic has proudly provided honest and dependable auto service to the local community in Lakewood since 1949. We offer complete service and repair for domestic and foreign vehicles, including tire service, engine repair, and regular maintenance. Using the latest equipment for accurate diagnosis, we correctly service your vehicle while maintaining the manufacturer’s warranty. As a NAPA AutoCare Center, our ASE-certified technicians only use quality replacement parts for suspension work, brake repairs, A/C service, and more.

11/02/2026

Not every warning comes with a dashboard light. Sometimes, your nose gets there first.

Jordyn is working on this 2007 Toyota Sienna van for a military family, handling an oil change and tire rotation while also chasing down a burning smell the customer noticed.

And this is where things get interesting.

A scan tool might uncover certain problems, but it cannot simply point to the source of a mysterious smell. Jordyn has to look under the hood and beneath the van, checking fluid levels and searching for leaks, smoke, or other clues.

Oil? Coolant? Power steering fluid? Something related to the gearbox? There are several possibilities.

The important part is not guessing. It is following the clues until the source makes sense.

Noticing a strange smell from your vehicle? DM us and let’s talk about it.

10/30/2026

Apparently, we do not just diagnose cars here. We also diagnose your generation by your handshake.

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10/26/2026

WHO LET THIS GUY IN?!

The skeleton has officially taken over reception, and he’s already asking, “Is my car done?” Someone better check his paperwork before he starts haunting the service desk!

Between the creepy masks, fake spiderwebs, and tiny spiders crawling across the counter, Tveten’s is looking extra spooky. But this bony visitor might just be the most committed Halloween decoration we’ve ever had. He even brought his own sign!

Now we have to wonder: did he come in for an oil change, a tire rotation, or just to scare the front desk staff and you?

Like this post if you think the skeleton deserves a permanent seat at the front desk!

10/23/2026

You hear footsteps behind you...

Is it Jason Voorhees? Is it Ray?

At this point, does it even matter? RUN NOW!

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10/19/2026

Two words. One powerful message.

CANCER SUCKS. No sugarcoating, no pretending otherwise. This toolbox puts those words front and center, turning an everyday piece of shop equipment into a statement that means something to so many people.

Cancer can bring uncertainty, difficult challenges, and moments no one should have to face alone. That's why awareness, compassion, and showing up for one another matter. Sometimes support looks like a helping hand. Sometimes it's listening. And sometimes it's simply reminding someone that people care.

A little pink paint can't change the fight, but it can help keep an important message visible.

Like this post if you believe in showing up for people when it matters most.

10/16/2026

A car can have more than one problem hiding behind the same symptom.

When your AC is blowing lukewarm air, replacing the first suspicious part might seem like the obvious solution. But symptoms do not always tell the whole story.

A proper diagnostic process helps technicians follow the clues, test the system, and uncover problems that may not be visible at first glance. Leaks, pressure issues, and failing components can all affect how an AC system performs.

That is why Justin and the Tveten’s team take the time to investigate before calling the repair finished. Finding one issue does not always mean you have found every issue.

Sometimes the first answer simply leads you to the next clue.

Like this post if you have ever had a repair turn out to be more complicated than expected.

10/12/2026

That little gauge can tell a technician a lot.

Justin is working with a pressure gauge and valve assembly, but the important part is not simply watching the needle move. The reading can help a technician understand what is happening inside a vehicle and narrow down where a problem may be coming from.

Good diagnostics are rarely about guessing. They are about testing, comparing results, and using the information the vehicle gives you to find the right answer.

That is why experienced technicians take the time to measure before replacing parts. The right test can save time, prevent unnecessary repairs, and help uncover an issue that might otherwise go unnoticed.

There is more happening under the hood than meets the eye.

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10/09/2026

Pretty sure you walked into the wrong shop.

Either that, or Tveten’s just found some very creative new ways to “work” on cars. Take a look and decide for yourself.

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10/05/2026

Your schedule does not always fit the shop's schedule. We get it.

That is why Tveten's offers an after-hours key drop-off for those times when you cannot make it in during regular business hours.

Need to drop off your vehicle before work? Heading out of town? Running late and cannot get to the shop before closing? Simply use the after-hours key drop-off and leave your keys securely where instructed. Your vehicle can be handled when the team is back in the shop.

Dan is showing you exactly where to find it, because getting your vehicle to the shop should not have to mean rearranging your entire day.

Need to use our after-hours key drop-off? DM us for details.

09/28/2026

Some engines are worth saving. The real question is knowing when.

This red engine is being rebuilt and prepared for a car show, which means every detail matters. Dan has been putting the work into this project, and the final result is a reminder that bringing an engine back to life takes patience, precision, and plenty of attention to detail.

Can an engine really be rebuilt instead of replaced? In many cases, yes. The right choice depends on the engine's condition, the damage involved, the vehicle, and the owner's goals. A proper diagnosis helps determine whether rebuilding is a practical option.

There is a lot more behind a finished engine than what you see at first glance.

Would you rebuild or replace? Comment down below and tell us what you would choose.

Address

5425 Lakewood Towne Center Boulevard Southwest
Lakewood, WA
98499

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Website

https://www.facebook.com/tvetens/, https://www.tvetensautoclinic.com/

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