Dons Automotive Staff and technicians in Photo

About

Don's Automotive

Kelly & Mike- Owners

 

Mike grew up around cars and always helped his dad with projects. When they couldn’t figure it out, they took it to Uncle Don’s shop (technically they’re cousins). Mike is an engineer by trade, but loves keeping Don’s legacy going. Kelly has been an educator for over 20 years. She is using those leadership skills to help with training, planning, and community outreach.


Mary- Service Manager

 

Mary has been working in the automotive industry for over 15 years. She worked on the parts side, in the garage, and in management. Mary loves being able to help people in an honest and trustworthy way. She’s from Indiana and is a huge Notre Dame fan. Mary enjoys sharing in her husband’s passion for motorcycles and spending time with her family. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and incredible customer service to our team.

 


Dustin- Senior Master Technician

 

Dustin brings over 20 years of experience in the industry and most of those years here at Don’s Automotive. He loves seeing the smile on customers’ faces when he is able to knock a job out of the park for them. In his spare time Dustin likes long walks in the forest and using his artistic talents for personal projects.


Gunner- Automotive Technician

 

Gunner was born into a family of car lovers and so it is no wonder he has spent his life loving cars. He is excited to be able to say that his career is his passion. He has worked professionally in the industry for about 4 years. His work ethic and skill set are well beyond his years. He says he loves working with the team we have here and the authenticity that Don’s has as a business.

 


Nick- Automotive Technician

 

Nick has worked in the industry for over 2 years. He has experience in vehicle maintenance as well as suspension, brakes, and tire work. He enjoys helping those in need and loves being able to share his knowledge with customers to keep them safe on the road. Nick is also a certified welder and brings some great new skills to our team. In his spare time, Nick enjoys listening to all types of music and driving all types of vehicles.


About

Don's Automotive provides engine replacement, transmission replacement, state inspections, brake service, and oil changes in the Newport News, VA area.

Year Established

1987

Products

Services

  • Belts and Hoses
  • Brake Service
  • Engine Replacement
  • Oil Change
  • Air Conditioning Service
  • Suspension Service
  • Wheel Alignment
  • Transmission Replacement
  • State Inspection
  • Diagnostic
  • Tune-Up

Specialties

  • Suspension Repair and Replacement
  • Engine Replacement
  • Transmission Replacement
  • State Inspections
  • Brake Service and Repair
  • Oil Changes

Business Hours

Mon - Thu
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Friday
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Sat - Sun
Closed

Holiday Hours

  • Monday, May 26, 2025 : Closed
  • Friday, July 4, 2025 : Closed
  • Monday, September 1, 2025 : Closed
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025 : Closed
  • Friday, November 28, 2025 : Closed
  • Thursday, December 25, 2025 : Closed
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026 : Closed

Associations

Brands

  • Advanced Auto Parts
  • Alldata
  • AutoZone
  • O'Reilly's
  • Napa
  • WorldPac
  • Carquest
  • Technet

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

  • American Express
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Discover
  • Financing
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Synchrony
  • Easypay

Languages

  • English

Good to Know

Link to Chamber of Commerce Page for Dons Automotive
Dons Automotive Carfax page
Dons Automotive link to NextDoor Page
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