Don's Automotive

Don's Automotive We blend decades of expertise at our friendly, female-owned shop in Newport News, VA.

With 37 years in the business, we've built a reputation for delivering reliable, fast, and efficient auto repair services. Don's Automotive provides general auto repair, engine replacement, transmission replacement, state inspections, brake service, oil changes, and much more in the Newport News, VA area.

🔧🚗 Faces of Don’s Automotive — Meet Chris! 🚗🔧Experience matters.Especially when it’s under your hood.Chris brings over 3...
08/30/2026

🔧🚗 Faces of Don’s Automotive — Meet Chris! 🚗🔧

Experience matters.
Especially when it’s under your hood.

Chris brings over 30 years in the automotive industry to Don’s Automotive — and that kind of experience can’t be rushed or Googled.

He’s diagnosed complex issues.
Repaired just about every major system you can think of.
And helped train the next generation of technicians along the way.

Raised by a blue-collar father and the oldest of four brothers, Chris learned early what it means to show up, work hard, and figure things out. Adaptable. Dependable. Hands-on.

Those values didn’t stay in childhood — they followed him into the shop… and into fatherhood, raising three kids of his own.

When customers choose Don’s, they’re trusting someone like Chris —
steady, skilled, and committed to doing it right the first time.

That’s The Don’s Way.

Drop a 🔧 in the comments to show Chris some appreciation — and keep watching as we continue highlighting the team (montage coming soon 👀).

📍 Newport News, VA
📞 (757) 257-0739
🌐 donsautomotiveva.com

Because real experience?
You can feel it.

08/29/2026

🚗 Learning, Growing, and Bringing It Home—the Don’s Way!

The Don’s Automotive team recently attended WORLDPAC STX 2026, an industry-leading supplier and training expo packed with educational sessions, automotive innovations, and opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business.

Why does this matter to our customers?

Because today’s vehicles are always evolving—and we believe the people caring for them should never stop learning. We invest in continued education so our team can bring stronger knowledge, better solutions, and dependable service back to our community.

Honesty. Integrity. Quality. That’s more than a slogan—it’s the Don’s Way.

🚗 Recommended by Our Neighbors!At Don’s Automotive, earning the trust of local drivers means everything to us.“A family ...
08/28/2026

🚗 Recommended by Our Neighbors!

At Don’s Automotive, earning the trust of local drivers means everything to us.

“A family friendly place. Everyone is pleasant and does good work for a fair price.”
— Stella P., Woodmere

Thank you, Stella, for recommending us on Nextdoor! We’re proud to serve Newport News and the surrounding communities with the honesty, integrity, and quality our neighbors deserve.

Need dependable automotive care from a local team you can trust?

📍 13448 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA
🌐 donsautomotiveva.com

Experience automotive service done The Don’s Way.

🚗🌊 Traveling Don made it all the way to the OBX—and judging by these photos, he had a pretty great trip!A big thank-you ...
08/27/2026

🚗🌊 Traveling Don made it all the way to the OBX—and judging by these photos, he had a pretty great trip!

A big thank-you to Stephanie Thompson for taking Don along for the ride and sharing his vacation adventures with us. From the beach to the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Don certainly knows how to travel in style!

Where should Traveling Don go next? Drop your suggestion in the comments—and remember to share your photos using !

🌊🚗 Faces of Don’s Automotive — Meet Shawn! 🚗🌊At Don’s, we’re mechanics…But first? We’re people.When you bring your vehic...
08/26/2026

🌊🚗 Faces of Don’s Automotive — Meet Shawn! 🚗🌊

At Don’s, we’re mechanics…
But first? We’re people.

When you bring your vehicle to us, you’re trusting your daily routine.
Your family’s safety.
Your peace of mind.

That responsibility isn’t taken lightly — especially by Shawn.

Shawn didn’t just join the shop.
He grew up in it.

His family owned Don’s for 35 years, so this place isn’t just where he works — it’s part of who he is. Fixing cars has always been about restoring what people rely on most.

He loves the challenge of diagnosing tough problems.
But what matters most?

Handing back the keys knowing it was done right.
No shortcuts.
No guesswork.
No “that’ll probably hold.”

Outside the shop, you’ll find him soaking up long beach days or spending time with his pup — because balance matters too.

This is The Don’s Way.
Community-rooted.
People-first.
Proud of the work.

Drop a 🌊 in the comments to say hey to Shawn — and keep watching this week as we introduce more of the team (plus that full montage is coming 👀).

📍 Newport News, VA
📞 (757) 257-0739
🌐 donsautomotiveva.com

Because when you call Don’s, you’re not just getting a repair.
You’re getting someone who treats your car like it matters.

And it absolutely does

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you, Ricky McClain, for your Google review!“Don’s Automotive been working on my vehicle since 1988. All m...
08/23/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you, Ricky McClain, for your Google review!

“Don’s Automotive been working on my vehicle since 1988. All mail man that lived used Don’s as Automotive mechanic.”

We truly appreciate your many years of trust and support. It has been an honor serving you the Don’s Way!

Did you catch our Faces of Don's Automotive series a few months ago? Well, if you missed it, then you are in luck! We ar...
08/22/2026

Did you catch our Faces of Don's Automotive series a few months ago? Well, if you missed it, then you are in luck!

We are having a little fun and sharing some of these awesome bios once more, so you get to see the many faces behind this amazing business and community here at Don's!

See you soon! Up next is Dustin! Check back to see Kelly's bio!

P.S. Kelly, one of our owners, had so much fun creating these graphics. She wanted each team member to be able to share what they love to do and what interests them the most. Keep your eyes peeled for more bios in the coming week!

🔧 Senior Master Tech Dustin

If you’ve ever walked into the bay and seen someone locked in like he’s solving a mechanical mystery — that’s Dustin.

Over 20 years in the industry.
Most of them right here at Don’s.
Zero shortcuts. Ever.

He’s the kind of tech who doesn’t just fix cars — he makes sure they’re right. The first time.

And when he’s not in the shop?
You’ll find him sketching nature scenes or walking quiet trails — because details matter. Whether it’s a landscape… or your engine.

This is what “The Don’s Way” looks like.

Drop a 👋 in the comments to say hi to Dustin — and come back tomorrow to meet the next face of Don’s!

📍 Newport News, VA
📞 (757) 257-0739
🌐 donsautomotiveva.com

08/19/2026

🔍 A diagnostic service should give you answers — not leave you with more questions.

At Don’s Automotive, we believe one of the most important parts of automotive diagnostics is helping customers understand what we found, what it means, and what happens next.

Modern vehicles are complex. A warning light or unusual symptom doesn’t always point to one simple repair. Proper diagnostics allow our technicians to investigate the problem, identify the cause, and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your vehicle.

And transparency matters throughout that process.

We take the time to explain our findings, discuss recommended repairs, and help you understand what needs attention now and what may be able to wait.

Diagnostics aren’t about guessing. They’re about getting the right information before making the repair.

That’s The Don’s Way. 🚗🔧

📍 Proudly serving Newport News and communities throughout the Virginia Peninsula.

❤️ **A BIG THANK YOU TO RON!**There’s nothing better than hearing from the people who trust Don’s Automotive with their ...
08/16/2026

❤️ **A BIG THANK YOU TO RON!**

There’s nothing better than hearing from the people who trust Don’s Automotive with their vehicles.

Ron recently shared this in the **Newport News 411 Group**:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
**“Enjoy seeing her every time I visit. Have always had great service there and they are my full time car repair facility.”**

Ron, **thank you for taking the time to share this!** Your continued trust in Kelly and the entire Don’s Automotive team means a lot to us.

For us, great automotive service isn’t only about repairing cars—it’s about building relationships with the people who walk through our doors. That’s **The Don’s Way.** ❤️

Have you had a great experience with Kelly and the team? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

📞 **(757) 257-0739**
🌐 **donsautomotiveva.com**

Meet Kelly!When you walk into Don’s Automotive, there’s a good chance the tone you feel comes from Kelly. As one of the ...
08/16/2026

Meet Kelly!

When you walk into Don’s Automotive, there’s a good chance the tone you feel comes from Kelly. As one of the owners, she brings an educator’s mindset into everything we do—because no one should leave an auto shop feeling confused or talked down to.
Kelly believes people deserve to understand what’s happening with their vehicle, even if they’ve never opened a hood before. That belief is the foundation of The Don’s Way: patient explanations, honest answers, and zero pressure.

📞 (757) 257-0739
🌐 donsautomotiveva.com

Address

13448 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA
23602

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

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