Vaught Automotive Repair LLC

09/29/2025

Hey everyone at this time due to a shoulder injury I sustained that will require surgery I will be temporarily unable to schedule any appointments. Hoping for a quick recovery and plan to be back as soon as possible. I Apologize for any inconvenience this may cause in the meantime. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time. If you should have any problems come up feel free to reach out and I will do my best to help anyway I can. Thank you! 540-944-8947

09/04/2025

We would like to take a moment and say thank you to all of our customers for your continued support! Our growth and success is only made possible by you guys. We thank you for choosing us and trusting us for your automotive needs. At this time to be able to continue giving our best service to our current customers we are not currently taking any new customers on at this time. We want to be able to give our best service and not sacrifice quality for quantity. We want to be able to meet the needs of our customers. As time goes on and our company grows we look forward to adding new members to our team to be able to better serve and meet the needs of our current customers and new ones. Thank you for understanding and supporting our small business!!!

08/15/2025

On this day in 1947 a little prancing horse known as Ferrari made its racetrack debut at Circuito di Pescara in Pescara, Italy. Franco Cortese drove a Ferrari 159 Spyder to a second place finish behind Vincenzo Auricchio in his Stanguellini. In the years following the car’s debut, it underwent several rebuilds to keep up with more modern racing cars.

08/01/2025

On July 31, 1911, General Motors became the first automobile company on the New York Stock Exchange.

In GM’s first two years, William C. Durant bought several other automakers as part of an expansion strategy, but he overextended and many of the new subsidiaries produced subpar cars. The resulting debt and loss of trust from the public led to Durant’s leaving the company in 1910.

Despite these early financial troubles, GM grew to $60 million in capital and a net worth of $35 million by 1911, and the company chose to list its shares for public trade via the NYSE. This milestone marked the first automaker to have publicly available financial statements, and it was a major step in GM regaining the public’s confidence.

07/01/2025

June 30, 1953: The first Corvette leaves the assembly line.

Watch it be built in today's automotive history lesson!

The automotive industry changed forever when the first production Chevrolet Corvette rolled out of a General Motors’ assembly facility in Flint, Michigan, on this day in 1953. The Corvette, a dream vehicle designed by Harley Earl, first met the public in January 1953. The prototype fiberglass bodi...

06/03/2025

Construction of the National Corvette Museum broke ground on this day in 1992! Learn more in today's automotive history lesson.

The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, broke ground on June 2, 1992, setting the stage for a remarkable journey celebrating one of America’s most iconic sports cars. Dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette, the museum opened its doors to the public on Septemb...

04/15/2025

You think it's still down there or has it turned to dust?

A 1912 Renault sank aboard the Titanic when the ocean liner struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912.|A 1912 Renault sank aboard the Titanic when the ocean liner struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage on April 14, 1912.

03/22/2025

John Z. DeLorean, perhaps known best for the car that bears his name, but involved in so many other important automotive milestones, passed away on this day in 2005. Learn more about his life in the biz in today's automotive history lesson.

John DeLorean died on March 19, 2005. He led a long career in the automotive industry, starting at General Motors.|John DeLorean died on March 19, 2005. He led a long career in the automotive industry, starting at General Motors.

02/28/2025

Happy birthday, Ralph Nader!

Ralph Nader is a prominent American activist, author, and consumer advocate, best known for his pioneering efforts in automotive safety. Born on February 27, 1934, in Winsted, Connecticut, Nader’s passion for public advocacy was ignited during his youth. He graduated magna cm laude from Princeton University in 1955 and later attended Harvard Law School, where he earned his law degree in 1958.

Automotive safety activist Ralph Nader was born on February 27, 1934. He authored the book Unsafe at Any Speed.

12/31/2024

Why Don't Cars Have Pop-Up Headlights Anymore?

The ‘hidden headlamps’ were having a moment. Then pesky pedestrian safety cramped their style.

12/20/2024

Hey everyone, just wanted to post that next week we will be closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to spend Christmas with family! We will be back open Thursday December 26 normal business hours. Look forward to hearing from you after the holiday! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

12/19/2024

On December 18, 2009, General Motors announced its decision to shut down Saab after failing to secure a buyer. While a company known as NEVS would try to save the company between 2011 and 2014, less than 500 cars were built under that leadership. GM’s shutdown ultimately marked the end of Saab as an independent automaker.