# Don's Automotive Shop > Official Don's Automotive Shop business agent. Don's Automotive Shop is a family-operated auto repair shop in Phoenix, Arizona that services foreign and… ## Ask it a question Don's Automotive Shop answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/donsautomotiveshop. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_donsautomotiveshop and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Don's Automotive Shop Don's Automotive Shop is a Phoenix, Arizona auto repair shop owned and operated by Donovan Nearing. According to the shop's about page, it was founded by 'three team members who were tired of the games other shops would play with customers,' with a stated mission of serving 'the Phoenix community at the highest level.' No specific founding date or number of years in business is published on the site. The about page profiles two people. Donovan Nearing, the owner and operator, was born in Detroit, Michigan, where his father worked for Ford for over 50 years; Nearing describes learning about cars from a young age and opening the shop with the help of friends, family, and loyal customers. Robert Johnston, described as a senior technician, was born March 1, 1969 in San Bernardino, California, moved to Arizona to attend Universal Technical Institute, and has worked in the automotive industry for 32 years, including prior roles at Firestone, Sears, Exxon, and Tony's Auto Repair. The site does not mention ASE certification, any other formal technician certification, or licensing/registration numbers for the shop or its staff. It also does not state any warranty terms or warranty length for parts or labor. The home page displays a '5 Star Average Rating' but does not publish a review count or the platform the rating comes from. Source: https://donsautomotiveshop.com/about ## What Don's Automotive Shop does Don's Automotive Shop is an auto repair shop located in Phoenix, Arizona that works on all foreign and domestic makes and models. Its services page states the shop performs a comprehensive 28-point inspection and computer diagnostic check with each auto repair service. Services listed on the site include: diagnosing and repairing the check engine light, brake repair, tune-ups, heat and air conditioning servicing, emissions system repair, suspension work, tire service, scheduled maintenance, starters, alternators, batteries, fuel injection cleaning, radiators, wheel balance, water pumps, drive axles, U-joints, catalytic converters, antilock brake (ABS) service, power windows and doors, light duty welding and fabrication, exhaust system and muffler work, timing belts, transmission service, oil changes, belts and hoses, steering, wheel bearings, and fixing rattles, squeaks and bangs. The shop specifically names Chevy, Ford, Acura, Subaru, and Honda among the brands it works with, while stating it services all makes and models generally. For brake repair specifically, the site says a complimentary 28-point inspection is included with the service to catch issues before they become major concerns. The site does not publish a price list for any of these services; customers who want to know the cost of a particular repair are directed to contact the shop directly. Source: https://donsautomotiveshop.com/services ## Where Don's Automotive Shop works Lists Detroit and Phoenix as a location. Names Michigan and Phoenix as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Prices Don's Automotive Shop does not publish specific prices, rates, or a fee schedule for any of its auto repair services on its website. The home page lists 'FREE ESTIMATES' as one of four features the shop highlights, alongside Saturday hours, friendly service, and attention to detail. The services page separately tells customers they 'will find stability, trust, efficiency, and reasonable prices for every make and model,' but no dollar figures, price ranges, or rate sheets appear anywhere on the pages reviewed. Because no pricing or cost information is published, a customer asking for the price, cost, quote, or estimate of a specific repair, such as a brake job, an A/C repair, or an emissions system component replacement, cannot be given a figure from the site's own content. The correct response is to say that Don's Automotive Shop does not publish pricing online and that the shop offers a free estimate; the customer should contact the shop by phone at (623) 247-6282 to request a quote or estimate for their specific vehicle and issue. No information about payment methods, financing, or fees for diagnostics is published on the site. Source: https://donsautomotiveshop.com/ ## Hours and contact Don's Automotive Shop is located at 7740 W Indian School Rd #3B, Phoenix, AZ 85033. The shop's contact page lists its business hours as 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, and 9am-3pm on Saturday. Customers can reach the shop by phone at (623) 247-6282; this number is also displayed prominently on the home, services, about, and contact pages as 'Call Us Now.' The site includes a 'Get Directions' link tied to the address for customers driving to the shop in the Phoenix area. The home page also features a 'Schedule an Appointment' tab that opens a form for booking, alongside prompts such as 'Ready To Get Back On The Road? SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.' No online appointment confirmation process or estimated wait time is described on the pages reviewed; the shop's own stated business hours are the only scheduling detail confirmed on the site. Customers wanting to book service, ask whether the shop is open, or confirm an appointment should call the listed phone number or use the appointment form directly, since the site does not describe hours beyond the standard weekly schedule (for example, holiday closures are not mentioned). Source: https://donsautomotiveshop.com/contact-us/ ## Emissions System Repair Capability Don's Automotive Shop lists Emissions System Repair among its auto repair services in Phoenix, Arizona. According to the shop's services page, its mechanics have experience handling emissions system component issues, including the air injection pump, catalytic converter, evaporative emission control, oxygen sensor, and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve. The page states that 'with the latest emissions standards, vehicle emission systems have become more complex and important than ever' and that a properly functioning emission control system supports both a cleaner environment and vehicle performance. Elsewhere on the site, the shop's diagnostic service is described as identifying problems 'affecting engine performance and emissions' through the vehicle's built-in computer diagnostic system, which stores a trouble code and illuminates the check engine light when a fault is detected. Importantly, nothing on the site states that Don's Automotive Shop performs Arizona's state-mandated vehicle emissions testing, issues an official emissions inspection, or provides inspection certificates or stickers. The published content describes repairing emissions system components, not administering an emissions test or inspection. A caller asking specifically about state emissions testing or inspection status should not be told the shop provides that service, since the site does not say so. Source: https://donsautomotiveshop.com/services ## What Don's Automotive Shop has not published yet These are things people ask Don's Automotive Shop that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - warranty terms - ASE certification status - Arizona emissions inspection status - years in business - repair turnaround times Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://donsautomotiveshop.com