Ribbon Cutting at 1000 TX-110 Connects Whitehouse Auto Shop to Tyler Area Chamber

Whitehouse, United States – June 5, 2026 / Josh Hawkins Automotive /

Tyler, Texas – Josh Hawkins Automotive, the family-owned and operated auto repair shop located at 1000 TX-110 in Whitehouse, officially celebrated its membership in the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 18, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the shop. The 4:00 p.m. event brought together Chamber representatives, the Hawkins Automotive team, and members of the local business community for a brief celebration marking the shop’s formal ties to the regional chamber that serves Tyler and the broader East Texas business community.

Although Josh Hawkins Automotive has been serving drivers across Whitehouse, Tyler, and Smith County for years, its new Tyler Area Chamber affiliation reflects a deeper commitment to the surrounding region – and to the families, fleets, and small businesses that depend on the shop’s ASE-Certified technicians for straightforward, transparent automotive service.

“We’ve always considered Tyler home territory, even though our address is Whitehouse,” said Josh Hawkins, owner of Josh Hawkins Automotive. “A big share of the vehicles in our bays come from Tyler families and Tyler businesses. Joining the Tyler Area Chamber is how we acknowledge what’s already true – we serve one connected East Texas community, and we want to show up for it more visibly.”

A Family Legacy of Automotive Craftsmanship

The Hawkins name has been connected to East Texas vehicle repair for decades. Owner Josh Hawkins, a Master Certified Technician and factory Honda-trained professional, learned the trade at his father’s transmission shop, Brad’s Transmission, where he was working on transmissions before he had a driver’s license. Today, he leads a team of ASE-Certified technicians whose combined experience spans everything from routine maintenance to complex engine, transmission, and electrical diagnostics. Hawkins is also the founder of Torque Labs Racing, where he competes as both driver and builder – a discipline that shapes the level of precision his team applies in the everyday repair bay.

Josh Hawkins Automotive offers a full range of automotive services for both domestic and import vehicles, including:

Preventive maintenance and oil changes
Brake service, diagnostics, and repair
Engine and transmission service
Computer and electrical system diagnostics
Steering, suspension, and alignment
Heating, air conditioning, and HVAC repair
Pre-purchase and state inspections
Tire service and rotation

The shop is an authorized Auto Value and ACDelco service center, providing customers with access to nationally backed parts and warranties on qualifying repairs.

Built Into the Community

Tyler Area Chamber membership adds to an established record of local involvement for the Hawkins family. The shop participates regularly in the Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and sponsors local Boy Scouts activities, including the Pinewood Derby, as well as elementary school fall festivals throughout the Whitehouse and Tyler area.

“For us, community involvement isn’t a marketing line – it’s how we were raised to do business,” Hawkins added. “Tyler Chamber membership gives us another way to invest in the people and businesses we already work with every day.”

About Josh Hawkins Automotive

Josh Hawkins Automotive is a family-owned and operated auto repair shop located at 1000 TX-110 in Whitehouse, Texas. Built on a foundation of honesty, transparency, and skilled craftsmanship, the shop’s ASE-Certified technicians serve drivers throughout Whitehouse, Tyler, and East Texas with a comprehensive range of maintenance and repair services for domestic and import vehicles. Learn more or schedule a service appointment by visiting joshhawkinsautomotive.com or calling (903) 871-3951.