Josh Hawkins Automotive Marks Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce Membership with Ribbon Cutting at Whitehouse Shop

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

Tyler, Texas — Josh Hawkins Automotive, the family-owned and operated auto repair shop at 1000 TX-110 in Whitehouse, officially marked its membership in the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 18, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted at the shop. The 4:00 p.m. event drew Chamber representatives, the Hawkins Automotive team, and members of the local business community for a brief celebration recognizing the shop’s formal connection to the regional chamber serving Tyler and the wider East Texas business community.

While Josh Hawkins Automotive has served drivers across Whitehouse, Tyler, and Smith County for years, its new Tyler Area Chamber affiliation signals a broader commitment to the surrounding region — and to the families, fleets, and small businesses that rely on the shop’s ASE-Certified technicians for honest, 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 associated with East Texas vehicle repair for decades. Owner Josh Hawkins, a Master Certified Technician and factory Honda-trained professional, learned the trade in 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 decades of experience cover 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 — discipline that informs the precision his team brings to the everyday repair bay.

Josh Hawkins Automotive provides 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, giving customers access to nationally backed parts and warranties on qualifying repairs.

Built Into the Community

Tyler Area Chamber membership joins a long-standing list of local engagement for the Hawkins family. The shop is a regular presence 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. Founded on a commitment to 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. To learn more or schedule a service appointment, visit joshhawkinsautomotive.com or call (903) 871-3951