Driving a vehicle can be one of life’s joys (depending on the car!), a rite of passage when we receive our driver’s license, and even an extension of our independence and freedom. It offers the ability to drive to a job to earn an income or to hit the open road on vacation. Owning and driving any vehicle also comes with the responsibility of maintaining it, having regularly scheduled check-ups, as well as handling unexpected repairs that may arise. That’s where Honest-1 Auto Care of McKinney comes in. Their goal is to provide honest service with integrity, just like their name.
Honest-1 offers a wide array of services, including alignments, brake services, diagnostics, electrical, engine maintenance and repair, fluid flushes/oil changes, preventative maintenance, HVAC, steering and suspension, and comprehensive vehicle inspections. Their technicians are highly trained and ASE-certified, so you can trust you’re getting the best possible service.
To make your experience as pleasant as possible, Honest-1 has designed their facility to be very comfortable and family-friendly. The lobby area has plenty of comfy chairs, flat screen TVs, a children’s play area, clean restrooms with baby changing stations, a high-top computer bar, along with free WIFI. They also provide a complimentary snack bar stocked with snacks, gourmet coffee, water, and sodas. Large windows separate the repair shop from the lobby so you can observe your vehicle being worked on.
Blake Sellers, owner of Honest-1 McKinney, spent the majority of his career in consulting, followed by several years working with start-ups. He then decided he wanted to run his own business. He chose Honest-1 because of its brand promise of having high integrity and being “eco-friendly.” “Unfortunately, the auto care industry as a whole generally has a bad reputation when it comes to honesty and the environment. We’re trying to differentiate our shop,” he says.
Sellers says there are several features that differentiate Honest-1 from other auto care facilities. Among them are a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty on repairs. This nationwide warranty gives customers warranty coverage and service at more than 35,000 authorized facilities across the country! In addition, they offer complimentary vehicle health inspections with an accompanying digital report, and free customer shuttle service within McKinney. They’ve also recently launched a customer loyalty/rewards program called H-1 Rewards. Sellers believes these benefits collectively have helped to earn Honest-1 its 4.8 rating on Google since they opened in 2018.
Honest-1 not only serves its customers but strives to serve the community. They offer discounts to teachers and school staff, veterans and active-duty military, first responders, and health professionals. They also collect donations from their customers that support three local non-profit organizations: Hugs Café, Hope For The Warriors, and Hope Clinic. Donations are collected via collection boxes at the complimentary snack bar.
Sellers has been married to his wife, Cristina, for 36 years. They have two grown children, Nick and Cary, and a dog named Dobby. His family loves to travel and see the world. Sellers and his family even lived in Italy at one point during his previous career. His favorite place to visit is Breckenridge, Colorado. “It’s our happy place!” Sellers says. Any road trips they take in their travels (including their most recent trip to Breckenridge in their 2011 Lexus with 153,000 miles!) will no doubt be in a well-maintained vehicle, thanks to Honest-1.
Honest-1 Auto Care of McKinney
2771 Virginia Parkway
(469)422-6147
www.honest1mckinney.com