๐Ÿ“ 428 N Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Mon to Fri 7AM to 6PM | โ›ฝ Gas pumps open 24/7 | After-hours key drop available โ†’
Kings Grant Exxon, Family-Owned Since 1964
About Kings Grant Exxon

Family-owned. Neighborhood-focused. Serving Virginia Beach since 1964.

More than sixty years on this corner of Lynnhaven Road. Owned by Hether Long since 2020. Nine people on the team. One job: do right by our neighbors.

Hether Long Owner ยท Kings Grant Exxon
Our Story

What didn't change when we took over.

"We are local, and we are committed to the neighborhood. We raised our children here."

Kings Grant Exxon has been part of the Virginia Beach community since 1964, more than sixty years on this corner of Lynnhaven Road. Hether Long has owned and operated the shop since 2020, and she runs the day-to-day at the front desk and in the office.

Vehicle repair work is remarkably customized and personal, and we don't take that for granted. We want to get to know your vehicle and your family, so that, over time, you can trust that we will always stand behind our work.

When we took over the shop in 2020, we kept what worked: the techs, the building, the relationships with the people who'd been bringing their cars here for years. We added new tools, new systems, and new ways of communicating with our customers, but the principle stayed the same.

Do right by people. Stand behind the work. Don't sell anyone anything they don't need.

That's how Kings Grant Exxon has stayed in business since 1964, and that's how we plan to be here for the next sixty years.

1964
Shop Established
Original ownership
2020
Long Family Ownership
Hether takes over
55+
Years Mechanical Exp.
Combined team experience
400+
Google Reviews
4.5+ average on Google
Our Promise

Four commitments to every customer.

The work is the same regardless of the price tag. A $20 inspection gets the same attention as a $2,000 engine repair.

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You'll never get work done you didn't approve.

No surprises on the invoice, ever. If we find something while we have your car, we'll call you, send you pictures, and explain what's going on before we do anything. Your decision, not ours.

02

We explain the problem before we explain the price.

You'll understand what's wrong with your car before we tell you what it costs to fix. If you don't understand, ask. We'll keep explaining until it makes sense.

03

If we make a mistake, we make it right.

Backed by NAPA's nationwide 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty, and our own word, which has been good in this neighborhood for over sixty years.

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You can always talk to Hether.

She's the owner. She's here. Her name is on the door. If something isn't right, ask for her.

Meet The Team

Nine people. 55+ years of combined experience.

Three licensed Virginia State Inspectors. An ASE Certified Technician. A general manager you'll talk to every time you call. A front desk that knows your name.

Hether and Gabe Long in front of the service bays at Kings Grant Exxon
Hether and Gabe Long Owner Hether Long and her son Gabe, one of our technicians
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Owner

Hether Long

Owner

Hether and her family bought Kings Grant Exxon in 2020. She manages the ownership side of the business and is at the shop most days. If something isn't right, ask for her. She'd rather hear about a problem than have it go unsaid.

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General Manager

Paul Newman

General Manager

20+ years in the industry. Paul runs the day-to-day at the shop and is the person you'll most often talk to when you call or walk in. Customers know him by name and write about him in reviews. If you're not sure who to ask for, ask for Paul.

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Technicians · 3 Licensed VA Inspectors

Ed Langevin

ASE Certified ยท VA State Inspector

20+ years of experience. ASE Certified Technician and one of three licensed Virginia State Inspectors on our team. Ed handles the most technically demanding diagnostic work and inspection volume.

Quad Overstreet

VA State Inspector

10+ years of experience. Quad shares state inspection duties with Ed and William, and handles a full range of repair work between inspections. Customers know him by name.

William Crawford

VA State Inspector

Licensed Virginia State Inspector. William joined the Kings Grant team in October 2026.

Micah Kidd

General Technician

5+ years of experience. Micah handles routine maintenance, tire work, and supports the senior techs on larger repairs. Reliable and thorough, the kind of tech you want under your car when the senior guys are tied up.

Gabe Long

General Technician ยท Family

5+ years of experience. Gabe is the owners' son and works alongside the senior techs on maintenance and repair work. Growing up around the shop has its advantages, and he brings them to every car he touches.

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Front Desk

Jean Redgate

Front Desk ยท 16+ Years

Jean has been welcoming our customers for over sixteen years, longer than most independent shops have been open. She knows the regulars by name, the vehicles by sound, and how to make a stressful day at the mechanic feel less stressful.

Valerie Blount

Front Desk

2+ years at the shop. Valerie works alongside Jean to keep things moving: answering calls, coordinating drop-offs, and keeping customers informed throughout the day. The friendly voice on the other end of your call.

What Our Neighbors Tell Us

400+ reviews. Four themes that come up over and over.

No pressure. No upselling.

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"They do not upsell unnecessary items and complete work quickly. The technicians clearly explain issues and provide quotes without pressure."
Google review

Honest pricing, often well below the dealer.

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"I took my daughter's car in to have an A/C compressor replaced and Paul took care of me for half the cost of what Hall Honda wanted. I will be returning."
Verified CARFAX review

They show you what they're doing.

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"They rushed me in, sent pictures of the problem, pictures of the work being done, via text. I told them I needed my truck for work, and they made it happen."
Nextdoor review

Customers stay for years.

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"Every vehicle I've had, I have taken them here. They are a great shop, quick and responsive. Their mechanics are very thorough and always on it. I recommend this shop every time."
Google review
Where We Serve

The neighborhoods we call home.

We're a Virginia Beach shop, and most of our customers come from right here in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Kings Grant Great Neck Little Neck Thalia Lynnhaven Aragona Village Pembroke Bayside Wesleyan Hilltop

If you're nearby and you're looking for a mechanic you can stick with for the long haul, come say hi.

Backed by NAPA

Nationwide warranty on every qualifying repair.

NAPA Peace of Mind NAPA Auto Care

Every qualifying repair we perform is covered by NAPA's nationwide 24-month / 24,000-mile limited warranty on parts and labor, honored at any participating NAPA Auto Care shop in the country.

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Financing Available

Big repair? We finance.

Sunbit Affirm

We work with two financing partners so a big repair doesn't have to wait. Sunbit: 90% approval, financing from $60 to $20,000, 3-month 0% interest option available. Affirm: pay-in-4 interest-free option for eligible purchases, plans up to 60 months.

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Come meet us.

We'd rather you stop by and see for yourself than read another paragraph about us.