D & P Auto celebrating 25 years

ROSEVILLE — In the year 2000, Dave Kupinski decided to start his own business.

He was 30 years old and with his expertise in the automotive industry, he opened D & P Auto at Martin Road and Gratiot Avenue in Roseville. 

“‘God, don’t let me screw up,’” is what he told himself in the very beginning. 

Dave has done just fine since those early days, and D & P Auto is celebrating its silver anniversary in business. To celebrate the milestone, staff will hold a Customer Appreciation Day July 15 during business hours with a barbecue. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy hot dogs, chips and water at no cost.

When he started, Dave, a master auto mechanic, had two service bays. When the company grew, a larger facility was needed. So, in 2019, D & P Auto relocated to Groesbeck Highway and Hayes Road in Roseville.

But when more space was needed, the company moved again to its current location at 26022 Schoenherr Road in Warren. With eight service bays, the D & P Auto skilled staff provides complete auto service, oil changes, brakes, alignments and more. 

“Besides the everyday cars, they also specialize in classic cars and hot rods,” Dave said. 

“He just wanted it to be a little shop and here we are 25 years later,” his wife, Cindy Kupinski, said. “We’ve had so many people who have come through here. Everyone wants to come to see Dave.”

The employees are honest with customers and treat everyone in a professional manner. Dave and Cindy are always willing to talk to patrons about what is wrong with their vehicles and the best way to repair them. At D & P Auto, the prices are kept affordable for the clientele. 

“I’d like to thank all the people in the community for 25 years of business,” Dave said. “I got started with parents whose kids and grandkids are coming to me now. I’m fixing stuff that nobody wants to fix.”

While Dave is busy helping customers in the downstairs garage, Cindy operates the nonprofit organization Healing Choices upstairs. Healing Choices is a resource center for domestic violence survivors.

D & P Auto is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (586) 498-8980. To reach Healing Choices, call (586) 899-0236.