D & P Auto & Healing Choices are here to help people

WARREN — Dave and Cindy Kupinski have both found ways to share their expertise and knowledge with the community. The married couple help people, but in different ways.  

Dave is a master auto mechanic and owner of D & P Auto at 26022 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Dave and his skilled staff provide complete auto service, oil changes, brakes, alignment and more. 

“We work on everyday cars but he specializes in hot rods,” Cindy said.  

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

Dave’s story in auto repair dates back to when he became a licensed mechanic while still a teenager. In the year 2000, he opened D & P Auto at Martin Road and Gratiot Avenue in Roseville. After 19 years in that location, the Kupinskis bought a building at Groesbeck Avenue and Hayes Road in Roseville.  

After four years, Dave found the building in Warren and the family business moved out of Roseville into its current location at Frazho and Schoenherr roads. With so many people welcoming them to the neighborhood, they feel right at home.  

“Our loyal customers/family followed us again on our journey,” Dave said. The staff at D & P Auto are honest with customers and treat everyone in a professional manner. D & P Auto has eight service bays, and the prices are kept affordable for the clientele.  

“Dave was only 30 years old when he opened D & P Auto, and the business keeps growing,” Cindy said. “We take care of our customers.” 

D & P Auto has a number of resources it can rely on to find car parts for classic vehicles. Cindy is often on the floor greeting customers at D & P Auto. When not in the garage, Cindy can be found upstairs helping people through Healing Choices. 

Healing Choices is a dream come true for Cindy. As a child, she was sexually and emotionally abused by her parents. She wrote a book about the trauma titled “The Light Through My Eyes,” published in 2019. 

“Healing Choices is meant for survivors that are healing from childhood abuse and trauma,” Cindy said. “My whole life, I wanted to help people. If I can make a difference in one family, it’s worth it.” 

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