17th Street Automotive Core Values

Billy Cadaing • September 7, 2025

17th Street automotive core values and excellence


17th Street Automotive using ATI (automotive training institute) core values:


1. Do the right thing

2. Bring IT every day

3. Check EGO at the door

4. Make quality personal

5. Be performance driven

6. Go the extra mile

7. Continuously improve on everything you do

8. Take Responsibility

9. Strong processes are the foundation of success

10. Honor Commitments

11. We're all in the customer service business

12. Demonstrate passion and our mission

13. Listen generously

14. Recognize the power of beliefs to influence actions

15. Speak the unvarnished truth

16. Practice blameless problem-solving

17. Set and ask for expectations

18. Embrace change

19. Appearance counts

20. Be punctual

21. Be a source for acknowledgement and appreciation

22. Be quick to ask and slow to judge

23. We are a FAMILY

24. Keep things FUN


17th Street Automotive: Auto Repair in Virginia Beach Built on Core Values


When drivers search for auto repair in Virginia Beach, they’re not just looking for a quick fix. They want a repair shop they can trust—one that treats them like family, communicates openly, and delivers lasting results. At 17th Street Automotive, that’s exactly what we do.

Our team lives by guiding principles that keep your experience front and center:


  • Do the right thing – Honest, transparent repairs every time.
  • Bring it every day – Passion, energy, and professionalism in every service.
  • Check ego at the door – Teamwork and collaboration to solve problems quickly.
  • Make quality personal – We treat every repair as if it were for our own family’s car.
  • Go the extra mile – From digital inspections to Carfax updates, details matter.
  • Continuously improve – Training on hybrids, EVs, and advanced diagnostics keeps us ahead.
  • Strong processes, strong results – Tekmetric workflow, warranties, and safety checks keep you covered.
  • We’re family – Customers aren’t just transactions—you’re part of our Virginia Beach community.
  • Keep it fun – Because good service should also feel good.


By staying true to these values, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the most trustworthy car repair shops in Virginia Beach. Whether you need brake service, alignments, hybrid/EV expertise, or routine maintenance, our focus is always on safety, performance, and customer care.


Why Choose 17th Street Automotive?

✔ ASE-certified technicians
✔ Honest and upfront estimates
✔ Carfax-documented service
✔ 3-year/36,000-mile NAPA warranty coverage
✔ A local team that treats you like family


At 17th Street Automotive, values drive everything we do. Schedule your next appointment today and experience why so many Virginia Beach drivers choose us for reliable automotive repair and maintenance.





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