Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick

What Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick does

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick is a privately held, family-owned automobile dealership group headquartered at 7601 IH-35 S Frontage Road in Georgetown, Texas, operating four large facilities along the IH-35 corridor in the Metro Austin area. The business is the legal continuation of Compton Motors, which Don Hewlett joined as a partner in 1971 before purchasing full ownership in 1984; the company has remained under continuous Hewlett family control for over 50 years. It is a franchised Chevrolet and Buick dealer that also operates Volkswagen and Hummer franchises under the 'Hewlett Family of Dealerships' umbrella, with 101-250 employees across sales, service, parts, collision, and fleet operations.

The company's core product is the sale of new Chevrolet and Buick vehicles — including cars, trucks, SUVs, and the brand's growing EV lineup (Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV) — alongside certified pre-owned inventory via GM's CarBravo program. Revenue is generated through six streams: new vehicle sales, pre-owned sales, finance and insurance products (originated via GM Financial), parts and accessories (including the proprietary 'Texas Tough Accessories' brand), GM-certified service and maintenance, and a dedicated fleet/commercial sales channel for business buyers. Adjacent operating subsidiaries — Hewlett Collision Center, Hewlett Xpress Lube Plus, and Texas Tough Accessories — extend wallet share across the vehicle lifecycle.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the physical dealership with supporting digital channels (DealerOn-powered website, SEO-targeted landing pages across the Austin metro, and a Facebook presence). Commercial buyers are served through a separate fleet department with the Business Elite program and OnStar Vehicle Insights integration. Pricing is per-unit on both vehicle sales and service work, with promotional financing from GM Financial (e.g., 0% APR for 5 years on 2026 Silverado 1500) used as a demand-stimulation lever. As of January 2023, the dealership was the #1 volume Buick dealer in Texas, with stated inventory of over 400 new Chevrolets and 100+ Buicks, and reported a long-tenured workforce with several employees exceeding 30 years of service.

Name

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick

Legal name

Don Hewlett Chevrolet, Buick, Inc.

Website

https://donhewlett.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick is a family-owned, franchised automobile dealership in Georgetown, Texas, selling new and pre-owned Chevrolet and Buick vehicles plus fleet, service, parts, and collision services to retail and commercial customers across the Metro Austin area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sales of new Chevrolet and Buick vehicles including cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles
2. Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales: Sales of certified pre-owned and used vehicles from multiple brands including Chevrolet, Buick, and other manufacturers. Includes CarBravo certified pre-owned program.
3. Finance and Insurance Products: Financing services through GM Financial and other lenders, including special financing, first-time buyer loans, lease options, and GAP coverage. F&I products include extended warranties and protection plans.
4. Service and Maintenance: GM certified service department handling routine maintenance, repairs, oil changes, tire services, brake service, and battery service. Includes collision center and Xpress Oil Change Plus facility.
5. Parts and Accessories: Sale of GM Genuine Parts, ACDelco parts, Chevrolet accessories, and Texas Tough Accessories. Includes wholesale parts and performance parts.
6. Fleet Sales: Commercial vehicle sales to businesses including work trucks, fleet vehicles, and Business Elite program with OnStar Vehicle Insights for Fleet

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick operates a franchised automotive dealership that sells new Chevrolet and Buick vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs, and EVs) and certified pre-owned vehicles through the CarBravo program, supplemented by commercial/fleet sales via the Business Elite program. Supporting revenue streams include GM Financial-backed vehicle financing and protection products, GM-certified service and maintenance, parts and accessories (including the proprietary Texas Tough Accessories line), a quick-service Xpress Oil Change Plus facility, and a full-service Hewlett Collision Center.

Product overview

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick is a traditional automotive dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle sales and related services. The core offering consists of new Chevrolet and Buick vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs including electric models), pre-owned vehicles through the CarBravo certified program, and commercial/fleet vehicles. These are supported by add-on services including vehicle financing through GM Financial, certified maintenance and repair services, collision center, parts and accessories (including Texas Tough Accessories brand), Xpress Oil Change Plus quick service, trade-in services, and various protection plans. The dealership serves retail buyers, first-time buyers, and commercial/fleet customers in the Georgetown, Texas and Metro Austin area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xpress Oil Change Plus: Quick oil change and tire services offered at the dealership location
• Texas Tough Accessories
• Hewlett Collision Center
• Hewlett Xpress Lube Plus

Products and services

• New Chevrolet Vehicles Sales of new Chevrolet cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles (including Silverado 1500/2500/3500, Equinox EV, Blazer EV, and Silverado EV) to retail and commercial buyers in the Greater Austin area.
• New Buick Vehicles Sales of new Buick vehicles including Enclave, Encore GX, Envision, and Envista models to retail buyers in the Central Texas market.
• Pre-Owned Vehicles (CarBravo Certified) Certified pre-owned and used vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, and other manufacturers sold through the CarBravo program, including vehicles priced under $20,000.
• Chevrolet Electric Vehicles Sales of all-electric Chevrolet models (Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV) supported by an EV charging station finder and EV-focused content hub.
• Commercial and Fleet Vehicles (Business Elite) Commercial vehicle sales including work trucks and fleet solutions for businesses, supported by the Business Elite program and integration with GM Fleet's online ordering tools.
• Vehicle Financing Indirect lending through GM Financial and other lenders covering standard financing, special financing, first-time buyer loans, lease options, GAP coverage, and business credit for fleet/commercial buyers.
• Vehicle Service and Maintenance GM-certified service for Chevrolet and Buick vehicles including oil changes, tire rotations, brake service, battery service, alignments, and multi-point vehicle inspections performed by factory-trained technicians.
• Hewlett Collision Center Full-service collision repair and body shop services through the Hewlett Collision Center for vehicle damage repair.
• Parts and Accessories Sale of GM Genuine Parts, ACDelco parts, Chevrolet accessories, performance parts, wholesale parts, and the proprietary Texas Tough Accessories branded accessories.
• Hewlett Xpress Lube Plus Quick oil change and tire services with same-day installation on in-stock tires, online tire finder, and complimentary multi-point vehicle inspections.
• Trade-In and Sell-Us-Your-Car Service Online value-your-trade tool and dealership-managed sell-us-your-car program allowing consumers to trade in or sell their current vehicle.
• Vehicle Protection Plans Vehicle protection products including Chevrolet Protection Plan, EV Protection Plan, Tire & Wheel Protection, Gap Coverage, and Pre-Paid Maintenance options sold through the F&I department.

Quantifiable outcome

• In January 2023, Don Hewlett was the largest volume Buick dealer in the entire state of Texas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• HummersecondaryOthers · 1 January 2002After GM's purchase of Hummer in late 2001, Hummer was added to existing GM franchises in July 2002. The Hummer franchise is located on the South end of the Hewlett property in an 8,000 square foot Quonset style sales facility, offering luxury vehicles.
• VolkswagencoreOthers · 1 January 2001Volkswagen was added as a franchise in August 2001, creating the Hewlett Family of Dealerships. The VW store houses sales, service and parts departments, and also has a trendy Boutique featuring VW merchandise.
• CarBravocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarBravo is GM's certified pre-owned vehicle program. Don Hewlett participates as a CarBravo dealer, offering certified pre-owned vehicles with additional warranty coverage and inspection standards.
• Chevrolet and Buick (GM Brands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs a franchised Chevrolet and Buick dealer, the dealership sells new vehicles from these GM brands and provides authorized service using GM Genuine Parts and ACDelco components.
• Chet Garner / The DaytripperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDon Hewlett Chevrolet is proud to sponsor Chet Garner and his Daytripper Team as they adventure across Texas, visiting landmarks, obscure dives, and tasting barbecue. Both share values of family, community love, and adventure.
• Georgetown Soccer Association (GSA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDon Hewlett Chevrolet is a sponsor of the Georgetown Soccer Association, which provides organized recreational and competitive soccer for nearly 1,000 youth aged 4-18 in Georgetown and surrounding communities.
• Helping Hand Home for ChildrenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Hewletts have been sponsoring the Helping Hand Home's annual Champions for Children luncheon for over a decade. The Home provides nurturing and therapeutic care for children healing from abuse or neglect.
• Red Poppy FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Hewlett dealerships have been sponsoring the City of Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival for over two decades. The three-day festival includes parade, car show, vendor booths, and live music.
• Ducks UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDon Hewlett Chevrolet supports Ducks Unlimited, the world's largest waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization, working to protect habitat and environmental health.
• Coastal Conservation Association (CCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDon Hewlett Chevrolet is the presenting sponsor for the San Gabriel Chapter CCA Banquet. CCA is a nonprofit marine conservation organization focused on coastal resource conservation and restoration.
• Central Texas Field of HonorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual event hosted by Rotary Club of Georgetown during Veterans Day week, displaying 1,500 full-sized U.S. flags at San Gabriel Park to honor veterans, military, and first responders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Asbury Automotive Group: Publicly traded (NYSE: ABG) automotive dealership group with 150+ franchises across the Sunbelt. Operates the same franchise-dealer business model - new/used sales, service, parts, F&I - across many of the same OEM brands including GM.
• Lithia Motors: One of the largest U.S. automotive dealership groups by revenue (NYSE: LAD), operating hundreds of franchises across the U.S. and U.K. Overlap with Don Hewlett in Chevrolet franchise operations, service/parts revenue mix, and multi-brand strategy.
• AutoNation: Largest automotive retailer in the U.S. by store count and revenue (NYSE: AN). Operates multi-brand franchises with new/used sales, service, parts, and F&I across 200+ locations - a scaled, public-market version of the Don Hewlett franchise model.
• Sonic Automotive: Publicly traded (NYSE: SAH) multi-brand franchise dealership group with strong Texas/Southeast presence, including EchoPark used-vehicle standalone stores. Directly comparable in franchise structure, OEM mix (including GM brands), and Texas operational footprint.

Direct peers

• Group 1 Automotive: Publicly traded (NYSE: GPI), Houston-headquartered, multi-brand franchise dealer group with significant Texas exposure. Closely comparable business model: new/used vehicle sales, service, parts, F&I, fleet across Chevrolet, Toyota, BMW, Honda and other franchises with similar revenue mix.
• Holman Automotive: Family-owned, multi-brand automotive dealership and fleet services group based in Mount Laurel, NJ. Compares in franchise retailer model, family ownership culture, fleet management services (Holman has a major fleet business), and long-tenured customer relationships.
• Ken Garff Automotive Group: Family-owned multi-brand dealership group headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT with locations across the Western U.S. Operates the same franchise retailer model as Don Hewlett - new/used sales, service, parts, F&I - with strong manufacturer relationships and multi-state scale.
• Sewell Automotive Group: Family-owned, Texas-headquartered (Dallas/Fort Worth) multi-brand dealership group. Highly structurally comparable to Don Hewlett in operating philosophy, family ownership, multi-brand franchise strategy, and strong Texas community ties.
• Hendrick Automotive Group: Largest privately held automotive dealership group in the U.S., operating over 100 franchises across multiple states. Highly comparable as a multi-brand franchise dealer group with strong manufacturer relationships, dedicated fleet operations, and high-volume single-state leadership positions like Don Hewlett's #1 Buick status in Texas.
• Berkshire Hathaway Automotive: Multi-brand franchise dealership subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, headquartered in Dallas, TX, with deep Texas roots (Van Tuyl legacy). Comparable in operating franchise stores with similar OEM partnerships and revenue streams to Don Hewlett.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dhchevybuick
• Xx.com/donhewlett
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/don-hewlett-chevrolet-buick-hummer

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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