About Us

Stanton Automotive LLC is proudly owned and operated by Vincent Stanton. Born and raised in Hawaii, Vince’s love for Toyotas was practically inevitable on the islands, "yotas" are a way of life.

From an early age, Vince had a natural curiosity for how things work. His passion for cars started with Hot Wheels, evolved into RC cars and racing video games, and eventually led to him fixing his Xbox 360 with pennies. That same drive and ingenuity followed him into his teenage years, when at just 16, he tackled his first major automotive job: replacing the head gasket on his 1996 four-door Honda Civic with nothing but online forums as his guide.

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What started as a self-taught hobby quickly gained momentum. Friends began asking for help with their vehicles. Then friends of friends. Before long, Vince was wrenching nonstop, and what began as a passion project turned into a thriving business Stanton Automotive LLC. Now 30, Vince is a well-respected figure in the Toyota and Lexus enthusiast community across the Pacific Northwest. With hundreds of vehicles serviced under his belt, he made the leap to turn his side hustle into a full-time dream.

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In February 2025, Stanton Automotive became officially licensed, and by April, Vince secured his first commercial garage space in Woodinville, WA. Today, he runs a one-man operation—handling everything from parts ordering and scheduling to the hands-on labor himself.

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Vince isn’t just building cars—he’s building a legacy, one Toyota at a time.