Our History
In 1989 Scott opened his first service station in Charlottesville, VA called University Exxon. It was located on Emmet Street beside what was then the Cavalier Inn. It was in a prime location and catered to The University of Virginia faculty, staff, and students. This was Scott’s first endeavor at owning and operating a service station versus the singular role of technician.
Since then, Scott has owned and operated 4 other locations, including the current Scott’s Ivy Exxon. For the last 36 years, Scott’s service stations have been a staple in the Charlottesville area and known for quality service, excellent communication, and ASE certified technicians.
In 2025, we will also add a state-of-the-art facility to the list of reasons to visit us. We are expanding Scott’s Ivy Exxon to add an additional 5 bays and upgrade the existing building and parking area. This will offer our technicians a larger, better space for their work, enclosed offices for administrative staff, a larger front desk area for waiting, check out, and better accommodation for our service writers. With the completion of the expansion, we will offer ADAS Calibration and Wheel Alignment services.
We are also excited to announce a little addition to our name. We are now Scott’s Ivy Exxon Automotive & Tire. We look forward to helping our customers keep their vehicles safe, and running smoothly for another 36 years. Stop by and see our new facility, fill up your tank or just say WahooWa! Sorry Tech fans.
At a young age Scott started learning about engines and how to drive on an old Ford Jubilee tractor
In 1978 at 13 years old, Scott purchased his first 50cc Motor bike.
In 1979 Scott purchased a brand new Yamaha 100 for $1,000. He worked to earn the money and was excited to ride on the farm his parents had just purchased in Virginia.
In 1980, after getting his learners permit, Scott and his brother purchased a Blue, 1970 VW Beetle.
In 1981 Scott purchased his first car, a 1971 Karmann Ghia. He painted it Jaguar Regency Red from the Hot VW Magazine.
Scott’s had a 67 Cutlas Supreme that he purchased while in college for Automotive Technology.
In 1986 Scott and Diane married and a year later Moved to Charlottesville after Scott’s graduation from DCC.
In 1989 Scott opened is first service station. University Exxon was locates beside the Caviler Inn on Emmet Street.
In 1991 Scott opened Barracks Road Texaco in the Barracks Road shopping center. In 2021 Texaco was bought out by Shell and the name changed to Barracks Road Shell.
A few of Scott’s collection.
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442,
2002 Harley Davidson Road King
1986 Buick Regal - Top
In 1989 Scott purchased Ivy Exxon and changed the name to Scott’s Ivy Exxon.
Scott with one of his customers.
In 2025 Scott’s Ivy Exxon completed a massive expansion and renovation project adding a State of the Art facility to the newly renovated building. The name was changed to Scott’s Ivy Exxon Automotive & Tire.
