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    4.4 (56 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Great experience with Auto Papa! They repaired, replaced, and repainted my front fender, and it looks brand new. The price was very reasonable, and Amin was very helpful and got everything done in a short period of time. Really appreciate the great service and would definitely recommend Auto Papa!

    I had such a great experience with this AC shop. The first shop I went to turned me away twice, so I was really grateful when I called here and was told I could come right over. Thankfully, they weren't too far away. When I arrived, the gentleman immediately welcomed me, pulled my van into the shop, and started diagnosing the issue. The customer service I received was exceptional, and I truly appreciate how helpful and accommodating they were. I'm looking forward to having them service my vehicle and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for honest and great customer service. I also want to add that while my van was being diagnosed, the gentleman noticed my coolant was low and took the time to add more coolant for me. I truly appreciate that extra step. It showed me that they genuinely care about their customers and are willing to help beyond just the service they're providing. Small acts like that really stand out and mean a lot. Thank you for your kindness and for going above and beyond. I wanted to come back and update my review now that everything has been completed. I picked up my van, and the AC is working great! The repair was completed, and I'm very happy with the results. The final price was reasonable for the amount of labor involved, and I appreciate the work that was done. Overall, I'm satisfied with the service and look forward to bringing my van here again for future repairs and maintenance. Thank you, Auto Papa, for getting my AC back up and running!

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    Needed body work on the rear passenger side of my car. It took 3 weeks, but it was totally worth it. Auto Papa did excellent work on the body repair, siding replacement, and paint job. The car looks and smells brand new! Most importantly, the total cost of the repair was so reasonably priced and fair. Thank you, Lord! So grateful! Thank you to Ayres and the guys at Auto Papa.

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    I first met one of the owners of Papa Auto, Aidos, when purchasing a Honda CRV from his wife on Facebook Marketplace. During our conversation, she mentioned that Aidos owned a mechanic shop. This peaked my interest because I had a 2012 Toyota Sienna sitting at another shop for a year, waiting to get diagnosed and repaired for trouble codes 300, 301, and 303. I suspected a head gasket leak between cylinders one and three. After researching, I realized the motor would have to be removed to properly fix it. This is a massive job that requires a lift and about 20 hours of labor. I called four or five other shops, and no one was willing to touch it. Understandable, given the scope of the work involved. When I met Aidos, I asked if his shop could handle a head gasket replacement on a 2012 Sienna. He confidently said yes. I was a little skeptical because he and his wife looked very young, and every other shop had avoided this job like the plague, but he told me to bring it in anytime. I had it towed to Auto Papa the following Monday. At the shop, I met their mechanic, Adil, who also looked young. I began to wonder if they were in over their heads. But we sat down and reviewed labor, parts, and resurfacing costs. The quote was very close to what I expected, maybe a little cheaper. Adil clarified that it was a quote, and they'd know for sure once the motor was out. By Friday, Adil called me with additional issues: both lower control arms were worn and needed to be replaced, which I was actually aware of because the van would clunk after applying the brake and coming to a complete stop, and one CV axle needed to be replaced. I went to the shop to inspect Adil's findings, saw the grease splatter from the torn CV boot, and approved all the repairs. I also requested the engine mounts be replaced since the engine clunked during hard acceleration. Adil said it would be easy with the engine out and only charged me for the mounts. About a week later, I stopped by the shop for an update. Adil said he had replaced the head gasket and reinstalled the motor, but the codes were still there. He explained he would have to remove the engine again and assured me there would be no additional charges for labor. During the second removal, he discovered a cracked cylinder head and a broken valve spring. Amin, the second owner of the shop, stepped in to procure a replacement cylinder head locally, which saved time and shipping costs. I only paid for the new cylinder head itself and they did not charge me any additional labor to fix the issue. After a little less than a week later, my van was done. Overall, it took about a month to get my van back, but the shop kept me informed the entire time, physically showed me all the issues, took the time to explain what was going on and fixed any errors at no additional labor costs. Their quotes were accurate and very reasonable. In my experience, Auto Papa is honest, trustworthy, reasonably priced and truly cares about their work. I would highly recommend them for any auto repair. They also do bodywork, which I plan to use very soon for my daughter's 2009 RX350.

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    If the other shops won't do the project, they'll will do it, but you do have to pay the price. Backstory Needed the OEM ducktail bolted on for my BRZ. The part is for GR86 and Toyota dealership denied project even though I wanted to buy part from them, they said to go through Subaru dealership for installation. Even though it's 95% same car, if you know cars then you know what I'm talking about. Got the reply from the shop very quick on yelp and they told me to bring it in to the shop to see detailed pricing for the project. Took my car for quote around 10am and they examined my car and the part. They felt uncomfortable drilling my car and showed concern of possibly damaging my reverse camera. I have done the research beforehand and I knew 100% that it will not reach the camera or wires, explained it's fine but they weren't convinced. They said they'll do the job for $500 considering they have to take a risky job of drilling. My part is imported from Japan and is $530. I said ok when can you guys do it? and they said they can do it today. I asked when do I come to pick it up and told me 4pm. Doesn't work for me, I asked if I schedule an appointment and dropped off the car, when will it be done? Told me to drop off in the morning and it'll be done 4pm. I said, will call you guys back when I find the day I can drop it off. I never called them back. Instead, went to Home Depot, bought the tools I exactly needed less than $100 spent and installed it myself in 1hr and 15min (you don't need a fancy tool for this, $40 Ryobi drill does the job even though I prefer Makita) . I'm not a mechanic, I'm mechanically inclined also, the part comes with idiot proof template showing where to exactly drill and what size drill to use. I just wanted some professional to do it to save me time for installing and buying the tools. I would've taken it if they quoted max $300, $200/hr labor which is like dealerships labor and honestly dealerships prices are HIGH. Summary They will do the project but I personally felt that $500 did not justify the job. Also got a strong impression that they do not specialize in Subarus or at least GR86 or BRZ. Hence why 3 star review.

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    1 year ago

    This was hands down my best experience with a mechanic/auto body shop. Great customer service! Thank you for your help Auto Papa

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    5 months ago

    Came in for a possible issue, they checked it, tightened a loose heat shield, and didn't charge me. Honest and efficient. Appreciate it.

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    1 year ago

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    Thank you Jacob. Glad we could help and take care of your car.

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    6 months ago

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    6 months ago

    The folks here were very accommodating and let me come in on short notice for a damage estimate.

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    7 months ago

    Went well and they took care of my son's car. Process was right and they treated my son like ohana.

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    9 months ago

    10/10 definitely recommend , great communication, great service , i got lowering springs installed and they look amazing

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    8 months ago

    Awesome mechanic shop! Fixed my car for a very good price and turnaround time was fast! Thank you autopapa!

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    Neue Auto

    (264 reviews)

    Went in to get my car checked as my carpets are always wet during storms. I've gone back to the…read moredealership a few times to get this fixed and all they told me was the drain was clogged by debris. They kept telling me the same thing every time I took it in. Nick assisted me and looked at the car first. He communicated his suspicions on what the issue might be. After I left the shop, he called me within 15 mins to let me know that he figured it out. Suggested to check the warranty first as well as provided solutions. He also suggested mold remediation due to the smell and for safety Will continue to come back as these people are so honest and trustworthy.

    I'd like to start off by mentioning the great things I experienced. The team working on my truck…read morewas extremely knowledgeable and patient throughout the process. My partner received pictures and updates along the way, and I truly appreciated the communication, especially since they had my truck overnight. One challenge was how narrow the entrance is when pulling in, but thankfully that wasn't too much of an issue during drop-off. My experience ended up being 4 stars because I paid $704 for diagnostics and a transmission fluid service, only to be told that the transmission issues would likely continue over time. The recommendation given was that replacing the vehicle might be a better option if we didn't want to continue investing money into the truck. Afterward, I reached back out to ask for a quote on either rebuilding or replacing the transmission so I could better understand my options. Unfortunately, I've waited quite a while without receiving a response. At this point, even after spending the money on the diagnostics and service, the truck is still undrivable and sitting in a parking lot while I continue paying for a rental car. I completely understand that transmission work can be complicated, and I am grateful they were able to inspect my truck since I don't know much about transmissions myself. When I first brought the truck in, I also mentioned an issue with my taillight. I was initially told it would be added to the diagnostics at the end, but it was never looked at. I was later informed that I would need to pay an additional $185 just to diagnose the taillight issue. At that point, I decided to simply pick up the truck. The communication was excellent from start to finish while the vehicle was actively being worked on, but as a returning customer, I do feel disappointed that I haven't received any follow-up regarding the transmission quote. I'm hoping someone from the team can reach back out soon so I can better understand what my next steps and costs may be.

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    Pearl City Auto Works

    (137 reviews)

    Thank you for replying to me . You guys did what I wanted …read more I made humbug because of the brake fluid that's all . Your service advisor and the young lady that helped me kudos to you guys for doing a great job . And I just wanted to apologize for making humbug, sometimes I get paranoid about things .I just wanted to make sure I find someone i can trust working on my vehicle I hope in the future I can come back and I promise i will not make humbug and just let you guys do what you do no questions asked Thank you .

    First of all, I would like to say the ONLY reason I decided to go with Pearl City Auto Works was…read morebecause they had 5 star reviews. After my experience with them, they deserve a 1 star. If I could I would give them a 0. 2 and a half years ago, I took my car to Pearl City Auto Works for a brake job. It cost me almost $5k to do it. Now they told me I gotta spend another $2400 to fix the same problem. My other half and I talked business with the owner's daughter Shay Nakamura about the situation and asked certain questions and she couldn't give any feedback to the situation at hand. She tried to give me a discount, but I don't think it was enough, considering I know for a fact they are charging me 3-4x the actual cost for the parts and then will eventually get more money back because of the cores. I text the number they text me with explaining my situation and there were no response. 2 phone numbers they text me from I left a text message, no response. That right there shows me that that they have poor communication skills. Communication was done with text. To be honest, I prefer real conversation with a person/company. I believe that they either did a poor job 2 and a half years ago or the quality of parts they used suck!! I got ripped off the first time and they tried to do that again the second time around. NEVER again will I do business with them!!

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    Anykine Assistance

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    Kaleo recently worked on my family's Kia Sorento and we could not be more grateful for his service…read more This is our primary vehicle for getting to medical appointments, work, church, and taking care of our family's daily needs. Having it repaired correctly and safely meant everything to us. What was supposed to be a repair lasting just a few hours turned into a three-day job because new issues kept coming up. Throughout the entire process, Kaleo remained patient, honest, and committed to doing the job right. I stayed during the repair because I wanted to understand what was being done and he welcomed my questions. He took the time to explain each step and was completely transparent about the work and the challenges he encountered. In addition to providing exceptional service, Kaleo's pricing was fair and affordable. He truly embodies the aloha spirit, treating his customers with kindness, respect, and genuine care. If you are looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, affordable, and dependable mobile mechanic, I highly recommend him. We will definitely be calling him again for any future repairs. Mahalo Kaleo for going above and beyond to keep our family safely on the road!

    Repeat customer. Met at the appointed time for a routine oil change, fluid top-off and tire…read moreinflation to keep my 265,000 mile car running well. Total cost: all below market for labor and parts Approximate time spent - well below the time spent by any mechanic shop, dealer, or servicing center. Kaleo discovered a crack in a power steering hose that had been leaking all over my driveway, changed the hose, and we made another appointment for a more lengthy, complex job. I appreciate being able to trust that Kaleo gets the work done or investigates the reason for a problem, and within a reasonable charge - difficult to find.

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