Mostly traditional car wash. Protected antenna on car and brushed car by hand before entering automated service. Wiped down after. Efficient. Took 10 min when I went. Could see taking 30 if line. read more

I would give it a zero if I can. This is all on the ethic and attitude of the workers there. I came down after I finished my job. I went and grab gas and it ask if I wanted a car wash. So I choose the service not knowing they already closed the car wash. One thing they should do is to put the hours of operations on the gas pumps so ppl dont make my mistake. Since I purchased the $20 car wash and saw that there were 2 cars vaccumming and 2 cars still inside the car wash. So, I walked over to a group of guys who are drying the cars and asked "Hey, are you guys still open for the car wash?". They all looked confused like I'm speaking another language then pointed inside and say "Ask the man in there". So now I walk inside the area and there was this guy spray all the cigarettes buds down into the car wash tracks. I approach him and ask "Hey, I already purchased the car wash. Are you guys still open?". He didnt even look at me and say hello. He kept spraying and spraying then he say "If you see the gate is closed why you buy the car wash?" with the rudest tone. I looked at him and said "I didn't see the gate was closed and there were still cars inside and outside". Also, the so-called "gate" was just a tiny ass chain the hung across these 4 poles. He kept ignoring me and not saying anything. Since I am not getting treat w professionalism and a friendly attitude, I decided to leave and go get my refund. Once I reached my car (which was still far from where that guy was). He came out and was laughing with the group of guys in the front and started to get my attention to get the car wash. Obviously imma say no to that. So i proceed to go get my refund with the cashier inside the booth. What type of audacity is that? I understand they work hard and long hours, but the least they could do is give me good service and actually have the decency to say "sorry miss but we are closed, please keep the receipt and use your car wash the next time" or something like "no were closed" and not that rude question. Anyway, if youve read this far and wonder the car wash hours it is 7am to 6pm but the gate is close at 530pm. If you're the owner or the manager of this gas station. For the love of god, post the hours somewhere near the gas pumps so people don't spend their money and get shitty attitude back. I legit paid for it not like I came to them and ask for a free car wash. I digress. Please support mckinley car wash. At least theyre nice to u. read more

I love getting my car wash here!! Especially since it's a combination of hand wash, to power wash, to using those long handle brush scrubs...no dirt or bird junk on your car stands a chance to how many times they scrub your car prior to it even going into the car wash!! Then to add the cherry on top....they hand wipe the car down before driving off in your nice shiney car!! Love it! read more

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Quick and convenient! Staff was very courteous and joyful.. car looks great. (There's no option to tip while paying card, but you can tip cash to the staff after the wash exit) Definitely would recommend! read more

There's some wait time but the service is fast. They do prewash and wipe dry. There's undercarriage washing too. However, It's overpriced for $25. read more

Eek. A big mistake going here! I was itching to get a car wash, but my regular go-to (McKinley Car Wash) was closed. I googled where the closest car wash was, and Don's Makiki popped up. The line to the wash was very long, which is fine, but the flow of the traffic is crappy. This is due to the car wash being operated from a gas station. It appears one of those drive thru gas station car washes was converted to a service car wash. You pay, stay in your car during the wash, and there are two people at the end who roughly dry your car in 2-3 minutes. VERY roughly. I do not recommend this car wash at all. I opted for the best wash that included extra attention to my tires/rims but that didn't make much difference. It was about $25, and they do no vacuum your car. There are vacuums on the side of the wash, where you can park and do it yourself. Again, would not recommend. read more

Vacuums barely work. I can't speak to any other services. Three vacuums, but no one there looked like the one they were using was doing the job. Mine was not. read more

I love this car wash. It's the only location I go to because I trust the workers and it's the best bang for your buck. You're paying for not only the typical car wash, but also the guys spray and scrub the car before the car wash begins, and then hand dry the car with microfiber cloths afterwards. The workers are always so nice and do a good job and it's usually not too busy. read more

OMG! They actually brush the car and hand wipe after! I wish I tried this place long time ago! So I didn't waste my money to the car parlor!! read more

My wife and I went to this place to get our car washed like we do for over 10 years. But it was the first time they did not remove my antenna and was told " it's okay" by the attendant or cashier named Jefferson; as what appeared on the receipt. We selected service #3. Upon exit of the car wash, the people drying off the car told us that we did not get the wax that we paid for and if we want to, we have to get back in line again; mind you this is not our fault but theirs. To top it all, both hood grill were broken from the car wash, the people drying the car tried to fix it but broke it even more and instructed us to go to the convenience store to report it to the lady cashier. She then called on the washer cashier; named Jefferson. He came towards us in a very defensive, aggressive manner and he is a liar. He yelled at me in a loud and angry voice and lied to our faces saying " it's there already, I saw it. The audacity to attack the customers like a thug and not taking responsibility for their mistake is appalling. So very unprofessional and very disrespectful to clients. read more

Old school service. Always come here for fill up and check air on my tires. Lower rates for gas with cash.

It's a busy line up of cars on the property for this popular car wash. Humans pressure washed my car, and used brushes to scrub my windshield and wheels before it went through the drive-thru wash. Another crew towel dried the car after. read more

Don's Makiki does a great job washing cars. They take the time to shoot down the whole car, then two people scrub the entire car - making sure to REMOVE any bird droppings. Then into the drive through wash machine you go... Once your car is CLEAN, they wipe it down, including inside the door jams... After experiencing a half a** wash at a different company, I was appreciative of the great service from don's Makiki and inspired to leave a review. KEEP UP THE STELLAR WORK DON'S MAKIKI!! read more

This car wash always has a line, so make sure you allow enough time. It's took me 45 minutes once to go from being in line to getting to the wipe down at the end. You can enter the gas station from Beretania or Keeaumoku. It's a decent priced car wash. You can get a $12.99, $14.99 or $16.99 wash. We usually get the $14.99. You pay first, then put your car in neutral. They soap down your car and lightly scrub it. Then the fun begins. You sit in your car and go through the automated car wash. There's just something about going through the car wash and that bubble gum smelling stuff they shoot on your car that just makes it fun despite the wait. At the end, your car gets wiped down by a couple of hardworking guys. Then you have a shiny almost new looking ride! read more

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Only for car wash. In Feb of 2010 about 8 am we went through their car wash. The car wash dented our SUV and they go and just outright deny it.. I keep a good eye on the truck, I know whats there and whats not.. That was not there before and during that hour after we left.. I did not leave that car and I would have HEARD something that would have left a dent... Their machine did it.. Before we went in, we saw one of the blue strips that help clean the vehicle, it looked like it was torn out, and the "manager" guy was gone for awhile in the the machine and came out with a screwdriver.. we don't know about all that, but should have taken that as a sign to get the heck outta there... One of the asian tow truck drivers there also needs to learn to be quiet when he should not be adding his 2 cents in..Especially when he is close to trying to argue HIS point of view. Never again...never. read more

Don's Makiki Service - Main front from Beretania St. - Car Wash Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The Car Wash here is old but combined with the comprehensive prepping of your car before it enters the wash by the workers, your car comes out really clean. read more

Don't bother paying for anything above the first level. I saw no indication that I got anything higher than the $18 one. No tire/rim shine, and no "clear coat protectant" I handed the guy who dries the car my receipt, and I said "I got the highest one" thinking I had to tell him or something. He literally crumpled up my receipt and threw it on the ground. read more

Went to get my Uncles truck washed since he had been generous enough to let me use it for work. Before the wash began, a guy put tape over the 2 flame decals on the sides of the truck. I thought that was great and that they were taking steps to ensure that no damage was done, fantastic. During the drying process, I saw the guys take off the tape and wipe down the car. I even tipped them $3, since they work hard and let's face it, their job sucks. I went home and did a quick walk around the car. Thats when I noticed that a chunk of the decal had been ripped off! It doesn't cost much, that's not what I'm upset about. It's the fact that I sat in the truck the entire time and all he had to do was tell me and maybe even apologize for breaking it. Of course I called and spoke with a Manager who said that I needed to come in so they could see it. I IMMEDIATELY drove back only to find that she had left!?!? Dafuq!? The guy who had originally taped it down was there and apologized told me to leave my name and number and that the Manager would call me back. I'm upset with the Manager, who seemed unable to handle the situation professionally. read more

Don's Makiki Service - Broken from Car Wash. - Car Wash Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the few places that they "hand wash" your vehicle GOOD! The kids love going through the soap application process. With the blue pink and yellow colors, it makes it fun for them. I think I would of gave 5 stars but the prices have hiked up significantly ALOT!! I dont ususally get the most expensive wash. I think i can go home and apply tire shine and sealant myself (im not lazy). =) The workers do a good job though. Maybe if there were more people that wipe your car down when finished. if there is a line of cars that are there, the (dryers) may not do such a great job =( read more

Don's Makiki Service - August 2011 prices - Car Wash Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

These guys while pricey offers 3 packages. They are always professional and courteous. I love that they brush your car prior to going thru the car wash and the soft cloth drying after is a nice touch. read more

My husband and I went here to vacuum our rental before returning it; as it was the closest to us, he said the vacuum was so old and broken and put together by tape. It literally had little to no suction. They still charged him 2$ to use it, which doesn't matter honestly, we don't mind, but they should really invest in a new vacuum; I can only imagine the job they do when cleaning cars with that vacuum. read more

I lost my wallet here 2 years ago and called for a week to see if anyone turned it in. I cancelled all my cards but didn't realize there was one I missed. Today I get a call from the CC company that my card has been maxed out and the first purchase was at Don's Makiki. I knew they had it this whole time. Thieves work here, BE CAREFUL! read more

They ruined the paint on the hood of my truck with the pressure washer. Used it way too close and blasted the paint off. When I got home I saw it immediately and drove back there to show them what happened. They workers knew who did it and brought the guy over to show him what he did. They all knew exactly which worker it was. They took my name and number down and told me that the manager would be in tomorrow and would have her call me. Didn't hear from her the next day so I ended up driving down there again in hopes of showing her the damage that her worker did. I was told that the manager was off and another worker took photos and my name and number again. They said that they cover damages that are caused by them. In the end they did not take responsibility for any damages that their worker did. 4 months later I am told by my insurance that Dons insurance will not cover the damage because there is no proof that this was cause by them. I am so upset I've gone to this car was many times before and nothing like this has happened. NEVER AGAIN! read more

Don's Makiki Service - Car Wash Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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$16.99 - they have to work on the tires a little Better. The prices jumped - will try to look for fundraisers to wash it next time. read more

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I come here all the time for car wash & the posted hours says it opens at 7am. I get here at 659am it's now 718am & they not open. These guys are putting on shoes, changing shirts, sitting down, talking story... and no one comes to tell me anything. WTH? That is so unprofessional. Show up for work ready to go & open on time. No car wash this morning. Very disappointed this morning. read more

This place is good if you feel lazy, don't want to drive to McKinley Car Wash (the best car wash, but sometimes a super long wait), or if you just plain don't want to get out of your car. I only give it three stars because the guys who hand dry your car are always friendly, and the place is convenient. I do think it is rather overpriced though- around $13 for their cheapest wash (pretty sure McKinley rivals this in price but is 100% better in overall quality and value--McKinley actually vacuums the inside of your car, this place does not). Like I said, I go here when it is convenient for me. I avoid this place on weekends when the line gets backed up. If I have time and patience to drive to McKinley, I would choose that place over this car wash any day. read more

I like that they have a self-serve vacuum area and a car wash. It is also located in Honolulu, which is convenient because it is close to UH Manoa (sorta)/ Walmart/ Ala Moana so you can go there on your way back from school or shopping. The car wash accepts cash and the gas station doesn't offer cash back. read more

Pros: The wash was thorough. The workers were fast efficient and friendly. Cons: long wait in line, I left with a broken front license plate. Didn't notice till I got home. That ruined the whole thing for me. I know the guys wiping the car noticed it but didn't say anything, and I tiped $10 and they never said a word! read more

Don's Makiki Service - Car Wash Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm a student and simply need the mandatory moped safety check done. Easy, right? Head to the mechanic, get the paperwork in order, go to city hall, etc. Step one should be easy enough, but apparently not. Here's how it went when I called: *Phone rings, someone answers* "Hey." "Uh hi. Is this Makiki service?" "Yeah." "Um, I'm trying to get a moped saftey check done." "Well you need an appointment for that." ".... yes. That's why I'm calling." "OK. Call this other number." *Calls the other number* "Yeah?" "...I'm trying to get a moped safety check done." "He's out of town for two weeks." "Huh?" "He's out of town." "No one there can do a safety check?" "No." So yeah... I didn't actually go here, but not for lack of trying. read more

This is a 4.5 review of Don's Makiki Service. Located on Beretania and Keeamoku on the 76 gas station lot with about 5 people working and the car wash house. When you get to the booth before the prep, one person asks which of the 3 washes you'd like and checks out your ride to see what needs to be taped down, or taken off. When it's your turn 2 people are at the entrance of the car wash house guiding you onto the track to the house. Once on the track, put your ride in Neutral... these 2 people will prep your ride for the wash with a quick power wash of water and brush down with long handled brushes AND brush down your rims also. Next, comes the car wash house which is shorter than the Chevron ones but still effective. Once your out, 2 more people are outside the house waving you down to wipe down your ride of excess water and will also, DON'T FREAK OUT, open your doors and wipe inside the door jam areas. Once they're done, you're done! Pau! read more

$9.49 to $13.49 car was before tax and tips! I must agree with KuKu C. I don't like to get out of the car and I don't really like to have anyone else drive my car or touch my things. I like the fact that they give my car a scrub before it enters the wash then it get's an air dry and a towel dry afterwards. I don't like the fact that I pay $13.49 and my rims are still dirty! Suggest you go with the regular car wash and wash the rims yourself... otherwise if your fine with some dirt still on your rims then go for the $13.49 wash! read more

Remember being a kid an going to the car wash. Going through the wash garage device was like going through some kinda soapy space warp time machine. Well put on your thrusters number one. Relive all pre adolescent thrills and take a ride through the Don's Makiki wash. For about 12 bucks your ride will be looking spit shining new again. They have a relatively efficient system of prepping your car washing and drying that takes about 20 minutes on average. Hand dried by hard working staff, I would suggest a nice tip for being in the hot sun all day making your wheels worthy of a valet dinner. Make sure you take your gears out of "warp speed" and into neutral while going through the machine. read more

I love a car wash where you get to stay inside the car! WASH: I think the wash you get through this car wash is really decent. They pre-wash and hand dry your car, which is much better service than drive-thru car washes on the mainland (you just drive though and hope if you drive fast enough that will dry your car). Plus, I love a car wash where you get to sit inside. I just don't like someone else driving my car through the wash (McKinley) or making me wait outside at a picnic table for 20minutes. SERVICE: I think all of the staff do a good job. It may make the process a little slower, but they take their time and make sure your car leaves looking clean! PRICE: Fair price, I get the pro wash, which is about $14 with tax. read more

One of the few service stations I go to in town. They have plenty of pumps and the gas is on the average to lower end of the quality gas spectrum. What sticks out to me is their car wash. Most gas stations that have an automated car wash, just send you though and that's it. Here, they pre-wash it for you and then hand wipe it down afterward. It's great. Only thing is, the car wash can get pretty busy some days and the wait can be long. They also have a small mini mart if you need to pick up some snacks or drinks. To me, it's good for a gas, wash, and go! read more

Came on a Monday before lunch to get a car wash. Only a few cars in line ahead of us so the wait wasn't too bad. Went for the basic wash and they did a nice job. The thorough pre-wash includes pressure washing too. Hand towel dry upon exit. You stay in the car the whole time. read more

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they don't promise anything that they don't do, it's just that what they do is really minimal. it's $22+ (depending on package) for exterior wash only. they do not do interiors at all. you'll be left with dirt and soapy water as you open the doors. they have very low powered and not very useful vaccums outside if you want to clean the interiors yourself. vacuums are coin-operated ($1 / 10 minutes or so) and you have to run to the other side of the gas station to get quarters. do not recommend if you have any other option. read more

The gas station stinks, there is always someone just strolling between the pumps and giving you stink eye. The carwash takes days and the vacuums don't suck ? Where is this place like on its own planet ? Nice people tho ;) read more

Don's Makiki Service - So this car wash takes like 2 years and costs like 16 bucks. I must be getting old but weren't these things 10 bucks last week? - Car Wash Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I always go here for my car wash. The dudes are thorough and friendly. They always say "come back tomorrow"! I think they know that anytime I wash my car, it will definaltey rain. read more

Yelp 365 Challenge 2015 #28/365 I've taken my car here a few times to get it washed, and they've done a pretty good job overall. My car gets pretty dirty, since I am always finding street parking under trees, which result in birds defecating on my car. However, after I take my car through this car wash, it's nice and shiny again. There are three options you can choose from, starting at 9.99 and the highest at 16.99. I usually choose the most expensive option, but who knows, there may not even be a difference if you choose the lesser two! You can either add on a car wash after you fill up gas or just go inside and purchase a car wash by itself. Not only is there a car wash machine, but there are people actually washing your car before it, and two people hand drying your car afterwards too. The first two workers direct your car into the machine that takes the vehicle through the washing machine, and they pressure wash your car and then scrub it with what looks to be push brooms (yikes!). It really helps with the outcome of how your car looks, because the machine won't always catch everything. The first couple of times I went I didn't know to tip, or had cash to give to the hand dryers, but in my most recent visit, I decided to tip them two bucks each. They did a good job drying my car of whatever the air didn't blow off. After getting home and doing a quick walk-around of my car, I was satisfied with how it looked. Everything always looks better when there isn't crap (literally) on it. read more

Tried to get hauling service for an oversized piece of equipment my company had. Literally the worst customer service I had ever received in my life. Nora left a nasty voicemail screaming how she would not assist us. Maybe have someone less grouchy answer the phone. Will never be using this company. read more