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    Makiki Auto Repair

    4.8 (109 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - Makiki Auto Repair

    Auto maintenance

    Oil changes

    Auto repairs

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    Routine automotive maintenance

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    Takeshi M.

    5 more stars for Colin and his team again he fixed my old Chevy S10 broken turn signals and safety check all in just 5.50 hrs!

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    3 months ago

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    8 months ago

    I made an appointment one week out for a safety inspection and they finished the inspection promptly within 30 minutes!

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    4 months ago

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    6 months ago

    Colin is a kind person who cares about his customers. We've been going to him for years and trust his competency and honesty.

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    8 months ago

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    9 months ago

    Went in to get a safety check. It was fast, cheap, and they didn't waste any of my time. I would highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

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    1 year ago

    Always helpful. Always kind. They do solid work! This spot is our go 2 spot for anything with our cars.

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    3 years ago

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    5 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Colin is a standup honest businessman. I would refer all of my friends who needs a mechanic to head down to Makiki Auto Repair.

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    5 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Good service. Fixed the first time! Fair prices. Convenient location. Very knowledgeable.

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    3 years ago

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    6 years ago

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    5 years ago

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    6 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Very quick and gave the breakdown to what needed to be done and what could wait They are great

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    3 years ago

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    4 years ago

    Trustworthy business. They always make time to service my SUV without costing an arm & leg. Highly recommend them.

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    3 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Had a dead battery, took the car to Colin's shop, he was super helpful and finished my car quickly.

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    3 years ago

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    6 years ago

    Feels like family! Fast & friendly service at affordable prices! I won't be taking my car anywhere else.

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    4 years ago

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    4 years ago

    This morning In at 730am out by 745am! Colin and his team took care of my old 85 Chevy S10 mahalo nui loa Colin!

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    Iʻve taken Lexus IS350 there for 5 years and have every confidence in Colin and his technicians/mechanics.

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    Da Guy Mobile Repairs

    Da Guy Mobile Repairs

    4.9
    (65 reviews)

    Tai from Da Guy Mobile Repairs was amazing. My Subaru wouldn't start even after replacing the…read morebattery, and O'Reilly told me the alternator was bad. I was preparing for a very expensive repair, but Tai came out to my house, properly diagnosed the issue first, and found that the real problem was just a loose battery connection. He was honest, professional, and incredibly kind. He easily could have replaced the alternator and charged me a lot of money, but instead he fixed the actual issue and only accepted a minimal payment after I insisted. I'm really grateful and would absolutely recommend Da Guy Mobile Repairs to anyone needing honest mobile mechanic work in Hawaii.

    Absolutely amazing experience working with Da Guy Mobile Repairs…read more I had a horrible time trying to get the oil filter off of my Accord; it was stuck worse than I've ever experienced and, it being my first attempt at a change on this specific model, I didn't realize how stupidly enclosed it was on all sides. After deforming it with various tools, my brother attempted to drive a screwdriver through it as a hail mary. All that did was put a hole in it and leave oil everywhere. He got back to my voicemail as soon as he could, asked for my info and pictures to give me an accurate quote and schedule, then set up a time with me the next morning (on a holiday). The quote was more than reasonable. He showed up, got to work with whatever he could use on the battered filter, but the lack of space and the state I left the filter in proved a challenge. He kept me informed as he was working, then after a while, told me he would leave to get another tool that had helped him in the past. Before he left, he went down the list of scenarios and possible labor cost increase, and I really appreciated that. Fortunately, the tool he went to grab worked on the first try. He put everything back where it needed to be and replaced the zip ties he had to cut to gain more working space. The price stayed as quoted even though it probably took longer than he anticipated, and he even threw on the new filter while he still had my car on his stands. Overall, it was a great experience and I would not hesitate to call on him again for any future needs. Definitely would recommend him to anyone in need of mobile repair.

    McCully Auto Repair

    McCully Auto Repair

    4.5
    (28 reviews)

    McCully Auto has been a blessing to the community, serving locals with honest automotive…read moremaintenance and repairs for decades. Since my last review over five years ago, Uncle James has helped me with an AC leak diagnosis, engine and transmission mount replacements, front and rear brake pads and rotors, a tune-up when my car was bogging, an alternator replacement, radiator replacement (because I cracked it trying to do the alternator myself), and now a transmission filter replacement. Pretty much every major maintenance or repair on my car has been done here, unless it was something I handled myself at home (the only exception being my CV axles that I saw Uncle Alan for at Kaimuki Auto). I'm incredibly thankful for Uncle James and the team for consistently delivering quality work at genuinely fair prices. I recently spent months doing drain-and-fills on my transmission fluid due to slippage driving uphill and hesitation between gears after cold starts. By the third drain, it became obvious the fluid wasn't improving at all. There's a common myth that transmission fluid lasts the "lifetime" of the car, but the reality is, it often doesn't. Just like ignoring oil changes, neglecting transmission fluid can eventually lead to serious (and expensive) repairs. In many cases, transmission work can cost even more than engine repairs. So here I am, trying to address the issue the best way I can. I won't lie, part of me hates that my car is now at the stage where issues pop up once or twice a year. Financially, though, buying a new car just isn't in the cards right now. Uncle James makes it possible for me to keep my car running safely and affordably while I work toward that next step, and I'm sure many others in the community feel the same way. McCully Auto remains my #1 choice for automotive maintenance and repairs. I've never had a bad experience, and I'm deeply grateful for the generosity, honesty, and wisdom Uncle James continues to share. I don't know what I would do without him, honestly.

    James has been serving my car and my family's cars for years. He's always fair, does a good job,…read moreand I've always left happy with good prices. He's gone out of his was to order parts specially for me when my A/C broke and he's always accommodating when I need stuff like oil changes. He's super busy all the time which is a testament to his business being a neighborhood staple. He definitely relies on family and friend referrals though so if you're a brand new customer you might not get help as fast as you want. But that's just because of his popularity with local families.

    Makiki Auto Repair - autorepair - Updated June 2026

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