Okay, 200+ reviews praising their safety check process can't be wrong - and it's absolutely true. 100% the best place to go. I needed a safety check quickly because my registration snuck up on me (okay, it does literally every year, whatevs) and here I am at the end of the month trying to take care of business. Found this place recommended online and realized this was EXACTLY what I needed - no appointment, roll in, quick inspection, roll out and get on your way to the dmv kiosk. I got there around 930am on a Wednesday and there were two cars in front of me. The inspector came up right away to check that I had my paperwork then had me pull into the other lane (wasn't sure whether I should have done that first, but it was all good). They've got the process down - turn on lights and high beams, turn signals, honk the horn, check brake lights, turn signals again, reverse lights, wipers, open the windows and doors, take the photos, print the sticker (which they put on for me). No need to even leave the car. Barely 10 minutes from arriving to exiting. Brilliant. Both the staff members working the inspection lanes were so friendly and - as someone who HATES car repair and maintenance because of how I've been treated in the past - I especially appreciated the efficiency and aloha here. I will come back here in a year (probably right at the end of the month because that's how I roll ha ha). read more

Their safety inspections are fast and their customer service is amazing. I only paid $25 for my safety inspection and was in and out in less than 7 minutes. read more

It's always busy, but the staff are quick and efficient, always friendly, and they take the time to give clear and accurate explanations when I have questions, which I really appreciate. read more

McCully Union Service is a highly efficient safety check inspection site. I needed one ASAP, so I came here with its first come first serve policy--I was willing to wait a little to get my inspection done --same day. My protocol is to be first in line, so that would have been 7, but I woke up late and arrived around 7:45, whew short line! I came from the West on H1 headed East and exited Bingham/Exit 24A and took the second right on Griffith and headed to Beretania. On Beretania I could see the business and I went to the extreme left lane, as the business is on the left. Enter the first driveway just past Kemohe Lane (the second Ewa driveway is the exit). There are two lanes to line up in (see photo). I did not know the protocol, so I lined up behind the two cars ahead of me, one finishing up. A car arrived behind me and was instructed to move to the inner lane. I turned my engine off. When it was my turn Casper, the inspector asked me to move my car to the front The inspector will instruct you what to do--so no worries. Here's what to expect (and make sure it works prior to coming) First, have 1. Your car registration 2. Up-to-date insurance card. If your registration expired and is now contingent on also having a current safety check--call ahead to inquire, sorry I didn't ask. With engine on - Turn headlights on, and high beam - Turn signal--Left, right - Windshield wipers - Honk the horn Put car in reverse. Inspector goes to the back of car. - Step on the brake--brake lights Back in park - Rear turn signal, left, right - (Back windshield wiper -if you have it) Engage emergency brake - Step on brake, put in drive, release foot and put in drive, car should not move more than an inch Back in park Pop hood - checking for --fluid leaks, wire issues, corroded battery etc - Turn wheel extreme right, extreme left, straighten wheel Windows - lower all--to make sure not trapped Unlock doors - Opens all the doors Pop trunk Photo of vin number Photo of car front and back Records mileage $25 with tax $26.18. Accepts credit card Casper gave me my receipt, no signature needed. He put the sticker on. And I was on my way. Drive forward and exit the Ewa side driveway. The safety check itself--done just under 10 minutes Total time under 18 min, enter and exit. Thank you Casper and McCully Union for the efficient safety check. read more

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During the morning I was about to leave for work, I saw my tire threading and wire exposed. It's almost the holidays, and I called everywhere to no avail. One of the places referred me here and they immediately took me in. When I entered, I was immediately greeted with phenomenal customer service. She listened intently and swiftly organized her staff to park my car and started working on my car. And mind you, the lot was already packed! You can tell this place is efficient because everyone is moving swiftly and efficiently. Each worker had a fun attitude and you can tell the workers enjoy what they do. Not one person was taking their time. Very efficient, exceeded all expectations and made sure the customer felt taken care of. Lastly, Charles you the man!! Charles was my technician and answered all my questions while going above and beyond! read more

Service is very friendly and fast . I really enjoyed going there this morning . All the workers were very helpful and awesome . I will be going here for all my truck repair jobs . Thank you sooo much read more

Came here on a bind on 12/29 (Friday morning before New Year's Eve) The place I go to stopped doing safety checks for some reason and the other place that's nearby would take hours and I would need to leave my car there. I called mccully union on a whim asking if they did safety checks and if there was a line. They said there was roughly 7 people and first come first served. I pulled in (this is done drive thru style) with 2 lines. It was pretty fast and they tell you what needs to be done. I was in and out within 15 mins or so and my tab was about $27. read more

McCully Union Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They are always efficient and spot on their instructions, extremely courteous and informative.

I needed a safety check, so after reading all the positive reviews for McCully Union Service on Yelp, I decided to give it a try. I showed up right at 7:AM and there were already two or three cars in line waiting for them to open the gates. They have two "lanes" for cars to go through in order to get a safety check, and the guys there have developed an amazingly efficient system of conducting the tests as quickly as humanly possible. It's really quite impressive. Unfortunately for me, one of my rear license place lights was out, so they flagged me and had me pull to the side to they could replace it for me. While trying to get my old light bulb out, they discovered that the small assembly in which the light bulb plugs into was cracked, so they had to order that part from the dealer. The manager, Charles, is the one who explained the situation to me and said he'd try to get the new part by the end of the day so that I could go back and have them install it. Charles is a really positive & friendly guy, and he kept me updated throughout the day. As promised, he texted me later that afternoon stating he had the part, so I drove back down there and they had it installed in no time. At that time, I was able to chat with Charles more and I really got a good feeling about him - Great guy! He seems really positive and I get the sense that he takes a lot of pride in doing the best job possible for his customers. A couple of days later, my car overheated so I called Charles again. I told him my radiator fluid looked pinkish and frothy. He asked me to take a photo of it and text it to him. He said it looks like my transmission fluid had leaked into my coolant system (antifreeze), confirming what I already thought it was based on my google searches. He warned me that I should get this addressed as soon as possible, so as not to cause major damage to my vehicle, but said he was totally booked, so I asked him if he could refer me to someone who would take care of me. He referred me to Alex of Alexander's Automotive on S. King Street, who gave me outstanding service, just like Charles does, but I'll tell that story in another review. I will definitely refer McCully Union Service to friends and family. read more

I love this place! I never really write reviews but I've come here every so often for over three years. The amount of times I've called them just asking for general advice about my car they always take the time to explain things to me and help me do what's best for myself even if it doesn't benefit them. Very trustworthy and reliable. Today I came in with a flat tire and they had just ran out of tire repair supplies, and suggested another place since they knew I wanted it done quickly. When I couldn't get in anywhere else they took the time to call someone to bring in the supplies to fix my tire. It didn't take long and I'm amazed they were able to do all of that while being visibly very busy. Thank you to Charles and Braden for being so kind and helpful today! You guys have saved me! read more

Best auto shop around. Fast, professional, honest. Oh and they also do safety inspections . Thanks

Best auto service ever! The owner, local boy Charles, and his lovely wife, offer the best and speedy auto services, ranging from safety check to oil change, to auto repair. And the price is unbeatable, very fair and affordable for the excellent services that they do, with a smile and full of aloha spirit. Go there now! read more

Thank you McCully Union Service for being fast, fastidious and friendly! Went in for a Safety Check and although I was 3rd in line, I was in and out in less than 15 minutes! And they even replaced a bulb for the lady ahead of me - so she could pass her Safety Check! Highly recommend McCully Union Service! read more

McCully Union Service is located on South Beretania on the left side before McCully Street. You can't miss them as they usually have a line of cars waiting to get in for service. I pass by this shop all the time but never needed their services. It was until I ran over a screw and it was Veterans Day weekend. Many places were closed on Sunday and I was just hoping someone was open on Monday. Fortunately, McCully Union Station was open and they were open early! I called around 7:45am and they said to come down. As soon as I filled up air into my flat tire, I headed there. To my surprise, there wasn't a line. Maybe it was still early or everyone was hanging from Sunday lol. I was greeted right away and they took a look at my tire. They told me to drive up to the garage doors and immediately started working on it. Everyone was friendly and they even filled air in all my other tires when I paid at the cashiers office. It didn't take long and I'm happy that I got there before the line started. It's been awhile since I had a flat tire but for $35 to plug my tire in a few minutes was worth every penny. Especially on a holiday! Now I know where to go early in the morning the next time I have a flat. Highly recommended for friendly customer service and quick work. read more

Wow was totally impressed with the service and attention. I called ahead to check if they did safety inspections and the gentleman said yes, it's first come first served. So I asked if they had a long line...said only 2 now. I've been through this before when you get there and it's a long line or they mysteriously close the inspections. But arrived and only 2 ahead of me to my delight. And better yet, the service was so friendly and legitly went through everything in under 15 minutes. I'm more than happy!!! But alas, when i left there was 2 lines of cars waiting. read more

Charles is the best. Hands down. If you have car issues or need to have your regular maintenance done or a safety check or an oil change, Charles is your man! My Lexus was due for maintenance and it was also making a strange clunking sound, so I called Charles and he told me to drop it off at 7am and it'd be ready in a few hours. He was true to his word, as my car was ready in literally 2-3 hours! After I dropped the car off, I received an emailed quote that needed my approval. As soon as I electronically signed it and sent it back, Charles and his crew got to work! All of their services are reasonably priced. Unfortunately that clunking sound was not good news and my car will need to have some major work done, but I knew it was coming based on my mileage, and Charles explained everything to me in layman terms so even someone like me could understand what's going on! They're located right off of S. Beretania St. and they open early at 7am. Give them a call to set up an appointment and you'll be in good hands! read more

100% BEST place to get your safety check inspection done!! No frills, no upsells, no hassle, just in and out to get what you came for! Not to mention that McCully Union is probably the most efficient business in the whole state! So impressed by them and its a breath of fresh air to have a business in Hawaii that's not trying to rip off their people!! So happy I started going there! read more

Came here for my yearly safety checks. They open on Saturdays. Fast and friendly for safety checks! Totally recommend.

I was so happy that I read the reviews and went there. The best safety check place that I've known for sure. They open at 7 and I got there 5 minutes before, but I shouldn't have and should've gone right at 7 or a few minutes later, because there's no place to wait until they open the gate - I was trying not to disrupt the traffic and ended up scratching the underneath of the car by riding up the side walk a bit. But the guy at the shop checked that for me real quick and thankfully there was no damage to the car. Anyway, I was the second in line and out in 15 minutes. The fastest safety check ever! Very efficient and organized. Will definitely go back there next year again. read more

Great place to procure a safety check since, among other things, they reliably have people there to provide safety checks and it appears that the wait will not be too long. Best of all is the female there, who is personable, affable, helpful and efficient. Most males at service stations are dour and understandably look like the customer is bothering them. She, on the other hand, was so pleasant that I decided to get my car serviced there the next day instead of going to a nationally franchised establishment. She was again a pleasure to deal with at the servicing. Pricing was reasonable and they give an estimate before doing work. Only "problem" is MU appears competent, well liked and reputable, thus they seem to attract a lot of customers. read more

Got my safety check, super efficient. Only thing wrong was my wipers and they replaced them on the spot for a fair price.

Anyone who has a car in Honolulu knows the annual pain to get a safety inspection. This is equivalent to fog checks in California and a regulatory requirement. One of the most difficult things is to find a licensed shop that does the checks. Many stations also perform auto repairs so these checks seem to be treated with less priority. This shop makes it easy as they actually have a drive through check process. You sit in your vehicle and follow the directions of the tech running the various functions of your car. If it passes, they process all of the paperwork, add the new decal, take payment and send you off on your way. The techs are efficient, knowledgeable and usually get you out of the place fairly quickly. read more

McCully Union Service - Waiting in line before opening hour to get that annual safety check for another year - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The positive reviews for McCully Union Service got me to bring my car here for a safety check. This is my first time coming here as I usually go to Triple 5 for my safety checks, but reading the reviews about how you don't even need to get out of your car to do the safety checks, I figured I'll give it a try. The McCully Union Service is located along South Beretania St. It's on the left side, so stay in the middle lane since the left lane takes you to the parked cars lane. After you pass the traffic light at Isenberg St, you pass by two streets, and the entrance is right after the third street (Kemole Lane. One-way road coming out). For safety checks, it's under the canopy, so go directly there, or wait in line. There was a short line when I got there, but the customer in front of me was a disrespectful dope. When I first arrived, I noticed he was outside his car, on his phone without a mask. Next, he didn't have his insurance card, so again, he hops out of his car, mask-less, and calls his insurance company for a copy. Not sure what was going on, or why he was allowed to even wait there and hold up a line that was out onto the road. After his phone call, he talks directly to the employee without a mask, and even went inside the office the same way. Sadly, the employee had his mask dangling on his ear while chatting with him, and they were just a foot away from each other. Eventually, that maskless guy finally left. How can you come to do a safety check unprepared, or even drive without the insurance card? So careless. It shows as he doesn't protect himself, his passengers, and everyone around him. I wish the employee did a better job protecting himself and keep his mask on at all time since he's dealing with many customers and he's handling paper work, money, credit cards, and etc. Other than that, the safety check was extremely thorough. I've never seen a safety check done THAT thoroughly. First thing was the normal honk your horn, blinkers, windshield wipers, and lights. Checked under the hood as well, but not sure what he was looking at since everything is covered in there. My car was jacked up front and back to check the tires. Paid $26.18, and got my new safety check and sticker. Another good thing is they peeled off the old safety check stickers, clean the area, and put on the new one. More often than not, other places will just slap on the new sticker over the old one, and eventually, you'll get a thick stack of them after so many years. I drove my previous car for 17 years, and I think I've only had it removed once or twice. Overall, I liked the ease of getting my safety check here at McCully Union Service, and I'm probably gonna be back here next year. The guy helping me was super friendly, clear, easy to understand, and courteous. I just hope he's more on top of it about keeping his mask on when talking to customers. And that customer in front of me was inexcusable. read more

McCully Union Service - That guy in the blue needed to stay in his car and put on a mask! - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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There is just something extraordinary when once a year, i pull into this station for an annual Safety Check, and i am approached by both husband and wife,...and they are full of a sense of humor, joy and I think happiness that they can run their own business. Very handsome couple and not sure what is coming out of the station faucet,....what exactly is in the water, but they both put a big smile on my mug. Continued success! read more

Found a great place to do your car Safety Check. Great location and fantastic customer service. They open at 7:00am & close at 4:00pm Monday - Friday so hard to me make it since I work those days. There hours are shorter on Saturday (7:00am - Noon) but more convenient for me. Tried planning to get there early but ended up going around 9:00am. It was the perfect time, no other cars in line. drive in, follow the cones, go to the left and drive under the shade. Stay in you car and someone will come out to assist you. They check your insurance is valid, car registration is up-to-date & do the normal safety checks. They are very thorough and you just stay in your car while they do the safety check. Once done you pay with a credit card, they put the stickers on and Safely Check is done. I did not get the employees name, but he was very friendly and instructed me on what I had to do. I have found a great place to Safely Check my car. Look them up, no appointments, first come first served. read more

McCully Union Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went in for a last minute safety check and it was so quick! It was only a 5-10 minute wait, then an extra 5 minutes for the safety check to be completed. I stayed inside of my truck, honked my horn, turned my signals on, once they checked everything else, they put on my sticker. I'm from ʻEwa Beach and I used to wait 1-2 hours just for my safety check to be done, super happy, definitely recommending to others and coming again next year! read more

Fantastic service, real quick. real nice. So much better and faster then the places I usually go in Hawaii Kai. Worth the drive instead of just waiting around. read more

Went in today for check engine light diagnostic and find out what repairs i need, they text me all the info and prices on each job. My car was done the same day. s/o to mccully union services owners and team! One of the best place to get your safety check, first come first serve only. Fair price, fast and honest! I would recommend this shop not just for safety check but other services too. read more

I was looking for a Safety Check place online and came across McCully Union Service. I arrived a little after they opened and there were already 2 cars ahead of me getting their Safety Checks done. The wait was not long and when it was my turn, the service was really efficient. I made sure to have my registration and insurance documents ready to hand over when asked and the whole process took about 15 minutes. The Safety Check cost $25 + Tax. Definitely will come back for Safety Checks in the future! read more

Fast service, friendly, and efficient! I only go to this place for my safety checks for all my cars.

You guys heard of da drive-through McDonalds? How about a *drive through safety check inspection*? Yeah, that's how these great people do it. They've been at that location forever. I used to live near there as a kid in the 90s, and I remember that place being a cornerstone of the neighborhood just like the nearby LaunderLand II. There are long lines, because it's treated exactly like a "fast food" of safety checks. Safety checks are drive/walk-in. First come first served, and they are open EARLY at 7 AM and even open in da weekends! They have two staff workers *dedicated* to just doing safety checks for the entire day (don't worry, they rotate). They run it like a well oiled machine. You wait in line in your car, then you drive into one of the two lanes. They tell you where to stop, they tell you to do everything needed for the check. Wipers. Blinkers. Brake lights, horns, everything. They check everything else - ALL while you *stay in the car*. The whole process takes 10 minutes as long as you have your papers (most important). Bring your insurance card - have it all printed, have your License and registration out and you're good to go. Family owned and operated. The first guy you will see is most likely Charles. Tall local guy. *exudes* aloha. If you are talking to a worker who treats you good - that's him, the owner. He will remember you by name if you use them for repairs - he'll remember everything he did for your car. Doesn't need a computer to look it up either. Da computah is in his head! Seriously, stop looking around for a safety check place. Other places do it because they *have* to and will force you to make appointments at inconvenient times. This place will do it on *your* time, and will treat you like their ohana to boot. read more

This place is awesome! Gina was so helpful in getting my inspection done although my registration had expired. I will definitely be bringing my cars here for future safety checks. Mahalo Gina! read more

A little tricky to get in line for safety check service, but service was good quick and efficient.

They opened at 7am and had people waiting in line to get in and get inspected. They were fast and efficient. Never had to get out of my car. Would go there again. read more

Love that it's easy and fast safety checks. Just gotta wait your turn in line. Super friendly employees where I always find myself smiling when leaving. Of course I'll be here next year for my next check. read more

I'm so happy to of found this spot for safety checks. I've been to them multiple times now and every time I've been, everyone is extremely friendly even when it's first thing in the morning and they already have a line of cars waiting for them to open. I love the way they have it set up-it is like a "drive thru" service. You literally sit in your car and wait your turn and they take payment and everything right from your car. I would imagine this being really helpful for elderly, injured, disabled, or just lazy people. They just do what's needed/required, get you in, get you out, and it's literally the fastest place I've ever been able to just show up at and get a safety done. Other places try to sell you on things or tell you things "you need" but don't really "need" and these guys don't play that game-they're just straight, upfront, and get the job done with a smile. Note: if you moved your car to other states and back to Hawaii, they are really familiar with what needs to be done for out of state cars arriving on the island too. I'd recommend to show up right before opening or at opening-you will see cars sitting outside the gate before opening, waiting to get in. As someone with previous customer service management experience, these guys really deserve kudos for the above and beyond friendly service they provide. read more

Went in for safety check this morning and Charles was very nice and polite. Very professional and talked to me the whole time, telling me what he was doing. Best service. read more

Loved coming here. They were busy on a Saturday morning doing safety checks and repairs with maybe 3 mechanics working. Definitely feels like a mom and pop shop in that they'll say thoughtful or friendly things like saying your name "Thank you, Maria! Your car will be ready at 11." And saying "Mom will help you at the register." I came in for a oil change and brought my own oil and filter and it cost $30. Great deal. Will be coming back. read more

Safety check - CHECK! I came here awhile back for my safety check upon recommendation from my coworker and I surely appreciated it. Normally I go to the gas station in Manoa shopping center for safety checks but they only take appointments and it was further than I'd like to travel to for a 7am appointment. But don't get me wrong, they're great too. Anyways, came here and even though my tire was too bald to pass safety, the employee gave me a temporary safety check good for 30 days until I was able to get it changed. Everything worked out and I came back on a Saturday to get the nontemporary safety check sticker. Quick and easy!! Highly recommend! They're fast and efficient. Only walk ins but go early on a weekday and you're good to go! I love when any car-related tasks are fast and easy. They're the last things I ever wanna worry about! read more

Drive by safety check service? YES PLEASE!!! I just so happened to need my safety done and was around in the morning and there was NO LINE! Which if you live around this area you KNOW there's always cars lined up trying to get their safety checks done. I was in and out in less then 10 mins! Excellent service just how I like it! Mahalo! read more