If you want to pay mechanics to change your oil, go for it. I don't recommend this location for car…read morerepair. I paid a big price for this review by taking my truck to Punahou Auto Service. Lesson learned. I ultimately had to fix the truck myself. While most mechanics can hear, most mechanics can't listen. Communication is a major issue here. No contact with me before they replaced new, original manufacturer parts I had installed but charging me big for trial-and-error part swaps (SEE PHOTOS). I'll give the short story first before I get into details. IN SHORT: I took the truck in with a check engine light recording a P0305 (sometimes P0300) engine misfire. The truck was at Punahou shop for 5 weeks (plus two days). Nothing was fixed at a cost of nearly $1,700. The shop was tired of dealing with it and resorted to the "engine needs a rebuild," which was a diversion from their inability to find and fix the real malfunction. With truck returned, I bought test kits and reviewed the engine symptoms. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor, which stopped the engine misfire and the check engine light. I also replaced the fuel pressure regulator to fix very low fuel pressure at the fuel rails. Now, the engine starts at first turn of the key, accelerates without stutter/hesitation and has restored engine power under load to factory standard. THE DETAILS: I took the truck to Punahou Auto Service on March 6 with a misfire issue. I told them I had replaced everything from the distributor cap to the spark plugs and fuel injectors. They said an engine diagnostic starts at $650. I said no thanks at that price and asked them to remove the engine head unit and have it rebuilt (the truck has 160K miles). We had a verbal agreement, so I spent the next days believing this work was underway. The next Friday, they called and said the truck was fixed. By the time I arrived, they told me oops, the check engine light came back on and there was still the engine misfire. Before I left, I reminded them that they were tasked to remove the head and have it rebuilt (not do as they please). I was told nothing about cost at this point. Two more weeks passed, so I called to check the status of the head rebuild. They told me over the phone that they were sorry, but the past two weeks a Ford Ranger pickup was occupying the mechanic who had worked on my truck. I was upset that my truck sat for two weeks after they worked on it the previous week, but I remained calm and polite. I came into the shop the next morning to take my truck out of their shop in as-is condition, but they told me I owed them $1,100 and wherever I take the truck next the same fees for diagnostics will be charged again. Nothing was fixed and they had no clue what was causing the misfire, but said they think they are close to finding the problem. They talked me into keeping the truck in their shop. I was told the expense was currently at $1,100 so I no longer wanted the engine head rebuilt (they said it doesn't need it). Week four, they called on Good Friday before Easter to say they can't fix the truck so come get it. I arrived and paid the bill, which had increased to $1,659.55. None of the parts replaced were told to me in advance. I had recently installed those parts. After I paid the bill, the shop owner said the truck's engine is shot and the computer has the truck in 'limp mode', so I need to drive it at a top speed of 5-10 miles per hour or have the truck towed. Again, I was upset but remained calm and polite. I asked how did I pay so much money to receive my truck in this condition after I could drive the truck at 70 mph before I brought it to them? The shop owner agreed to keep the truck to get it out of 'limp mode'. I called the following Tuesday, but still not ready. This was week five. I finally received the truck in mid-April. The owner walked with me and I started it up. It didn't want to start and when it did, it was sputtering. I was frustrated and told him the truck always started fine on the first key turn. His replied that I need a new engine. I drove the truck home with the check engine light on and the misfire. Immediately, I bought test kits. I tested compression - all good. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor and the misfire stopped (check engine light also deactivated). I still had the hard-to-start/crank engine issue, so I tested the fuel pressure. I removed the fuel pressure regulator, which had an obvious dent in it. The valve inside seemed to be jammed open, preventing fuel pressure. I suspect the mechanic dented it because fuel pressure was fine before. Also, the wires to the Idle Control Valve were so taunt around the lower intake plenum that one was pulled out of the control valve. I had to replace both damaged parts. Now, the truck fires up on the first key turn and the engine runs without a sputter or hesitation on the accelerator. The engine power is back to factory standard with no misfire or check engine light.

Came in for safety check, 6 month maintenance service and a new key fob made ... Won and the crew…read moreare the VERY BEST here !!! They care about their customers and it shows ! Thank you Won & all the crew at PAR

great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! outstanding service. I'd go back anytime. Have my…read morevehicle done just filling the spaces because I have to, but the surface was great artesian rocks

Took my car in just a day or two from requesting appt. Was thorough and on time with the estimated…read morerepair. Of course, they were cheaper than the dealership I normally go to for maintenance.

New owner now Colin retired new owner is Vincent lam unsure about the cost for repairs????read more

I've been taking my 2 cars to Makiki Auto and today found out that it has been sold and now owned…read moreby Vincent Lam. I did a routine oil change and talked with Vincent on his story of taking over a "legacy" shop. Makiki Auto is known for the reliable, honest, and excellent service that was provided by Colin, the previous owner. It now appears that Colin is leaving his shop in good hands with Vincent. His prior experience spans over 30 years working in Dealerships and working/maintaning all vehicle makes and models. I truly believe his integrity and background will carry on with this storied auto shop.

Love this gas station that still offers Full Service & Gas & Go Services! Hooray for me! I don't…read morelike pumping gas! Had a bad experience a long time ago! I think it's local owned and offers Safety Check and car services! The people are very nice and friendly! I need to take premium gas for my Volvo so i think they charge me a $1 on top of premium gas per gallon It sounds alot but i am happy to pay extra for the service! Thank you!

They are one of the few remaining service stations that still have full and mini-service. Blake,…read moreShane, and their team exemplify great customer service!

The owner is one of the BEST mechanics on the island. Some may say that he is cranky at times and…read moreyou would be too if you had to put up with some of the customers that think they are auto experts but in reality don't know right from left. I would gladly tolerate a little grumpiness and have my vehicle fixed right the first time than take it to a shop of friendly employees over and over again because the people working there that lack level of expertise at C&S A little grumpiness is temporary but a bad repair job last forever. It is easy to find a cheaper and cleaner repair shop but the owner at C&S knows what and where every thing is. Where else are you going to find a auto repair shop where the owner actually does the repair and not someone who lacks the proper level of experience. C&S is a rare GEM.

So there I was at Lanikai Juice in Kahala and when I turn my car on I see the battery light and the…read morebrake light go on. I think, "uh oh, something huge is going to happen soon." But my car is still going so I think maybe this big thing will happen....oh, I don't know...maybe next week sometime? I get on the freeway and exit on the Wilder cutoff. But the time I'm in front of Punahou School my car is dead. Like all the way dead. I suspect it's my alternator, but I think, "Hasn't it only been a couple of years?" Well, I look it up and in fact it has been almost exactly 3 years. I look up how long an alternator is supposed to last and it says 80k - 150k miles. Hm. I calculate in my head and realize my average rate of driving is about 25k miles, so I've probably driven about 75k miles or more in the time since I last replaced my alternator. So sad. I call my regular mechanic and they are not open because it's like 700 pm on a Friday night. Sigh. I call my dad and he says I should try calling Mr Wong at C & S Auto. I leave a message and Mr Wong calls me back and tells me to bring the car in on Saturday as early as possible; he'll be there from 700 am, and the shop closes early (I think that meant 200 pm). In the morning I call AAA and they tow my car. Tiffany comes out to meet me and tell the tow truck driver where to put the car. I talk with Mr Wong and Tiffany and tell them what I think and what happened. They hook up my car and away we go. By 100 pm my car is done. On SATURDAY! I don't have to rent a car to get to work, either. It cost about $550 and they replaced my alternator and belt. Bomb! They don't seem to have a waiting room or anything but it's definitely within walking distance to Ward and all that has to offer. It's a smallish shop but these guys definitely seem to know what they're doing and they're so nice! Can't beat that! We usually go to a mechanic in Waipahu that we really like but having a mechanic near my house and is open on Saturdays is awesome. And the customer service was fab! So if you're looking for a mechanic in the town area who is reasonable and trustworthy, check out Mr Wong over at C & S Auto. They're conveniently located just off Ward on Ilaniwai, and you're bound to have a favorable experience too!

This family owned business is a hidden gem when it comes to safety checks…read more Located in Pauoa. Very friendly and professional. Inspection took about 20 minutes and the owner turned my car around so I didn't have to back into traffic to leave. Will definitely be back next summer!

Well. I saw a response on my last review. Was being nice, but here's the truth. Tried to see him 3…read moretimes. First 2 turned away cuz he just didnt want to do it. 1st was a repair on a tie rod jeep wrangler. 2nd was a sway bar link, brought in the link itself and he said nah go somewher else. 3rd time we dropped of wife's car after issue. She came there told u not to move it cuz brake caliper was breaking rim. You ignored her tried to drive it and broke the differential. You literally ignored her.

KT auto is my place to go for safety check and auto repairs. Very friendly and professional. Keoki…read moreand his staff make you feel valued and delivers the service requested. They took very good care of my cars. Also very fair costs with great customer service. I been coming here for over 15 years. Thank you Keoki and staff.

Great, friendly spot for getting safety done. If you do standby arrive early as by 8am there are…read morelikely 10 people already there (I saw this on cert and re-cert tests).

I absolutely love the professionalism of Won and Kay, including their knowledgeable mechanics…read more With so much aloha for their customers, you know you are 'ohana. My brother Troy told me about MB Euromotors after having a horrible customer service experience with Honolulu Mercedes Benz. I didn't know I had a "MUCH BETTER OPTION". With speed and accuracy, they fixed the subframe, swaybars, bushings and much more. They went above and beyond my expectations. For such a huge job, they had my car back to me in less than a week. I will never go anywhere else to get my car repaired.

Mr. and Mrs. Park have been looking after our MB C240 for almost ten years now and have kept the…read morecar on the road and driving smoothly at a reasonable cost with minimum downtime. Prices at MB Euro are MUCH less than the dealership and the service is fast and friendly. Thank you!