They don't do a lot but they do it right. I come here for my car's mechanical needs. They don't do electrical. I like the fact 808 tells you what services they provide and suggest where to go for services they don't do. If vehicles have to stay overnight, they try to park as many as they can inside the shop. The junkers stay outside. JK Prices are fair or at least they don't charge an arm and a leg. Just the arm :p The waiting room is, well there isn't one so you have a better chance going across the street and sitting at Jack in the Box. Overall five stars. Service is quick and estimates are spot on. M read more

Great service and reliable. Kawika takes good care of my car. Always honest and affordable prices. read more

On April 22 I dropped off my 2017 Toyota Tacoma to get an engine oil, oil filter, air filter & cabin filter & gear oil changed. Also checked my brakes, hoses, belts, top off fluids. Which was a Curtesy check. As always the quality service was excellent. I value Kavika opinion when it comes to care of vehicle. He suggested not to change out my gear oil because it should last till I reached 100,000 miles. Which I didn't know & save me money. Plus I got 10% off . Because I guess I'm a senior or because I'm a Veteran not sure but every little bit counts. read more

We got an estimate at another shop for almost $3k to change out the AC system. Ok, let's get a second opinion. Went in for our estimate this morning, and the only thing wrong with the AC was a valve that needed to be replaced. Total cost was $135 AND they gave us a 10% discount. Will definitely return to this shop. read more

Service requested, complete replacement of rotor and brake pads front and rear. I'm very satisfied with the professional work done. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone. read more

Honest and professional, Very friendly (Kawika and Casi) I would highly recommend them.

Came here to get an oil change and they ended up scratching my tint but didn't say anything!! Took zero responsibility. Stay far away unless you wanna be ripped off! read more

Explained everything needed , very friendly and helpful. Let us leave our car at their shop till we can pick it up cause it had issues shifting . Really appreciate a lot . read more

As always... the best on the island! My car died had no power and died out, called 808 automotive and was told to bring my car in the next morning. Brought my car in as told and within an hour I was out with a great running car again! Painless bill, hapoy car, and most of all hapoy customer! Thank you Kawika for your all your help - you guys are truly the BEST! read more

808 Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

If you need to service or repair your vehicle. Go to 808 Automotive. And go ask for Casi. Been coming here for years. Honest work with reasonable prices. Mask are requred and social distancing. Its that simple. They good. read more

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Ok, this is a different type of review, but I really felt compelled to give a shout out to these guys. I've been having problems with my AC on my 2020 Civic. Not sure who I spoke to on the phone, but he was honest and up front about not being able to work on my car because it is a newer car. He explained to me that the models made after 2016 were made with a different type of AC system, and with a more expensive freon. I asked if he knew of a place (other than the dealer) that I can go to for this problem, and he said he doesn't know anyone because most, if not all repair places do not have updated programs to work on newer cars with this AC system. Now, had I known this before hand, I wouldn't have spent almost $500 at another shop (In Waipio) just to add coolant to my car!!! Insane!!! I was told from that other shop (in Waipio) that they injected dye but couldn't find the leak. So knowing there's a leak without actually finding the leak totally baffles me (insert confused emoji here)!!! Unfortunately for me, I don't know any trustworthy people who can work on cars, and being a woman, I really feel that some guys take advantage of that. So, kudos to 808Automotive for being honest guys not trying to rip me off! read more

Kawika and the crew do great work all the time everytime. I highly recommend them. I have been a satisfied customer for many years and always recommend them to anyone needing automotive work. read more

Very professional and I loved how Kawika explained everything in details in regards to my battery issue. Great customer service and you know they care about you. I'm always a satisfied customer whenever I go to 808 for any car repairs. Thank you Casi and Kawika for your work and dedication in helping people. read more

Big fan! I feel like they're honest and help you make decisions if something can wait or not. TIP: Google maps is wrong but Apple Maps is correct...it's got a huge gray sign, on Farrington Hwy, hard to miss, in the same shopping area as Tanioka's. read more

Highly recommended this place. I have been customer here for many years. Casey and Kawika are very honest people. They won't rip u off! I'm always satisfied with the quality of service. read more

Honest Thorough Friendly Competent I'd send my mother to them ! Actually refunded diagnostic fee when they mis-diagnosed my a/c problems after referring me to a/c specialist ! read more

Just found out they did by brothers breaks last week, brother took car back (thinking break all good...) drove car, come to find out he had a hard time stopping....like WTF! He called the shop, they so called said "oh, bring it in probably work wasn't don't good. ". This shit is so unexceptional for not doing a good job on breaks on a vehicle! Rating is negative 5 What if a accident would of occurred?! This shop should get inspected! read more

Number one in automotive maintenance and repairs hands down!! Troubleshoot, Repaired my Kia Optima a/c system, out the door for a low low price read more

All the warning lights on my honda dash pop up randomly sometimes. Dealership has no clue why it keeps happening but believe it has something to do with cylinders misfiring and it would cost an arm and a leg to fix. I searched and called around to get my fuel injectors cleaned and saw the five star reviews here. I'm so happy I went with 808 Automotive! Kawika was super helpful and explained everything that could be wrong if the lights came back on and so far they haven't. Other places were going to charge me $350+ AND a diagnostic (even though I have my own diagnostic code reader and knew it was coming from the cylinders) and they charged $160 for all four cylinders and did it in an hour. Plenty of places to eat nearby while you wait too. Highly recommend!! read more

Our Chevy Malibu was scraping, metal to metal & we were so concerned. Our good friend, Gordon Abbott highly recommended 808 Automotive! We are so Grateful for this 'Down to Earth' 'Truly Care-about-the-People' local company! Kasi worked on our brakes, & even tried to save the rotor clips. He explained, was so helpful & sincere. It feels like the old days when your mechanic was someone your family trusted & could count on. We've found a treasure in Waipahu! read more

My A/C started blowing warm air instead of cold air so decided to get it checked out. Went to my normal mechanic in Mapunapuna to have it checked out and was quoted a pretty high price. Figured i asked around and see if that was about right. I was referred to 808automotive a few times by some family and friends but being that i live in Hawaii Kai thought that drive was always a burden. But after multiple let downs with other shops, i went ahead and contacted them. Called on a Friday, had my appointment booked on that following Monday at 8am. They called me back by 10am and quoted me a price (which was 450$ less then my normal mechanic quote, smh..) By 2pm my car was finish and ready for pick up. Guys in there where friendly, informative and very helpful. Mahalos. Definitely worth the drive again. read more

Did a oil change today. Casi at the front desk is professional as always The mechanics checked brakes, liquids, transmission tire pressure and alerted me about my breaks going bad soon. Labor took a quick 45 mins to an hour to work on my vehicle. Car runs smooth and efficient Love this place I been coming here. They never disappoint. Mahalo 808 automotive! read more

Kawika is da man who takes care of all of our car needs. Fast,Friendly, and Dependable Service your family and friends can trust. Amazing place hands down..... read more

Been taking my car here for several years now. Kawika, Casi and their team are very helpful and knowledgeable! My entire family has been bringing their cars to 808 Automotive and we wouldn't have it any other way. read more

It been awhile since I haves reviewed 808 again and I have been back serval times. This review is about bringing car to get inspected for purchase. 808 did a good inspection including pictures. The following week I brought the car back for replacement of the AC condenser which 808 told me it needed to be replaced. I appointment was at 8 am and they started working on the car soon after. The job was done before the promised time. Here's the best part. Five star service with very fair prices and without looking I don't think many auto repair companies have a five star as it's the nature of the beast. I tried Yelps new automotive quote system and the price I was charged was far below the several quotes I received. The shop and waiting area is plain Jane but clean as you are not at a BMW dealer but if free Wifi n coffee is not important this is the place. 5 star service with very fair prices that's 808 Automotive read more

I was recommended to come here from a couple of their clients. I called to make an appointment to have my brakes looked at ask they were squealing like pigs. At 86k miles, they were long overdue for a change! I spoke with Kawika and he told me to bring it in to have it looked at and they would let me know the damage, both to my brakes and what would be to my wallet. I brought my car over and dropped the keys off with Casi. He was very nice and told me he would have one of their guys take a look at it. Within 20 minutes of leaving the shop, they called me to tell me how bad my front brakes were in need of new rotors and pads (oops!). He said my back brakes were still good and had a year left on them. He told me the cost to take care of the brakes. It was a fraction of the cost of what other automotive places were quoting me by at least $100! One other place even tried to rip me off and say they can only change my brake pads for $700!!! Not including rotors!!! Unbelievable! Casi also told me that they had found a nail in my back tire and that they would take care of it for me as well and plug it! Anyway, Casi told me he could have my car done by a certain time in the afternoon. I work nearby so i wasn't stressing. I got a call a little more than an hour before I was expecting my car to be done with news that my brakes were good to go and my car was ready for pick up! Talk about great service! I would highly recommend coming here! They'll take care of you! read more

We all know when your car does not want to work we already know its gonna be $$$$$. It was a Monday, the beginning of the work week when my car didn't want to start. I already had to call in sick for the day. I automatically made an appointment with the dealership but for some odd reason something told me to look it up on yelp really quick and find an auto shop. I found this place and the guy who answered was awesome! Very pleasant and didn't seem like he was trying to rush me off the phone. He told me that they wouldn't be able to look at my car the next day because they were busy...literally busy ..the parking lot was full. He gave me quote and told me hell give me a call later. I already planned to be carless for a day until I got a call three hours before closing. He told me what was wrong and said it will be done before closing. I was stoked! He also gave me a little discount. I really like this place and I plan to bring my car here again. I recommend people to check it out. I like the service turn around and great customer service. read more

Great service. Just Fixed my AC for this hot summer season. I've done 4 repairs over the past couple years with this shop. Always lower quotes than the dealership. I'm comfortable enough to just show them my car and get the repair done without having to shop around. It's always nice to get a mini-education session. When they call you back to tell you what's broken, you end up learning something while feeling at ease that they can get the job done at a reasonable price. read more

Best mechanics in the islands, they're honest and look out for unnecessary repairs by telling you what you don't 'need'.

I had an unusual request/project that I needed help with in Provo, and I found Nate online and reached out to him. He was prompt in responding, gracious in listening to my particular request and willing to help me out. It was a project a bit outside the box of what he probably does on a daily basis, I needed very rare parts removed from a vehicle in a salvage yard in Provo for my truck. It was the only place literally in the U.S. that I could find these parts. He took on the project, it was a bit more challenging than either of us thought it would be, but he persevered and got it done for me. Words can't explain the gratitude I have for this guy and his professionalism and willingness to help out a total stranger in another state. He's the real deal, honest, trustworthy and does good work. That's about all you can ask for these days. I would highly recommend him. read more

I would not take my car anywhere else. Uncle Kawika and Uncle Casi are always honest and upfront about what's going on with the car and what they think is best. The work is always done right and on time. Their communication is also excellent. If something else is wrong with your car they call and let you know right away. Communication is really important to me especially when you're working on my car. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for someone in need of an auto shop. read more

They are very honest and they are always willing to help. They do a great job and get it done quickly.

I've been using Casi and Kawika for so long. Even though I stay up north whenever my vehicles need attention I go straight to 808. It's nice to have archaic that you don't second guess their quotes or totals because you know their honest. Mahalo guys. Keep crushing it! read more

I called and need some electrical wiring on my truck connected to my transmission and ignition they didn't want to deal with it and said i need to go to a transmission shop there is nothing wrong with the transmission? read more

Best guys in town! Drop off at 8, get a call and estimate in 1-2 hours and your ride is done in the afternoon, depending on your problem. Honest, hardworking guys. Can't beat that. Been going here for several years. read more

So grateful for the awesome service we always receive when visiting 808 Automotive! Cassie and Kawika...you guys are the BEST and thank you for always helping us out and servicing all our cars! Go visit with them for all your car repairs!! read more

Whether you need a simple oil change or an engine overhaul.... you and your vehicle will be in good hands with the crew of 808 Automotive. We have taken every vehicle we've owned there since they opened. Kawika, Casi and the rest of the staff always work hard to accomodate your schedule and provide the best quality, at a good price, in a timely manner. They make your experience a personable one that not only keeps you coming back, but will have you referring your friends and family to this locally owned automotive establishment. read more

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Great customer service, excellent and skillful work. My car battery died and the alternator needed to be replaced. I was in dire need of a repair shop and had called a couple of places that stated that they were too busy and couldn't take my car in. I mentioned to my good friend that I was looking for a car repair shop when she referred me to 808 Automotive. I had already scheduled the tow truck to take my car to 808 Automotive and it arrived at the shop prior to opening with the keys. Kawika was so very nice to take my car in with no scheduled appointment and diagnosed the problem. Kawika was honest and upfront on the cost and time it would take for the repairs. He and his staff did a wonderful job at keeping me updated on the progress on my car. They did an excellent job fixing my car. I will definitely use 808 Automotive for future and routine services. Mahalo nui loa! read more

Brought my Tahoe in for a diagnostics, and Casi was really friendly and took a look at my car right away. They weren't able to exactly determine the problem so he never charged me. I've been to a few shops already that have charged $90 or more just to preform a scan and come up empty...and still charge me! Casi recommended a shop that was able to better determine what was wrong with my Tahoe. It's very hard to find a honest car shop nowadays, 808 automotive will definitely have my business again. Be checking in soon. read more

Bent over screwed from behind...It's the all too common feeling you get after getting your car repaired. Well, today, THAT feeling changed!!! Being the type to nip things in the butt right away, I went in to get my break pads changed when I started to hear my breaks squeaking. I'd say its been squeaking about a week. Just handing over the keys and explaining the problem, they educated me on the possible problems that were common to my 2002 Sequioa. They called me back within a couple of hours saying that they recommend waiting to change the brake pads to get the full worth of the repair. I mean, who says that?!!!! A car repair shop saying my brakes still good, don't waste your money??!! Tells me I can pick up my car anytime before closing. That was awesome, cause I was expecting an all day job so I was already at home in Ewa Beach and didn't want to rush back just to pick up my car. So in my husband's words, "These guys are sohonest, so fast, so accommodating...good people." Although I haven't had any formal work done, just this simple diagnosis/estimate visit was enough to prove thier exceptional service! I'm going there from now on!! read more

808 Automotive - By Taniokas in Waipahu - Auto Repair Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii