Repeat customer. Met at the appointed time for a routine oil change, fluid top-off and tire inflation to keep my 265,000 mile car running well. Total cost: all below market for labor and parts Approximate time spent - well below the time spent by any mechanic shop, dealer, or servicing center. Kaleo discovered a crack in a power steering hose that had been leaking all over my driveway, changed the hose, and we made another appointment for a more lengthy, complex job. I appreciate being able to trust that Kaleo gets the work done or investigates the reason for a problem, and within a reasonable charge - difficult to find. read more

I requested to get my check engine looked at, called and requested to to get it looked at, agreed to meet at a spot , I got there no show, and i called and texted no response after waiting for 30 minutes. Wasted my time and gas. Also did not call once I called multiple times read more

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I wish I could give zero stars for this con artist because that's what he deserves. I found this guy here on yelp and sent a text message on April 22 to ask if he could change a freeze plug on my 1998 Ford Ranger. He said yes. Then I don't hear from him for over a week. I wish I listened to my gut feeling that this guy was a joke. He was unprofessional the 3 days I had to deal with him. When I asked him how long it would take, he said for the job it would take a day, max one day and a half. He said he would come at 10am on May 5 to start the work. DAY 1: He didn't show up until after 1pm. When he finally gets here with his "assistant/wife" he checks the truck out and says that he can change the freeze plugs where the coolant leak was and that that I should change the thermostat too. I asked how much he would charge me for the job and he said $700. I wasn't expecting to spend that kind of money but said ok. So he and his "assistant" says they have to go to napa to get the parts. They leave at 2pm and don't come back till almost 5pm. He changes the thermostat and starts to change the freeze plug under the intake manifold. In the middle of doing the work he gets a call from someone who's car was not running, so he abandons the work he started with my truck with parts all over the place and goes to help his friend and doesn't get back till after 9pm. I asked him about how long it's going to take to finish the freeze plugs and he said he will finish it the next day "no excuses". DAY 2: Shows up after 1pm. Has issues with the freeze plugs and has to go back to the store to get the right parts further delaying finishing the job. I got downstairs to give them water and he complains to me the whole time about how he should be getting more money. I told him that I agreed to give him what he asked for then he said it was a "misunderstanding" and that I should be paying him more. I made him understand that I could only pay what we agreed to and he said ok. He drops the transmission and removes the stick shift and starter. At the end of day 2 he finished changing the freeze plug under the intake manifold but not the other one then asks me to pay him. I said I can't pay him till the job is done. He said he needed gas money because he's coming from Kapolei. I gave him $150, pretty much all the cash on hand that I had and told him that I have to go to the bank to get the rest of the payment and I will do that with the truck. He said ok and that he will finish the job no later than the next day. DAY 3: Shows up after 1pm again with a friend (no wife today). At 2:46pm he sends a text message saying he will take me to my bank to get the money. I said he won't get any more money until the job is done and asked how much work they had left. He said plenty but wanted me to have the cash on hand when they are done which would be after 4pm. I didn't reply. At 6:07pm he sends a text saying he has bad news. When I go downstairs he tells me I got a blown head gasket and that fixing it would cost more than the car was worth. I asked how he knew and he said because it was misfiring. He did no other test to see if it was a blown head gasket, then tells me that I can junk my truck, that was worth over $4000 before he touched it, for $200. Him and his friend leave without reinstalling the transmission or putting back the starter. My truck had parts all over the place. When other mechanics came to look at what he did they all said they can't believe that he would just leave the car dismantled the way it was. When I spoke to my neighbor she said she saw him and his wife googling how to change a freeze plug when she walked by. This guy doesn't know what he is doing (look at the photos). He had no idea what he was doing but wanted more money and when I said no he abandoned the job. He couldn't even remove the stick shift without breaking pieces from it. Please don't let this clown touch your car, you'll regret it like I did. He is unprofessional and a con artist. It's called anykine assistance because he makes anykine with you car. read more

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Helped us in a time of need 5 star experience. He found us this was meant to be. Super nice and came fast and helped us. Recommend him always read more

I 100% recommend Kaleo Mahaloz. He's the only mechanic that would listen to me. He didn't already assume my car needed a new transmission. He didn't make me go to him, he's a mobile mechanic, so he came to me. He ran the diagnostic for a charge like all mechanics do. Told me the problem and he worked with a third party assisting me in paying for the service. He didn't take advantage of me. He got right in and solved my issue and for that I am very grateful. He's a local from Hawaii and worked diligently for me! Once he was payed, he had the part that same day and serviced my car, took no longer than 45 mins to have it up and running! read more

Mahalo to Kaleo for saving me a trip to the mechanic and suprisingly, the body shop! Needed help on short notice for my dead car. I needed service outside of the 9-5 window when mechanics are usually open. Anykine Assistance was responsive, professional, and very reasonable. Called Anykine Assistance around 6 pm and they replied and arrived within an hour. The car worked after jumpstarting and he assured me the battery wasn't drained and wouldn't need replacing after it had been om I had already paid when Kaleo noticed my front bumper; it looked as if someone punched it, forcing the panel to jut out. He kindly offered to help fix it's appearance in a jiffy, without me mentioning it! He was able to pop the dent out and used some of his tips and tricks to make it look half decent again. It would've cost an arm and leg to replace the bumper, if he hadn't kindly offered to help make it look normal again. Kaleo went above and beyond to provide exceptional service and you can tell he cares about his customers. Highly recommended, and thank you so much! Disclaimer: This is just my story and what services were offered by Kaleo at the time which I did not ask for. Please do not hold unreasonable expectations to Anykine Services. Just sharing this story of goodwill so you know what kind of business to expect. read more

Kaleo is the man! Local braddah who knows how to get things done. I had a nail in my tire leaking air at 7pm when everywhere else was closed. Called him up, he picked up right away, met me at the park, and had my tire fixed super quick. Pricing was super reasonable being a mobile service. He's working solo with his assistant, so just keep in mind he might be on the other side of the island, but he'll get to you and take care of it. Solid service, 5 stars all the way. read more

Honestly, Kaleo saved me from spending a lot of money. He was genuinely honest and upfront, even when I didn't need to fix the sensors right away. It was definitely worth having him take a look at my Camry. I really appreciate his approach--he's truly trustworthy, patient, and honest. Mahalo Kaleo!!! read more

Having made a decision for me in assuming I wouldn't give 5 stars for $50 is called projection. Unfortunately, my review will not be bought and has actually changed bc of this. Update your service pricing in your intro so that people don't get confused, or name your price per job upfront, you knew my car was a Ford Escape. If you hadn't wasted your time, and mine on the fob I never asked you to fix, the both of you would have been gone in a half hour with $100 including tip. Your HOURLY is really more like $150, like everyone else, not $75. ‍ My review was very fair and in the end I said nice things and that I would recommend you to my friends. A five star review shouldn't be expected every time. Just saying, I'm old, not dumb. Kaleo, I'm sorry I didn't see your first reply until today. Your reply just now is very articulate and I think we are both on the same page. Your grandfather seems like a very wise man, I'm sorry if he scolded you bc of me. I've only been deaf for 4 years bc I was hard-head and didn't get the Covid vaccine and got very sick and lost my hearing bc of it. Anyway, your mature reply and your genuine concern regarding this situation has really earned my respect! I am giving you the 5 stars that you deserve bc of your professionalism in communicating with me after my second review. Mahalo! read more

It is difficult to find a skilled and trustworthy mechanic. Kaleo is both. He is definitely fair in pricing, and I would recommend him to anyone. He fixed my car's brakes/system and got me on the road. He also did it in the rain even when I suggested that he should do it later when the weather was better! Not only was he professional, but he is genuinely a good person. If you're reading this, don't hesitate to contact him for all your repair needs. read more

We had a flat tire on the way home at 1:30am on the Pali Highway near the Nuuanu Pali Drive. It was raining off and on and windy. We called our road side assistance through our insurance and waited a little over 2 hours. They ended up as a no show. The insurance company tired to secure a second company but were unsuccessful after about an hour effort. It was already 4:30 am so I searched Yelp and found Anykine Assistance. Prior to calling this one I had tried a few other places but no one was answering their phone. When I called Anykine, Kaleo answered and was finishing up a job and said he could assist us. He arrived and by then daylight was approaching. Kaleo was friendly and professional along with his assistant. They changed my tire with no problem and we were finally on our way. Not sure what the going rate is for changing a flat tire but I felt he was fair and reasonable. He does other types of car repairs as well. Thanks Kaleo! I will definitely keep you in my contacts. read more

If you're looking for honest reliable knowledgeable mechanic, Don't look further and never hesitate to give Kaleo a call. Super cool guy really down to earth and will entertain you while you car getting fixed. Mahalo nui loa Kaleo will definitely call you again for all my car needs! read more

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I was having car trouble and needed my van fixed fast while I was in town for just a few days. I contacted about five mobile mechanics, and Kaleo was by far the most honest, responsive, and reasonably priced. He really listened, showed up the same day, and took care of my van with care and patience. You can tell he knows his stuff and genuinely wants to help. Highly recommend Kaleo if you need a mechanic you can trust! read more

Awesome for the Bradahs to be available 24/7 (Sundays too) and very fast to answer phone calls and texts, I had a flat that needed to be patched in my garage, couldn't use my spare so the crew came in and helped me out pretty quickly. The price is pretty reasonable for mobile services Much mahalos guys! read more

Look, when your alternator goes out your battery will not keep a charge for very long. You basically have two choices: One, get your car towed to the shop to get a new alternator put in or two, get someone who can install one for you at your home. I called three different mobile repair businesses and explained that I already diagnosed the problem by removing the negative black cable from the battery while the car was running. The car died instantly, which meant my alternator was no longer working. (It was pretty old, so that was the first thing I checked.) Two businesses never called back and the third said that they don't come out to Hawaii Kai. I looked through all the Yelp reviews and came across Anykine Assistance. I thought, whoa, this guy Kaleo seems too good to be true. So I called and he said he had a few other jobs but could come out later that day if I still wanted to do it. Unreal! He came out and wasn't pau hana until 9:30 pm, after working on it for a couple of hours. This bruddah definitely knows his stuff! And he's such a nice and honest guy. I will definitely call him again for anything that goes wrong with my truck. read more

Amazing service! Thank you Kaleo! Such a humble, down to earth guy, knows his craft, talk story while gettin the job done, went above & beyond, and doesn't nickel & dime you! Oh, and he has a sweet mini pit bull mix to help. Definitely using Anykine Assistance again if AND when the next auto issue arises! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Amazing service! Super nice and respectful. He was patient with my questions. I definitely would call again and recommend to everyone I know. read more

This is like the 3rd time I've had to call Kaleo for my personal car and as always he's quick affordable and always communicates perfectly! We've referred him to multiple friends and family! We've found our family mechanic.. from electric water pump changed to brakes, oil changes, timing belts everything! Great guy, support local! Thanks Kaleo! read more

Our Jeep's check engine light came on was running rough. We found Kaleo online and within 30 mins he was at our house. He diagnosed our car and offered to begin repairs right away, but we decided against it because of the weather. Our car was parked on the street on a steep hill, and Kaleo said it would be no problem. Our engine was misfiring and needed a new fuel injector, new oil housing, and other minor repairs. We left the keys with him and he was able to finish the job within 2 days, and we did not have to be present at all. He would text us updates as they came, he is constantly bouncing around jobs, but it didn't matter because we did not have to be there. He made this whole process very easy with no stress. I would 10/10 recommend him for any of your mechanical needs. I am most impressed with how knowledgeable and flexible he is, especially with a larger repair. The cost was very reasonable for the services he provided. read more

Kaleo was the only person willing to help me out the same day in a pinch and he was responsive, prompt, and professional.

CRAZY EXPERIENCE & FULL CIRCLE MOMENT WITH KALEO! i was on yelp looking for a mechanic who could fix up my dad's Ford150 that's been sitting for a little over a year, since he has passed. i found Kaleo and was rapping with him on the phone telling him i had a passion for being a mechanic & that i didn't want to let my dad's truck go without trying to fix it, it holds a lot of sentimental value to me. Kaleo offered to take me under his wing and teach me without even meeting me in person! Kaleo showed up same day & come to find out, HE WAS MY DAD'S MECHANIC! i just never met Kaleo bc i was always working but my dad would tell me awesome things about Kaleo. I told Kaleo my dad passed & he shed some tears with me about it. Awesome genuine guy. Everyone has been pushing me to sell my dad's truck but I refuse to, Kaleo restored my hope in my dad's truck. Kaleo actually worked on my dad's truck & my jeep in the past with my dad when he was still alive! FULL CIRCLE MOMENT! He diagnosed my dad's truck & now i'm excited to work on it because that's what my dad did when he was alive. He always told me to take care of the things that take care of you! Mahalo Kaleo look forward to learning & working beside you on the truck! read more

Kaleo took time to figure out and fix what was wrong with my car. He fix the issue with a broken radiator hose. He got the replacement parts needed and fixed everthing in about 2 hours. The price that I paid for his labor and parts was fair and I would highly recommend him. Mahalo nui loa Kaleo!! read more

Great guy! Fixed my serpentine belt less than an hr mahalo brada! Will be recommending you from now on!

Absolutely top notch work. I work in the restaurant industry and my hours are very different than most. Kaleo replaced my brakes like a champ. Thank you sir! -Matty read more

Kaleo and his crew were awesome. They diagnosed my engine cylinder misfire issue (P0302) over the phone and replaced my spark plugs while I was stranded on the side of the H1 for a reasonable price. read more

My son's 2015 Nisson Versa's engine light came on on Sunday, February 2nd. There was nothing noticeable about the engine's running/performance, and all fluid levels were adequate. We called around to six good/reliable auto repair shops that had serviced our vehicles in the past, and without exception, they all had an automatic fee of $150 or more just to perform the computer diagnostic test of a "check engine light"; other Yelp-suggested auto repair services declined to even consider it. The Nissan dealership asked for a flat fee of $200 - as all dealerships tend to attempt to charge and "arm and a leg." On Wednesday, February 5th, I contacted Kaleo, the owner/mechanic of Anykine Assistance mobile auto repair at about 2:25PM. He was currently in Pauoa off of Pali - close to our home in Kalihi, and said that he was working on an extensive/troublesome job, but should be finished in about five hours. He arrived at about 7:15 PM. He was able to assess that the problem was simply faulty wiring using computer diagnosis in less than 15 minutes, and finished rewiring and fixing the problem in about the same amount of time! He only charged us our prearranged cost of $75 to assess the problem!!! He came amply prepared with assorted tools and equipment to fix almost any problem it appeared, AND he travels to YOUR location. He was quite friendly in discussion, and communicative in detailing the problem. Should we ever need auto mechanic service/assistance in the future, we will solely contact him first! Highly recommend him for "any kine" automotive repair or service. Chet Childers read more

If you're stuck anywhere anytime call. They will come to help you. Even when everybody is closed. They will help you. Reasonable price!

My daughter called me this morning that her car couldn't start. She's in her 20s and lives in Oahu and my husband and I live on the Big Island. The AAA guy that helped to jump my daughter's car said that the problem was her alternator and for $800 they could fix it for her that afternoon. My husband's friend who lives in oahu and is a mechanic said it doesn't sound like the alternator is the problem but because he was busy he couldn't help her. So he suggested to shop around for a better price and maybe another mechanic. We're on the Big Island helping my daughter find a legit shop to check out her car so I decided to go on Yelp and find shops with high ratings that could help her. She called a few places and I came across Anykine Assistance in Yelp and told her to call. What i liked about this business was that everybody's reviews were good, he had a mobile business where he could drive to her, and it seemed like he knew what he was doing. I was right! When my daughter said that when she called Kaleo she explained her car problem. Right off the bat he said he didn't think it was the alternator because she wouldn't be able to drive at all... same thing my husband's friend said. I knew he must be good. He charged less than a shop for her to drive to his place to diagnose the problem. He found the problem, told her the price, she paid a little over half the total price so he could pick up the part. The remaining was paid when he completed the job. He told her that he had to meet another customer then he was going to pick up the part and drive to her place to work on the car. He did! He worked on the car for a couple hours and the car is working great. Starts up easy. She said he's a very good mechanic and kept his number so that she can call him for oil changes and any other problem. She said that he's a great local braddah and really knows his stuff. This is the kind of service we need in Hawaii. My dad was a mechanic so I can be picky when trusting someone to diagnose or fix our cars. Thank goodness we found him. Thanks Yelp! 100% recommend this business. read more

I had an emergency situation and needed a new battery installed right away. I found Anykine Assistance via Yelp and agree with all of the 5 star ratings. He replaced my battery as I am no longer able to do this myself and found that my alternator also needed to be replaced. Despite previous commitments he offered to come back later in the day to replace that, too. I received accurate estimates and ETA updates via text. His work is thorough and complete and he will go the extra mile to make himself available 24/7 to get you back on the road safely. Having him come to your home is an added value! Highly recommend and would definitely call him again. I'm very happy with the service I received! read more

If you ever need same day service Kaleo is the man! Reached out to him regarding my rear brakes & he replied instantly. Gave me a reasonable quote, and said if I needed service that day he would be able to accommodate me. Long story short, Firestone did my rear brakes & rotors 10 months ago. I originally took it back to Firestone because I was having problems & they wanted to charge me $600 for new brakes & rotors that's not even a year old. They said it it isn't covered under warranty because I went over the mileage required. Thanks to Kaleo, I was able to get my service done same day, and for half the price Firestone wanted to charge me! read more

At first service was great. He showed up on time and replaced a starter for us. It worked for 2 weeks then no response when we tried to contact him several times. Hope he's ok... read more

My starter in my Acura TLX gave up the ghost on a Sunday afternoon. Checked out Yelp and got responses from several people saying they'd send me a quote first thing Monday morning. Got a call and a quote from Kaleo at Anykine Assistance, ordered and picked up the starter motor, showed up at 5:30pm and worked on my car until 9:00pm. No extra charge for weekends and very fair price! Car fixed before the weekend was over! Awesome! Highly recommended! read more

Appreciate Kaleo. He came in the middle of the night to help me out with my VW Atlas and although my issue is far worse than what he can handle at this time, he took the time to explain and show me the actual issue- of which the actual mechanics shop didn't do. He's very knowledgeable and genuine. Thank you for everything, Kaleo! read more

Kaleo is amazing! I reached out Friday evening and he came to give me a diagnostic at my house that same night. He is very knowledgeable and has great communication. He made me feel very comfortable with the work he was doing as he shared his process and is very transparent with his pricing. Without a doubt I would recommend Kaleo to anyone looking for assistance with their vehicle! Thank you! read more

Outstanding Service!! Quick to Respond, Our Jeep just went haywire on us, in less than 10 minutes , he knew what was wrong and fixed it !! service like that is rare these days!! really appreciate thanks again! Highly recommended!! read more

Shockingly good service. Was able to find problem. Almost dunked my car. Was able to fit into my schedule.

My husband used Kaleo to get his old truck running again and he provided excellent service! He answered the phone when no one else did and showed up on time! He's an honest guy with a lot of auto mechanic knowledge! read more

My BMW X3 (just of warranty, of course) was not performing to its usual level last night - could only go 5 mph even though I was pressing down on the accelerator pedal and no problem indication light or sign that something was wrong. Luckily, I was still in the parking lot of the gym, so I parked it and began thinking how the heck I was going to get home. Looked on Yelp for a mobile mechanic, and came across Anykine Assistance. Called the number, spoke to Kaleo, and tried to describe what was going on with my car. He said to give him some time and he would be right over (he got there in about 10 mins. or so). Upon arriving, he plugged in his diagnostic tool, and his screen started to populate with red warnings, so he got under the hood to see what was wrong and checked the connections, etc. Not quite sure what he did but he got the problem fixed (likely something blocking the air intake that got cleared while he was checking under the hood), and my car started to sound and feel much better. Kaleo and Anykine Assistance gets 5 stars from me (if I could give him more stars, I would do so in a heartbeat) for getting my car back to normal so I could drive home. He even told me if my car acted up on my way home, to call him and he would make sure I got home. Thankfully, I made it all the way home, and today, there isn't any indication that something is wrong with my car. I've saved Kaleo's contact # for any car issue I have in the future. If y'all ever need a mobile mechanic, I highly recommend contacting Kaleo. His service is affordable, upfront, and top notch! read more

Kaleo answered the phone right away when I called. Other places did not! I needed help with changing a tire on my boss's car. Kaleo and his helper did a wonderful job to help me get the car back on the road. Wouldn't hesitate to call him again for "Anykine assistance" in the future. Mahalo Kaleo! read more

ANYKINE Assistance went above and beyond when it came to servicing my 2010 BMW. I was a little apprehensive as they were going to be using my garage not a shop to work on my vehicle. Once I learned it was best to give the expert their space and to do what they do best, the car was done in no time at all and their fees in comparison were very cost effective. read more