Made a Friday 8am appt for safety oil change and was out by 9:15ish. Friendly service!

Vehicle towed to auto tech. They quoted me a price which I accepted. My mistake fuel pump module assembly ($1,300.00). 1200 miles later and 8 months same issue. Had it towed late at night. The mechanic repaired it for 500.00. Auto tech said I had to have it towed to them but I couldn't tow it again. read more

Greg, the owner, personally went out of his way to call me, teach me, and walk me through all the options of my complicated situation. I have never had an auto shop take the time or give me the consideration that Greg, as well as Aaron, have. Greg was willing to look into creative solutions, but only that do not compromise quality work. In my experience, it is UNHEARD of to have an auto shop care so much about helping me make the best financial and tactical moves, no matter how much of their services I end up employing. If I could give 6/5 stars, I would. read more

We chose Auto Tech even though it cost us extra to tow our 1996 Tacoma from Kamuela, about 60 miles away. We were familiar with their expertise and honesty, and once again they didn't disappoint. Greg was very transparent with all his recommendations and although it took quite a while to diagnose our truck's problems, he solved them with his diligence and follow through. Matt was the mechanic who worked on our vehicle, and between the two, we now have a working truck!!!! Thanks Auto Tech!!!! read more

They couldn't find out what was wrong with my battery. I had to call them to find out what was going on. Two days of waiting for their call. They didn't return phone calls on their answering machine. It's Friday evening and still no call from them. I can't to anything. They are closed weekends. read more

Great service, Had to wait a few days before the next available appointment But when I dropped it off they went right to work in inspecting and determine what it needed. Gave me an idea of the work that was needed and an estimate to complete the work. work was completed that day and my Jeep handled and drove better then it has in quite some time. so glad that my neighbor Tom recommend auto tech. I'll be back for regular maintenance. read more

LIFE SAVERS!! These guys are heroes. Squeezed in a mystery car repair issue in the course of a couple days, when no one else would over the holidays (and we only had a couple days to spare, due to travel). Great service. Great price. Problem solved. MAHALO!! read more

Great service, and very kind qualified mechanics. They are also very trustworthy with fair prices. Go

Very nice people, the receptionist is so friendly and helpful. I'm grateful for the job that they did on my car, an oil change. The only thing that I was a little disappointed was the wait time. Mt appointment was at 10 a m and we sat and waited till almost 11a m before they even pulled the car in.to work on it. Waiting w/an 18 month baby...not good. I know there is such a thing as Hawaiian time but, hopefully, not too often. Overall, I like the the service on the car and the sweet lady at the front desk. read more

Staff was friendly and efficient. Lobby/waiting area was clean, parking is a bit weird but now a big deal, easy to find off street. Just had a general oil change which I thought to be a bit expensive since my car isn't super fancy lol $79 and some change. Whatever they got it done a 1/2hour before the estimated time, which is ALWAYS appreciated, I was in and out, they didn't find anything wrong thanks baby Jesus May try another spot just for pricing but over all I give it 5stars and would recommend to others but warn them of the steep price. read more

You're in good hands at this shop, Me and my brother will not take our vehicles anywhere else. I usually don't leave very many reviews but this shop 100% deserves it and made me happy to do it. They're very honest and prices are very reasonable and better than everywhere else. Also Aaron is awesome and has always been super helpful trustworthy and reliable. Easy 10/10 read more

So glad I decided to get my serviced here. I recently had my old 03 Lexus ES330 with AC refrigerant leak problem. Made an appointment, dropped the car off in the morning, and was able to pickup the next day. It was a pretty big job $$$ but driving around in Hawai'i with no AC is NOT fun. There were some minor issues unfortunatley so I had to come back a week or two later, but Aaron who works in the front was very communicative, prompt, very professional and kept me up to date of progress. Highly recommended and would get my car serviced here without hesitation in the future. mahalo! read more

This is a welcome change of pace -- these folks really try to treat you like they'd want to be treated. And it does not fizzle after they have your car in the bay -- they are consistent about treating you good every step of the way. And that makes it so Very easy to get from point A to point Z. We called, and explained what we thought we needed and they were actually INTERESTED in listening. And then they welcomed us to drop in. When you get there, the same great attitude prevails. They are careful to listen and put down what your concerns are, and give you good estimates on how long it may be and what the price range will be. We were able to watch interactions with several others while we were there -- same thing -- they seem to have the desire to be helpful to everyone that has the good sense to come in their door. We noticed a few people we knew in the waiting room -- if only we had talked to them before about where they took their autos (maybe they want to keep it a secret?)... I've been to a handful of places all over this side of the Island -- and this is hands down the best experience I've had. To most you are a $ sign. I don't get that impression here at all. They follow up with you about what's going on. We being on an island -- you can't exactly fedex a part in like if you were on the mainland -- and so I think they put a lot of effort into sourcing -- they (there were two {one was camera shy -- see our photo} at the front counter) were very busy handling calls the three times we went into their offices. But in between -- we were never left out of the loop. They did not try to hide when they had someone "just not show up" -- and it just made us feel like they truly were being honest, like their logo says. When was the last time you actually KNEW what was going on with your car when you left it for service? When was the last time you were not worried you go in and the bill would be 1/3 higher than quoted? These people make sure you know what your costs will be and are careful as well to make sure you know your options. And they are considerate to keep you posted about when you can expect to get your car -- and call promptly when it is finished. No surprises, the way it should always be. To top it off -- they have a nice waiting room, and they are conveniently located just off the main highway and close to a gas station. Also nice restrooms -- AND you can walk to several places in the area to get a bite to eat if you needed to! I had been by this place so many times -- but for some reason (I guess the colors of the building) thought they were an auto parts store. They are much more than just a parts resource. So glad I finally woke up and noticed (actually I discovered them on Yelp!) -- I needed to feel good about going to get my car fixed again! And so should you! Hey -- their front end alignment is DA BOMB! read more

AutoTech - Carla is sincerely happy that we HAD A GREAT REPAIR EXPERIENCE 05/25/17. This is in their nice big waiting room. - Auto Repair Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

TLDR: Autotech is an honest company and will do whatever it takes to make your vehicle run the way it should. I took my car in for an oil change and to see why I was getting low power errors on my vehicle. In theory that is a relatively simple request. It turns out there were a few more things wrong with it that they informed me of. I was disappointed because this was going to cost more than anticipated but I agreed to it. The owner, Greg, even promised to drive the vehicle to and from work after making the fixes in order to ensure it was running properly and there was not any more work needed. After this was a long list of issues. It was unclear where the issues came from and in order to solve them it took over 2 months, tows to and from Ford (from Autotech), multiple mechanics, several pieces of equipment, and many phone calls. This was a stressful period but I felt good knowing that Greg was dealing with the issue personally and that he was willing to keep me informed every step of the way. He also assured me that I would not be charged a whole bunch of additional labor hours because it was unclear where the mistake was made. They clearly wanted to solve the problem and get my vehicle fixed despite losing money on me as a customer. At the end we negotiated a deal for the additional work and parts and he was more than reasonable. Probably much more so than other companies may be. It is hard to convey how long and drawn out and complicated this process was but dealing with these guys really made it less painful. It did not cost and arm & a leg like I was worried it would have especially with it being worked on at their shop for a couple months. Even after such a long ordeal, Greg still drove the car for a couple days to make sure it was running properly. These guys do good work and truly care about their customers. Thanks Greg! read more

I take no pleasure in writing this review . However for the sake of the elderly and the trusting. I took my car in for about a $100 service. They quoted me $1600 to fix a few things that did not need repair.I took the car in town asked for the same repair $112.00. No questions, job was done promptly.Sadly, there was no mistake about it, absolutely none, they were attempting to over charge me $1500 on a $112.00 job . BEWARE! read more

We have been using auto tech for over fifteen years now. They went way over and beyond to find the parts I need to get my older car back into tip top shape. Did an excellent job working on my husbands work truck. Wouldn't trust anyone else. Cookie at front is always pleasant. Wouldn't trust anyone but them to work on our vehicles read more

These folks are the best we don't take our cars any other place. Honest they tell you what's wrong, how much it is to fix and there's no up selling or BS. We've been going to them since they opened.....safety checks, oil changes, and the occasional big repair. read more

I recently took my truck to AutoTech for the first time and I am so glad I did! I went in for a front suspension overhaul and couldn't be happier! Cookie at the front desk is an amazing and knowledgeable person, she really knows her stuff! I have found my permanent mechanic for all of my vehicles forever. The technicians are great; they found and fixed a potential problem I didn't know I had and saved me a lot of money down the road! I am so blessed to have found AutoTech and you should visit AutoTech too! You wont regret it! read more

Greg Cox at Auto Tech was very helpful when our Ford Explorer bit the dust. While diagnosing the problem and while we decided whether or not we would make the repairs, he saved us hundreds of dollars by giving us a loaner car for our use. While we ultimately decided the repairs would be too costly, he continued to deal fairly with us and saved us the trouble of trying to dispose of the car by purchasing it for a nominal amount, intending to make repairs himself. He is dedicated to customer service and understands that a satisfied customer is a customer that will return, as well as one who will share with others the good news of having found a reliable and skilled mechanic who will deal with you fairly and honestly and treat you like a valued customer, even if there doesn't appear to be any great value to him at the moment. We will definitely be back. read more

These guys (and gals!!) always take great care of me and my car. They've been awesome about figuring out what things need fixing right away and what can wait a bit to work in a budget. I so appreciate them! read more

Dealing with cars has always pissed me off. It's inconvenient, can be expensive, can be worrisome. But hey, if you have cars you gotta do it. AutoTech has taken all the heartburn out of managing my vehicles. These guys ROCK. I take my wheels there for safety inspections, diagnostics or repairs. They are good, they are fast, and best of all they don't drain my bank account. NICEST folks on the island too! You cannot go wrong with this outfit. Props! read more

attention auto-tech customers!!! this business has changed ownership!!! rich & carla do not own this business anymore!!! read more

If your looking for the BEST... You just got Lucky... These people from the Lady in the front office to the Owner to all the ASE Master Certified Technicians .. Are the BEST... Work done in a reasonable time frame and at a Fair RATE... At my request..I had these guys Remove & Replace my entire Engine... Which is to say they worked on the transmission, power steering, air conditioner, water pump, alternator, starter, motor mounts, ect ect I can not Thank them enough... Much Mahalo to all the Crew... read more

Auto tech was the best customer service I have ever reviewed while having my car serviced. They were friendly and very knowledgeable! They took personal interest in my situation, and even checked up on me days later. I will be giving them my business from now on. read more

too bad carla sold it -- twice now new owners told me something was wrong in addition to what it was there for. Guess they dont like doing safety checks unless they charge $400 for something. Supposedly failed a safety check because of no emergency break . No way -- Took to to nissan who said breaks were fine. -- Be afraid of the place the way it is now. Too bad they did a great job for us almsot since it opened read more

Best shop on the west side. A true mom and pop shop. I trust these folks when it comes to my car. I have used them 3 times already. They really seem to know what they are doing. Great communication. Their mechanics seem smart and capable. Mahalo AutoTech. read more

I've been to the shop 3 different times over the years. They always seem to be unable to help me for some minor reason. I have never once been rude or uncivil to them. I'm beginning to believe my skin is the wrong color! I am white and they are Hawaiians or maybe I don't seem "local" enough.Whatever the reason I end up driving into Kona to have my service done. I would love to shop local but the hassle isn't worth it. read more

I want to thank Greg and all the staff at Autotech. I recently rand into some trouble with my "new" used car. I didn't know the entire history of the car, and the issues it had threw Greg through some hoops. Greg spent a lot of time trying to figure out the problem, and when he did, he explained it thoroughly. He was also MORE than fair on the pricing, which I am grateful for. I can safely say Greg is a honest and very knowledgeable mechanic, and his staff is great! read more

I had a great experience with Autotech! I took my car in for the annual safety check, and when the technician found one issue that needed servicing before it could be approved, Carla was able to order me a used part and have it delivered the very next day. Thanks for your service and professionalism! read more

Unbelievable customer service. Carla, the owner is honest, honest, honest!!!! The best mechanics in town, polite, respectful and professional. My cars have never been in better. And they do safety checks!! read more

Great customer service! They took the time to diagnose a tricky starter problem and fixed it right away. Friendly and reliable.

Super friendly and willing to offer assistance even though my car wasn't even being worked on there. I just needed a small part and they had it! read more

AutoTech is the most competent and honest auto repair place I've ever done business with. I don't go anywhere else now! They have repaired all of my cars and my farm truck. When my old farm truck needed a replacement brake line and no OEM replacement parts were available, they built one for me. These guys are the best! read more

On our way back to Honaunau from Hilo my girlfriend and mines car developed a hiccup and started idling rough at low speeds. With an interview coming up two days later we needed our car fixed FAST. Not only did they fit us into their already busy schedule, but they explained the problem showed us what was wrong with our car and made the repairs quickly and professionally. Along with the excellent service to our vehicle the staff here was friendly and personable. I'll definitely be returning here in the future! read more

This family-owned business is absolutely the best. I have been taking my car to town for years and starting to experiencing upselling a lot with other repair shops. A very car savvy friend told me about Auto Tech, and actually said, "You've never been there? there is NO other place to take your car. Only Auto Tech!" I gave them a try and could not be happier. Not only were their rates fair and reasonable, the service is outstanding and friendly and they always check out your car thoroughly, even if you just come in for an oil change. They will let you know what they find and give you the option to fix it with the price on the spot. If you are longer for an honest, knowledgeable repair shop where they do good work for a fair price, look no further than Auto Tech! Worth bringing your car from town, I think. Bonus: You can walk across the street to Korner Pocket for a bite to eat or a drink while you wait. This is my second trip in (first was for new rotors, today was an oil change...and I will be back. Five stars! Thank you for your help, I appreciate it very much! read more

I wish I could give 10 stars. Greg, the new owner, really goes over the top to ensure competent, honest service with FAIR PRICES. I have never had a better auto repair experience. As a woman with very little mechanical knowledge, I did not feel taken advantage of, as I have with other repair shops where a lack of mechanical knowledge can cause one to be easily fooled. Greg took the time to explain things to me, fixed my problem perfectly in a timely manner, and clearly worked hard to keep the prices as low as possible. I give them my highest recommendation. read more

If I could give Auto Tech and Carla 10 stars I would! They solved a difficult A/C problem, communicated fully during the process and were extremely fair in pricing the job and refunding money for an unused part. Honest, professional and friendly. I couldn't ask for anything more. It's wonderful to find a shop you can trust. read more

When I moved to Kona I received a "free" car with the house I bought. I did not know any good repair shops and my new (to me) 2000 Chevy Cavalier Convertible would not travel in a straight line, wandered all over the road, and completely wore out the left front tire after only a few miles. I figured the front end needed some major work so I called around to different shops, visited a few, and went in to talk to Carla at Auto Tech in Kealakekua. Carla was the only shop that had a flat rate on repairs. She quoted me fair prices on the alignment and also on the other possible problems she thought it could be right up front. I was very comfortable with her and got the alignment which took the mechanic an extra hour and a half with no extra charges. It turned out to be just a major alignment and now steers great. On the test drive the mechanic found two other issues and I decided to fix one of them now. Carla ordered the parts off of Amazon, believe it or not, and I did not pay tax or shipping. How cool is that!!! The bottom line is I have had two repairs, excellent work and fair prices. I highly recommend this shop. read more