Tai from Da Guy Mobile Repairs was amazing. My Subaru wouldn't start even after replacing the battery, and O'Reilly told me the alternator was bad. I was preparing for a very expensive repair, but Tai came out to my house, properly diagnosed the issue first, and found that the real problem was just a loose battery connection. He was honest, professional, and incredibly kind. He easily could have replaced the alternator and charged me a lot of money, but instead he fixed the actual issue and only accepted a minimal payment after I insisted. I'm really grateful and would absolutely recommend Da Guy Mobile Repairs to anyone needing honest mobile mechanic work in Hawaii. read more

Great service, trustworthy, and honest! Highly recommend! He was able to figure out what was wrong with my crank-no start issue. The last mechanic pretty much was the opposite. read more

Definitely recommend tai! Quick to respond, nice, honest, respectful and I really enjoyed the work being done at my home. Don't think twice give this guy a call. Thank you tai! read more

Replaced my compressor and serpentine belt. Only took a couple hours and it works great. My apologies for getting stuck in my driveway, those steps are a trap. read more

Absolutely amazing experience working with Da Guy Mobile Repairs. I had a horrible time trying to get the oil filter off of my Accord; it was stuck worse than I've ever experienced and, it being my first attempt at a change on this specific model, I didn't realize how stupidly enclosed it was on all sides. After deforming it with various tools, my brother attempted to drive a screwdriver through it as a hail mary. All that did was put a hole in it and leave oil everywhere. He got back to my voicemail as soon as he could, asked for my info and pictures to give me an accurate quote and schedule, then set up a time with me the next morning (on a holiday). The quote was more than reasonable. He showed up, got to work with whatever he could use on the battered filter, but the lack of space and the state I left the filter in proved a challenge. He kept me informed as he was working, then after a while, told me he would leave to get another tool that had helped him in the past. Before he left, he went down the list of scenarios and possible labor cost increase, and I really appreciated that. Fortunately, the tool he went to grab worked on the first try. He put everything back where it needed to be and replaced the zip ties he had to cut to gain more working space. The price stayed as quoted even though it probably took longer than he anticipated, and he even threw on the new filter while he still had my car on his stands. Overall, it was a great experience and I would not hesitate to call on him again for any future needs. Definitely would recommend him to anyone in need of mobile repair. read more

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I found Da Guy Mobile Repairs when he was suggested to me from a neighbor on Nextdoor. I was looking for someone to replace my starter since it was going bad and I was quoted $11`00 from a shop. I understand business enough to know that if someone is mobile, chances are they are cheaper since they don't have to pay for a brick and mortar shop, so I gave him a chance. Really chill and honest guy. Great communication, fast texter, and reliable. And again, since he's mobile, he only charged me $575 for the replacement. I don't know if that's a good price, but it sure is better than $1100. Also, I forgot to mention that I never actually got to meet him. All I know about him is from our experience over text. Basically, since my FIL WFH I set up the appointment and let my FIL do the meet-up and etc. Da Guy quoted me $575 and my FIL double-checked that's what he charged me. I gave him my CC info after the repair and it was a smooth service and transaction. Highly recommend him for your auto repair needs, especially if you need something relatively soon. We texted him on Saturday and he booked us for Wednesday. Big plus since a lot of us also WFH. I am a loyal customer! read more

If you are looking for an auto mechanic, I highly recommend Taiamani, aka "Da Guy" Mobile Repairs. He is professional, highly-skilled, versatile, and most importantly, honest and trustworthy. I've been scammed badly in the past by unscrupulous service providers, including a so-called "best dentist" featured in the Honolulu Magazine. As a result, I've become extremely cautious with people in general. After working with Taiamani, I was relieved and grateful that I found a mechanic whom I can trust. Prior to finding Taiamani on Yelp, I talked to a couple other mobile mechanics about my car's issues. One mechanic said I needed to replace the fuel pump, and asked that I tow my car to his place for repairs. When I told Taiamani what the other mechanic had said, he just shook his head and said that the part replacement was unnecessary. Taiamani made a number of repairs on my car, including replacing the rusted exhaust system, saving me an additional trip to the exhaust shop. Throughout my interaction with him, I found him to be chill, friendly and accommodating. He was always punctual and hard-working. One time he was stuck in traffic on the way to my place, he texted me every 10 minutes or so to keep me updated. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Taiamani's services, if you are looking for a trustworthy mechanic who gets the job done right. He certainly deserves all the 5-star reviews here on Yelp! read more

Left a message and never got a response. Still looking for a mobile mechanic to work on the car, which is a 1970 Road Runner. Old classic, but a simple car without any complicated tech. read more

I love Tai! My car is a kupuna like 15 years old. I've been coming to him for a few years now and he's always affordable, on time, responsive (I love that he texts!), communicative, and very knowledgeable. I never feel taken advantage of because my lack of automotive knowledge etc. I'm super grateful for his mobile automative services and the fact I don't need to get a new car. I love my little aloha āina mobile lol Mahalo nui e Tai!! read more

Locating someone for clutch-work wasn't easy as there aren't too many manual vehicles left on the island. Then, I came across Da Guy. Da Guy responded to my inquiry much faster than I had expected. I was quickly scheduled into the calendar and the benefit of "curbside service" saved me much $$$. Bonus: The repairs were completed before lunch! * Estimate was clearly communicated * Repairman was extremely professional * Received honest and fair charges for work performed I have already begun sharing Da Guy's information with several others and I will definitely use for all other repairs in the future. read more

After dropping my daughters off at summer school, I realized I could not open the driver's side of my door. My husband suggested rolling the window down, reaching for the outside door handle and then opening the door. Yes, that worked... thankfully! But how embarrassing and what a hassle to do every time I need to open the door :( I called my go to service station to make an appt. They were able to fit me in...the following week :( Not wanting to wait a week, I messaged Tai, the owner and he immediately responded to me. Long story short, he told me he was able to come within two days which was a relief. My car is now fixed and he fixed another handle for me which was also broken. His mobile service is super convenient and his prices are fair. I would definitely call him again! read more

This review is a couple months late but worth the time.... Actually answered the phone, and kept in contact with me throughout the process. Was on time, despite morning traffic; highly professional, as well as considerate and humble. Simple battery change, but also checked my alternator.. I recommend Da Guy who actually IS Da Guy. Easy payment, and a fair deal. Fast and efficient with a pleasant attitude. It was overall a great experience that changed my day for the better, as anyone worried about transportation to their job a few hours later from it not working could agree. Many Thanks Da Guy! read more

PRAISE JESUS! Dear Lord thank you for blessing the earth with Tai He's absolutely amazing! Fast, friendly, reliable service! He showed up on time and had the job done in recorded breaking time! Talent is this man's middle name. Certainly one of Zzzzbst mobile mechanics on da island of Oahu Anyone looking for a a qualified mechanic should contact this guy! He's the owner/operator Of course, He's busy.. because he's the best of the best! Oh and he saved me almost $300 bucks. Super glad to add Tai to my contacts. I will be referring him to everyone!! Mahalo Tai, I appreciate your skill and ability! Stay safe read more

I don't write reviews often but I felt I needed to for my experience here! Service from Tai was awesome, he's considerate of your time, friendly and he provides quality automotive maintenance/repairs. He responds to your phone calls quick and he's a pretty busy guy so just leave him a message if he misses your call. I took my truck to his home to replace my spark plugs, spark plug wires, and oil change. He tells you how long the service will be and he gets right to it. When I picked up my truck he showed me my old plugs and explained how to read any signs of damage. I appreciate his honest service and I would recommend him to anyone. Mobile auto service is definitely convenient, don't hesitate to give him a call. I was satisfied, 5 stars! read more

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Super helpful, offered to even just teach me what I needed for free, came out quick when I still needed help, and was so kind. 10/10

If you need mobile car services Da Guy should be your guy! I live in Waianae & he arrived in a snap at Little Caesars pizza where I was overheating & thought I may have had some other issues. He got me on the road quickly and checked extra things for which he didn't even charge me. He arrived promptly & took care of my issues. I was very pleased with his sevices and his friendlies & price. Also, for all you ladies that need mobile car repair service at your home, bust out your lawn chair and grab a beer or a glass of wine and just watch because he is GORGEOUS!! Thanks again. DA GUY. I did not take a photo, that's the reason there is no photo. I will definitely be using Da Guy in the future. read more

I didn't even get this fellow's name, but my ex had had an accident in my car that broke a tie rod, and a shop told me the entire front end needed replaced. I called Da Guy to ask if he'd come and give a second opinion but he was like, "Yeah I could charge you for that, or you can just jack it up, take the wheels off, and look at it yourself to see if anything looks bent," then spent five minutes telling me the different things to check. Turns out he was right, and another place replaced only the tie rod for $359. Not saying you should necessarily expect free advice from an expert, but Da Guy's advice saved me thousands! read more

I've been using Tai as my mechanic for a couple years now and he's always been great, transparent and reliable. Would highly recommend. read more

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I was having issues with my starter in my car. I called a bunch of auto shops who quoted me a lot. Definitely overpriced. I found Tai on Yelp. Called him right away. He gave me a good price. And came as soon as he could to help me. As a single mom it's hard to find good/quality people/Ohana. He was very professional and fast. Super patient with my little one as well. Literally a lifesaver and my car is back to life. Mahalo Tai. I will be using you for all future repairs and recommend you to every one I know. Amazing service. Can't thank you enough! read more

My vehicle was stuck over the weekend in the Ala Moana shopping center. Found Da Guy via Yelp and was not disappointed. Tai was able to replace my fuel injectors and got my car running in no time. It's been 2 weeks and car is running smooth. I would definitely recommend Tai and his mobile service to my friends and family. read more

I needed to remove the running boards from my old car to put on my new-to-me car. I was stressing because I didn't have the tools and I really needed to get it done. I called Tai in the morning and he was at my doorstep a few hours later. And less than an hour later, the running boards were sitting neatly on the porch and ready to be installed in my new-to-me car (which is still in the shop). Way exceeded my expectations as far as time to respond and time to complete the job. And incredibly reasonable. Plus he's a super nice guy. Guess who I'm calling to install these on the new-to-me car... Definitely recommended. read more

Tai is friendly, reliable and honest. He takes the time to explain the problems...definitely one of the best in the business. Mahalo Tai!

Second time hiring tai, this time to change out my starter in a 2007 civic si. Most guys will take off the intake manifold or radiator mounting bracket. But he somehow did it without taking off anything, and very quickly too. Usually takes a few hours for this job, he got it done in about an hour. Very fair and honest prices too. And you don't have to take your car anywhere. First time hiring him, he changed out my CMC. Still holding up going on 3 years. Highly recommend read more

Tai has g reat communication. He corrected exactly what needed done. I would recommend Tai to anyone.

Ty is great! I found him because I had a roofing client whose roof we couldn't do until we got their broken car out of their garage. After much poking to get this client moving to the car towed out to a shop, I realized that it wasn't gonna happen, so I gave ty a call and left him a voicemail explaining what was needed. Ty called back within the hour and gave a ballpark figure of what the cost would be, and from there made it so easy to coordinate him showing up to do the repair. Ty called the morning of the repair to let me know he was on the way, and he had the car up and running within the half day! His rate is very reasonable and you can tell that he genuinely want to be helpful when you speak over the phone. I now use ty to vet cars for me that I consider buying, because I'd much rather pay a couple dollars and NOT buy a problem car than pay thousands of dollars for a car that will cost me thousands more! Thanks Ty for the great work you do. read more

Tai is awesome. He worked on my dad's VW Jetta wagon when no one else would. Figured out the issue and ordered the parts. Very reliable and responsive, responsible read more

I have found THE person to call if I have any car trouble! Tai is honest, dependable and gets the job done! We have utilized his services three times so far and am very impressed! He not only will give you an estimate before the job is done, so you know what to expect but all three times his prices have been the best. His work has been amazing! I know he could charge an arm and a leg for what he does, but he doesn't.. He is a rare gem that charges fairly, in fact I have wondered if he under sells his services.. I cannot say enough good things about this company.. If you have been hesitating to get that car repair done.. Don't hesitate to utilize his services! If I could give ten stars I would! read more

I don't usually write reviews, but Tai is an awesome person and mechanic. He's fast, honest, and reliable. He changed our battery that was under warranty that died because of my negligence and he didn't charge me anything because it was still under warranty. He's a unicorn of a mechanic. You will not be disappointed. read more

Tai saved my service vehicles tires twice! Very quick and excellent service all the time with a great price. I had a nail stuck in my tire on two seperate occasions and each time hes done an exceptional job of repairing my tires in crucial moments. My service vehicle would have been down for the day! Thank you brother! read more

The name says it all, he's da guy to call. Don't waste time and money going to some shop that'll overcharge you and take their sweet time fixing your ride. He shows up, gets the job done, and leaves the workspace in a better condition than it was when he got there. He's polite and friendly and is a killah deal. No Menehune stuff goin on here. Give him a call he'll get right back to you, don't be a clown, let him turn your ride back around and set it on the straight and narrow!!! read more

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Super easy to schedule with. His layman's terms for someone that is not knowledgeable whatsoever with cars was very easy to understand the problem and solutions. Went above and beyond to explain various options without ulterior motives for his benefit. That is extremely reassuring that he's an honest guy. Definitely recommending to friends and family. read more

This review is long overdue. Tai is Da guy! After having to reschedule 2 times due to weather ( I don't have covered parking) and 1 time due to me having the wrong part, he was finally able to make it out and change my A/C compressor. Once the weather cooperated and I had the right part, Tai was quick and efficient with his work. Got everything recharged and running nice and cool again within a few hours. Always courteous and great to deal with on the phone as well. 100% honest and will not recommend work that is not needed at the time. Will definitely use and refer him in the future! read more

Where do I start? Tai has repaired countless vehicles of mine. I could only guess how many jobs he's for me. Maybe 75 jobs? He's my go-to mechanic and highly recommend him to anyone. He's legit LLC, Master ASE certified, honest, punctual and VERY organized! He has all the tools needed for all the jobs I've had. Very happy to have found him and will continue to use his services. read more

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Honestly one of the best experiences with a mechanic. He was very efficient and stopped by the same day I requested a quote so that he can determine pricing and difficulty. Quoted $130 including labor and mentioned that it may go up depending on how stuck the belt was on the crank. Turns out it wasn't as bad as he thought and I paid him $140 for everything. I work at straub clinic and I can't be without a ride. So glad he was there. Mahalos mah bradda!! read more

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Excellent customer service and price. Fixed my car right up and had her back running in no time. Would recommend.

Was nervous trying to find a trustworthy mechanic on island, especially as a younger female student who's not from here. Lucky for me, Tai grew up with my cousin-in-law out here so he came highly recommended. Tai is quick, down to earth, and trustworthy. He's done 2 oil changes on my car so far. He always checks the tire pressure for me and fills them if they need it. I recently broke my passenger side mirror and he did what he could to see me quickly. If I knew any young woman/student out here looking for a mechanic who won't hustle them, I'd recommend Tai 100%. read more

Tai helped me super quickly when my car wouldn't work. He came to the parking lot it was stranded in and got it running within a half hour. Life saver! read more

Ive been calling Da Guy for over two years now. He has helped me and my brothers with everything car related ranging from simple oil changes, removing nails, brakes to engine diagnosis and repairs. He was easy to coordinate with my tight work schedule and even was able to fix my car at my place right on the spot. He seemed knowledgable, honest and was really affordable compared to other autoshops and mobile repairmen. Mahalo! read more

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Aloha.....we have consistently been using the incredible talents and expertise of Tai over the course of the past 3 years....and did so again earlier this week. Never a disappointment on any level....and his professionalism is way beyond any 5-Star rating measure. Absolutely the best on the island....period! Thanks so much, Tai....you not only 'Da Guy'....but you are most certainly 'Da Man!' Mahalo.... read more

Taiamani is super chill and professional. Gave me quotes or recommendations on brakes, tires, engine, bumper; you name it. Even if he doesn't know, he'll admit it and try to make a referral. I use this guy all the time now. He's super convenient too, scheduling around my availability as needed! read more