Roland helped me with my muffler issue and gave amazing service. He was very honest, friendly, and took the time to greet me and explain the work he would be doing on my vehicle. He also shared a few stories about the business, which helped me understand more about what he does and the quality of work he provides. I 100% recommend this place. It is worth the drive, and I promise you will not be disappointed with the service, honesty, and quality of work. Please note that this location is not affiliated with the Kalihi location or the University location. read more

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Fair prices and quality work, can't ask for much more. They were very good at communicating and doing so made the process very stress free and very quick turn around time. Would definitely go here again and highly recommend. read more

The Service Requested was completed the day of my appointment. The quality of his work - "He Go!" The value of his craftsmanship is great. His customer service is what won me over and he knowledge to the trade. Call ahead of time to see if part(s) are available. SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE. He gives you options. I like his analogies. I appreciate you Roland. read more

I recently had my Tundra's TRD True Dual muffler replaced with a Flowmaster Super 40 muffler at Exhaust Systems Hawaii, the Kailua location, and I'm extremely stoked with the results. From the initial consultation to the completed work, the experience was excellent. I spoke with Roland, who was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. He listened to my concerns, explained the different options available, and provided a clear and accurate estimate. Roland and the team did a fantastic job. The work was completed efficiently, and the quality of the installation is outstanding. My truck not only sounds great, I can also tell the performance has improved. I was particularly impressed with Roland's attention to detail and his willingness to answer all my questions as well ask ask me questions I wouldn't have thought to ask myself. He made sure I understood everything that was being done and kept me informed throughout the process. Roland and I talked about all different types of possibilities from X pipes, H pipes, deleted cats, etc. felt like I left knowing much more not only about my own truck, but also exhaust systems all together. That knowledge is priceless. I was able to commit to the job knowing exactly what I'm doing and getting done. The pricing was also very reasonable, and I feel like I received excellent value for my money. If you need exhaust work done, I highly recommend Exhaust Systems Hawaii Kailua, and especially recommend asking for Roland. He's a true professional, and I'll definitely be returning for any future exhaust needs. read more

This review is long over due but THIS is the shop to come to. I have an older 87 Pontiac which had a rotten exhaust from the CAT to the exhaust tips. Every piece of piping was rotted out and needed replacement. The only thing in usable condition was the Y pipe from the engine to the CAT. Since I plan to have this car for as long as possible, I wanted to make sure it sounded nice and looked good. I spent months finding what muffler i wanted and which CAT to go with as well. I decided on specific Magnaflow units, but needed the connecting pipes and tail pipes fabricated to fit the units into place and weld them up. These are things I can't do personally and my options for pre made units are limited / shipping costs are, for what few units are available for this model, were prohibitively high / not very feasible. I came here before to get an estiamte on my truck. I never was able to finish the estimate as COVID then took place shortly after etc etc... but I remember interacting with Roland and liked how he had originally explained things. to me in great detail..... It was like getting a nice mini consultation of all your options and choices. I've been to every other ESH on the island for other various vehicles and what not since my college years back in 2002, but this is the only one I haven't had work done at. In order to pass my safety to get my car out of storage, i needed to replace my CAT so I did that my self loosely as I did not want to install it fully in case I did something that would impede the rest of the work needed since there were some issues with the elngth of the CAT when attached to the Y pipe. I called ESH and Roland gave me a time to come in, so all I had to do was get the car there along with my muffler. They did a fantastic job. Rolad went over everything they did and showed me their excellent workmanship. Although this was done a while ago the exhaust is holding up fine and i could not be happier. Thank you to Roland and his team!! read more

From the moment I called and spoke with Roland, he was very understanding and explained step by step what I needed. Once at the shop, they went over my car with me, explaining each of the changes they were going to make, always making sure I understood the repairs and being very straightforward with the price. Roland and Russell, both in customer service and in their work, 10/10. Fast and efficient! Definitely recommended. read more

Roland is a very kind and patient individual. Roland and his team did a wonderful and professional job. He gave my wife and I lots of information to help us make the right choices. The price for installation for a aftermarket exhaust was fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Roland at Exhausts System Kailua for exhaust installation. He exceeded my expectations and confidence. Bravo Roland! read more

This review is for the Exhaust Systems Hawaii in Kailua. I called Roland at 9am to make an appointment, which was scheduled for 2pm. Roland called me around noon, to ask if he could push it back to 3pm'ish as he was running behind. Talk about superior service before I even stepped foot on his business! I am WFH, so I really appreciated his call. Once Roland had my car lifted, he got the light and walked me through the exhaust system, patiently answering my questions. The conclusion was I do not need to fix anything. Then he pulled my car out of the garage and even maneuvered it facing Hamakua so it was super easy to pull out of the driveway. Don't waste your time calling around - just call Roland. read more

First off...this Exhaust Systems HAWAII is NOT affiliated with the other ESHs. Each one is managed and run independently. I have to point this out because this Kailua shop is low key and doesn't have a social media presence, very old school. I have a Harley that was hit on the pipe and my under body connector pipe needed straightening to a 90 degree angle. Roland explained the entire process, pros and cons. Thankfully he allowed me to straighten the pipe, as I know exactly the angle, he didn't want to over bend or not do it as I specified. This was the best part because he allowed me to assume responsibility for the final outcome. This was exactly like doing business back in the 80s when there was NO worries of liability and you were allowed in the shop to see for yourself or assist hands on with the job you were requesting. Bottom line Roland was very informative and patient with all my questions. I highly recommend Exhaust Systems Hawaii Kailua. Roland will be extremely honest and upfront explaining the work you're requesting. Mahalo! read more

Came here a few more times and no regrets! Roland and Russel been super helpful, patience and knowledgeable with my OCD exhaust fitment! Very satisfied thanks guys read more

Exhaust Systems Hawaii - Auto Repair Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Excellent customer service and quality of work. Roland explained everything in full detail. I came in not knowing anything. He showed me pros and cons of different exhaust systems and customized an exhaust combo that sounds and performs excellent. Overall was a great experience mainly because of the knowledge and expertise these guys have. Highly recommend these guys if this is your first time enhancing your exhaust; not affiliated with ESH Kalihi. Mahalo Roland. read more

10/10 customer service. 10/10 install. 10/10 value. High recommended!! The owner was more than helpful and I love the work they did. read more

Exhaust Systems Hawaii - Auto Repair Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Roland-Owner, Very professional and communicative, great employees and quick repairs, if you need any Exhaust repair, GO HERE, highly recommend read more

ROLAND IS THE BOMB! What I like about him is that he educates you first before they start the process on your car. Customer service was on point and wouldn't have had it any other way. I would rate this review 10 STARS if I could. Roland and his staff helped me with my first mid muffler delete. My car is running smoother than ever. Will definitely revisit him for another upgrade real soon. Mahalo to Roland and his staff at the real Exhaust Systems Hawaii in Kalihi. Tell them Sumo sent you! read more

Exhaust Systems Hawaii - Auto Repair Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Can't beat the great service and prices with Roland @ ESH! I've had horrible experiences in the past with other shops in town and decided to take a short, extended drive to Kailua. It turns out that this location (and the one in Waipahu) are part of the same group. The two other locations in town are different entirely. I was in and out in no time and and exhaust install/fabrication went smoothly. If you're on Oahu and looking for a muffler shop, look no further! read more

Exhaust Systems Hawaii - Roland takes his time to explain everything and loops you in and every step. A+++ service - Auto Repair Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Had my Catalytic converter stolen right before Christmas. Roland at ESH Kailua location was super accommodating and got me in ASAP! He was super awesome, fast, efficient, and explained the entire process to me and communicated with me every step of the way. I will most definitely return for any and all exhaust issues I experience in the future! Kailua location is worth the drive if you aren't in the area! read more

I can't thank Roland enough for the way he handled business and trust with me to work on my new 2020 Jeep Wrangler. He walked me step by step in person to understand the concept of everything a muffler has to offer & reasonable price that comes with what I wanted. The guys at the shop Keola & Russell did awesome at taking apart my stocked, welded the new pipes & muffler perfectly & matched the colors to my Flowmaster Super 44. From the trust over the phone, in person & after hearing my new toy. These guys are who everyone needs to see first before checking out anyone else. It took them almost 2 hours of wait time but it gave me & my 3 kids under the age of 10 time to walk around the area, grab lunch at times cafe & check out the neighborhood stores. Thank you Roland, Keola & Russell again for your hard work & business. read more

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Can't beat the price and work they do, Roland will walk you thru to what you need and recommend. And they did a awesome job on my truck, and it came out the way I wanted. Dual exhaust with flowmaster super 10. read more

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I had an appt. to check out my exhaust because I hit a curb from the front passenger side of my car and it was caused a loud, vibrating sound in the interior. Roland hoisted the car, found the problem right away and showed me what happened. The entire exhaust had shifted and was touching the side as well as it was dislodged in the front. Roland pried it away from the side and pushed the front part into the brackets and he said it should be fixed. The car was lowered and sure enough, he fixed it. Couldn't believe it wasn't a major problem because another shop had quoted me $1,500-$2,000- yikes. On top of the super customer service, Roland called it an inspection and didn't charge me anything. What a nice surprise after thinking that I'd have to pay $1,500-$2,000 to fix my problem. Mahalo Roland!!! read more

I just wanted to say a big MAHALO NUI LOA to Roland and his team for helping me get a completely new exhaust system! Yes it is super late for this review but better late than never. If you need any exhaust work done to your vehicle, hit braddah Roland up! He does not B.S. and sugar coat nothing, he will tell you straight up what it is but he will take your opinion into account as well. Roland is the kine of guy that will joke around witchu alot and makes you feel comfortable in his environment which is something some autoshops lack. Yes all businesses are here to make money but to him QUALITY is better than quantity. I went in to get my exhaust on my 95' Nissan Hardbody re-done because I lowered my truck just a tad bit more and the tail pipes were hitting my axle. I purchased a muffler from O'riellys hoping to cut cost but braddah Roland pointed out that when he does a complete system that everything from mufflers to exhaust tips come with a warranty when installed. The muffler I purchased through O'riellys did not come with that. So I went with his route and added a Flowmaster Super 10 single in/dual out and run the tips to the back before the rear bumper. Welds are super clean, not some of this crappy blobs of welds but nicely uniformed welds. Bends are bends but they bend nicely around the axle and are angled straight. Had to do some modification (cutting) on my bed for the pipes to fit but he ASKED me if I was ok with the mod before he even did it which I was grateful for because some shops will do some mod and not even tell you that they did it. I have this new exhaust for 8 months and she is still running strong and loud! Should've went straight pipe instead hahaha All in all, Roland and his team are TOP NOTCH! If you need any type of exhaust work, take the drive down to Kailua, visit Exhaust System Hawaii and you will not be dissappointed. *Just note that there are 4 locations (Kailua, Waipahu, and 2 in Honolulu [S. King St. by Longs Drugs & Mokauea St. By O.C.C.C.]) The 2 in Honolulu are not apart of the Kailua/Waipahu locations.* Kailua & Waipahu locations are owned by one owner and the others in Honolulu are owned by another. Stick with the Kailua or Waipahu locations. read more

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Roland is probably one of the most transparent mechanics I have met while here in Hawaii. He is super informative and explains everything to you. He wants to work with you and help build your vision. I did modifications to my exhaust plus installed 5 inch tips. Has my 2019 Daytona Charger sounding amazing. Definitely recommend if you are looking for exhaust work on your car. I Already send my friends here whenever they ask who did my exhaust, or if they want to get exhaust work done. Great quality all around and well worth the value of the cost. Thank you Roland! read more

Definitely worth the drive! Roland was very informative and took his time explaining my needs. Kailua location is not affiliated with king at location or kalihi. I'm super happy with my experience here! read more

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Honestly the Best experience I ever had When speaking with Roland he answered the phone within seconds, I called him and wanted to make an appointment asap, and he gave me the day and time as soon as I asked. I walked into his shop knowing I just wanted my mustang to sound louder and overall better. Knowing this, he taught me what the mufflers did and taught me about the different mufflers to see what would fit my car the best. He has a huge range of options with the best knowledge on the island, Roland and his crew did the job extremely fast which was awesome, They called me in to look at it to see if anything was wrong and the job was done perfectly. I was so excited to hear my car and once they turned it on I started smiling, literally sounded the best and I couldn't off asked for anything more. The customer service was overall the best thing about this experience its a friendly environment which made me feel comfortable. I'm so glad I went to the Kailua exhaust systems and extremely happy that I met Roland! I got my exhaust done by Roland a few months ago and I didn't write this review till now because I wanted to see if anything would have happened or broke but to this day the exhaust is still in perfect condition. Thank you again, read more

Got exhaust issues? GO SEE ROLAND at the Kailua or Waipahu location. I wanted to repair some damage on my exhaust pipes that I thought was causing noises, but Roland didn't try and sell me. Instead he helped me see that there was more to it and that the damage to my pipes weren't causing the noises. He provided responsive service, sound recommendations, all with genuine care and Aloha. The noise may be resolved elsewhere, but garans if I need some exhaust work, it'll be Roland at ESH that I'm going to. You should too! read more

Roland is the man to see for all your exhaust needs! This is my second time getting something done at Exhaust Systems Hawaii (Kailua location). He first did my 2017 Ford Edge when I had first gotten it and he did an amazing job and seem less work! Fast forward four years later I recently traded in my Ford Edge for a 2021 Ram 1500 and automatically hit up Roland to switch out my factory exhaust. Another great experience, fair and transparent pricing. If you need anything to do with your exhaust come down to the Kailua location and ask for Roland. This location has no affiliation with the Moiliili and Kalihi location. Thanks again Roland! read more

Exhaust system repair. Excellent service. Fast, transparent, honest. Explained everything he did and expedited the work to get me back on the road. Good value! read more

Met Roland and his crew. I had no idea what to expect since I unexpectedly inherited the task by my significant other. Roland and his crew was very knowledgeable and professional in their profession. I was handed a pair of clear glasses and kindly ushered me to our car after she was lifted in mid-air. Roland pre-warned me the saftey-hazards of my head and surroundings as he ushered for me through the "process". I am obviously not an expert, however I felt like a "newbie" expert. I asked if I could record his explanation of his findings/diagnosis...unexpectedly, the ending of the diagnosis was "classic" and tastefully choreographed. My significant other and I greatly appreciated Roland's accommodations by calling and communicating with my significant other during the "process". Roland made my task bearable and very comfortable. THANK YOU for you accommodating our situation and THANK YOU for being such a wonderful host! Much mahalo for your service and understanding! read more

Huge shout out to Roland and crew for the installation of my awesome Borla Duo exhaust on my Tacoma. Roland was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and even alil bit kolohe lol. All covid safety protocols were followed. Gave me what I thought was a fair price. Installation was done on time. Mahalos!! Another super happy customer. read more

Roland is amazing. Worked me in to replace my muffler on a busy Saturday morning. How lucky we are to have a branch in Kailua.

My truck muffler was hanging after 7 years of owning the truck. My daughter took the truck to Exhaust Systems Hawaii (South King St.) and was shown a picture and given a quote of $1k+ and it was going to take 4 hours to install. They simply told her they were going to change the muffler and salvage everything else. My daughter decided to get a 2nd opinion and called around and found Exhaust Systems Hawaii Kailua. She spoke with Roland the owner. We were surprised to find out that the other 2 Exhaust Systems Hawaii (Mokauea & South King St.) are not part of the Original "Exhaust Systems Hawaii" that started in Waipahu 1985. So we took the extra trip to Kailua and were given ultimate "customer first" treatment that my father always spoke about. Roland lifted our truck and showed us the entire exhaust system. He gave us the opportunity to choose exactly what we wanted, I chose Flowmasters Super 10s, he got us bigger pipes, and my daughter chose new rolled up tips. All for a cheaper price than was quoted at The COPYCAT "Exhaust Systems Hawaii" (South King St) It took less than 2 hours!! Have never been happier with my purchase and would highly recommend Exhaust Systems Kailua for their honesty and exceptional customer treatment!! Ask for Roland he is the owner and tell him Flo sent you. You will not be disappointed! It was so worth it!! I was ripped off at the other 2 Exhaust Systems (South King Street & Mokauea) avoid those 2 like the plague and take the extra trip to Kailua. You will thank me later ;) read more

I went into Exhaust Systems knowing nothing, but left knowing so much because Roland took the time to explain the different pipes, and sound output for the mufflers I was interested in. He helped me narrow down on the right muffler for my Subaru and it matches exactly how I dreamed of it sounding like. My cars performance as well as gas mileage has been the benefits of my upgrade thanks to Roland and Exhaust Systems Kailua. Will recommend any and all to this place. Fast, friendly and reliable. The whole process took a quick hour. Will be back. read more

Got my custom exhaust done last week on my 95 Chevy 1500 with a LS1 swap. Roland was very knowledgeable and professional. Explained to me everything step by step all through the entire process. I couldn't be happier with how my exhaust came out. Definitely a top notch exhaust shop. Keep in mind that this shop has no affiliation whatsoever with the other Exhaust Systems Hawaii Shops. Highly recommended a go to shop for your exhaust needs. Thanks Roland!! read more

Go see Roland and the guys at Kailua Exhaust systems! He's honest and extremely knowledgeable. I wanted to make my exhaust louder but he recommended that I wait and try out the current modification first. After waiting a few weeks, the sound was perfect and I was happy I listened to Roland and waited. I would definitely recommend Kailua Exhaust system Update: Went back to see Roland with another car to get the exhaust done. What can I say but excellent customer service and awesome welding. All Exhaust Systems are not the same. Come see Roland in Kailua. read more

Colorado with FlowMaster! Sounds good and improved performance. Call Roland at the Kailua location. He'll hook you up. read more

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I was a little skeptical at first until I found out that this exhaust systems hawaii shop is NOT connected to the others in kalihi etc. This shop located in kailua has great workers and responds to phone calls and answers questions very quick. I highly recommend this location for their professionalism. read more

My 2002 Toyota Tacoma's 13-year old Flowmaster muffler and tailpipes/tips were finally in need of replacement after a good long run. Called the closest exhaust shop. From the first phone call, the visit for quote, the drop off, and pick up, it was a pleasure doing business with Roland at Exhaust Systems Hawaii Kailua location. What's cool is that previous owner (I bought used in 2014) of my Tacoma kept meticulous records and I noticed the 2008 receipt for exhaust system was from the Exhaust Systems Hawaii Waipahu shop. I showed it to Roland and he recognized his handwriting! Anyways after that chicken skin moment it was all smooth sailing as Roland explained all the options very thoroughly. Work was prompt and efficient. Today I drove off with a new SS Borla 1-in 2-out muffler and dual tailpipes with nice SS tips. All in all I highly recommend this shop, and plan to take all my exhaust business there. read more

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10/10 i will come back for my other vehicle. Unlike other car shops that usually look at women and think we dont know what we're talking about this shop was different. I went in this morning due to an "exhaust leak" that was told to me by another car shop to pass safety. Roland took me in with no appointment since they had time. Took me under the car to show me exactly what was happening and what I needed. turns out I didn't have an exhaust leak at all and i just needed parts to replace. Also found out another part of my exhaust wasnt screwed down either and he fixed that right up. I ended up getting a flowmaster super 44 muffler and an exhaust tip along with brackets at a very good price, a lot less than what I was expecting. Work was done within 2 hours and I am very happy with the outcome and will be coming back when I want to upgrade the whole system read more

I want to send a HUGE shout out to Roland and the entire staff at Exhaust Systems Hawaii (Kailua Branch). Not only did they pull me in and take care of my exhaust leak immediately, their customer service and pricing are phenomenal! Before beginning any type of work they listen to your concerns, put your vehicle on the rack to inspect it, take you under your vehicle to show you the problem they discovered and how they can address it. Lastly, they'll give you a price quote. Once all of that is completed, you can choose whether or not to have the repairs done. There is absolutely no pressure from them. On a side note, after reading some 1 star reviews and wanting to know which was the best branch to go to, I decided to ask some friends for their recommendations. That's when I was told the following... "BEWARE!!! The Kalihi and S.King branches are NOT affiliated with the Kailua and Waipahu branches. That is why those branches are not listed as Exhaust Systems HAWAII. Keyword...Hawaii!" It was Exhaust Systems Hawaii that came highly recommended and they certainly did not disappoint me. My truck, which is my baby, is now running smoothly and quietly. So again...THANK YOU Roland and staff for taking excellent care of me and my truck! Remember, if the word HAWAII does NOT follow Exhaust Systems, they are not part of Exhaust Systems Hawaii. read more

just got a used car and it was ridiculously loud. Dealer sent me here and Roland was the best. took me in same day and ADDED the muffler to the illegal strait pipe that was there. Thank you so much for the fast and awesome service. read more

Outstanding customer service from Roland and his crew. Super efficient work done in an appropriate amount time. Hands down the best exhaust expert. He'll walk you through every detail of how an exhaust system functions and he will make sure it's what you want. Walkthrough before and after installation to show what will be done and the after product. Thank you to the braddah with blonde hair for checking with me when you noticed something. Will be returning to Roland with my future vehicles and will highly recommend him to all I know. Do your research and have a talk with Roland. You won't be disappointed. read more