I was late on my safety check. It happens. oops. I started looking around for spots that might be able to help me with no appointment necessary and I happened to find Fastlane Automotive on my handy-dandy yelp app. Ben C and Jon D both mentioned fast Safety checks, so I made my way over there and parked next to the open bay area. One of the guys waved and asked if I needed help and I told him I needed my safety done, he nodded and asked for the paperwork. I waved it at him and he said to give them a few minutes. Within a few minutes, they had me over to the counter getting ready to pay for the Safety, when I saw the sign "All Safety Inspections are CASH only" YIKES! The guy smiled and pointed to the credit union at the corner and said there's an ATM right there. Phew! Left my keys with them and took a short walk to get some cash. By the time I walked back, my car was sitting in the bay, and another gentleman was putting on my sticker and she was ready to go. All I had to do was pay! Definitely quick and easy! I will keep this little gem of a shop in mind. read more

*********AVOID THIS PLACE************ I've coming here for years. I have given them business over the last eight years. When they did crap work and didn't stand behind their guys quality of work. They did not honor the warranty. Instead tried to hit me up for $350 to fix a problem that they already supposedly . The part failed in less than six months and they said they were not going to replace It. AVOID THIS PLACE this place with every partial of your body. They should be reviewed by the Better Business Bureau for shotting work and how they treat their long customers read more

I was referred to this company by a friend. I am pleased with the service provided. They were quick and very helpful with their service. I was able to drop off my car and it was quickly diagnosed with issue. The repair took less than 48 hours. Micah and the staff were great, friendly and kept me informed. Thank you for the great service. read more

I was driving in the area after finding out the one I was planning to go to doesn't do safety checks anymore or at this time. So I stopped by Fastlane seeing they do safety checks and they completed my safety check within 10 minutes. I was so thankful for them. Thanks again Fastlane! read more

Needed to do my safety check for my G35. Did a walk in, in and out 10min! Quick and easy.

I have been going here on and off for over a decade. The on and off is just because of location convenience. Now I'm living closer to the east side, so I'm back. They have gone through some new staff with the same core guys there, but everyone seems nice. I'm a big fan of this shop. They are good for the small stuff like safety check or even bigger jobs under the hood. "D" is usually the gentleman that answers the phone and he's professional and considerate of your time and his. They'll give you their best estimate over the phone. When you're driving there it's a little hard to see their sign, but you can park on both sides of the shop when turning in from the main road Moowaa St. Timing is one of things I appreciate the most about this shop. They give your an estimated time and actually call to update you when that time is up or in some cases earlier in my experience. They have a small waiting room you can sit and wait if the job is not too long, WiFi available on request. The shop is at the normal standard of cleanliness for a auto repair shop, so no judgement there. Overall, I will keep coming back since they've been great thus far. If you're on the fence about where to get your car fixed or just safety check, you might consider these guys. read more

Fastlane Automotive - Good size waiting room area, coffee, water, snacks and air conditioning. - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is our family's favorite place to go for any of our auto repair. Steve and his crew are awesome and honest. They don't try to upsell you like other mechanics do. You have a problem with your car- that's their focus. They get it done right the first time and quickly. Time is money and when you rely on your transportation for work it is essential to get it done quickly. They are reasonable in price and even if they aren't close by my home, I would tow my car there if needed. There is so much to be grateful for and I'm glad we've known them for many years. Thank God for trustworthy businesses like them! read more

Thank you Starshine for recommending your dad's shop to me during my time of car need! I'm just a young adult with a car in a concrete jungle like Oahu and when my car started flashing that check engine light, I had NO CLUE WHAT TO DO. Thank my lucky stars (haha), Starshine brought up how her dad had a shop and I considered myself saved. I was helped out by D who was super friendly, helpful, and made a clueless car girl like me feel more comfortable with the "this is what's going on with your car and I'm breaking it down into terms you'll understand" talk. I was also given such reassurance that everything will be fine and was led to their cool waiting room made up of car seats to sit and wait in. The owner (Star's dad) was very funny and nice to meet, too. He was energetic, hilarious, and made me feel at home the whole time I waited. Thanks D and Star's Dad!!!!! I'll be back when needed :) read more

Fastlane Automotive - Cool waiting area - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Steve -both Steves are such great guys. You CAN find honest mechanics and they are here! I took my 2012 FIAT in for a check engine light and they looked at it and said there were no issues. While other places said that there was $60 Assessment fee, Steve smiled and said no worries! This was my first time there and now 2 years later, this is the only shop I'd take my vehicles too. Friendly, competent, knowledgeable, and cool mechanics work here! read more

Read all of the Yelp reviews and had to try them for a safety check this morning. They get a top rating from me. Quick, efficient, and very personable. I mean if it wasn't for me and the owner yakking it up, I woulda been out of there in a flash. Their stated hours are from 8 but they opened up a little earlier. So it's a good time to fill gas at Costco, then scoot on over to get a safety check down the street. 7/26 Update: went today and got a oil change and cabin filter. Same deal, in and out within an hour. Awesome. read more

I had a screw in my tire & tried going to Goodyear to get it plugged, however, Goodyear would've taken 6 hours! I called Fastlane & asked if they could fix my tire & do a safety check....they said I could go down immediately & it would take 30-45 mins. When I got there "Steve" & "D" we're amazing! They quickly took my keys, did my safety check and fixed my tire in 20 mins!! I barely had time to sit down & sip my coffee they were so fast! Thank you for such an amazing job! Will definitely recommend you guys for any auto needs!!! read more

Fast easy safety check... very friendly service highly recommend coming here... will be back

Steve at Fastlane is the ultimate professional and is fair and honest with everyone. You are always hoping to find someone you can trust in this business and he's someone I know will always treat me the way he would want to be treated. We take all our cars to him and he always takes care of us and treats us as old friends. These days that is rare, so I am grateful for Steve and his business. read more

The owner is a very honest person! He won't charge you unnecessarily. I learned this on my own, as he checked my car and when there was no repair needed, he wouldn't charge. I will always bring my cars here and refer family and friends. Honesty goes very far these days. read more

Best care I have ever received in auto repair, good and honest and prompt service. Anyone else would taken advantage of the problem my car had and charge me more. Mahalo read more

Originally came for inspection 5 years ago. Have been coming back with both my vans ever since. I can't count the number of times I have been grateful for (long hair)Steve's help with a wide variety of mechanical issues in the past. On one or two occasions, where it was a quicky that didn't require parts, Steve has generously waived charges altogether. That is so appreciated, it raised my rating to 4 from three. I am 63 years old and have spent my adult life looking for a mechanic I could rely on consistently. Finding Fastlane meant I could finally relax and let them take care of my mechanical needs. It lasted for 4 years, longer than any others. Last year my Nissan had a loud squealing sound on acceleration. Brought it in and both Steves declared it to be the a/c clutch and quoted an expensive repair. It didn't feel right. The a/c worked great. Plus it didn't sync up with the squeal on acceleration. I asked to check the belts. They tightened the serpentine and the squeal was gone. What bothered me was how sure they both were without driving it or even looking under the hood. I get that Steve couldn't just contradict the boss, especially in front of a customer, yet it has undermined my confidence all the same. I totally trust (long hair) Steve's skill as a mechanic and most importantly I trust his honesty. I can not speak for anyone else there. In the last year or so they have brought in a couple of young guys. Steve is dividing his attention between taking calls and providing oversight on the other mechanics. I'm seeing the quality of the work suffer as a result. I have had to come back twice in recent months with both vans to repair the repair. I bought a second van specifically so I could keep the primary van loaded with inventory and not offload. Each time I go in for work, I have to spend a 1/2 day offloading beforehand, only to reload afterward, then do the whole damn thing a second time to repair the repair. I would like for things to go back to when (long hair) Steve did the work himself. That is not going to happen. To be honest, that's why I signed in to yelp today; to get estimates on a job that I prefer not to take to Fastlane read more

Best spot in the biz anytime I need help they got me I usually go to D he knows me very well helps me with anything and at a very good affordable price read more

Clean and comfortable waiting room, also fast service and the workers are really awesome. read more

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Don't go here if your not a local. They will treat you like a second class citizen and make every excuse not to help you. I would give it no stars. read more

One of the only places that do safety inspections on the weekend. I called at around 9AM and they said they can do my safety inspection but that I'd have to get there by 10AM because they only do inspections until that time. No problem for me! Took my dad's car, drove to the place, and got my safety inspection done in less than 15 minutes. Workers were really friendly. It looked like they were busy with other cars but they took mine in right away. It's a no frills auto shop so don't expect fancy stuff by way of looks, but I was glad I found them and they were able to do exactly what I needed for my dad's car. If you need your safety inspection done but only have time during the weekend, try Fastlane Automotive. I hope you get the same service I got because it was pretty amazing. read more

So this was my first time here & I would give this place a 10 star.i looked on yelp finding a place to get my safety check renew & this place was the closes to my house.i called & asked to schedule an appointment but they said they just do walk ins.when I got there, he was finishing up another car.right after he took my car in & I was in & out of there in less then 10 minutes. The guy who did the safety inspection was SUPER nice & friendly.didnt catch him name.the place is kind of hidden between warehouses but you'll find them easy.the parking is not too bad if there not busy. I would definetly recommend this place to all my friends & family. read more

Fastlane Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I haven't had any car service YET. I usually do my own easy repairs. Might ask if he can turbo the Z and trick it out a bit more. Might bring my other cars here and make it my new mechanic stop. I'll really just came for a safety check. My Z has an unnecessary recon because so many shops out there are either scared or stupid. My car is completely legal yet somehow safety stations are always jacking with me. Steve and his crew are awesome. Fast and painless service. I can't wait to talk to him and get some service. I wanna experience the 5 star service. Updated the Yelp site with the store hours. read more

Best friendly services with Aloha spirit! I had to get my radio checked out after a grueling long music-less drive on the H1. They fixed it with no problem by simply troubleshooting the electronics and voila-- fixed! I was in and out in less than 10 minutes with my jams again. Best of all, they didn't charge me because it didn't require any actual "repairs" on their end! read more

Called these guys early in the morning and asked if they were taking walk ins now that there is covid going on and surprisingly they were. I get down there and there were two other cars getting a safety before me. I waited about 20 minutes and was out of there. They are genuine and are there to work and help get you in and out. I will definitely be coming here again. Thank you for being open during this covid lockdown! read more

One of the best independent shop where you can get your car serviced / repaired. Discovered this place more than a year ago. Steve has always been helpful and service is fast as always. Hit them up! read more

These guys are absolutely amazing for all your automotive needs to also do great safety inspections Steve here is a amazing hands on mechanic. read more

Fastlane Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Steve and his team at Fastlane Automotive are awesome! Steve (Italian) is professional yet down to earth, extremely knowledgeable about foreign cars and honest about his work. I called multiple shops inquiring about oil change and break repair for my Land Rover LR2 including Jaguar Land Rover Honolulu. Many don't service foreign cars and some had poor customer service skills. Jaguar Land Rover Honolulu was too expensive. They charge customer more if they bring in their own oil filter, I couldn't believe it! Steve at Fast Lane convinced me over the phone that he is the place to service my my car. Tim, owner of RestorFx Hawaii (autobody repair) also recommended Steve. I went in on a Sat morning a few weeks ago around 9:30. Only one person in front of me. Steve did my intake with a big smile, gave me an estimate that didn't break my piggy bank, and started working on my car right away. He did not charge me for bringing my own special filter, he did charge me for 2 extra quarts of oil since my car requires more oil than the standard car. The price was very reasonable. I also brought in a new hood struts since the old one is broken. Told Steve about it last minute and he gladly changed it for me at a reasonable price. I was in/out of the shop less than an hour: oil change, front break pads changed, front hood struts replaced. The shop also has a clean waiting room for customers with complimentary water if u recalled correctly. Glad I got there early because there were many customers waiting to get serviced by the time o was leaving. I highly recommend Fastlane Automotive. Will be going there from now on for all my car repair needs. Thank you to Steve and his team! ADDENDUM: 11/11/17, returned for an oil change service. Was greeted by Steve with his usual happy layback demeanor. I forgot my special LR2 oil filter, but Steve sent his staff to get one for me fairly quickly considering my filter is hard to find. I also brought in new windshield wipers that I can't figure out how to change it on my own. Staff David took care of it for me. Its much appreciated because it rained like crazy when I was leaving the shop and my new wipers worked great! They found a small leak in my transmission, Steve again took time to explain everything in layman's term and provided options. I could wait and continue to monitor the leak or fix it. He recommends fixing it, I agree. Scheduled to return for the following Sat. No charge for the windshield wiper change, very nice customer appreciation gesture by Fastlane Automotive!! For today's service, I give it an A++ 11/18/2017, brought my car back for transmission service. Received same genuine happy greeting by Steve and his staff. Steve did a diagnostic evaluation in a timely manner, found no leak in the transmission, instead the leak came from a plate above. He recommends sealing it and do a transmission fluid flush at 100,000 miles. Sounds great to me since sealing a plate is less expensive than a transmission leak repair. I'll be back sooner though for my next oil change. For today's service, I give it an A++! read more

Amazing quick service! Came in for a safety check, in and out. No muss, no fuss. Thank you so much! I highly recommend Fastlane Automotive!!! read more

Good, honest guys. Came here for an oil change and a car diagnostic and they hooked me up. Good prices, extremely fast service, and no wait lines. Highly recommend. Thanks guys, appreciate the work. read more

The AC for our ride stopped blowing air at all since early Friday morning yesterday 6/19/2020, and decided to go to this shop that my in-laws been going to for a while. Called them Friday evening to see if they can fix the problem, and was told To come in Saturday at 8am (this morning). Got in a little after 8am, and boom they helped me right away! Steve(with the long ponytail) pretty much figured out the problem before even checking, and even helped me with a problem I had months ago!!! Wish I had his knowledge!!Thank you so much Steve for all your help in your guys speedy service. Got out a little after 10am with our AC blowing cool air like it wasn't broken at all! Hope they continue to help me when I run into any problems with our ride in the future. I will definitely be coming back!!!! Mahalo plenty Steve!!!! read more

I got another safety check done with Steve at Fastlane. I am happy to say that the level of service and professionalism is still the same, which is top notch. Pretty much any other shop that I've gone to for safety resulted in lots of time wasted just waiting for my car to be inspected, even with an appointment. Fastlane doesn't waste customer time, so if you value yours, then this is the place to go! read more

Steve is a life saver! nice crew and does not rip you off. I come for all of my car's maintenancez

Called several places to do my oil change that I want it to be done right away, (less than 1 hour), most of them needed appointment and it would be next week. Called Fastlane Automotive, gentleman that answered the phone told me "Yeah can come in and it would take 30 to 45 mins". WOW! Got it, Dee (manager) took care of me right away, and I was out in less than 45 mins. Also my hood always had on issue(hard to close) and Dee fix it for me at no charge. Recommend Fastlane Automotive, their fast and do it right. Thank you Fastlane Automotive, sure will be back again. read more

First time here. I saw the awesome reviews, couldn't go to a-1 like I usually do because they were booked. First initial phone call.. was great. Steve answered the phone politely, gave me a good price and didn't sound hesitant at the schedule time. I confirmed my appointment because I was running a few minutes behind and he remembered my car and what I was replacing. That's definitely 1 in 10 shops... also registered me on their systems and asked if I needed anything else done even if it's past 3 o'clock, most places I go are rushing by 2 pm and are completely rude because it's Friday. Not this shop :) The mechanic Showed me the worn belt I was replacing and was very polite even if I brought in my own replacement part. Will definitely be back here for other future things I need done ! Try this place, you won't regret it. read more

Third year in a row taking my car jnto Fastlane for safety check. These gentlemen make it quick and easy, with the professionalism expected of a quality auto shop. I am happy to keep going to Fastlane and would gladly recommend them over and over again. read more

Customer Service is top notch and the crew goes above and beyond with very reasonable prices. I highly recommend them. I have a van with a wheelchair lift and most places won't touch it. Thanks guys. I've been back and coming in for brake work soon. Lynn kealohaleimakamae read more

I like to come here to get my safety check and to service my car. They are usually quick and efficient, and always do a good job. The workers are very friendly and their service is great! There's also a waiting room with air-conditioning, comfy seats, a tv, and a water dispenser. While waiting for my car to get serviced here, I like to bring my school notes to study. It makes servicing your car a lot more enjoyable while still being productive! :) read more

Goes by the name of the company. FAST. Showed up to get my safety renewed, guy told me to have paperwork ready, (insurance, registration, old safety). He took my keys, did his thing and done all under 10 mins. Was probably even in 5 mins. The guy who did my safety inspection was most likely the owner, super chill and easy to talk to. They close at 12pm on Saturdays but thank god they open, as a first time customer, I appreciate that. Most definitely will be going back for future inspections. Thank you FastLane! read more

I'm in a automotive business for long time and it's always pleasure to have business with this guys, it doesn't matter what u going to do oil change or ac recharge, safety inspection or engine swap any works will be done at time. read more

If you can only do your safety on the weekends, this is the place to go! There are two Steve's both really good guys. Uncle Steve did my safety, very efficient and won't rip you off or waste your time! Would give a 6 star rating if I could. read more