I came here a few years ago to get my safety inspection done and before going I called to make sure they were open and doing inspections. The person on the phone told me as long as I brought my vehicle during the hours posted, I would get my safety inspection done. So I did and had no issues, even came back the year after and no issue. Today, I took one of my vehicles there and the guy in the main office said he didn't have anyone doing inspections today and then was very condescending and decided to educate me on why I should call before hand to make sure they were doing inspections that day. He told me I should go to a different place if I just want to walk-in for a safety inspection. I've been in Hawaii for over a decade and have several vehicles, every safety inspection I've ever done has been on a walk-in basis. I get it, people have bad days, emergencies happen and people have to leave work, ownership can change. It just doesn't sit right with me when one person is saying I don't need to be calling and another is lecturing me on why I didn't call and telling me to go somewhere else. read more

No Aloha!!! Drove 8 miles one way to get a safety check on Saturday. Told we aren't doing safety check today! No apology, no aloha. I say ALOHA to you. Don't expect to return anytime soon!!! read more

My husband & I always come here for our safety checks. The guys are always friendly & the process is very simple & quick. It is first come first serve but I've never had to wait before. Park in any stall, get your paper works ready, the guy will take them & your keys. He'll bring your car in the shop, do his thing & you're done in 10 minutes. It is $26 CASH ONLY! So make sure you got cash. If you're looking for a shop to do your safety checks, I recommend this place! read more

HT Automotive - Safety Check - Auto Repair Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Best place for safety check, in and out in 15 minutes. Nice owner and very cheap but have cash on you that's all they take.

Went to do safety check this morning 2/13/2026. I called last week they have the recorded message that they don't for safety check that week. And I called again this week I believe is Paul and he said yes from 8a first come first serve. So I think is only Paul have the license to do the safety check. Just call before you head down. Nice place fast and no appointment needed. read more

Safety check oops forgot end of September and last day to do it. Tried oil changers Waipio and they turned me away super early in the day. So just drove few minutes away and was helped right away, no line easy going older gentleman. Fast easy service for $26 cash. Printed my sticker put it on and good to go in 10 mins flat. So if you don't want a long line and hassle drive here and get it done fast and easy. Time is money and I didn't have to waste either here. Go before yours expires. read more

I called ahead to find out about the safety check process. Guy on the phone was very professional and explained that Safety Check is walk in first come first serve and $26 cash. Parked in the visitor parking in front, went to the office with my registration, insurance, and old safety check. Gave the guy the forms and the keys. Then he gave me the keys and forms back once the safety check was done. Paid the $26 and then was driving out. Took about 15min. The guy was super friendly and professional. Went during lunch hour at about 12:30 and had no line. Highly recommend this place! Tip: Be sure to look for a visitor's stall when parking. The stalls are kind of tight, so watch out. read more

Don't bother. They don't do safety check anymore. When I went to ask, the person who answered rudely informed me that they were closed and don't do safety check anymore. Honestly he was condescending towards me but there was no information online and I was told by a friend that they had recently done a safety check for them :( read more

So This review is long overdue Stopped by last month and it was the first time here. Need a safety check for one of our vehicles. Paul provided great customer service, while being through and quick. Oh yeah don't park in the garage... there is parking spots in the parking lot fronting the garage. Will definitely use him again. read more

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HT does a great job of servicing vehicles. I have been going to them for many years any I wouldn't trust my Mustang to anyone else. He's done tranny, brake and gas tank fuel pump replacement, rear end servicing, total front end suspension work, whew he keeps my classic on the road. Mahalo to Henry, Paul and the whole staff. read more

This was a place me and my wife went to get our safety check, my wife took her car there on Monday morning. And they told her they don't do safety checks anymore. read more

Customer service is INCREDIBLY rude, don't bother going here if you're a woman. The guy working was rude from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. It seemed like I was an inconvenience to be there. And when he failed my safety check, he barely gave any explanation and acted like I was an idiot. It made me so upset I cried. Do better. Update: my car was passed at another location right after I left. read more

This is a hidden gem for safety checks! Went first thing in the morning and I was out within 10-15 minutes! The men there and friendly, but bring cash as it's cash only. read more

FYI: Stopped by today and was told they NO LONGER DO SAFETY CHECKS....too bad because they were a good place for one.

No appointment needed for Safety Check. Awesome service because they are quick. No wait time for service. All my vehicles have been checked and passed here. read more

Needed a safety check done. Came here as a walk in. Paul asked me to park in the visitor parking. I was quite surprise yet very appreciative. They assisted me immediately. I forgot to ask the for the service attendant name. But he was thorough yet quick. Sat with Paul regarding questions on another vehicle. He answered all my questions thoroughly and with patience. Everyone was friendly and professional. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend them. read more

These braddahs always take care of me and my family. Fast and efficient. Always do my safety checks with them quick service.

This is a 1935 ford. It's very hard to find a shop or mechanic to work on cars like these...... I called around and had no luck. A couple of friends highly recommended HT Automotive. I called and spoke to Paul. Come to find out he's a friend from long time ago! Score! Someone I know and can trust! These guys know their sh*t! They installed a parking brake for me and repaired the cooling system on my car. They went above and beyond and got it running WAY better then when I took it there. Also repaired my door handle! Would I bring my car back? Hell yeah! I already have another appointment to check out my AC system. Blows cold and makes a lot of noise but low air flow. read more

HT Automotive - 1935 ford. These guys not only fixed the cooling system but got it running better than when I took it there! - Auto Repair Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I have serviced 3 vehicles here multiple times, for regular service and timing chain replacement and lifting my Tundra. Paul and his crew is top professionals. I'll keep coming back in the future. read more

I absolutely love this shop and the guys who run it/work there. It's extremely easy and convenient to get your safety check here. The guys are efficient and transparent. They have years of automotive experience and they work so hard. You will get quality service here and their pricing is reasonable. read more

Was desperately needing last minute safety check and stumbled upon this company thru YELP, I called to make sure they will take me in.. Yes, they only take walk in and the guy I spoke with also mentioned what needed and how much I am looking to pay. Service was very fast and efficient. I will definitely come back every year and make sure to recommend them to family and friends. I can't thank them enough for their help and kindness. read more

Quality of service, honest and credible reasonable estimates and efficient repairs. Guaranteed work even after a part was defective. No charge for the part and repair to rectify defect. Very professional and personable. Highly recommended. read more

I always go to HT Automotive to get my safety check. Super fast and easy. Staff is also very nice and helpful. If you go, just make sure to not pull into the garage area and instead park in the marked stalls across from the warehouse. read more

HT Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Super friendly worker did my safety check quickly. He communicated wait time. Major Bonus- they were open during 12-1pm! so rare to find a safety check place that isn't either on the 2 hour lunch break or closed for safety checks for the day. Will be returning for all safety checks read more

Only giving a 1-star bc I needed to but I would give this place a negative 10 if I could. Took me in pretty quickly for a safety check. My insurance and registration is current and up to date with correct VIN matching. My vehicle passed ALL safety inspection checks. However, my maiden name was on the current registration but my married name was on my current license and current insurance card and the inspector failed me. He stated that I'd need to return with a revised registration before he could pass the inspection. I called multiple garages that perform safety checks who all stated that this shouldn't have happened. I went to another establishment that same morning and was passed with the same exact documents. I'm not well versed in laws for safety check but based on my conversations with other reputable businesses this inspector was in the wrong. If anything, if it was warranted, the guys customer service sucked! I'd never return and would never recommend this place. read more

Five stars for a quick and painless safety check. My husband brings his car here but it was my first time. They do safety checks until 4pm Monday through Friday. Cost is $25. I will definitely be taking my car here every year from now on. read more

Pros: * Super quick service (took 35 minutes in and out for oil change) * Excellent service * Friendly, Honest & Professional (they service you right when you enter and they don't try to jip you like the other auto shops) Cons: * A little bit pricier than I normally pay * Doesn't include a free tire rotation with oil change like the other shops I went to previously Summary: Fastest oil change I've ever been to. Considering I paid about $10 less everywhere else and got a free tire rotation, HT Automotive never had me waiting 2-4 hours for an oil change like every other shop did. And they're honest with their findings when they do a visual inspection. A different shop in Waipahu tried to jip me to fix a part that HT Automotive said was still good. Overall I'd recommend this shop and I'll be coming back here for sure as it is now my #1 favorite auto shop. Paul and his team working this morning on June 20 are awesome! read more

Needed a safety inspection and got in right away (no appointment needed). In and out in 10 minutes. Super nice people. Will come back for future safety inspections and any other auto work! read more

Supercharged Ford Lightning SVT I just had such an amazing experience. My truck was in need of diagnosis which they already knew there were challenges in figuring out what it was wrong with it. I brought it in for my appointment an hour late and they were very kind about it even though they were busy. They diagnosed my vehicle and gave me the diagnosis shortly after. After agreeing to the job, they worked extremely hard to get the vehicle done and fixed by the end of the day. Finally they charged me a more than fair price for doing it. It's Comforting to know they will not take it vantage of you. I'm through my personal experience I just had, these guys will NOT take advantage of you. I would use them for all of my vehicle repair needs. The manager I dealt with has been in the Auto industry for many years. I myself have been as well and he has a good reputation for being an honest and solid guy. read more

Will never do busy with them again. Got a quote and when I pick up my vehicle total was 3x the amount. They never called to let me know what was going on . Got my vehicle back and it was not what I expected for what I paid. Was told the vehicle was running good "we text drove the vehicle a couple of timesl" but vehicle was not running good at all over heating brakes needed vacuum and I was never told about these issues. Never again lesson learned don't trust these guys . read more

Safety Check. Walk in. Fast and friendly. I needed a safety check and first went to the Mililani 'chevron' for safety check. I felt like i was getting the run around on fixing some thing because the engine compartment of my 2005 corolla wasn't clean, however, no leaks. They offerred to fix next week before passing. I thought this was a waste of time and money. They also said they dont take a home printed insurance card as valid, i needed to show them the original pdf in my email. I went to HT and no shenanigans, fast and efficient. read more

Need an annual safety inspection for one of my cars. Paul is professional and provided great customer service. I highly recommend HT Automotive! read more

Efficiency, quality, and professionalism. Cannot ask for anything more. The Yelp reviews and star ratings once again do not miss. HT Automotive is the real deal. Don't take my word or any of the other awesome reviews. Make an appointment and go see for yourself. Extra bonus, you can just drop in for a safety check. Mahalo HT! read more

Went in for a safety inspection on a Saturday and they got it done within 10 minutes. Online says they are not open on Saturday but I called on Friday and they said they were open 8-2PM. They also told me the process of getting my car registered in Hawaii since I brought it over from the mainland which was great because I was unsure. I highly recommend everyone to visit HT Automotive for their car needs. read more

This is our go-to safety check station and also get my oil chage done here. Great guys!

Called HT for an appointment for a safety check. Was told that it was walk-in only. Drove in and was serviced immediately by Paul. Paul was nice and this shop does a thorough check of the vehicle. Got safety checks for 3 cars. Based on the good vibes and since I have been looking for a new mechanic shop since mine closed his business, I have found it! Went ahead and scheduled diagnostics for the vehicles to get their check up. Thanks, Paul! read more

I took my Duramax there to have the transmission, flex plate, and down pipe changed (figured might as well done the trans had to be removed). Paul and I had some conversations prior to making the appointment about what I wanted, his input and price point. I felt good about it and decided they were the best shop to do the repairs. His pricing is super competitive and I'm very happy about that and the work performed on my truck. When I have more repair work for my diesel, they will definitely be my first call. read more

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My wife needed a safety check for the Mini Cooper. So after the obligatory shopping at Waipio Costco, we dropped into this place to see if they were free. Paul greeted us and said they were available to do the check right away. We were super happy they could take us right away! The staff was friendly and professional. The shop looked clean and organized. They had several cars in the shop and a big Ford diesel truck on the rack. They also have a bunch of photographs of the owner's Mustang race car inside the office. Looks like a sick ride! read more

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I was looking for a place to get my car safety inspected and was recommended by a friend . I went to HT AUTOMOTIVE with no appointment and they were very accommodating to do my Safety Inspection with no problem . Paul the gentleman that did the inspection was very professional and effective. read more

Shop of all trades. They specialize in performance but are capable of most general repairs. The staff is down to Earth and highly knowledgeable. Whatever you're looking to get done, they'll take good care of you. They also offer walk-in safety check inspections, minus the "headlight restoration service" in order to pass like the Fast Lube bozos up the street. read more