Thank you to Sonny, Hyo, & reception guy! Everyone here was seriously so nice and helpful! I don't know much about cars lol, so I really appreciated that they actually took the time to break everything down for me in a way I could understand instead of making me feel clueless. They gave me different options, explained what actually needed to be done, and even helped me figure out a cheaper route without sacrificing quality. I never felt pressured into spending more than I needed to, which I REALLY appreciated. in a world full of money hungry, scamming people, these guys are Super genuine, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Definitely recommend, especially if you're like me and need someone to explain car stuff without speaking another language Thank you guys again!! read more

I can't express how grateful I am to my friend for referring me to Lim's. As a kupuna, I've gotten used to dealing with so many unscrupulous auto repair shops and am sure I've paid too much for many things I didn't need. My car is a bit older and recently started having more serious engine problems. I had it towed to the dealer, which was closer to my work. After receiving an extremely high repair estimate for a "portion" of the issues, and then serious pressure to buy a new car from the same dealer, I almost caved and bought one. I was also considering giving up my car and riding the bus. My son recommended I go back to Lim's before doing anything nuts, because they are our trusted mechanics. Sure enough, the issue was repairable at a fraction of the estimate. I'm so thankful to have a trusted auto repair shop with mechanics who are knowledgeable, honest, friendly, and genuinely care about their customers. Special shout out to Hyo, whose integrity and helpfulness are so rare these days. Mahalo Hyo! Mahalo Lim's. I am truly grateful to you for going above and beyond again and again for me and all of your customers. read more

Coworker recommended me to them. Staff was super sweet and very knowledgeable. Very upfront about pricing, quick and reasonable. Considering that I walked in and they got it done the next day(only 1 hr of labor). I think they filled up my gas for me or I had forgot that I did? If you did, thank you!! 100% would come again read more

I came in because I just bought a used car and I wanted an oil change. They were really friendly and helpful and explained that I don't even need an oil change yet! Then they shared with me what I may need done when I come back (tune-up) in a couple months and how much it will cost. They still checked out my engine and my tires. They gave me great customer service for free. I will definitely be back. I can see why they have high reviews. Mahalo! read more

Fast and good pricing! They were able to fit me in for an oil change same day I called. In and out in 30 minutes.

i js wanna start off by saying 1 there the BEST ON ISLAND IN MY OPINION 2 reasonable prices depending on what u get done 3 THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER i was recommended by my dad who works right across at american tires and ever since i brought my acura to them my car hasn't been way better im truly thankful for them and HIGHLY recommend to anyone who needs anything done for there car GO TO THEM never disappoints Me read more

Went there only for safety check and the guy that helped me was very nice and courteous

Took my car here on a recommendation from co- worker. I was thoroughly impressed. Mechanic was straight-up and honest, didn't try to upsell me anything. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Will def take my car here again. read more

I don't look for a hook up, I just look for fair. These guys over deliver for sure. They don't try to get money out of you, they just create the best experience possible for their customers. Don't think I can go anywhere else. read more

If you want HONEST WORK you go to Lims. The oil drain plug bolt in my car was stripped and I couldn't get it out. It was my first time going here and Steve took the time to help me. He was friendly and listened to my problem. Only charged me for labor (as I brought my own supplies for the oil change). I would definitely go back here for any other problems with my car. read more

Lim's Auto Service - Oil drain plug - Auto Repair Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best value and quality for several repairs! Staff can easily diagnose issues mostly by description.

I've come here multiple times. They're my go to shop if I don't have the know how or time to fix my own issues. They're honest, fair technicians that are very fairly priced. I recommend them to everyone I know that needs work done. read more

I was referred to Sonny and his team after the icons in the dash of my teenaged Prius lit up almost all at once. The worst was when the battery light came on right after I hung up the phone. Called them back and they assured me it should still be ok to drive and gave me directions to their location. I waited in their little air-conditioned office space and hung out with Sugar, a very curious and friendly boy kitty. Long story short, they couldn't help me fix my car, but they were very kind and gracious and did not treat me like I was a waste of their time. Everybody treated me with courtesy and I really appreciate that. They didn't charge me for the testing they did and Sonny even suggested going to Masaki's! I really appreciate that they really wanted to help me, and I am now a fan. Support them!! read more

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Last September, my Honda's dashboard lit up like a Xmas tree. Every warning light came on, so once I was able to pull over and park it, I called Lim's where I've taken my car in for a transmission fluid change 3 years ago. They were honest and efficient back then and they continue to offer the same great service now. Once the problem was diagnosed, I opted to have them do the work rather than take it to the dealership for the repair. It took 3 weeks to complete the job only because the part wasn't available from the dealer. Once they had the part in hand, they fixed it in a day and before they gave me the keys, they test drove my car throughout the day to make sure that the car ran perfectly. When I picked up my car, Hyo took the time to explain what Sonny did to fix my car. To date, my car is still running well and if something else should come up, I will be taking it back to Lim's for servicing. Hyo, Sonny and Steve are awesome at what they do. They run an honest business with fair pricing and their customer service is top notch. Mahalo Lim's! read more

Amazing service! Steve is awesome. No matter how busy, he always picks up the phone, is so pleasant and is quick to schedule and finish the job correctly. Went there for my brakes and it was done in 2.5 hours. Truly happy to have found Lim's. read more

I picked up two of my cars from Pasha, shipped from the mainland. I was only on Oahu for the day for pre-employment (flew in from Hilo). I needed to get safety checked and I went towards the end of the day before my flight back to Hilo. They were very friendly and accommodating to my special circumstances. I was able to get both cars safety checked for out of state transfer without any appointments. read more

Aloha, (NIssan Leaf) I have been coming here for years, Steve and Sunny are awesome, best service and prices, they take pride in what they do, and CARE, and they are open 1/2 days on Saturdays. they are very well knowledged in all Makes and models. Give them a call next time you need service, safety check, oil change, etc, you will also become a long time customer. SUE / Allied Security Fence, read more

*** BEST OF THE BEST *** Honest People Fast Service Good Price WOW!!! The owner must be a brother from another mother because I felt like family by the how good they treated me. Everyone was super friendly and took the time to show me and explain how to fix the problem. I went there for a shifting problem. Sonny and his help diagnosed the problem and fixed it fast. He went above and beyond and even fixed something that wasn't on the repair list. I know the dealerships would have milked the clocked and charged me an arm and a leg. A friend recommended them and I feel pretty lucky to have Lim's Auto Service on my side. My experience was so good that I'm recommending to my family and to all my friends. Thank you Sonny for everything you did for me!! read more

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My daughter was shopping for a used car in Honolulu and these guys checked out a couple of the cars she was interested in. We were able to avoid a car with a major problem based on their inspection. I will be using them for maintenance from now on. read more

Fast service for a great price. Great customer service! I will definitely start coming here instead of going to the dealership.

Great friendly service. Great price compared to the competition. Had a busted radiator and he was able to fix it quickly within a few hrs and didn't charge extra. Highly recommended. read more

Went to this place twice already. Each time, they never tried to upsell me to get me to spend more than needed. First issue I thought was tune-up related. Kyo discovered it was a torque converter issue and printed out the service bulletin related to it. He gave me suggestions on where to go for the torque converter replacement and did not charge me for the diagnostic. Second time I went in was because my breaks were grinding. A different employee only charged me for break pad replacement and didn't try to upsell me on the rotors. I am now loyal to this shop and will come here for all my auto needs. The only downside to this place is that parking is tight. Best to call way in advance to make an appointment. Other than that, these guys are honest and reasonably priced. read more

Honest and affordable. They will tell you what is or isn't wrong and give you an honest opinion on what to do.

Two people you absolutely need to know in life: a good CPA and a mechanic. If you're looking for a mechanic, look no further. Sonny has been my sole mechanic (and for my friends and family) and I wouldn't hesitate to refer anyone. He does great, quality work for very reasonable prices. If Sonny can't fix it, no one can! read more

Used sonny to fix my Honda Civic. Worked well and then noticed the problem started again. Took it back and turns out it was a defective part. Sonny replaced free of charge. Highly recommended! Update: I've since recommended him to my friends and they also have had great experiences. Highly recommended!!!! read more

We've been coming here for years! Super friendly, super helpful, easy to talk to, they don't push you to do unnecessary things. So quick, had my bearings, oil change, window motor replaced, took it at 9, done by 2p. Safety check was like 10 min and I didn't need an appt, just call before you go. read more

I called the day before and explained I had an "inspection due" light on. The gentleman on the phone was able to schedule me an appointment the very next day. I arrived at 8am. Steve had a little bit of work before starting with me. No biggie. Within 10 mins he took a look at my car and was able to figure out that during my last oil change the previous technician did not reset my settings. He quickly reset my settings and I was on my way. Steve is knowledgeable and an expert in his field. I highly recommend him and will be returning in the future for all my car maintenance needs. Thanks Steve! read more

Radiator hose burst, this place was within a mile. Went here and will definitely recommend! Fast friendly good price. Thanks so much!

Found these guys when I lived in Moanalua. These guys have always took good care of my car anytime it gave me problems. Being someone that doesn't know much about cars, I feel like they were always transparent with me about my vehicle's needs. I also feel like they have very fair prices. read more

Always, always, ALWAYS courteous, professional and friendly. They are honest and up front and are way cheaper than the other local car centers. It takes a minute sometimes for them to answer their phone but be patient and they'll answer. Small but efficient crew. No where else I'll take our 2008 and 2023 vehicles for safety inspections and more read more

There're so honest and affordable. I had a crazy estimate from another place to get my shifter cable replaced and called Lim's to get a second opinion. They managed to inspect it and find an alternative and cheaper way to repair it instead of replacing it. The car was ready the next day even though I had it towed to them last minute the day before around closing. I paid less than 1/6 of there estimate that I had gotten from the other place. Thank you Lim's!!! Now I know where to go whenever I have car troubles. So quick, honest, and trustworthy. read more

Is it comparable price for labor fee $200 for working on my car less than 1 hour for ac recharge? I'm definitely going to think twice before coming back here. I'm feeling ripped off for sure. read more

Sonny at Lims is so honest. He quoted me $600 one time and when I went to pick it up, he only charged me $500 because he said he got it done quicker. Unbelievable.! recommend them to anyone. read more

Should you want an honest opinion go to Lim's. Everyone is out to make a living. We go to Lim's because they'll let you know if you really need to get this done now or later or not at all. They also do safety checks. read more

Old school mechanics, honest and dirty (with grease that is). They replaced a broken rear axle for me with a used part from Discount Auto, and the total cost was about $1500. This was way better than the $3400 Nissan wanted for parts alone, labor not included. I was able to get the part delivered to Lim's by Discount Auto due to Steve having called around for me and their relationship with Lim's The location and faces have changed over the years but great to find out Lim's is still a great shop. read more

I have been a regular customer of Lim's for years. Prices are always reasonable and work is honest. They are usually able to accommodate me even when busy and always willing to provide honest recommendations. read more

The best mechanics I've ever used. Honest, knowledgeable, well-priced. The only reason for not rating 5 stars is that they do not do major engine repairs - that's it. I've been using Lin's for 15+ years and have never been disappointed once. Staff is friendly and all their mechanics explain the issues with such simplicity that even a guy with minimal auto motive experience can understand. read more

We were recommended to Lim's and he exceeded our expectations. We had an issue with our shift change lock. Lim asked us to leave it for a few hours and fixed it easily. Price was exceptionally reasonable and service was expedient. I have no doubt in my mind for his skills and I will only be visiting him for my repairs. read more

These guys were the best. They got me in last minute and were very helpful, friendly, and resourceful. I highly recommend them!!!

I was recommended to go to Lim's by my nephew. He said they do good work and are very ethical. I experienced that first hand! The air conditioner on my Subaru Forester was not working properly. I called Lim's and got an appointment for the next day. Steve and Hyo worked on my car efficiently while I waited. After putting in fluid and a dye Hyo told me to come back when the air got warm again because if there was a leak. the dye will show where it was. Well, my air was warm by that afternoon. I called and they were so nice in trying to fit me in for my next appointment. When I returned, Hyo inquired if I checked if my car was under warranty because my car isn't that old and haa low mileage. He even helped me read my car contract. To my surprise, it was under warranty. Hyo suggested I drive over to Subaru service since it was close by and have them fix it. He could've easily taken the job and charged me. I was so appreciative for his honesty, integrity and help. The next appointment available with Subaru is next week. I hope they are as ethical and do a good job. I am now a life-time customer of Lim's because I know they are good people who do good work! Mahalo, Steve and Hyo! read more