LOCALS : DO NOT GO HERE FOR A SAFETY , driving a 2022 4Runner they charged the $27 for safety and DID NOT pass us and gave us 3 days to replace our tires like it's $20 a tire (and most locals know we have a spare set of random stocks not big rims like the regular set we had on it ) this a first for me and my husband having problems at a safety check station , they'd usually tell you before hand , hey you won't be able to pass and give the reason and not carry on with it , and we come back another day .... BUT NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN CHARGED AND NEVER GOT IT AT ALL ‍ And for a while I wonder why that place looks so slow and abandoned I see why , just posting this so others don't waste money like we did **** WENT SOMEWHERE ELSE AND THEY PASSED MY TRUCK 1/2 HOUR LATER ***** NEVER RETURNING TO MIDAS IN MY ENTIRE LIFE read more

The service team overfilled four tires so high that my tire gauge and On board TPS COULD NOT READ. THEY LOOKED LIKE CARTOON BALLOONS NOT TIRES, Stay away from these clowns worthless service and integrity! All new Michelins tires- good they did not blow up. read more

I waited most of the day for a safety check just to be charged $26 and given back a voided inspection. I asked 'Why didn't you offer to fix the problem, which was a bulb replacement?' The young, cocky and disrespectful MOD is the problem...three other patrons were having similar problems and concerns. Never going back read more

I am a local female who brought in a car for an inspection. The inspection did not pass but was given a list of things to correct. Next day, my white husband brought in the car with the fixes done. New tech inspected the vehicle only to add one more thing to fix. After they reviewed the cost at $150, this tech says the fix is $750. I know this tech in the community and know he has disdain for people he perceives as non-local. Really disgusted with the inconsistent inspection and perception of discrimination. Personally as a local I have been treated fairly and quickly at this place, After my husband's experience I am shocked at his experience with this tech (N.A.). I recommend sensitivity training for this tech. read more

Came here on short time frame with no appointment. The staff were very helpful and got my safety check done within ten minutes. In and out service! Mahalo read more

Midas charged me $1300 to fix the AC and within just over 30 days the exact same problem persisted. The fence were blowing hot air from 89 to 95°. I got nothing but pushback, rude, aggressive behavior from Midas, not just in the branch in Lihue by Matt the manager, but also by the field operations team in Oahu and mainland. No one cared that I had just paid $1300 for the AC to be repaired & it was broken again within 30 days. They insisted that the work was **NOT** under warranty EVEN IF THE COMPRESSOR WAS FAULTY. I had to call several times just to get them to admit there was any sort of 90 day warranty. According to the website they do a TRADEMARKED INSPECTION FOR EVERY VISIT--"CLOSER LOOK INSPECTION" which is TRADEMARKED-- ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS A PAID REPAIR. This is completely separate from a paid diagnostic. When I brought the vehicle back, the Manager Matt witnesses first hand but then flat out refused to admit that the vents were blowing hot air, which was the exact same problem that I had raised when I brought the vehicle in the first time. They were relentless in denial of any responsibility to fix the problem. The employees are shady, skirt responsibility, cut corners and most of all lie and cheat when it comes to what their duties & responsibilities are as licensed mechanics: Negligence and Breach of Duty: 1. Midas failed to perform a meaningful inspection of the A/C system when replacing the compressor, despite advertising its Closer Look Vehicle Check™. 2. Midas employee Matt admitted the inspection advertised as "comprehensive" was "NOT comprehensive in any way," contradicting MIDAS' trademarked consumer promise. 3. Midas staff (Matt, Zac, Jordan, and Sherwin) engaged in deflection, refusal of documentation, and outright rudeness, instead of offering any repair solution. What makes Midas Responsible 1. Failure to Uphold Its Own Claims. Your manager's statement proves that Midas' marketed inspection service was not performed in good faith, despite being a trademarked customer guarantee. 2. Post-Repair Failure. The identical defect recurred soon (only 30-40 days) after the paid repair. They refused to admit that there was a warranty, even though everything on the website says there's a 12,000 mile 12 month warranty and even the receipt itself says that there's a 90 day warranty!! 3. Bad-Faith Handling. I have been bounced between Zac, Matt, Jordan, and Sherwin; denied documentation; and told to pay diagnostics "regardless." 4. Records Withheld. I have requested over and over again for documentation regarding the service but they either don't have any or are vehemently withholding them. They have provided no photos, no notes, no inspection records from the July 23 service have been produced, raising concerns about whether proper checks occurred. 5. Business Damages. Without working A/C, my 15-pass van cannot operate, costing me thousands per month in lost income. Scope of Work & Basic Competence. I requested a working A/C system, not a "parts-only" swap. Installing a compressor necessarily requires ***handling/inspecting connected refrigerant lines/hoses, fittings, O-rings, condenser path, and evacuate/charge procedures.**** If a leak or obvious defect existed, your certified technicians should have identified and disclosed it before delivery. 2. Contradiction of Midas' Own Standards. During my in-person discussion with the Līhuʻe branch manager, Matt, he dismissed the Midas Closer Look Vehicle Inspection™ as "not comprehensive in any way," going so far as to say it was equivalent to "just looking at a white van and calling it a white van." This statement is in direct contradiction to Midas' nationwide marketing of the Closer Look service as a comprehensive multipoint inspection intended to assure customer safety and proper function. His remarks illustrate a fundamental avoidance of responsibility and a failure to uphold Midas' own claims. 3. Post-Repair Failure & Notice. The identical symptom returned soon after, and I promptly sought remedy. 4. Bad-Faith Handling. I have been bounced between Zac, Matt, Jordan, and Sherwin, told to pay for new diagnostics "regardless," denied access to my own repair file, and now met with non-responsive field ops. This pattern evidences avoidance and delay, not resolution. 5. Records Withheld. Midas has produced no photographs, notes, or contemporaneous documentation from the July repair--despite multiple requests--raising serious concerns about whether proper checks were done. read more

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Do not recommend. Went in for new tire as directed by initial security check. When I went to get new tire they said no safety techs available. Went back Mon and they said no techs. Went back Wed and they said the machine broke and to come tmw. I called before going in for the 4th attempt and he said they were too busy. I'm beyond frustrated at the horrible service. I have to get this safety done and within the 30 days. I will never go back and you shouldn't either. read more

Went in and got an estimate for an oil change made an appointment for the next day. When I went in the following day, the price is on by $30 by another employee. I believe it was the manager. I had to argue with him to get the price that I had been quoted the day before he told me it was just an estimate! Not only that, but they said they would put a lug nut on my wheel which they did not do so watch out for the pricing, if you get a quote fight for it read more

lousy service, inexperenced workers with lousy attitudes , never try to get safety checks or exhaust work..from these fools.. read more

I called Midas in Lihue earlier this week about having them replace the tire valve stem on my Jeep Wrangler. They were very nice and told me to bring it in that day. I should preface this by saying that they were the 3rd shop I called, and the 2nd to answer the phone. I dropped it off a couple hours later figuring it would be fixed in a day or two. It was replaced and ready to go within 24 hours!! And when I tried to pay for it, they told me I didn't have to. This is good business!!! I will now purchase my tires from this shop and recommend it to everyone I know. read more

Wanted my car safety checked 2020 miles on it. After driving 26 miles arriving at 7:05 am I was informed that they wouldn't do the inspection because I printed the insurance form was printed from my home printer with info from my insurance company. Showed attendent my paid up insurance from the insurance company they refused to do the inspection. Called the Hawai'i stathey agreed with Lihue mgr. Went to three other places they had no trble with the insurance card. read more

Good service. Fast. Had to get a oil change done recently. Brought car in and waited. Took about 40 minutes or so, compared to Kauai Servco which takes two frigging hours!! Good to see the check engine light was turned off. read more

Good customer service. They honor their word and stand by their service. I Really appreciate them, especially when they helped me pay for a Replacement battery because the one they had installed died prematurely. Mahalo! read more

I AM DONE WITH MIDAS!!!!!!! I am late writing this review. However I am due for my safety check and it reminded me of the last time I tried to get my safety check here. I had numerous bad experiences and the last time I scheduled my safety check was the straw that broke the camels back. I had called to schedule a safety check. The man who answered the phone was the manager. How I know, he has a voice that is recognizable and he is always there answering calls and scheduling appointments. So I called on a Monday and set my appointment for that Thursday. He asked my name and when I gave it to him he confirmed my vehicle. Which means they have my information in the systems since I would always go there for oil changes. Before I could ask if he needed my phone number he said " See you Thursday" and hung up. I live on the north shore so a drive to Lihue is a far drive. When I got there I went to check in and the manager was sitting there. I told him I was there for my safety check appointment. Manager: Sorry our printer is broken to do safety checks. Me: So why didn't you call me to let me know so I didn't drive all the way out here? Manager: We don't have your number. I thought it would have been fixed by today but the guy never showed up. Me: You don't have my number because when you took my appointment you hung up before I could give it to you plus you never asked. So when did your machine break? Manager: it's been broken since last week. Me: Then why did you schedule a appointment on Monday knowing your machine was broken. Manager: Because I thought it would be fixed now. That's when I walked out because I cannot handle dealing with incompetent people that cannot do their jobs right and provide good customer service. Like I said this incident was just one of many but this was the last straw. read more

This place has the rudest customer service. I will never go there again. It is seldom I complain about a lack of service but down right rude needs to be called out. A very arrogant, rude, poorly trained customer service agent at the desk when he should be doing oil changes. I'll not go into details but Jordan needs to be fired. Shame on Midas. read more

I would give negative stars if I could... I made an appointment last week for a Turo Safety Inspection (basically, a safety check but includes documenting the tread of your tires - I asked a mechanic at another shop). I was quoted $35 on the phone. I showed up today and when I checked in at the counter, I was told that they "had a meeting" and decided to charge $185 for Turo Safety checks. I told the guy that I was quoted $35 on the phone. He said, "I don't know what to say... but it's only $185. You turo guys are making a lot of money. It's only $185... you can pay for that with one day's rental..." I don't charge that much and I told him so. He just kept repeating, "I don't know what to tell you... it's just $185." HORRIBLE customer service and policy. If you are going to change the price, notify people that are already scheduled. OR, make the new price apply only to people who make their appointment AFTER you change your price. BS. Horrible... I will NEVER go back to Midas, and I would strongly discourage people from going there. Very unprofessional. I took my car to another shop and they charged me what they charge for a safety check ... $25. ONLY $185... are you trippin? read more

The latch on my power door was stuck closed, and they charged us $60 to "fix" it. All they did was force the latch further closed, which enabled the door to close, but left a gap between the door and body. When I took it back, they first insisted they HAD fixed it properly, then insisted the problem was because of an accident that messed the door up (which never happened), refused to look at the latch on the perfectly working door on the other side of the car, and then finally DID fix the problem (it took him 10 seconds). No apology. Never going there again. read more

Can I give them zero stars? Chad, the manager, obviously hates his job and this trickles down to the other staff as well. I've been going there for years, out of the sheer convenience of being able to get oil change appointments on Saturdays. Chad is never genuine, always super fake, and seems to be generally miserable. My last experience involved being failed for a safety check because of a slight crack in a reverse light. In addition, I noticed an oil leak a few days later, only to find that they didn't put my oil pan drain cap on all the way. Luckily I noticed the leak and was able to refill my car with the 3 quarts of oil that it needed!!! Cool guys, thanks for almost blowing my head gasket! Never going back... read more

I will never go here again. They don't even deserve one star. I brought my new tacoma in for an oil change and these brilliant aholes failed to replace the oil drain plug properly and low and behold it fell the f**k out as I was driving to work later. Incompetent, unintelligent negligence. The insurance company they use is crum and forster and they also are horrible bloodsucking incompassionate scum. They claimed my truck as totaled and want to buy it from me for $29000 which is rock bottom blue book value and I'm expected to replace my Tacoma for that?? Everyone on this island who has a Tacoma knows what they cost here. I will continue to tell every person I know and come in contact with this story until I personally see to it that Midas on rice street is shut down for good. read more

Paid on line and made an appointment 3 days in advance. Showed up on time and they had no record of the appointment. Said they were a week out. Waiting for a refund read more

The present manager and the mechanic that worked on my truck were outstanding. Work was completed quickly, honesty from the manager and skillfulness of the mechanic cannot be topped. With the current staff I will be using Midas, I hope they are paid well enough to stay for a long time. read more

Brought my vehicle in for a check engine light and service was performed. Paid thousand something dollars because I was promised light would come off after a couple of start cycles. Check engine light never came off, I brought the vehicle back in. Additional service was performed, paid five hundred something, light was off but when I went home and check engine light came back on. I brought the vehicle back in, I was told they would call me, they kept my vehicle in without notifying me. The following day the temp manager from Oahu was very rude and arrogant and was acting niggardly, wouldn't discuss why they couldn't fix my vehicle and no refund was issued. $1600 plus dollars later my car's check engine light is still on. Worst experience. These guys don't know what they doing and I feel robbed. read more

Took time out of my day for a service only to be told they put the wrong time and couldn't perform the service I requested will never willingly give them money ever again #horribleservice read more

My brakes were making noise on my 2013 Acura so I stopped in for an inspection. They said I needed new pads, rotors and calipers on the back wheels and resurfaced rotors and new pads on the front, about $2,100. At first I didn't know what to do but I thought that price was outrageous. It's an Acura, not a Ferrari! I called two reputable auto service companies and for the same work, it was $900 less. They're prices are ridiculous. read more

Worst shop on the island they will mess with your car and try to charge you all kinds of extras a disgrace to the island of Kauai. Kind of shop we want out of here for ever. Don't loose your time and money with this scammers we aware! read more

I've been going to Kauai Midas since we arrived on island 2 years ago, but just for the certification needed by the DMV. I decided to go there for my 18,000 mile checkup -- and I have to say, every part of that experience was great! In these viral times, I was greeted by Jim, with a warm & happy welcome! We decided which service I would receive, and he gave me a full explanation of what would be done. The timeframe was perfect, about an hour, and the call came as expected when the job was completed. I knew what I was getting, no surprises added on, and me & my RAV-4 are happy campers now! A big 'Thank You' to all the guys at Midas for being there and making this an easy thing to do in these difficult times! Your Aloha Sprit goes a long way... read more

Run from this place. Just one certified mechanic so if you don't have him working on your car it's a crap shoot. Counter manager spends more time watching his children than answering the telephone. read more

I try to support the locally owned shops here and I have supported this Midas in the past when Ross was manager. I had moved to CO and came back to Kauai. I bought a car, had some repairs done to it, oil change etc. They seemed personable and I thought I had my car taken care of. I found out that the noise I was hoping was repaired was solved w the new axle I had put on and other repairs to the tune of $1100. It wasn't. I brought it back they said they had packed the bearings and it should solve the problem. It hasn't. I wanted to get my car safety checked and had an appt. that I needed to move. I tried calling on a Sat. and NO ONE answered the phone. I called on Mon the day of my appt and spoke to a staff member that had supposedly changed it to Fri. I showed up on Fri. and my appt is moved to Sat. and then I was told there was no one that could do my safety check. I was NEVER called. The current manager Chad, seems to have a babysitting situation as the lobby looks like a daycare center w his kids, whom I feel sorry for, have to spend the day inside on the phones watching videos. It doesn't make for a good impression for customers. If he's having problems w finding suitable daycare perhaps Midas can help with that? I won't be back. read more

No way! These people will take you to the poor house. I recommend in investing elsewhere. They will do at $280 job for over $1000 + If you ask for an estimate for something & it's for a different vehicle, they also tack it onto a hit list of things your car needs, even if it's actually for a completely different vehicle. Crooks! Stay away unless you want to pay 3X usual cost read more

Called on Monday to make back to back appointments oil change for 2 cars Had a friend help me drive one of the vehicles and arrived at Midas and was told they might be able to do one car but they had guys out and couldn't do both I asked why he couldn't call me in advance and let me know and he got a pretty nasty attitude and said "yep - I'm a terrible guy for not calling" He then said he could do them both if I could leave both cars for an hour and a half I told him the whole reason for making back to back appointments was so we didn't have to sit there and wait All in all ... really dismal customer service Won't be back to Midas read more

Shout out to Tim and Chad at Midas Lihue. Gave me a free diagnostic on my brakes, gave me a clear idea of what was needed and replaced my front brakes post haste (timing is everything:)! On our island there's not a whole lot of choices, so reliable honest work at a fair price and customer service with aloha are big selling points - thanks again guys! read more

I had an oil change done yesterday, and during the inspection they found my brakes to be low, I was given a very reasonable estimate and they had the oil change and brake job done by lunch. These guys rock!!! read more

We live on a small island and often we pay high value for service and sometimes that service comes with a hefty price. Well, Chad the manager at Midas comes with a smile, an aloha for his Ohana, and the pride each time in knowing that his Customers are leaving happy! Quintin, his awesome, talented and experience technician always seems to resolve my issues that the Dealer says cost so much and will take parts. Each time Quintin finds the problem resolved with a simple remedy and no charge. You ask why? Because the dealer doesn't care like Midas - Chad and his team put the Ohana FIRST - and they make my decision FIRST when people ask - where can I get an Oil change or my car fixed - The world needs more Chads and even Quintins, they make Kauai GREAT! read more

I had been having my mini cooper serviced at the Lihue, Kauai Hawaii Midas location since I bought the car last summer July 2019. I was generally satisfied with the work and customer service up until this past January when I took the car in for brakes. Upon inspection, Chad, the store manager informed me that I would need all new pads, all new rotors and all new sensors and braking system fluid flush. He informed me that the price for the complete brake job would be just over $1400. This was definitely a shocker as I have owned 2 BMW's and a 2014 370 Nissan Z and never paid anywhere remotely close to this for the same exact job. As a teacher, $1400 hit my family in the pockets hard, nonetheless, in order to make sure we were driving a safe car, I had him to do it and I paid the price. About 4-5 weeks after having the brakes done, I began to hear squealing. I called Midas and Chad told me to bring the car back in and he would take care of it. When I took it back he switched out the pads and put a more premium pad on it. Of course the brakes have a warranty so I was not charged for switching out the pads. About 3 weeks after that, the brakes began scrubbing and I tried to ignore it but it kept getting worse. I set up an appointment to bring the car back in and Chad was visibly upset about having to look at the brakes again. When my husband dropped off the vehicle he was 30 minutes late dropping off the car, so Chad was completely rude to him in a way I had never known him to act towards myself or my husband. My husband left the car there and went to work and about 3 hours later, Chad called and said it was the wheel bearing and that it would be another $800 in order to resolve the ongoing brake issue. Of course we refused the service and my husband went to go pick up the car. Not even 10 minutes of him leaving the store, the brake light came on, a light that has never come on before even when we did need brakes. I definitely thought this was strange. I called Midas cooperate customer relations line and spoke with someone about my complaint about the amount of money I spent to still have problem with the brakes. Once Chad was informed about the complaint, he reduced the cost of the wheel bearing from over $800 to $500. Of course, I still refused because at this point I did not trust Midas with my car anymore. The next day, I took my car to an auto repair shop that had excellent ratings, reviews and many people had told me to go there when I told them about the problems I had at Midas. When the mechanic there looked at my car the day after it was at Midas, he showed me exactly why the brake light came on 10 minutes after leaving Midas. My front left brake sensor had been severed, literally cut, and was hanging down inside the tire. The mechanic said it was no possible way that this happened from driving and that it was intentionally pulled down and cut. Additionally, he showed me that the "new" sensors Midas put on were not new at all. They were the same sensors that had been on my car since 2007. So on top of intentionally tampering with my sensors, he never put on new parts that he charged me for. The mechanic did confirm that the pads were new, the rotors were new and the brake system was flushed, however, he said that there was absolutely nothing wrong with my wheel bearing and they were completely to spec. So the $800 he wanted to try and charge me to fix a wheel bearing that was in perfect condition was going to be a scam too. The mechanic at this place felt so bad about what I had gone through with Midas that he replaced my sensors for free and was able to stop the scrubbing sound by oiling and cleaning my pads and rotors. My brakes are quiet now and make absolutely no noises. I kept the old sensors he took off as proof that I was charged for new parts that were never put on and I took pictures and video before he took the sensors off to show where it had been cut. As if this ordeal wasn't enough, I was strongly and repeatedly discouraged from taking my complaint to a higher authority by a person name Tim Hall who said he was "the top of the totem pole" and there was nothing else they could do for me. Despite his aggressive discouragement, I continued to report my complaint to a higher authority. Needless to say, I will NEVER do business with a store Midas anywhere EVER again. read more

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The annual vehicle safety inspection is no one's favorite obligation, but the crew at Midas in Lihue made ours for 2019-20 actually pleasant. A late-breaking emergency made us late for our appointment, yet the men in the office and the shop managed to fit us in without (a) making us feel guilty or (b) intruding on the next person's appointment. Five stars. We'll be back next year. read more

Took my Jeep Wrangler in for front end work. Chad and his staff are friendly and professional. Experienced mechanics. Finally got my Jeep fixed right. read more

Late post, on Friday I went to my appointment to do my safety check, unfortunately they were backed up, so it took a little while till they could get to do my car. They did apologize for the delay, which I appreciated as they did advise of the delay. I did wait and they got to do my car and their service was prompt to complete. Chad (Mgr?) was hospitable when the service was completed. I will return. read more

Super speedy, great oil change service! Was easy to make an appt online. Manager Chad was friendly and helpful, explaining the entire service results to me. No pressure selling at all. Midas will definitely be my go-to place for future oil changes! Mahalo nui! read more

I called to get a quote on my tires, someone took my name and tire size with a promise to call back No one called by lunch the next day. I called, spoke to someone else and was given a quote of $645. I asked if I could use the coupon in the midweek and he said he thought so (buy 3 get one free) We made an appointment so I would think he reserved the tires I went in for my appointment after taking off and asked if the coupon would work, he said it should work and I was lucky because the coupon didn't require an alignment to use. He went out to check my tires and came back and said they don't have it in stock and it would have to be ordered, which he would do and still honor the coupon but my total with coupon would be a little over $700.... I declined and here I am at tire warehouse....which is where we usually go. Mind you I wouldn't have had to leave work early because they open till 5 and have alot of competent workers. read more

This review is for Chad. He's always so nice on the phone. And when you're in there, you can tell he's busy but always accommodating. Multitasking seems to be he's key! He calls before with the estimate and I always appreciate that. I've been there for a oil change, I've been there for a safety check, and just recently had a little work done on my car. Thanks for the help Midas crew and Chad. read more