I got a safety inspection done here and it was really quick and easy. I filled out a form, gave them my car insurance and registration, and in under 30 min they told me my car had passed the safety inspection. They also gave me a couple coupons for use the next time I go. I made an appointment, but it's not necessary.

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This review is solely based on my experience with their safety checks.

My safety check was embarrassingly long overdue and I desperately needed it. After calling a couple of other places where the qualifying agent seemed to leave early every day, I happened to see a cardboard sign on Dillingham Blvd that read something like "safety checks here. No appt needed". I was a bit apprehensive to go based on a cardboard sign, but was pleasantly surprised when I got there. The office is clean and air conditioned and the receptionist was welcoming and pleasant.

There was one gentleman waiting for his car and I was told I would be next. The total time spent waiting in the office was about 15 minutes. It was awesome.

The owner explained that they "move up" regular customers to do things like safety checks and brakes since the bulk of their business is done with big car companies so they don't have to necessarily finish those cars as quickly.

I'm no car expert but the things I did notice and appreciate was their friendliness and their quick service. If I ever need a repair or maintenance, I will definitely consider Starkeys!

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John and his mechanics are experts with air-conditioning and heating/cooling units and when I came in to pickup my vehicle, he explained everything in easy-to-understand English. I even got a brief lesson in vehicle Maintenance and didn't need to show proof of insurance or any of that unnecessary paperwork that dealerships require.

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Came to Starkeys because my safety check was expired and so many other places had a 1 hour wait but Starkeys took me in right away and i only had to wait 15 minutes. The owner is a really nice guy. Great customer service here. Will be back for sure!

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If you're looking for an honest and dependable place to remedy any issues with your car, you've found the right place! John, the new owner of B and B Auto Repair and his team do exceptional work.

The shop is located on Dillingham Blvd in a warehouse area right next door to Kapalama Shopping Center. I would suggest calling John in advance to give him a heads up on what type of issues you're experiencing and to schedule a time that you can bring it in. If you walk in without notice, sometimes there will not be someone in the reception area to greet you.

I brought my car in for a bunch of things which included replacing a light marker, doing a diagnosis for my check engine light, oil change and ordering a new dipstick. His quote was very reasonable and was significantly less than what the car dealership would have charged to diagnosis, order parts and perform the same repairs. John really knows his stuff and explained each problem in a way that made it easy to understand.

With new ownership, it looks like the shop is a clean slate and will go over and beyond for their customers. Give this place a shot, you'll be thankful you did from all the money you'll save along with receiving friendly service.

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Best mechanic I've ever come by. John (the new owner) is a very honest and genuine man. My husband and I had just bought a car and the gasket blew, it's a very pricey and lengthy thing to fix but John did everything he could to make this process smooth for us. We will come back here for all of our car problems/services. I recommend b&b auto repair 100%. Our car runs so smooth now.

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I had to get my Buick Century safety checked last week. I took it to Midas. They wouldn't pass me because the odometer was not readable (Cluster Instrument Panel was on the blink). The mechanic said they were unable to repair it and that I would have to take it to the dealership. I called my go to mechanic in Kaimuki and he turned me away as well. I looked up Buick repair shops online and found B & B Auto Repair. I spoke to owner, John Starky, and he had me bring it in. I cannot say enough about the professionalism, courtesy and timeliness shown to me. On top of that, they were able to do the repair and return the car to me in a matter of days. John's communication was excellent. I highly recommend B & B Auto Repair. I took my car back to Midas and completed my safety check. I have to do a lot of driving for my job and I don't know what I would have done without B & B Auto Repair!

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B and B auto repair is a very down to earth shop that is centrally located. Great customer service and extremely fair. Had to get an engine replaced in my van which is used as a taxi. Knowing this Dean, the shop owner found other things and brought it to my attention. He never pressured me into fixing them, but explained what would happen if I did and didn't replace them. Overall the shop is well maintained and very professional for being a privately owned shop. I would recommend at least talking to the shop owner and give him a chance to improve your car. A lot of the negative reviews here make no sense.

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They do great work, reasonably priced, usually same day service Drop off in am pick up in pm. Don't have anything bad to say they are always real honest and always explain what and why they have to do something. Recommend to anyone in the area.

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I lucked out in a bad circumstance, when my car died & locked up on the road after normal business hours. With free towing included in my car insurance, I originally planned to tow it to a safe place at my home & then again to the dealership the next morning, when it reopened, I was referred at the site that evening to B and B Auto Repair by tow-truck driver Jason. B and B's new owner took over the shop recently. One call to B and B by the tow-truck driver, & the owner got on the phone w/me. They accepted my towed car that evening; we took care of some minor paperwork that night; & the owner & his young school-age son gave me a ride home. I took Uber to work the next morning & before noon, B and B's owner, John, phoned me w/the diagnosis (needed a new fuel pump, which was what the tow-truck driver had guessed). Owner John applied the diagnostic cost toward the new fuel pump & labor, & gave me a quote. Following some research that I did online, I saw that his quote was very competitive. John then went the extra mile, literally, & picked me up after work & drove me to the shop to retrieve my car. This is what Excellent Service looks like. In addition, he had one of his servicemen clean the corrosion from my battery & test it. Still feeling shaky about my car dying on the road, John offered to test drive the car w/me, for added reassurance. The experience of a car dying on the road is horrific & potentially dangerous; however, I couldn't have asked for better guidance, understanding, empathy, expertise, turnaround time, a good price & above-&-beyond service. Based on my experience, I highly recommend B and B Auto Repair, its service employees & new owner John.

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Always quick, always friendly. I got a safety check done in twenty minutes. I've had my brakes changed, my oil changed, and my engine worked on. Always quality service.

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Great service, great prices, my new "go-to" shop! Dean is the man! He was very helpful, very friendly, and finished the job in a timely manner.

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Dean installed a brand new long block in a car I bought (not knowing it needed a new engine) and had it up and running like new. Very satisfied. Prior to this he did suspension work which was fast, and he went out of his way to explain what needs fixing and shows you the parts he removed. He was up front and didn't beat around the bush. What's more he gave me options rather than one expensive solution. This is very atypical of an auto repair experience where they try and shove services down your throat. My experience was very different from the ones below...

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I had several good experiences fixing a radiator and broken o2 sensors. Fair price and fast service. Worked pretty quick with my insurance too. They are great at staying in contact with their customers and making sure the job is done right. That makes them stand out from other shops.

— Google User Review

Came here for safety check. Service was fast and done professionally. They don't accept printed copy of my GEICO insurance cards though. You have to either present the original or show them with your GEICO app on your phone.

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I will definately go there again although I just got my car safety inspected. The owner was down to earth, honest, professional, and sincere. The place is clean and neat and they value their customers. I highly recommend.

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Excellent customer service. Highly recommend.

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People work there are very informative, efficiency, and professional they made it so easy for us especially is our first time on the island. Very satsified with their service. If there are more stars on the rating chart I would give them more!!! Bc they EARN IT!!!

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In and out for a tire repair. Will definitely be heading back here for any other repairs in the future.

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Mechanics simply don't get enough credit. As a traveling computer tutor and repair specialist I'm always on the road or have my family in the car. This last thing they fixed on my car would have eventually stranded me on the highway. Starkey Auto Repair always gets a fair price and excellent service.

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Starkey’s Auto Repair customer service is outstanding! I took my SUV there, explained what symptoms it was having and they knew exactly what needed to be done. They are very helpful and friendly. It was my first time there and I was treated like a valued customer. Thank you.

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We used John Starkey for a "rental car" through the Turo App. Very easy - they were quick to pick us up both coming and going. Great car - returning, it was important for us to blend in, which this did. Give them a try, won't be disappointed. Aloha!

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Fast clean and easy!

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Job done right the first time and fast. 🤙

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True professionals and experts in auto repair and customer service. My ABS control module was determined to be the issue with the service brake system warning in my Hummer H2. These mechanics are awesome!

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John the Owner is amazing! I’ve never met a more honest and transparent mechanic / salesman. As a woman it’s hard to trust places like this because I don’t really know what i’m doing but John has never been shady with me or tried to coarse me into doing a repair or add ons that I didn’t need or want. He greets us with Aloha each and every time we come by. He helped us fix our church van and now he’s fixing our personal car and we haven’t had any problems whatsoever after. Our Church’s van is 20 years old and you can only tell by looking at it. From John down to his workers - I can honestly say I feel comfortable coming here and I don’t have to worry about what they’re doing to my car unlike other places. They have never pressured me or made me feel unwelcome. Mahalo to Starkeys Auto (B&B auto) for the Aloha!

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Professional, Fair and upfront; good customer service

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Awesome gave me a real estimate based off the over charged work at midas...$700 less..thanks to Starkey's n Auto car care i got $200 off.. Should of gone to Starkey's..Will next time

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The best place to fix your car, honest professional people

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Honest and upfront mechanics that were very helpful in removing the rusted lug nuts on my spare tire.

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Excellent Service Representatives. Took my Vehicle for a throttle body assembly. Replacement. Very professional service. A 12 months /20,000 miles warranty included after the repair. Affordable...highly recommended. Thank you STARKEYS 🤙😁👍

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Quick service and lots of staff. Did three safety inspection here

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Safety inspections take about 10 min at most. Trustworthy establishment for other auto care or maintenance. Lobby is small, fits at most 5 people sitting

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I always have my car serviced at Starkeys Auto Service. They are a great bunch of mechanics and of course very knowledgeable and professional. I recently had a radiator replaced and warrantee parts installed.Cant beat the service...I definitely will use the service at Starkeys again.

— Google User Review

Impressive grouping of immensely talented, top notch, automotive mechanic professionals. They were able to identify some pretty challenging diagnostic problems with my Honda Accord, that seemed to elude the other shops. The shop bay is clean and well organized. The waiting room staff experience is welcoming , comfortable, with no pressure honest billing. I drove away thoroughly satisfied.

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My experience with this shop was nothing short of amazing! Zack was my repair rep and he made sure I was constantly in the loop on my repair. They really went the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of during my repair and also ended up saving me at least a thousand dollars by getting to the actual root of the problem instead of just opening up the parts cannon and replacing everything on my dime like other shops might have done. I’m so grateful and will definitely be coming back with any and all of my auto repair problems and sending anyone I know. Thank you, Zack and everyone in the shop who worked on my car!!!! They finished my car just in time for me Fiancé to come to visit! IF YOU’RE IN A PINCH WITH AUTO REPAIRS THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

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The staff at Sharkey’s is so friendly. Randy helped me a lot. Kept me informed when they couldn’t get the parts , had to special order them. Once the parts were in , the work was done by the end of day. Randy even called the next day to see how the car was running, no auto shop ever done that. John Starkey even emailed me to see how the car was. They do an awesome repair work!! I would highly recommend SHARKEY’S!!!

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One of my vehicles is unusual, and it took some discussion, but they were willing to take on a job that other mechanics were not and did excellent work. The car was ready before I knew it, and the cost was less than the estimate. Zack, Sean, and John were all polite, engaged, patient, and knowledgeable. These guys have my car service business from now on.

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Took my sisters car in for a safety check. After filling out paper work and a short wait they had me on my way.

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I’ve been a customer of Starkey’s for a few years now and they always get the job done. If you are lucky, you might even get to see the friendliest baby Doberman that hangs around the shop! John Starkey is a great guy and the staff will make sure your car stays in mint condition. My truck rides just the way it did when I bought it. Air Conditioning in the lobby is a life saver, and there’s some good eats like WingStop just around the corner. I always call ahead to see how busy the shop is, depending on what I need.

— Facebook User Review

I really needed to get a safety check inspection done on my vehicle. I tried more than half a dozen places on the Windward side. None of them could help me. The manager at Kaneohe Firestone suggested I try Starkey's. I called; they said they could do it; so I drove from Kaneohe to Kalihi and was able to get my safety check done. So awesome!!!

— Yelp User Review

Originally took my truck in for a diagnostic on my A/C system. I was planning on fixing it myself. But once I got the quote I couldn't believe how great the price for the repair was. Super fast and friendly service. Got my vehicle back that same day. Great customer service and very knowledgeable.

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I simply cannot say enough about Starkeys. The owner John is a great guy. Period. And his team is fantastic. But it is Zack who just amazing. I have an older BMW and she can be temperamental at times and I swear she breaks down just to see zack. She has become monogamous as Zack can read her like a book. This is the only place to take your car. They have a kick ass business and can handle anything !

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I highly recommend Starkeys with any auto repair/maintenance needs. They back up their work with a warranty on parts and labor giving confidence that you're working with true professionals. Thank You Starkeys!

— Google User Review

Great experience each time I go. Able to do walk in for safety checks and they always fit me in that day. Recently had suspension done and they came in under their quote and kept me updated through. Highly recommend

— Google User Review

I brought my truck in to Starkey’s for a battery issue. Zach was extremely helpful! From getting me in quick, to helping me diagnose my trucks problems…which turned out to be battery AND transmission related, to fully replacing everything and getting me out of there all within a few hours was beyond amazing. Truly happy with the service both Zach and Starkey’s provided and will definitely be back shall any other problems arise with my vehicle.

— Google User Review

I have been coming to Starkeys Auto Repair for quite some time now, 4+ years. I have had many issues with my Jeep and in that time and there has been no where else I would even consider bringing it in to to get looked at. From tire issues, engine issues, break issues galore they really have done it all. I am so thankful I started going here from the beginning! John, Bill, and Zack are always so welcoming, kind, and accommodating with me and whatever the issue is at hand. They will always make sure to have your vehicle and you in their best interests. Starkeys prices match up with quality of work that you simply just will not find anywhere else. They are simply the best!

— Google User Review

We are very grateful for Starkey’s Auto Repair Team, specifically for the Shop Manager Zack for “once again” placing Customer Service above sales/monetary gain with unnecessary repairs and returning our business delivery vehicles back in a timely manner at reasonable costs…. It is a blessing to our business to have found a repair shop with such high morals and integrity…. Thank You….

Jeremy

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Expert advice, kind and reasonable price. Was the best car service I have ever had. I have already referred friends, I was that impressed. The owner takes time to explain what their doing. I will do all my car service repairs there, plus they do safety checks on top of all this!!!!! Sparkys on Dillingham!!!

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