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Cost Guide: Auto repair shops in Honolulu

What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.

Updated November 1, 2026

See Honolulu's favorite auto repair shops

Pearl City Auto Works
★ 4.9 · 188 (2021) reviews
Willy's Transmission & Air Conditioning
★ 4.9 · 158 (2021) reviews
Customer FavoriteMcCully Union Service
★ 4.8 · 246 (2021) reviews

Before you sign

Four things to check with any business

Check the license with your state's licensing board.
Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.

For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote

Who to call

Honolulu's favorite auto repair shops

Why each one earned its label

FavoritePearl City Auto Works
★ 4.9 · 188 (2021) reviews
FavoriteWilly's Transmission & Air Conditioning
★ 4.9 · 158 (2021) reviews
Customer FavoriteMcCully Union Service
★ 4.8 · 246 (2021) reviews
Overall FavoriteHonolulu Volkswagen Parts Department
★ 4.7 · 837 (2021) reviews
FavoriteIsland Brake and Alignment
★ 4.9 · 98 (2021) reviews

Local facts

Honolulu, by the numbers

Official figures that shape what the job costs here.

5,639
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
60.6 sq mi
Land area
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
341,868
Honolulu residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
-2.6%
Population change since 2020 (from 350,993 (April 2020 base))
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Questions

Cost questions answered

How is the top 5 ranking of auto repair shops in Honolulu calculated?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 92 auto repair shops for Honolulu. Paid placements never change the order.

Which of these auto repair shops in Honolulu has the best reviews?

Pearl City Auto Works has a 4.9 rating from 188 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these auto repair shops has the most reviews?

Honolulu Volkswagen Parts Department, with 837 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these auto repair shops licensed?

5 of the 5 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

How many quotes should I get for auto repair shops in Honolulu?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.