Welcome to Punahou Auto Service
Premium Automotive Service in Honolulu, HI
If you’re looking for auto repair in Honolulu, HI, you’ve found us. Here at Punahou Auto Service we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Honolulu car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Honolulu, we are totally confident that Punahou Auto Service is the best option in town!
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Why Choose Punahou Auto Service
For years Punahou Auto Service has been there for the people of Honolulu. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Honolulu has to offer.
Punahou Auto Service was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Punahou Auto Service the best car service in Honolulu!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- Lifetime Warranty on Brake Pads & Shoes
- Trained Automotive Technicians
- Serving Honolulu, HI
The Absolute Best Car Service in Honolulu, HI
What sets Punahou Auto Service apart from all of the others in Honolulu, HI?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Honolulu, HI, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Punahou Auto Service, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Honolulu auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Honolulu, HI, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2012 Jeep Wrangler
- VERIFIED CUSTOMER CONCERN. STARTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT SMOKE IS EXITING VEHICLE TAILPIPE. SCANNED VEHICLE FOR CODES AND FOUND P0303 AND P0203, BOTH CODES RELATING TO MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 3. PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH PRO DEMAND. STARTED VEHICLE AND LET ENGINE REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE. SCANNED VEHICLE AGAIN AND FOUND SAME TWO CODES. DISCONNECTED HARNESS FROM THIRD INJECTOR AND DISCONNECTED ASD RELAY. USING MULTIMETER, TESTED RESISTANCE AT FUEL INJECTOR AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE IS AT 17.2OHMS; SPEC FOR RESISTANCE IS AROUND 13OHMS AT ROUGHLY 90*F. CHECK CONNECTIONS OF HARNESS GOING TO INJECTOR AND FOUND NO CONCERNS. INSTALLED ASD RELAY AND CONNECTED INJECTOR BACK IN PLACE. USING SCAN TOOL, ACTIVATED ASD CONTROL STATE AND LEFT IT ACTIVATED. CHECKED FOR POWER FROM CONNECTOR AND ATTACHED TO GOOD GROUND; GOOD POWER FOUND AT F342 CONNECTOR. CHECKED CIRCUIT RESISTANCE OF GROUND AND FOUND THAT THE RESISTANCE IS AT 4.2OHMS; GOOD WITH SPECS BEING 5.0OHMS AND LOWER. WITH ALL DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS, SUGGEST REPLACEMENT OF INJECTOR 3 AND RECHECK MISFIRE AFTER REPLACEMENT. FOR SMOKE CONCERN: FOUND THAT ENGINE OIL IS SLIGHTLY LOW; ADDED ONLY 1 QUART OF ENGINE OIL. CHECKED ENGINE OIL FOR CONTAMINANTS; NO COOLANT FOUND IN ENGINE OIL. PERFORMED BLOCK TEST OF RADIATOR TO ENSURE NO LEAKS FOR COMBUSTION CHAMBER; NONE FOUND. PULLED VACUUM LINE TO INTAKE TRACK AND FOUND OIL SITTING IN VACUUM LINE. TRACED VACUUM LINE AND FOUND THAT IT RUNS BACK TO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. PER SECOND OPINION OF MOPAR CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN, REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL COOLER DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE.
- INTAKE MANIFOLD – Remove & Replace – Lower
- ENGINE OIL COOLER – Remove & Replace – Housing – [Includes: R&I Intake Manifold Gaskets.]
2014 Honda CR-V
- PERFORMED SAFETY INSPECTION.
2005 Nissan Altima
- AC CHARGE
2013 Toyota Corolla
- PERFORMED FLAT REPAIR. PLUGGED TIRE.
2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- MOUNTED AND BALANCED 2 TIRES. TORQUED WHEELS TO SPEC.
2009 Acura MDX
- NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM NEAR TIMING COVER AREA/NEAR OIL FILTER AREA. CLEANED AREAS. STARTED AND RAN VEHICLE, NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FILTER HOUSING. RECOMMEND REPLACING OIL FILTER HOUSING TO START. OTHER LEAKS POSSIBLE. DRAINED ENGINE OIL, REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL FILTER REPLACED DRAIN PLUG GASKET.
- PERFORMED BATTERY TEST, BATTERY TEST GOOD, 12.67V 866/725 CCA. STARTING TEST NORMAL 10.88V, CHARGING TEST LOW 13.24V. CHECKED VOLTAGE AT ALTERNATOR TERMINAL,13.5-13.85V. CHECKED VOLTAGE AT BATTERY POSTS, 12.9V. 1V DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALTERNATOR POST AND BATTERY POST. AT BATTERY POSITIVE WIRE 13.5V, AT TERMINAL END 13.10. TESTING INDICATES CONTINUITY ISSUE WITH POSITIVE TERMINAL END, RECOMMEND REPLACE POSITIVE TERMINAL END TO START, AND RECHECK
- BATTERY CABLE – Remove & Replace – Positive
- REMOVED RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, REMOVED RIDE SPLASH SHIELD. REMOVED DRIVE BELT, SPUN PULLEYS, FOUND IDLER PULLEY ON BELT TENSIONER LOOSE, FOUND ALTERNATOR PULLEY MAKING NOISE WHEN SPINNING PULLEY. RECOMMEND REPLACE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND ALTERNATOR TO START, TO ADDRESS NOISE CONCERN
- IDLER PULLEY – Remove & Replace
- ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test.]
- LIFTED AND SUPPORTED VEHICLE, CHECKED BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FOR LOOSENESS, NONE FOUND, SPUN WHEELS NO NOISE HEARD AT THIS TIME. CHECKED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NO PLAY FELT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, HEARD SLIGHT NOISE IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. RECOMMEND REPLACE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING TO START.
- WHEEL HUB – Remove & Replace – One Side,Front
2012 MINI Cooper
- PERFORMED SAFETY INSPECTION.
2009 Honda CR-V
- POWERSTEERING PUMP -PULLEY WOBBLE -SHAFT PLAY AC COMPRESSOR (HAVE TO DROP SUBFRAME) -NOISE -CLUTCH DAMAGE FROM P/S PUMP WOBBLE POSSIBLY TENSIONER ASSEMBLY -BEARING PLAY/NOISE SERP BELT -OLD COVERED IN OIL VVTI SCREEN GASKET -LEAKING OIL
- degrease
- replace compressor
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
- CUSTOMER STATES PERFORM VACUUM TEST ON A/C SYSTEM FOR 15 MINUTES, THEN RECHARGE IF IT PASSES.
2019 Honda Civic
- PERFORM STATE SAFETY INSPECTION
2012 Toyota Camry
- PERFORMED OIL AND FILTER CHANGE. TOPPED OFF FLUIDS AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURES.
- PERFORM STATE SAFETY INSPECTION
- FOUND BOTH BULBS ARE BURNT OUT. REPLACED BULBS AND RECHECK. FOG LIGHTS ARE WORKING AT THIS TIME.
2007 Toyota Tacoma
- VERIFIED BATTERY DRAIN. BATTERY NOT STARTING VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. TESTED BATTERY WITH HANDHELD TESTER AND BATTERY TESTED BAD. REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY AND SUGGEST REPLACEMENT OF CABLE ENDS TO O.E. STYLE CABLE ENDS.
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More...
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