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
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.
2004 Mazda Tribute
- VERIFIED VEHICLE OVERHEATING. HOOKED UP PRESSURE TESTER AND ATTEMPTED PRESSURE TEST. FOUND THAT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR IS LEAKING AT A LOW PRESSURE. REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF COOLANT RESERVOIR AND RECHECK SYSTEM.
- PERFORMED REPLACEMENT OF COOLANT RESERVOIR. REMOVED BOTH MOUNTING BOLTS AND SET ASIDE. DISCONNECTED BOTH HOSES AND REMOVED OLD RESERVOIR. INSTALLED NEW RESERVOIR, HOSES AND BOLTS. FILLED RESERVOIR AND FILLED COOLANT WITH VACUUM FILLER. PRESSURE TESTED SYSTEM AT 16PSI AND SYSTEM HELD PRESSURE. FILLED SYSTEM UP TO FULL AND RAN VEHICLE. INSPECTED COOLANT TEMPERATURE THROUGH SCAN TOOL AND FOUND THAT COOLANT TEMPERATURE MAXES OUT AT 215*F; GOOD, IN SPECS. TOOK VEHICLE FOR ROAD TEST. NOTICED THAT COOLANT STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD. RACKED VEHICLE AND INSPECTED UNDERCARRIAGE.
- REPLACED COOLANT HOSE AND BLED SYSTEM. PRESSURE TESTED- NO LEAKS AT THIS TIME. TEST DROVE 5 MILES. NO OVERHEATING AT THIS TIME.
2021 Nissan Sentra
- PERFORMED FLAT REPAIR. PLUGGED TIRE. repaired R/R tire
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More...
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