Uptown Automotive LLC

This is a really good spot to take your car. They always do a good job and are quick too. I love how they dont mess with the radio and a/​c!!!

Dave, Ken & Travis are just good, upstanding mechanics (which is not always the case among mechanic shops!) I was a single mom, «damsel in distress» a few weeks ago. Stopped for a cup of coffee in Wailuku & suddenly my beloved Jeep wouldn’t start. Despite two good Samaritans who tried to jump start & fiddle with the starter, my jeep wouldn’t go. Had it towed to Uptown which was the closest garage to my location — Thank Goodness! Dave worked on my jeep right away & with Travis’ help, identified that the ignition initiator in the ignition cylinder had cracked in half. He took the time to locate a ignition cylinder kit on-​island instead of doing the easier but much more costly whole steering column. He had me back on the road in time to pick up my child from school. Despite living Kihei, I will make the time to have my jeep serviced at Uptown. Really good guys there at Uptown Automotive!

«LOVE YOU FAMILIES «always got the job done rite, Always have a time for my safety and great people good vibes loving them always all the time

Uptown Automotive is the best! Our car had a leaking water pump, pulsing front brakes, grabbing rear brakes and a smelly oil leak. Ken took care of all of those problems in one day. His knowledge and experience will keep our Maui cruiser on the road safely for a long time. We appreciate outstanding service with no surprises.

Where to begin. I called Uptown with an unusual issue. We were on Oahu, and our truck was in Maui, and wouldn’t start. Uptown had it towed out of the airport, paid the fees, and then took the truck and fixed it and stored it!!! This from a man i never met face to face. THEN, he accommodated us while we tried to sell the truck. This is above and beyond the normal. Just a wonderfully fair and decent team to deal with at this repair shop. I can’t speak highly enough of the ALOHA and consideration afforded.))

Update: I had to make an appointment b/​c my truck engine light was on, & it had no power. And the only available time was next week. Ken who I spoke too, I felt that he did not want to deal with me. It would have been 3 rd time to return to his shop within a 6 months period. Not good. I decided to take my business somewhere else & not deal w/​a passive and non proactive mechanic (Ken). Also never had a follow up about the appointment.
I decided to go to Mike’s automotive.

We own a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac which has been a great truck but is now showing signs of wear-​n-​tear. We have always taken the Sport Trac to our local Ford dealer when it came to annual servicing and minor repairs. We have never left the dealer with a bill that was less than $ 150, so, when we started to notice that the air conditioner was not blowing out cold air, I decided to ask a friend if he had any recommendations, knowing that I did not want to take it to the Ford dealer because of their «pricing structure»! This friend recommended Uptown Automotive. We decided to have Uptown do a check on the air conditioner with an estimate of what it would cost to have it repaired. They did find a leak and gave us what sounded to be a very honest assessment of what was needed and how much it would cost. We felt that the price was very fair and very affordable so we decided to have Uptown Automotive complete the job. Since then, August 1, 2013, the air conditioner has been great. We are a 2-​car family so I am looking to have Uptown Automotive take over the servicing of both cars. They are friendly, fair and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you, Uptown Automotive.

My truck has never run as well as it does now. Dave and his crew do exceptional work, every time! I would highly recommend that you give these guys a call if your vehicle needs servicing. Thank you guys!

We have been customers of uptown for a decade due to their quality, professionalism, and being honest. We have 5 vehicles maintained through them. They always work fast and and they have integrity. Linda I’m so sorry they couldn’t change the laws to suit you and your mainland mentality. Uptown is no ka oi!