Wayne’s Auto Electric

Highly recommended. 2 other mechanics told me they had no idea what was wrong with my car, and told me it could be hours of labor to figure it out. Found Wayne’s based on Unilocal,and jarret figured it out in less than an hour, and had my car done by the end of the day. It was also a great price compared to other quotes, and he gave me advice on my specific cars maintenance. Very friendly, fast, and accurate service, I will be back if I ever have any other issues.

This shop was able to diagnose and repair an electrical fault in my Toyota Celica quickly. The customer service was pleasant and the job done in a timely manner. Much appreciation.

Going to an auto repair shop is generally not a pleasant experience that anyone looks forward to for any reason but you always hope the sting isn’t as bad as you expect it to be… Here at Wayne’s Auto Electric, the quality workmanship & service coupled with the price ensure that the pain is minimal!
As far as repair shops go, Wayne’s specializes in auto electrical system (s) repair. If you’re having problems related to the electrical system such as lights not working or electronic switches or lights not turning on this is one of the go to places to take the car in to get it checked out.
Like any other auto repair business in the Kaka’ako area, Wayne’s is a very simple and minimal looking shop that you’d expect. There’s no frills like lots of covered parking and a nice reception area with receptionists to help you fill out paperwork and pay for service like at other repair shops or at the dealer but you shouldn’t expect it. You pull up to the front of the shop which is basically an open air garage with cars lined up on the inside in various states of repair work and a little desk sits off on the far right side where you fill out paperwork and pay. It is the epitome of a no-​nonsense repair shop and that’s fine by me.
Jarret, who is the manager and what seemed like the sole proprietor was pleasant to work with. As I mentioned earlier, this is a no-​nonsense place so you can expect that Jarret will cut to the chase and try to figure out exactly what is wrong with your car’s electrical system. No BS, no schmoozing, no salesmanship but again this is expected and also a very great way to ensure things get done.
Jarret is a pleasant guy however, so as long as you’re now screwing around and beating around the bush he’ll take the time to listen to your problem and explain things. I called him a day prior and explained my problem with the dashboard lights not illuminating and he said to bring my car in the next morning as soon as they open. When I arrived early in the morning at 7am when the shop opens, he wasn’t there but his assistant was and she took my information down along with the key and told me Jarret would contact me as soon as he looked at the car. A few hours later I was called and given a brief explanation and made arrangements to pay and picked up my car. Unfortunately due to the timing of bills and other things I had to pay for during this holiday season, I couldn’t pay the entire bill upfront but Jarret worked something out with me so that I could still take my car and have the work finished up later in the week. Now that’s awesome service!
Other times I’ve come here for other repair jobs, for similar issues, it’s been quick and in-​and-​out. I’ve come to get sensors for lights repaired or replaced and it’s been reasonable. Even the problem I was experiencing with my dashboard lights and tail light was reasonably priced and spot-​on. No overcharging for things I didn’t need & I didn’t break the bank on labor costs either!
Reliable and dependable service is the name of the game here! These are the reasons I keep coming back when I need electrical work done on my car. It’s a no frills shop but they get job done right and reasonably affordable! Who can’t like that combination?

Wow outstanding. These guys are truly the best there is! Had to get my horn fixed for inspection and was struggling with it. Called up and they fit me in as soon as the could! Brought my car in and they figured out the issue and fixed it right away! They were super nice and very honest! My go to for any electrical issues! Great and very kind people!

i think his name was frank? jarrett’s father? anyway they carefully removed my rusted out wiper motor even though the firewall was rotted out! thanks guys! now i can drive my 85 S10 truck!

I have a company ford van that is hardly driven but even sitting idle requires regular maintenance so we contacted Honolulu Ford like we have done in the past. It shouldnt be news to anyone that service at dealers are typically higher than independent shops. HNL Ford did not have any open time slots for about 2 weeks so we looked around Kakaako and of course used Unilocal.We saw that Wayne’s had many good reviews so our admin set up an appointment for me. On the day that I dropped off the van, I was greeted by Jarrett who is the VP and seems to run the entire operation. He was very easy to talk to and there was so many things I wanted to do with the maintenance since the van had not been serviced in over a year. One by one as I mentioned the specific repair, Jarrett would methodically explain to me that I would either not need it or he could look and give me a diagnosis.
The maintenance and repairs were done in a reasonable time and I was very surprised at the total cost which was lower than i expected. Just bummers that he only services american and asian imports but not european cars. Jarrett — thanks for a good job and I will be a repeat customer!

Wayne’s Auto Electric is awesome! My husband’s 2007 Acura MDX has had electrical problems for the last couple of years. We took it to the dealership and they had no idea what to do. The car died five times yesterday. We finally decided to take it to Wayne’s, and they fixed it in two minutes. The battery connector wasn’t pushed down and tightened all the way. They are so knowledgeable and trustworthy.

This place seems reasonable and diagnosed a tricky fuel problem. They call before doing any work which is nice.

My friend Gordon recommended Wayne’s to me when my car appeared to have something draining it’s battery. I had a new battery installed only for it to need jump starts after a couple days.
I read the Unilocal reviews and was encouraged; I dropped it off in the morning with no appointment expecting to pay big bucks for a new alternator only to find out that the wiring was bad with the negative battery connection. Car was done for only 52 bucks!
They told me that they can do full service repairs for Hondas and Toyotas so although I love my mechanic at Halawa Valley Auto, good to know I have a trustworthy place in town. Nice, honest people– check it out!

I read the Unilocal reviews and learned that Wayne’s was the place to go for auto electrical problems so when my van was acting up on the way to work I drove to Wayne’s without an appointment and by lunch I received a call saying that my car was ready for pick up!
Jarret was very friendly, called for permission before doing any work, and answered all my questions with great detail.
Bookmark Wayne’s if you plan on holding on to your car for any length of time, because if you do electrical problems is almost a foregone conclusion. Wayne’s is now my go to place for auto electrical issues and I recommend them without hesitation.

I came down to Wayne’s Auto on a Friday morning. The auto shop was relatively easy to find. K&Y Auto Service bought Wayne’s Auto Electric back in August 2001. Look for K&Y Auto Service signs because that’s where you’ll find Wayne’s Auto Electric. I was greeted by Jarret and from there I explained the symptoms of my car to him. He was friendly, honest, and offered me a quick easy fix tip to try first before choosing to have my car checked out by him. He’s not pushy and very straight forward. The quick easy fix tip solved my problem and I’m grateful for his help. I would highly recommend his services in the future! Thanks Jarret!

I went for an oil change and general visual checkup of my vehicle. They were fast, friendly and efficient. Furthermore, they did not encourage me to get some work done that another mechanic did, and they justified why I could wait on that repair that the other mechanic was pushing

I have dropped off my vehicles here many times and am always pleased when I come back to pick it up. I’ve had problems with draining batteries, lights not working, anything electric I take my car here.
I dropped off my golf this morning at 9:00 and was called to pick it up at 1:00.They called and told me my latest problem was with my aftermarket stereo and I needed a different alternator. They advised it would be expensive and to just uninstall the amp/​sub instead. They said they didn’t really do much (their words) and just charged me $ 20 for the time. (They have an hourly billable rate of $ 85).
It’s tough to find reputable car repair shops, this is one of the few honest ones left. I recommend anyone with electrical problems take their car here.

The customer service at Wayne’s is the best I’ve ever experienced from an automotive shop. Gary listened carefully to my explanation of my car problem and politely thanked me. The price was reasonable for the work that was done. I recommend Wayne’s and will return to them in the future. They open early (6:30 a.m.) which is nice, allowing time to get to work on time.

I’m never taking my car anywhere else. You can fully trust Wayne’s– they know what they’re doing, they’re fair, and they’re fast. What more could you ask for? I used to take my car to Kahala Shell cause it was close by & convenient but I always felt like I was being ripped off. It was such a relief to take my car in to Wayne’s and they fixed the odometer same day. I called around to get quotes and the same job at the dealer and another place was $ 500 +!!! Sooo happy I called Wayne’s and they got the job done for under $ 100. I wish I knew about this place years ago. Would have saved me a lot of $$. I tried going to Stewarts but they said they couldn’t do the job.