Car Repair

[sistersue]

Joe Periera has been my mechanic for 21 years and I trust him. He's on 10th in HPP.

[Bullwinkle]

http://www.alldatadiy.com

takes the metaphysics out of auto repair - I have bought subscriptions for my vehicles for years - same info the better repair shops buy......

[Beachboy]

It's not easy finding a good "auto guru",here or anywhere. I had been seraching for awhile. I was sooooo tired of the hustle you get from Customer Service desk at the Honda Dealership in Hilo. Plus their work was subpar , at yet a premium price. So the hunt was on. I lived in HPP at the time so Curlee's was a real option outta convience. But after reading another thread here about where to get car fixed in Puna. I saw one maybe two negative post about how Curlee conducted business. So that was outta the question. My neighbor's had turned me onto a fairley good mechanic over at Shipman's Industrial Park. He was young honest, but his prices weren't to high. But on the other hand they weren' that low either. So I used him for several jobs on my Honda. But then I find my true Car Mechanic/Guru, and he lived right by me in Hawaiian Acres! Life started to look pretty damn sweet if you know what I mean. S
So Nani1970, you're probably wonder why I'm telling you all this? I'll tell you why. He's still my mechanic, but he and his wife have since moved to HPP!! I promise you if you are still in need of a mechanic. That he can beat all prices that people have quoted you! If you have a newer car no problem. He has the necessary computer to find problems. He's honest ,friendly,and a real work horse. There are plenty of happy people in Hawaiian Acres who had their cars worked on by Jesse.

So if you still need a mechanic, reply here to my post and I'll have him PM you ASAP.

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[birdmove]

My Toyota Tacoma pickup will set the check engine light on for a few days any time someone doesn't get the gas fill cap on just right.

Jon in Keaau/HPP

[terracore]

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Originally posted by jackson

I know it's difficult to do, but if the car isn't exhibiting and obvious problems, and the check engine light has been on for while and still runs, ignore it.

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Ours has been on for 6 years. I was sort of hoping the light would burn out, but it's the only one in the car that hasn't. We eventually put a sticker over it.

[Bullwinkle]

full service automotive repair done at your location!!
ASE certified, all repairs fully guaranteed..
very reasonable rates..
fast response, and courteous service..

WE WILL BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE,,,PERIOD!!!!! and not just by a little bit

also servicing and repairing, small engines, scooters, mowers, motorcycles

call kelly at 968-0724

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/aos/2762634360.html

mobile auto repair - will come to you - lots of experience

I agree on the state of the island dealer hustle - never seen anything like it - terrible mark up on dealer parts too - just bought an ac relay (common blinkey ac light / warm air - Toyota issue) mainland dealer price for the relay 87$ list was 110$ or so local 'yota stealership wanted 167.00 beware

[Kapohocat]

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Originally posted by Obie...Bring your car over Cat and lets see what it says .

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It was my old Saturn that had the oxygen sensor problems - I just hated that Saturn - felt like driving a skateboard. Our hanai son got it and drove it another 2 yrs and sold it to a Punatic. The Rav did it once, but I pulled over etc... then called Tony! Mom's toyota did it too and she has Tony as an "emergency contact".

But thanks - all is well ... at the moment... with cars there is always something to do.

[Bullwinkle]

I'm really leaning towards simple older beaters - seems a shame to expose a nice car to the elements. The newer cpu based electrical systems seem to act up the tropics as the interior (especially my visors) gets a nice coating of mold if you park em for more than a week

So happy I shipped my airco tools - grin

[nani1970]

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Originally posted by Beachboy

It's not easy finding a good "auto guru",here or anywhere. I had been seraching for awhile. I was sooooo tired of the hustle you get from Customer Service desk at the Honda Dealership in Hilo. Plus their work was subpar , at yet a premium price. So the hunt was on. I lived in HPP at the time so Curlee's was a real option outta convience. But after reading another thread here about where to get car fixed in Puna. I saw one maybe two negative post about how Curlee conducted business. So that was outta the question. My neighbor's had turned me onto a fairley good mechanic over at Shipman's Industrial Park. He was young honest, but his prices weren't to high. But on the other hand they weren' that low either. So I used him for several jobs on my Honda. But then I find my true Car Mechanic/Guru, and he lived right by me in Hawaiian Acres! Life started to look pretty damn sweet if you know what I mean. S
So Nani1970, you're probably wonder why I'm telling you all this? I'll tell you why. He's still my mechanic, but he and his wife have since moved to HPP!! I promise you if you are still in need of a mechanic. That he can beat all prices that people have quoted you! If you have a newer car no problem. He has the necessary computer to find problems. He's honest ,friendly,and a real work horse. There are plenty of happy people in Hawaiian Acres who had their cars worked on by Jesse.

So if you still need a mechanic, reply here to my post and I'll have him PM you ASAP.

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Support the 'Jack Herer Initiative'NOW!!

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[nani1970]

Beachboy,
I would like Jesse's contact information