"I Trust These Guys 100% and Wouldn't Take My Car Anywhere Else!..."
October 2022
Incredible service. Dave not only does it right the first time, but he goes the extra mile whoever he can. Reliable is an understatement!
James G.
June 2022
Highly recommend this shop!! Excellent service and honest hardworking guys that know what they are doing. I had a noisy wheel bearing that needed to be replaced which I could normally do on my own however it was heavily rusted and wouldn't come off. Dave got me in right away in the morning and got it replaced by lunch time. Hard to find good mechanics in Maui that you can trust to get things done in line with their labor quotes. I will be returning here for all my future service needs. Thanks again Dave and Ken!!
Ty B.
March 2022
5 Star Professionalism
Ryan J.
August 25, 2021
I wasn’t initially sure they would be able to work on my a/c because I have a newer model. Lena help me find the information needed on my vehicle to confirm they could work on it.
They did exactly what I asked and did it in a responsible amount of time (in and out the same day). They got me a quote on my repairs and were not pushy at all.
Thank you Uptown Automotive for your great customer service and work!
Matt B.
August 01, 2021
Professional service, reasonable price, reasonable speed. Staff answers the phone and answers questions. Mechanics took their time with me, explaining everything and giving good options. They also went ahead and fixed the minor stuff they found during the repair. Highly recommend, even if you have to drive from Lahaina like me!
TK Anticlan
February 18, 2020
Took my '17 Jeep Renegade in for a routine service after a friend of mine raved about Dave and his shop. Super friendly and fast servicing. "Honest & reliable" is exactly what they are! I've already made an appointment for my daughter's car. Mahalo!
Sanoe Kaaihue
January 23, 2020
My AC was not working properly. I called them and they got me in that day. They had it taken care of within a couple hours and at a decent price. My ac is now cold as ice. Highly recommended.
Jo S.
August 28, 2019
Aloha! I met the owner Dave, asked if they can check out my 05 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 2.8L 4cyl Turbo Diesel with just over 74k miles. I just purchased this vehicle and it stopped running. Ken (mechanic) was able to diagnose the problem (fuel Injection pump). I also requested to r/r the water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, pulleys, thermostat and housing, seals, hoses, etc. Very happy with the awesome service that got me back on the road! Ken gave me an estimate, ordered parts, replaced all parts and got the KJ running smooth, starts right up, motor feels tight, seems quieter, he made sure to replace any worn parts. Awesome repair work!!!
Chelliot G.
May 8, 2019
After 10 years as a part-timer and 2 years now as a full-timer on Maui I was in constant search of good auto service facility. After several misses, I am excited that I have found Uptown Automotive in Wailuku. They offer honest, knowledgeable, fair priced, and prompt service and repairs for both my domestic and european built cars.
Steve C.
April 2, 2019
Very good customer service, they fixed my car in one day and for a very good price. would 200% recommend if you need any car repairs.
Lewis T.
March 16, 2019
Nothing but problems with my 86 El Camino until I brought my baby to Uptown Automotive. Dave, the mechanic explained my immediate problems, fixed them then made recommendations on how to make my El Camino run better. I will not take my vehicle to anyone else. Also met another El Camino owner having his car serviced there. Mahalo for being a professional with aloha for us antique car owners.
Candida C.
July 7, 2018
Very clean shop. Honest work. Friendly service. They have been good at troubleshooting the problems with my cars.
Eric C.
July 3, 2017
I've never reviewed a business before but Uptown Automotive is worth reviewing. Dave and his crew are skilled, honest, straightforward and ethical. This is what you will get here: technical expertise, long-standing professional experience, a big clean shop, clear & honest communication, humble family values, efficient service, and peace of mind knowing they will give your vehicle exactly what it needs and nothing that it doesn't but will let you know of issues that might be on the horizon. All at a fair price and never any pressure. It's rare to find a business like this nowadays, in or out of this industry. They have really hung onto the solid old-fashion values of quality, honesty and service. We are blessed to have them here.
Rothman Ohana
May 25, 2017
Good quality work done with lots of communication. Travis and Dave were very knowledgeable and able to discuss with me what could be wrong with my truck. This help prepare me for when I got the final total, which I felt was reasonable. Lena was very nice Too! I'm so happy I went with Uptown Automotive!
Nicole T.
July 8, 2016
Attention women on your own in search of good & respectful mechanics that run a clean, fair, and efficient shop - Uptown Automotive has it all. Just as another reviewer says: it's the best!
Joanna A B.
Apr 13, 2016
Great place to take your car! Always gets the job done correctly. I'm very pleased with the service given to me and was impressed at the turn around time. The shop is overall clean and has a positive vibe to it. They even took the time to call me on the phone, gave me the cost for everything and explained to me what they had done. 10/10 would go again.
Mark C.
Oct 8, 2015
David, 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 closet 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 in Kihei, I will make the time to have my jeep serviced at Uptown. Really good guys there at Uptown Automotive!!
Chris Deguzman
June 14, 2015
I've been going to Uptown Automotive for a few years now and I am always amazed how incredibly friendly and quick they are. Its really difficult as someone who doesn't really know about cars to know who to trust. There are always so many horror stories out there about people being ripped off. I trust these guys 100% and wouldn't take my car anywhere else! I would recommend them to everyone who needs a mechanic, you can't go to a better place!!
Aundrea Marschoun
Oct 10, 2014
I recently moved to the island and purchased a Maui cruiser that needed a lot of fixing up. Dave was so helpful and knowledgeable about repairing everything I needed and was kind enough to look over some other things that would eventually be fixed in the future so I can keep an eye on it (without me even asking him to!). I am so happy I found a trustworthy auto repair place and the cost was not nearly as much as I was expecting! Thank you Dave and everyone at Uptown Automotive!
Rachel V.
Aug 03, 2014
I've owned a number of vehicles over the past years, and Uptown Automotive is the only place I will let work on them. I have complete faith in their ability to repair any problem I have, regardless of difficulty. They are honest, trustworthy, and provide excellent service. I have a 1987 El Camino that i am very particular about. Dave, being a classic car owner himself, is the only mechanic I trust to work on it. Uptown Automotive gets 5 stars from me!
Curtis Davis
Jan 05, 2014
Very trustworthy, quick, friendly and excellent service. Quality workmanship and sound advice-- I travel many miles daily; and routine servicing and maintenance keeps my truck in good shape!
Sheri Tihada
May 28, 2013
I chose Uptown Automotive because they had very good online reviews. It was imperative to find an automotive service center that I could trust to do a good job so that I could use them for other future service. I found the service center to be very clean. The people were friendly and competent. They did an excellent job on my brakes. I would highly recommend them for your all-purpose service center if you want it done right the first time. Uptown Automotive is now my preferred automotive service center.
Jorrie Ciotti
May 6, 2013
Thanks again for all your help through the years. I really appreciate the quality and the timeliness of the work. I have not used another repair shop since I started working with Dave and do not ever anticipate doing so. And a big thanks again for your help, trust, and kindness with the recent repair - knowing that if I could somehow get my car to Dave a disaster was turned into just an unfortunate, unforeseen repair.
Steve Savitz
Apr 29, 2013
The recent F&R brakes & rear seals repair to my Toyota 4Runner completed by Uptown Automotive was done in a satisfactory, timely and efficient manner. Dave gave me an accurate estimate after examining the vehicle, I was able to get the vehicle in for repairs quickly, it was completed in a day and after driving the vehicle for several weeks, the brakes work great. Thanks, Dave and UA mechanics, I'll see you for future automotive repairs.
Karl Sauer
Apr 25, 2013
Dave and his crew were extremely polite; it seemed like they knew exactly what the problems were with the car and fixed it in an expeditious manner. The cost appears to be in line with what another company was charging for the same repairs. They have been in the same location for a long time, so they must be doing the right thing.
Diana Kaaihue
Apr 19, 2013
Always top notch service and customer care. I have been taking my car to Uptown since they opened in 2004. I am a very satisfied customer. My car is always fixed right the first time. I highly recommend Uptown Automotive.
Arnold Garzino
http://activerain.com/blogsview/4780253/uptown-automotive-in-wailuku-maui---get-your-car-fixed-fast-
Incredible service. Dave not only does it right the first time, but he goes the extra mile whoever he can. Reliable is an understatement!
James G.
June 2022
Highly recommend this shop!! Excellent service and honest hardworking guys that know what they are doing. I had a noisy wheel bearing that needed to be replaced which I could normally do on my own however it was heavily rusted and wouldn't come off. Dave got me in right away in the morning and got it replaced by lunch time. Hard to find good mechanics in Maui that you can trust to get things done in line with their labor quotes. I will be returning here for all my future service needs. Thanks again Dave and Ken!!
Ty B.
March 2022
5 Star Professionalism
Ryan J.
August 25, 2021
I wasn’t initially sure they would be able to work on my a/c because I have a newer model. Lena help me find the information needed on my vehicle to confirm they could work on it.
They did exactly what I asked and did it in a responsible amount of time (in and out the same day). They got me a quote on my repairs and were not pushy at all.
Thank you Uptown Automotive for your great customer service and work!
Matt B.
August 01, 2021
Professional service, reasonable price, reasonable speed. Staff answers the phone and answers questions. Mechanics took their time with me, explaining everything and giving good options. They also went ahead and fixed the minor stuff they found during the repair. Highly recommend, even if you have to drive from Lahaina like me!
TK Anticlan
February 18, 2020
Took my '17 Jeep Renegade in for a routine service after a friend of mine raved about Dave and his shop. Super friendly and fast servicing. "Honest & reliable" is exactly what they are! I've already made an appointment for my daughter's car. Mahalo!
Sanoe Kaaihue
January 23, 2020
My AC was not working properly. I called them and they got me in that day. They had it taken care of within a couple hours and at a decent price. My ac is now cold as ice. Highly recommended.
Jo S.
August 28, 2019
Aloha! I met the owner Dave, asked if they can check out my 05 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 2.8L 4cyl Turbo Diesel with just over 74k miles. I just purchased this vehicle and it stopped running. Ken (mechanic) was able to diagnose the problem (fuel Injection pump). I also requested to r/r the water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, pulleys, thermostat and housing, seals, hoses, etc. Very happy with the awesome service that got me back on the road! Ken gave me an estimate, ordered parts, replaced all parts and got the KJ running smooth, starts right up, motor feels tight, seems quieter, he made sure to replace any worn parts. Awesome repair work!!!
Chelliot G.
May 8, 2019
After 10 years as a part-timer and 2 years now as a full-timer on Maui I was in constant search of good auto service facility. After several misses, I am excited that I have found Uptown Automotive in Wailuku. They offer honest, knowledgeable, fair priced, and prompt service and repairs for both my domestic and european built cars.
Steve C.
April 2, 2019
Very good customer service, they fixed my car in one day and for a very good price. would 200% recommend if you need any car repairs.
Lewis T.
March 16, 2019
Nothing but problems with my 86 El Camino until I brought my baby to Uptown Automotive. Dave, the mechanic explained my immediate problems, fixed them then made recommendations on how to make my El Camino run better. I will not take my vehicle to anyone else. Also met another El Camino owner having his car serviced there. Mahalo for being a professional with aloha for us antique car owners.
Candida C.
July 7, 2018
Very clean shop. Honest work. Friendly service. They have been good at troubleshooting the problems with my cars.
Eric C.
July 3, 2017
I've never reviewed a business before but Uptown Automotive is worth reviewing. Dave and his crew are skilled, honest, straightforward and ethical. This is what you will get here: technical expertise, long-standing professional experience, a big clean shop, clear & honest communication, humble family values, efficient service, and peace of mind knowing they will give your vehicle exactly what it needs and nothing that it doesn't but will let you know of issues that might be on the horizon. All at a fair price and never any pressure. It's rare to find a business like this nowadays, in or out of this industry. They have really hung onto the solid old-fashion values of quality, honesty and service. We are blessed to have them here.
Rothman Ohana
May 25, 2017
Good quality work done with lots of communication. Travis and Dave were very knowledgeable and able to discuss with me what could be wrong with my truck. This help prepare me for when I got the final total, which I felt was reasonable. Lena was very nice Too! I'm so happy I went with Uptown Automotive!
Nicole T.
July 8, 2016
Attention women on your own in search of good & respectful mechanics that run a clean, fair, and efficient shop - Uptown Automotive has it all. Just as another reviewer says: it's the best!
Joanna A B.
Apr 13, 2016
Great place to take your car! Always gets the job done correctly. I'm very pleased with the service given to me and was impressed at the turn around time. The shop is overall clean and has a positive vibe to it. They even took the time to call me on the phone, gave me the cost for everything and explained to me what they had done. 10/10 would go again.
Mark C.
Oct 8, 2015
David, 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 closet 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 in Kihei, I will make the time to have my jeep serviced at Uptown. Really good guys there at Uptown Automotive!!
Chris Deguzman
June 14, 2015
I've been going to Uptown Automotive for a few years now and I am always amazed how incredibly friendly and quick they are. Its really difficult as someone who doesn't really know about cars to know who to trust. There are always so many horror stories out there about people being ripped off. I trust these guys 100% and wouldn't take my car anywhere else! I would recommend them to everyone who needs a mechanic, you can't go to a better place!!
Aundrea Marschoun
Oct 10, 2014
I recently moved to the island and purchased a Maui cruiser that needed a lot of fixing up. Dave was so helpful and knowledgeable about repairing everything I needed and was kind enough to look over some other things that would eventually be fixed in the future so I can keep an eye on it (without me even asking him to!). I am so happy I found a trustworthy auto repair place and the cost was not nearly as much as I was expecting! Thank you Dave and everyone at Uptown Automotive!
Rachel V.
Aug 03, 2014
I've owned a number of vehicles over the past years, and Uptown Automotive is the only place I will let work on them. I have complete faith in their ability to repair any problem I have, regardless of difficulty. They are honest, trustworthy, and provide excellent service. I have a 1987 El Camino that i am very particular about. Dave, being a classic car owner himself, is the only mechanic I trust to work on it. Uptown Automotive gets 5 stars from me!
Curtis Davis
Jan 05, 2014
Very trustworthy, quick, friendly and excellent service. Quality workmanship and sound advice-- I travel many miles daily; and routine servicing and maintenance keeps my truck in good shape!
Sheri Tihada
May 28, 2013
I chose Uptown Automotive because they had very good online reviews. It was imperative to find an automotive service center that I could trust to do a good job so that I could use them for other future service. I found the service center to be very clean. The people were friendly and competent. They did an excellent job on my brakes. I would highly recommend them for your all-purpose service center if you want it done right the first time. Uptown Automotive is now my preferred automotive service center.
Jorrie Ciotti
May 6, 2013
Thanks again for all your help through the years. I really appreciate the quality and the timeliness of the work. I have not used another repair shop since I started working with Dave and do not ever anticipate doing so. And a big thanks again for your help, trust, and kindness with the recent repair - knowing that if I could somehow get my car to Dave a disaster was turned into just an unfortunate, unforeseen repair.
Steve Savitz
Apr 29, 2013
The recent F&R brakes & rear seals repair to my Toyota 4Runner completed by Uptown Automotive was done in a satisfactory, timely and efficient manner. Dave gave me an accurate estimate after examining the vehicle, I was able to get the vehicle in for repairs quickly, it was completed in a day and after driving the vehicle for several weeks, the brakes work great. Thanks, Dave and UA mechanics, I'll see you for future automotive repairs.
Karl Sauer
Apr 25, 2013
Dave and his crew were extremely polite; it seemed like they knew exactly what the problems were with the car and fixed it in an expeditious manner. The cost appears to be in line with what another company was charging for the same repairs. They have been in the same location for a long time, so they must be doing the right thing.
Diana Kaaihue
Apr 19, 2013
Always top notch service and customer care. I have been taking my car to Uptown since they opened in 2004. I am a very satisfied customer. My car is always fixed right the first time. I highly recommend Uptown Automotive.
Arnold Garzino
http://activerain.com/blogsview/4780253/uptown-automotive-in-wailuku-maui---get-your-car-fixed-fast-
