K&J Tire Center
“What an awesome place, called at 10:30 drove down and had new front tires by 11:40.”
Best Auto Repair in Hilo, HI
23 professionals listed · all 23 in Hilo · 5 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Lex Brodie's Fastlube Hilo
“Even on a busy day, at lunch time, I was in and out in less than 40 minutes”
Lex Brodie's Tires Hilo
“Super fast tire service at the Pahoa location and they even carried the tires out to my car.”
Service Department
“Not once did they make me feel as if they were giving me a run for my money like you hear around town with dealerships doing vehicle maintenance etc.”
Carss LLC
“Carss does it better then the dealerships when it comes to repairs and maintenance.”
Kevin's Auto & Truck Repair LLC
“Any time I had an unexpected repair, or needed to get my annual safety check done, Kevin has been more than accommodating.”
Listed for drivers in and around Hilo, HI, these 23 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Hilo, HI
All 23 professionals we list here are in Hilo itself. We have 31 professionals in Hilo on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,488 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (62%) and punctuality (55%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price" and "honest". 5 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE). 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 2 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the professionals on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Do any shops listed for Hilo let me spread repair costs?
Financing is offered by 2 of the 23 shops. It is normally a third-party credit line rather than the shop's own money, so read the interest terms before you sign anything. Settle the written estimate first and the payment plan second.
Clint's Auto Repair
“I am glad I went there, I will return in the future.”
Transmission Technology LLC
“The issue I had appeared to be a transmission issue but after their diagnosis is was determined to be engine related, which they were able to repair.”
Speed-O Auto Services
“A top mechanic who treats each car as it was his own.”
J P Automotive
“From the time you make your appointment to the time of check out, you feel appreciated for your business.”
Kustom Exhaust Worx
“They worked with me to get the replacement part ordered right away and got me scheduled to come in within a week.”
Island Auto Works
“Best place in Hilo town to get your Safety Check done on the fly...”
Car Tech Auto Repair
“He is friendly, full of aloha and will help you with your vehicle issues.”
Louie's Auto Repair
“Trustworthy mechanics, knowledgeable staff and Louie is a genuinely good guy.”
Rannikks Auto Specialists Inc
“They have a pristine workplace and the family is very friendly.”
J & J Auto Repairs Inc
“Armando stood firm and made sure they understood it needed to be replaced and was not repairable..”
Big Island Brake & Front End
“Gary is a rarity in the auto repair industry in that He does what he says he going to do, and that is refreshing.”
Sanborn Collision Repair LLC
“The staff and guys who fix your car or truck is unreal ,my 2023 toyota truck got hit and I was sick took it to sanborn and they are unreal ,keep me in the loop and let Me know what was going on it was a fast turn around and I didn't want to rush it because I wanted it done right and let me tell u it was my line on my truck are flawless and it looks like the day I got my truck u would never know my.”
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Antonio's Auto Repair
“Thus was able to efficiently work through the challenges he did not know he was going to face on a routine Trans filter change, with that I KNEW he was going to and he still got it done under allotted time.”
Keoki's Auto Repair
“The owner and his staff are always available to troubleshoot over the phone before determining how quickly our vehicles need to go into the shop.”
Abalos Motorworks
“An honest mechanic with affordable rates he is the only guy I trust with my vehicle.”
Royden's Auto Services
“You're welcome to hang out in his shop and watch him work while pretending your reading one of his many awesome hot rod magazines.”
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