Auto Skills Center in
Schofield Barracks (HI)

Honestly had a great experience getting my vehicle inspected here. Probably was the fastest, most hassle free experience I've had on the island and I've lived here for several years. Just be cognizant of their schedule and call ahead. All services are walk-ins. The shop its self seemed pretty decent with many bays available and people seemed to be getting lots of help working on their cars by the mechanics who work here.

I've been going here for years and love it they have a great staff the owner is super helpful, they have taught me just about everything I know about auto repair and I have been coming here for almost 10 yrs great place to fix your car for low cost

Go during non lunch hours and you’ll speed through your safety check. The only catch is it requires base access to visit.

Utterly horrible customer service. Called the number, its out of service, came in person to ask about the oil change and the heavier bald old man sitting at the desk was incredibly rude like it wasn’t his job and was beneath him to have to answer my questions. I never even got a full answer. He just said “ we’re updating the times and prices on our website” but wouldn’t tell me what they are. If you need an oil change I wouldn’t rely on this place unless you’re bringing the oil and doing it yourself which seems pretty easy compared to whatever they offer.

Called to ask about scheduling safety inspection. Was abruptly cut off and rudely told that they are not doing them and haven’t been for 4 months. Very, very unimpressed and disappointed with their customer service. The installation (Schofield) should be embarrassed to have these people employed on base. *Immediately* came here to leave a poor review.

Really nice place to work on your car. You have to take an exam in order to work in the shop. Probably takes around 10-15 min study and 5 min to take exam. They have kind staff members who is able to help you if you need anything. And you can borrow some tools from them as well. Price are affordable and good price.

J and Erik helped me. They helped me last year too. MWR, if you are reading this...they are great. Having a motorcycle inspection capability on post is FANTASTIC! They are no nonsense...get it done kind of people...they were nice but did not lollygag. I will always take my bike and cars there. Cheaper, faster, and easier (appointments, but they are not booked out 2 weeks).

Pay attention to the reviews, they're not lying. Customer service is horrible, typical of how civilians working on a military insulation treat those who serve our country. Seems the workers hate their job. If you don't have to use this place, don't.

Leaving this review for all the guys new to Schofield trying to get a state vehicle inspection. Don't call ahead they don't answer the phone. Just come and wait for them to open it's first come first serve. Cost: $25 for a Car $17 for a Motorcycle Documents needed: Registration and or title, and your insurance. (Can be digital on your phone) Opens at 11:30am if the line gets too long. They'll tell you to come back at 2:00pm. Then you can get in line again. Staff is extremely friendly and great guys. talked bikes for a little bit with one.

They have everything you need lift to raise your car. Every employee is outstanding. The best place to fix your car you save a lot of money . You just buy your parts. Mr Rodger Mr. J Mr. Travis employees are outstanding. I've been going there since 2015. I always tell them ck. My work When I'm after I'm finish. And you need to take a little test. About what to wear and safety for your self and others. Mrs. V. Yep myself Widow🙂 and the person that said it was run down. Not very clean.

The ability to utilize their tools and facilities to conduct your own basic maintenance is great, but they can be terribly slow when trying to check in, check out, or when exchanging tools. When I have a big project, I feel like I spend an extra 30 mins to an hour having to wait around to get a tool and not making progress And I'm not expecting to have concierge service, but the flow of it could be much improved with very little extra effort on their end. Still awesome to have access to 10s of thousands of dollars of tools and equipment so I suppose that is the price we pay.

Have mixed feelings about this place. The safety inspection is simple and they are straightforward about any issues. Working on your own is great but if you are helping a buddy out they require the vehicle owner to come and take the test even though they aren't doing any of the work. Seems rather backwards.

Easy in and out, very clear instructions to comply with local ordinance for registration and permits. Will say, location is run down and equipment apparently is not up to par. Attempted to have a tire added to a rim and was not able to. Found somewhere off base to do it, glad I was able to drive that far.

I am new to Hawaii (military) and wanted to change my California plates to Hawaii. Walked in with no appointment for the safety inspection and was able to do my initial check to register at the DMV in Wahiawa and complete final inspections within 3 hours. Great service and friendly staff. Only cost 25 for a thorough inspection. This center is located on-post at Schofield Barracks.

Helpful and knowledgeable! Used them for a walk-in inspection when nearby Firestone didn't check their online appointments for an available inspector. Auto Skills Center saved the day! Mahalo

I needed a lift so I could fix a piece of trim that was falling off. I read the SOP and took the test and made repairs in less than an hour. Mr Rodgers was very helpful and made me feel like a valued customer

The mechanics working there are all really good. Always helped or gave a tip if I was stuck on anything. I knew I could count on them when I came to replace my alternator for the first time. These guys rock.

Updated post after three years working at this shop...This mechanic team and shop are awesome. I spent three years keeping my decade-old Subaru running with the experts and equipment at the Schofield Auto Skills Center. Rodger recently helped me think through and troubleshoot replacing my whole front end and steering rack. His tips on tools, positioning, process, and technique were invaluable and saved me hours of work and loads of stress. JD was smiling and helpful at every interaction, providing tips on the best tools for each job, weighing in with thoughts on how best to attack each repair, and bringing a positive attitude to the customer interaction. Tyler was patient during each safety inspection and helped identify issues with my front end following an oil change, which saved me from the possibility of more and larger future problems. This automotive and mechanic team is a gem for a government installation and I hope many more families are able to benefit from their experience, insight, and support. Honest mechanics are worth their weight in gold; Schofield Auto Skills has more than a few and their willingness to help makes automotive repairs in paradise mo bettah! Helpful staff and easy access to tools. They perform state safety inspections as well.

Tony was a lifesaver. I had dropped some expensive jewelry down an unfortunately-placed hole in my center console and he helped me disassemble it and find it in a timely manner and for a more than reasonable price! Not only did he help me out, he also taught me what he was doing along the way. Now I have my jewelry back and know how to take apart my center console...win-win!

I think her name is dj, super friendly and helpful. Quick service, fair prices and clean facility. None of the lifts were taken so if you need to get on a lift, this is the place.

This skill shop is great because of it’s outstandingly knowledgeable staff as well as the convenience of all the tools available to make your auto task easy. The walk through on how to fix your issue will leave you feeling like a professional as well as leave you with a resolved auto issue. 5 stars and 10 kudos.

Extremely helpful and great for ALL SOLDIERS!!! Very low prices and YOU DO THE WORK YOURSELF. If you don't know what you're doing, there are people to help and assist you in completing the job. They have a tire changing machine and balancer, so you can save your money by using theirs. There are too many places here in Wahiawa that EXTREMELY OVER CHARGE!!!! I went to Midas to get my rear drum brakes replaced on my 95 Corolla and they quoted me $500 to do such a simple task.I didn't want to do it myself, at the time so that's why I called them. After that quote, I will never make that mistake again.

MUST HAVE ID, auto skills card, and registration! Lots of flat stalls and a few lift stalls. They have a good assortment of tools torque wrenches, large sockets above 18mm and 3/4. They do vehicle inscpections and located inside is also Tech-Center Hawaii. If your not good with your own maintenance thaen make an appointment and Tech-Center Hawaii can do it for you at reasonable prices.

I have good experience in past until today. I try to get a lift to inspect my car because making noise, and come to try to get a bay they tell me I can’t because the vehicle is not in my name it’s in my wife’s name. I have been here multiple times in past three years never have had to give registration of the car to work on until today. I didn’t know they had to see registration and has to be in my name kinda disappointed it’s in my wife’s name but they should of told me when I signed up three years ago. Guessing they got stricter on rules. MAKE SURE CAR IS REGISTERED IN YOUR NAME IN ORDER TO WORK ON IT....

The best. There so very kind and helpful. They have everything you need all the tool's you could think of and more. Lifts to pick up your truck. Very clean work air station's.

One of the best fringe benefits of military service. It has all the tools you need, (minus specialty auto maker specific ones) and the lifts make working on your car WAY easier. Costing only a few dollars an hour, this can save you BIG money. Welding isn't allowed due to somebody previously catching one of the auto skills shops on fire.

These men should be knighted or granted sainthood. They've seen and fixed anything, and will show you how to fix whatever is wrong with your car. Don't expect them to do any work FOR you though, because the whole premise here is to do the work yourself with some help. That being said, they are able to fix specific problems for a nominal fee. They've also got every tool you'll ever need.