Don’s Makiki Service

A great car wash service in the heart of downtown near Ala Moana and Walmart.
This sentence describes the essence of this place. Now down to the brass tacks.
Service ranges from pretty darn good to eh…
What I mean by this is that the workers (whom I never recognize since there seems to be a large turnover) here are mainly for labor; physical work and not a need for any other type of work which is required at any other establishment.
You start by paying whom I think is the owner, since he’s the only guy I seem to recognize every time I use this car wash, and then are led to the tracks of the wash by (usually) two gentlemen. They soap up the car using brooms, sponges, and other tools before the car heads into the machine. There is nothing special about this particular machine. The only distinguishable factor is that there are three options of cleaning to choose from as you enter the machine.
The first is the standard wash which leads to a towel wipe at the end with two gentlemen servicing your vehicle. The second option includes the first and cleans your rims as well. The third option has all what the first two option offers and then includes some sort of wax to keep the car shinier. I apologize that I do not remember all options in its entirety, but that is the gist of all three options.
This locally operated car wash has been here for years and I appreciate that most of the time I get pretty darn good service. Happy Unilocaling everyone.

I love a car wash where you get to stay inside the car!
WASH:
I think the wash you get through this car wash is really decent. They pre-​wash and hand dry your car, which is much better service than drive-​thru car washes on the mainland (you just drive though and hope if you drive fast enough that will dry your car).
Plus, I love a car wash where you get to sit inside. I just don’t like someone else driving my car through the wash (McKinley) or making me wait outside at a picnic table for 20minutes.
SERVICE:
I think all of the staff do a good job. It may make the process a little slower, but they take their time and make sure your car leaves looking clean!
PRICE:
Fair price, I get the pro wash, which is about $ 14 with tax.

I’d say 4.5 stars cuz get choke ppl in line. But the workers are Pretty fast, friendly and they work hard. $ 17 for the prowash and they do a good job.

It’s true that it’s not speedy; we went on a Sunday morning and it took 30 minutes, but that’s about average in my experience. However I think it’s totally worth it– our car looks great and guys were all very friendly. Reasonable price for the quality.

The gas station stinks, there is always someone just strolling between the pumps and giving you stink eye. The carwash takes days and the vacuums don’t suck? Where is this place like on its own planet? Nice people tho ;)

Soooo, a bird decided to kindly take a massive *BEEP* on my windshield sometimes between last night and this afternoon while I was doing laundry… RUDE! (Lol) And tbh I usually hand wash my car myself, however, this time I was unable to. Therefore, I came here as its near my house… Wash went well — clean water, generous amount of soap used, prices are a little steep for me, but again, I usually don’t pay at all by doing the wash myself. Hand towel dry was quick and staff was chill.

Came here because it’s on the way home from work. I figured try it out since I’ve been trying to find a place to get a car wash.
Cons:
— takes too long
— interior is separate
— not 100% clean
— old car wash (washing parts seem old and torn)
Pros:
— cost ($ 10-​$ 17)
— convenient
— stay in the comfort of your car
The car wash sends you through a car wash, but they do pre wash your car, then sends it out to two other guys that dry your car. The two guys who was pre-​washing today took a while because one guy goes and takes the payment the helps shoot down the car then runs down and takes payment for the 2^nd car, so it took awhile. But, they did time it so you’re not waiting for your turn for car wash or drying station.
Convenience because there are vaccuums before the car wash and it’s also by a gas station.
Overall the wash wasn’t bad but it wasn’t 100% good either. I still could see dirt on the car afterwards.

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I’ve taken my car here a few times to get it washed, and they’ve done a pretty good job overall. My car gets pretty dirty, since I am always finding street parking under trees, which result in birds defecating on my car. However, after I take my car through this car wash, it’s nice and shiny again.
There are three options you can choose from, starting at 9.99 and the highest at 16.99. I usually choose the most expensive option, but who knows, there may not even be a difference if you choose the lesser two! You can either add on a car wash after you fill up gas or just go inside and purchase a car wash by itself.
Not only is there a car wash machine, but there are people actually washing your car before it, and two people hand drying your car afterwards too. The first two workers direct your car into the machine that takes the vehicle through the washing machine, and they pressure wash your car and then scrub it with what looks to be push brooms (yikes!). It really helps with the outcome of how your car looks, because the machine won’t always catch everything.
The first couple of times I went I didn’t know to tip, or had cash to give to the hand dryers, but in my most recent visit, I decided to tip them two bucks each. They did a good job drying my car of whatever the air didn’t blow off.
After getting home and doing a quick walk-​around of my car, I was satisfied with how it looked. Everything always looks better when there isn’t crap (literally) on it.

My car looked clean and shiny after a basic wash.

Went to get my Uncles truck washed since he had been generous enough to let me use it for work. Before the wash began, a guy put tape over the 2 flame decals on the sides of the truck. I thought that was great and that they were taking steps to ensure that no damage was done, fantastic. During the drying process, I saw the guys take off the tape and wipe down the car. I even tipped them $ 3, since they work hard and let’s face it, their job sucks.
I went home and did a quick walk around the car. Thats when I noticed that a chunk of the decal had been ripped off! It doesn’t cost much, that’s not what I’m upset about. It’s the fact that I sat in the truck the entire time and all he had to do was tell me and maybe even apologize for breaking it. Of course I called and spoke with a Manager who said that I needed to come in so they could see it. I IMMEDIATELY drove back only to find that she had left??? Dafuq?! The guy who had originally taped it down was there and apologized told me to leave my name and number and that the Manager would call me back. I’m upset with the Manager, who seemed unable to handle the situation professionally.

The car wash here is a machine wash with a human touch also. They pre-​scrub your wheels with brushes which gets off more grime than any purely mechanical wash can do. They also hand spray your vehicle before it goes through the machine getting a lot of hard to get junk like bird droppings off. Once you go through the machine wash a couple of guys will hand dry your vehicle so you don’t have a lot if hard water spots. I’ve used this car wash as well as others on Kapiolani and Kahala and it’s my favorite.

I always go here for my car wash. The dudes are thorough and friendly. They always say «come back tomorrow»! I think they know that anytime I wash my car, it will definaltey rain.

$ 1 off car wash for trucks if you pay at the pump after getting gas. Quick drive thru wash that does the job. Basic wash is about $ 13. The staff is friendly and quick to dry. I recommend their wash!

Do not use this car wash! People don’t know how to wait their turn to use the vacuums so they will park just inches from your door so you have to climb in your own car!

Remember being a kid an going to the car wash. Going through the wash garage device was like going through some kinda soapy space warp time machine.
Well put on your thrusters number one.
Relive all pre adolescent thrills and take a ride through the Don’s Makiki wash. For about 12 bucks your ride will be looking spit shining new again.
They have a relatively efficient system of prepping your car washing and drying that takes about 20 minutes on average.
Hand dried by hard working staff, I would suggest a nice tip for being in the hot sun all day making your wheels worthy of a valet dinner.
Make sure you take your gears out of «warp speed» and into neutral while going through the machine.

One of the few places that they «hand wash» your vehicle GOOD! The kids love going through the soap application process. With the blue pink and yellow colors, it makes it fun for them. I think I would of gave 5 stars but the prices have hiked up significantly ALOT! I dont ususally get the most expensive wash. I think i can go home and apply tire shine and sealant myself (im not lazy). =)
The workers do a good job though. Maybe if there were more people that wipe your car down when finished. if there is a line of cars that are there, the (dryers) may not do such a great job =(

Came on a Monday before lunch to get a car wash. Only a few cars in line ahead of us so the wait wasn’t too bad. Went for the basic wash and they did a nice job. The thorough pre-​wash includes pressure washing too. Hand towel dry upon exit. You stay in the car the whole time.

$ 9.49 to $ 13.49 car was before tax and tips!
I must agree with KuKu C. I don’t like to get out of the car and I don’t really like to have anyone else drive my car or touch my things.
I like the fact that they give my car a scrub before it enters the wash then it get’s an air dry and a towel dry afterwards.
I don’t like the fact that I pay $ 13.49 and my rims are still dirty! Suggest you go with the regular car wash and wash the rims yourself… otherwise if your fine with some dirt still on your rims then go for the $ 13.49 wash!

Only for car wash.
In Feb of 2010 about 8 am we went through their car wash. The car wash dented our SUV and they go and just outright deny it.
I keep a good eye on the truck, I know whats there and whats not. That was not there before and during that hour after we left. I did not leave that car and I would have HEARD something that would have left a dent…
Their machine did it.
Before we went in, we saw one of the blue strips that help clean the vehicle, it looked like it was torn out, and the «manager» guy was gone for awhile in the the machine and came out with a screwdriver. we don’t know about all that, but should have taken that as a sign to get the heck outta there…
One of the asian tow truck drivers there also needs to learn to be quiet when he should not be adding his 2 cents in. Especially when he is close to trying to argue HIS point of view.
Never again… never.

One of the few service stations I go to in town. They have plenty of pumps and the gas is on the average to lower end of the quality gas spectrum. What sticks out to me is their car wash. Most gas stations that have an automated car wash, just send you though and that’s it. Here, they pre-​wash it for you and then hand wipe it down afterward. It’s great. Only thing is, the car wash can get pretty busy some days and the wait can be long.
They also have a small mini mart if you need to pick up some snacks or drinks. To me, it’s good for a gas, wash, and go!