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This is my 2^nd time coming to see Stones for my safety check and I could not be anymore happier with the service. He’s amazing and fast at what he does. I am so happy that he now has an assistant who helps him with checking people in and calling them when it’s their turn! I hope you stay in business for a while Stones! If not, then I’ll gladly take over! I definitely recommend this place if you live in Hawaii and need to get a safety check done!

Long wait, but the inspection was quick and easy. If you don’t show up early, be prepared to put your name down and wait for an hour at least. Fortunately, they take your number also and can call you when you’re about to be up. I put my name down at lunch time, went back to work, came back to be inspected, then went on my merry way.

Showed up today at around 250pm to finish up my safety check with «stones» and a ended up waiting 45 mins for him to open back up. His bay door was cracked open so me and the other people were left wondering why he wasn’t open or answering calls. After 45 mins of waiting he decides to open his door and tell people «I’m closed till further notice, i cant handle this right now» or something to that effect. His hours show him as clearly being open, nor did he bother letting us know he was closed with all the security cameras looking down on us.
So, at this point I’m getting heated and ask him when can i finish my safety check as i have the «voided» one that the DMV requires that I paid him $ 40 bucks for and his response was «I’m closed till further notice, try back tomorrow.» I’m clearly not going to waste my f$cking gas driving down there for him to be closed during normal working hours lol so i then proceed to walk back to my car only to find out he opens his bay door up to the first guy ahead of me.
Now I’m furious and walk back up inside the bay to see him doing the inspection on this guys truck and I’m scratching my head wondering what the f*ck this guys doing? He just told me he was closed? (Apparently after asking the truck guy how he got in, he stated he had a friend who «stones» is afraid of and that got him in… WTF?)
So after asking people now ahead of me inside the bay if he opened back up, i see «stones» look at me and state «if i see your face again, I’m closing shop.»
Can you see where the frustration just wants to leap out on this guy? He looks stoned as hell every day and seems like he needs a helper for reasons other than work but somehow has a safety check license… ok. So needless to say, i tell him i want my money back for my safety check he hasn’t finished or I’m getting the police involved. He seem to laugh at that and decided to kick us all out because «i ruined things apparently» haha. That’s cool crazy, ill be back tomorrow with HPD for the money or safety check sticker. your choice.
Me warning you of my experience here prolly wont deter you from going and that’s fine but just know you’re more than likely in for some confusion, long time waiting around for nothing or just irritated with your experience as you’re getting your safety check by a guy who’s on drugs. Oh and he has no organized process on lots of people waiting after they signed the sheet for their turn in line as he doesn’t call anyone off it if they’re next. Shady business and should have is safety check authority pulled or investigated.

I’ve been coming here for 3 years now, stone has always been busy doing safety checks so its no surprise that there’s a line. Back then when i came there was no nice lady to sign you in on a wait list and call you when its your turn. You would have to stick it out and wait all day if you had to for your turn. Today i called in early in the morning asked how long the wait is, she told me 20 people. I left my name phone number and car information for her to call me. 2 hours later i get a call from her. i booked it down there within 10 mins got in and out 20 mins top and back to work writing this review. Thanks for the speedy service see you next year.

i give this place 5 stars for their professionalism and hospitality! i have been here twice for safety inspections and their business etiquette has been consistent — very personable and welcoming. i highly recommend this place for your automotive needs! mahalo mr. stones!

Great place to go for a safety check, if fact it’s the only place I go to get my cars safety checked. Go early so you can get out of there early, afternoon fills up with other people wanting to get a safety check also. Sign in and park somewhere on the road until your name is up. People need to try and follow the directions so that the flow of cars goes smoothly.

The NICEST people!!! I just moved to Hawaii and had no idea what to expect with safety. So I was a little bit scared. I pulled up and the energy of the place was so happy and awesome! I went around 10am and didn’t have to wait more then 5 minutes! The guy rocked!!! Seriously rocked! I don’t know if there is actually a word for the level of how awesome and friendly these people are! I passed safety and headed to the DMV, put my license plates on, and went back! When I arrived there were more people then before, which was at about 11:30! A very kind and we’ll organized lady had me check in with my cell number and said she would call me when it was my turn in line and that the wait would be about an hour. I went down the street and played games on my phone until right on the hour she called saying it was my turn! It went by really fast! I pulled in the garage and he finished the safety and I was on my way! They are rad!!! I had a great time while I was there and they brightened my day with their smiles, great attitudes, and awesome music!!! My favorite place!

I heard these guys for inspection got to come check them out frikin sears and firestone no pass HID good for them losemoneh… helluurr big tonge lolll

Worth the wait! go in the middle of the month to avoid longer lines.

This place was great! They told me it would be about an hour wait, so I left and they called me back about 30 mins later telling me they were ready for me. When I got there the owner and the girl taking reservations were both very nice, and helpful. After I got my registration I went back and the owner helped me put my license plate on because I wasn’t sure how. They were very fast, and nice. I would highly recommend this place to anyone needing a safety check!

I came in today on a Friday. I got there at 930am, went to the window, and «Stones» told me that there were three people ahead of me. So I said «ok». So as I was waiting, I just went next door and talked to Chad who owned the radio shop next door. Ten minutes roll by and «Stones» tells me to park my car in the drive way by the front door. Then as the car that was in the garage pulled out, I went in. Five minutes at the window showing him all the needed paperwork and he gave me my inspection sheet to go to the «Satellite City Hall». I came back with all my Hawaii transfer paperwork, I put the Hawaii plates on and he gave me the inspection sticker. That easy. All in all, 20 minutes, tops. I highly recommend that you buy the inspection sticker plate from «Stones». It attaches to the bolt of the license plate, that way you don’t put the inspection sticker directly on the paint of your car.
I hope this helps you all out.

If I could give zero or better yet negative stars I would, but Unilocal doesn’t allow for this so 1 star it is (They do NOT deserve the star that I am being forced to give).
Last week exactly (April 30, 2015) I went down to get my safety check. Yes I understand now as I understood then that it was VERY last minute on my part and I had expected it to be busy with a very long wait time. I arrived at 11:17 and put my name on the list. When I checked in the woman there was rude and a little snippy. She asked if I had time to wait and I said that I did, she advised that there were 20 people in-​front of me and that I had better stay in the area because once she called me I had 10 minutes to get back to the shop. I agreed to the terms and she put my name on the list and took my phone number. An hour went pass and I went back to see how things were moving along, there were still a number of people waiting from when I first checked in, so I went back to my car and waited as more people had show up and were occupying what little shade there was (I am 7 months pregnant and it was way too hot to be out in the sun). After the second hour had pass I decided that 2 hours should be more than enough time to get through most of the 20 people, so I went back to check where I stood as far as the list was concerned.
I went up to the still grumpy woman and asked if she could tell me about how much longer it could be, she checked her list and said that there were 14 people in-​front of me so I should plan on waiting a little bit longer. Ok, so six people were seen in the 2 hours that I had been waiting, how interesting. I looked around and noticed that the 3 military guys that were waiting an hour ago were now gone and so were all of the other people that were waiting when I first put my name on the list 2 hours ago. Oh, also that the guy who was just checking up to see where he was at on this list was the same guy that I was behind when I first showed up 2 hours ago saw now being told to pull his car in. But there are 14 people in-​front of me? IF that guy who signed in before me was just told to pull his car in, shouldn’t there be zero people in-​front of me?
Either way, after over 2 hours of patiently waiting and NOT complaining, as it was my fault for waiting till the last minute to get it done, I finally called it quits and left. BUT because I only worked right down the road I didn’t take my name off of the list, I could be back in 5 minutes when she called me… IF she called me. That day has yet to come. A week later, they NEVER called. Not even to say that they would not be able to get to me today and that IF I decided to use them for a safety check I would need to come back and put my name back on the list for that day. I just don’t see how you can do business like this on an island… you should NEVER treat customers this way EVER, they are willing to wait and still pay for your services and this is how you treat them? I say «Them» because I will NEVER go back and I will NEVER recommend this place to anyone… My husband actually told me about this place and guess what, this place has just lost his business as well. There are many people that I work with that has mentioned this place and I will be sure to share my experience with them as well.

They open at 930 so you need to get there at 6am. When j arrived they added me to the waiting list which grows fast and I finally got seen around 1250 so about 3 hours wait time. Luckily when you leave your number she will give you a call and you have about 10 minutes to high tail it down. All in all I was In and out in 5 minutes.

This is THE place to go for safety inspections. Know your mileage and have your paperwork in hand and you’re in and out in 5 minutes. Because this place is so popular, DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH unless you don’t mind being on a wait list for 3 hours.

Speedy service. Just don’t come during lunch time at the end of the month! Other than that you can expect to be in and out.

If your car is up to date and have all papers, it’s in and out in less than 10 minutes.
I’ve been coming here for years. Just don’t feed him any bull and be patient .
If your car is illegal, move on because he DOES NOT pass cars that has no recon or looks modified and no recon since now state requires photo of cars being checked.

I went here last February when I was registering my car in Hawaii for the first time. I had to do that whole stupid roundabout thing that the state requires — get your safety approved, go get your registration, then go back to get your safety finalized. Silly stuff, but it can’t be avoided, and that has nothing to do with the service at this shop.
I went in for my first check. It was a week day, sometime in the morning (maybe 10ish), and there was one other car pulling out of the garage. I went in feeling a little shy since I’ve never had to get an inspection before, but the guy was super nice and was excited to see my little 1992 Honda Accord Wagon (people in Hawaii seem to love those). Anyways, he approved me and told me I didn’t have to pay for the initial check, but to come back with my registration and pay him then.
I came back on a Saturday near the end of the month, and boy was it busy. I had to park my car down the street, sign in with the guy out front, and get in line. The guy managing the line outside made me run back to my car to keep my registration and insurance in hand so they knew I was ready. I’ll remember to do that next time. He was really funny and kept everyone entertained. Everyone in line was nice and patient and we all just seemed to be enjoying this fun service, despite the fact that we had to wait. Each car moved in and out very quickly though. When the person in front of me was called into the garage, the guy managing the line told me to go get my car and pull it up to wait. Once I was called in, my service went quickly, and the guy chatted with me about my Ichiro key-​chain that hangs from my rear view mirror. Apparently he’s a Seattle fan, too.
When it was all said and done, my check was about $ 30, and I tipped him $ 20. Unfortunately for him, I found a closer local spot to do my inspection this year, but that doesn’t dock his rating!

Great service for getting my safety Check. I arrived half an hour before closing on a Monday but realized I had my current registration in my other purse (at my house 25 min away!). Owner was gracious and kind saying he was going out of town soon and I wouldn’t be able to come back another day but he would keep the shop open late if I could hurry home, grab registration, and get back asap. I returned almost half an hour after he was supposed to have been closed and he was still there. Got my safety check done in no time!
When he scraped off my old sicker he made a mess of the paint on my bumper but my cars a price of junk anyway so I don’t care… just a warning to those who have nice cars, remove your old sticker yourself.

Said he wouldn’t do my safety because he was watching baseball. No sign out front saying he was closed or anything. I waited over an hour earlier today but he didn’t like my insurance card so I got a new one and came back and this is what I got. Terrible business.

Arrived here with my husband on a SATURDAY for Safety Check. YUP. OPEN on a Saturday AFTERNOON?! say what?!
Sign in on the sheet, let the guy at the window know what you need (Ours was Safety check, obviously.)
QUICK, EASY, straight to the point. 15min wait, and 5min. Later our Safety Check was updated and renewed!
As I have read the other reviews, I am pretty sure it does depend on the time and day you go, because after we left there were more people starting roll in.
ITEMS NEEDED with YOU at time of Check:
–Insurance
–Registration
Best Place to get your safety check done, heard decent things about this place and has a great Reputation!