If you've ever tried to find a DIY auto repair garage in Honolulu, you already know the answer: there isn't one.
On the mainland, self-service bay rentals are a real category. Cities like Houston, Atlanta, Denver, and South Florida all have at least one facility where you can rent a bay with a lift for $40–$75/hr, use a professional tool set, and work on your own car without paying a dealer rate for labor.
In Hawaii? The closest option is the Schofield Barracks Auto Skills facility — 30 bays, professional lifts, instruction available. Catch: it's military-only.
For civilians in Honolulu, the options are:
- Pay a shop full rate (~$150–$200/hr labor)
- Use your driveway (if you have one — rare in urban Honolulu)
- Trailer your project car somewhere
None of these work for a mechanic who wants to work independently, a hobbyist with a project car, or a mobile tech who needs a covered bay for a multi-hour job.
What Motion is Building in Kalihi
Motion is building Honolulu's first public auto repair bay rental facility in Kalihi.
Three bays, each independently accessible:
- Full-Service Bay — two-post lift (6,000 lb), full tool wall, compressed air, 40-amp 220V. $75/hr.
- Diagnostic Bay — flat floor, OBD-II scanner, dealer-level diagnostics for Toyota/Honda/Subaru, diesel exhaust capture. $55/hr.
- Heavy Duty Bay — four-post alignment lift (14,000 lb), Hunter alignment system, transmission jack. For trucks, 4x4s, and anything lifted. $95/hr.
Everything included: Wi-Fi, HVAC, water, waste disposal, basic cleaning between sessions.
No franchise markup. No scheduling conflict with someone else's customer. Just a bay when you need it.
We're raising capital now — targeting launch late 2026. A Pro Member waitlist is open: unlimited bay hours, priority booking, dedicated bay assignment at $550/mo.
Join the Waitlist — Founding Member Rates
If you've been waiting for this in Honolulu — you're not alone. Pro Members lock in rates before we open.
Reserve Your Spot