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Social Distancing Friendly Activities in Maui
Life these days will never be as it once was. Making adjustments can be rough so we wanted to give you some suggestions to help you cope. Go for a Hike Maui is still home to some of the most beautiful hikes and walks in the world. Most of these walks are still available to […]
Why So Many Abandoned Vehicles in Maui
One thing that visitors often notice when visiting the islands is a high-population of abandoned vehicles on the roadside. As someone who has been to nearly every state, it seems Hawaii sees more abandoned cars than anywhere in the nation. Why is it so common to see cars abandoned here? In this post, we are […]
Let’s Talk About Full Coverage and No-Fault Insurance
Header photo was used with permission from Intense Motorsports Maui. No-fault and Full-coverage Insurance for Maui Vehicles Maui is the home of the Maui cruiser. The Maui cruiser is a term Maui residents use for cars that are usually bearly running. It’s not unusual for a Maui cruiser to be at the end of its […]
Electric Car Registration Prices Increase in Maui and the Rest of Hawaii
Currently electric and hybrid vehicles make up about 2% of the auto market in the United States. Vehicle registration prices are always increasing. Gas prices are not decreasing. Hawaii is a challenging place to live financially and additional living expenses are always relevant. One of the greatest advantages of living in Hawaii is the continued […]
The Cybertruck for Maui Life
Hawaii, and Maui specifically, have one of the highest rates of electric vehicle adoption in the United States, if not the world. According to Wikipedia, California is a bit ahead of Hawaii in the the electric car ownership rate. However, Maui has a significantly higher truck owner percentage that almost anywhere in the country. Thus, […]
Coffee Shops On Maui
While your car takes a vacation to the autobody shop for repairs, it is a good time to self refuel and try the local cafes that beautiful Maui has to offer! We have included the three best coffee shops in Maui all across the island if you are feeling particularly adventurous: from Lahaina to Kula. […]
Island Specific Hawaiian Pidgin Terms
If you have been in Hawaii, hearing pidgin is inevitable. This article will not try to teach the reader pidgin, which would be a long process. This article aims to focus on area-specific or island-specific pidgin. Different parts of Hawaii, use different pidgin words and phrases. As someone who is from and residing in Maui, […]
Maui Driving Etiquette
For many visitors to the islands, it is a bit difficult to figure out how to drive here. Even though I was born and raised on Maui, I lived in California for over 15 years. When I moved back over a year ago, it was difficult adjusting to the driving culture. The purpose of this […]
How to Avoid Salt Damage to Your Vehicle
Maui is known for its strong trade winds as well as monster surf, and these two ingredients are not friendly towards our cars. In today’s blog post, I will go over how to avoid salt damage to your car. I’ll also point out some of Maui’s more salt prone areas. Have you ever been driving […]
How to Avoid Door Dings or Damage in Parking Lots
We all have that dreaded feeling of parking somewhere and returning to our vehicle with a fresh door ding. No note or a phone number left, just a transaction between two car doors saying hello. In today’s post, I will go over some of my techniques that have helped keep my car from getting beat […]
Keeping Your Car Clean in Hawaii, Part 3
Who doesn’t love walking up to and driving a clean car? But are you washing your car in a way that is actually hurting it? In today’s post, I’ll be sharing 8 tips to keep your car looking new and fresh for as long as possible. This article is the third and final article of […]
Keeping Your Car Clean in Hawaii, Part 2
This article is the second article of a series. The first article can be found below. https://mtoguchibodyshop.com/keeping-your-car-clean-in-hawaii-part-1/ Prevention from Damage Mats and Liners: For the interior of your vehicle I recommend aftermarket mats and liners. As stated earlier, the interiors of most vehicles do not considers Hawaii’s unique conditions. A few hundred dollar can save […]
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