Absolute Automotive Inc.
        Larry Secrist
          President
           808-372-9451

Our Mission
Assist the motor vehicle industry in settling difficult disputes, utilizing my extensive background in automobiles as well as motorcycles, outstanding reputation and negotiation skills to assist in a fair and satisfied resolution of insurance, legal or private claims and losses. Absolute Automotive also offers auto collision appraisal services and mechanical analysis and negotiation with repair shops. We also supply excellent Salvage recovery services.

Company Profile
Have been in the automotive repair and collision industry since 1978.  An ASE Certified Master Technician with extensive training in all areas of automotive mechanical repair and body collision appraisal services. Certified Professional Automotive Estimator Trained in cause and origin of automobile fires.  Excellent reputation for honesty and integrity is known throughout all the automotive, consumer, legal and insurance companies. With my background and reputation, I would be a major asset to any entity in assisting with investigating  the origin and cause of mechanical/ electrical/fire issues with automobiles or motorcycles  that oftentimes are misunderstood.

Services
  • Professional automotive investigation:   fire, collision appraisal, mechanical.
  • Automotive collision Appraisal services
  • Consulting services for all aspects of the automotive industry
  • Dispute resolution and lawsuit preparation
  • Expert witness
  • Insurance Salvage Services
  • Licensed Hawaii Salvage Repair Dealer
  • Licensed and bonded Hawaii Auto Sales Dealer

INSURANCE INVESTIGATION
We provide detailed reports, photos, and video of all investigations, as well as cause and origin of vehicle fires. We interview related parties, and supply Statement of Fact forms.   We assist insurance adjusters in determining liability as well as solutions for indemnification.

CONSULTING SERVICES
We assist the general public in all aspects of their auto needs, from mechanical diagnosis  to consulting on their behalf with a repairer of their choice to make sure they are properly treated.
We offer:
  • Pickup and delivery service
  • Accident consultation and appraisal services
  • Pre-purchase checkouts
  • Re-inspection after repairs are performed to verify quality of repair
 
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Dispute resolution which includes interviewing all parties involved, and documenting the results of the interview, gathering all the facts and negotiating a positive result for all parties.  Through this process, the facts of the case can be helpful if a lawsuit must be filed.

Experience
Absolute Automotive President, Larry Secrist has been in the auto industry since 1974 and worked for the Jaguar Dealership from 1978 to 1980.  He then worked for Theo Davies Mercedes Benz from 1980 to 1983.  Larry has had significant factory training during those years.  He then returned to Continental Cars, the Dealership for Jaguar, Rolls Royce and Ferrari. Larry was the only factory trained Ferrari Technician in Hawaii in 1984, and was in charge of repairs to the Ferrari's for Magnum PI.  In 1985, he opened European Autotech, which grew into the auto collision industry and mechanical repairs.
Larry is also working as an Independent Auto Investigator for insurance companies in Hawaii, and is expanding his investigation and mediation skills to the legal and private sector.   Larry's honesty and solid reputation  in Honolulu would be a great asset for any entity that requests an unbiased professional investigation.

Recommendations
Professional recommendations can be furnished upon request.

Contact Information
Address: 750 Ahua St.,
Honolulu, HI 96819
Phone: (808)372-9451
Fax: (888)673-6471
Email: absoluteauto@hawaii.rr.com

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