Great experience! communicated well. transportation from airport to vehicle and from vehicle back…read moreto airport was excellent. whenever a question was asked responses was prompt. vehicle did have minor issue such as the electric sliding door needed to be closed good from the outside but other then that it was minor and enjoyed how smooth the ride was and how convenient this rental was.

I rented a hatchback for three weeks from Hilo Auto Sales & Rentals; I was very pleased with this…read morecompany and very impressed by each of the three people I dealt with. The car: reliable, well maintained, clean, and much, much less expensive than the "Big Companies" prices. The people: honest, reliable, friendly, and likeable. Conclusion: rent from Hilo Auto Sales & Rentals -- you won't regret it!

top drawer everything. cant say enough good. they treated me like family (I actually miss seeing…read morethem) the service was beyond excellent and totally honest. I recommend them highly. I had been to a dealer where the treatment was very corporate and pushy and had to escape, thanks to God I got free of the pressure sale and found Big Island Used Cars. If you need a quality car and great service dont bother with the big corporate names

Family-owned, multi-generational Big Island Used Cars was just what the doctor ordered when I…read morearrived in Hilo after moving from the mainland. I knew only a handful of people in town, but Brandon and Garrett set my mind at ease with their knowledge, candor and professionalism when I asked them to set me up with a good deal on a used Toyota A big purchase like a vehicle requires either a customer who really knows their stuff (not me, unfortunately) or ethical professionals to act as guides throughout the process. I was lucky to find the latter at Big Island Used Cars. Within a few days, I had found a vehicle I liked, worked out the payment process, signed transfer documents, taken out a new auto insurance policy, and driven away a happy camper. The overwhelmingly positive reviews I read on social media for Big Island Used Cars made them my first stop in my car-buying adventures. I found no need to look further.

Brought my 2024 Rav 4 in for a two-year warranty service, Hilo Servco, 5/26…read more The basics, oil / filter/ rotation. Fluid levels checked. Monique Bush was my service manager. She was immediately able to answer my questions regarding the dreaded stop / start issue and an oil additive the dealer recommends. That settled she wrote up in invoice to include my preference regarding the oil additive. She communicated with me through the course of the service, as a slight delay arose. When the car was finished servicing, Monique texted me. I called Joe, Servco's shuttle driver who promptly picked me for a return ride to the dealership. Upon arrival Monique went over the invoicing with me, all spot on. She retrieved my car, washed and ready to go. A 5 Star rating for Monique and Joe. Unfortunately, the promised email or phone call from the Parts dept. regarding parts for my older Toyota, never happened. Therefore, the overall 4-star rating.

Since De Luz sold the dealership to an Oahu company service has gone down and prices are going up…read moreat this business. I recommend everyone to look for a new place to take care of your Toyota

Hilo Big Island Motors Suburu Service Center has provided exceptional service. Every time I've gone…read morein, check in has been pleasant and prompt. My car has been returned within the expected time frame and in very good condition. I especially want to thank Mikala who has gone well beyond typical good customer care. Today he carefully navigated a noise problem and had it taken care of immediately. I am very thankful for his professional, kind and comprehensive service!

I had to exit to get away from the high pressure sales of 3 gentlemen who although explained well…read morelogical good reasons to buy the junky used car they were doing their best to convince me to buy. I felt very wrong. I felt sorry for the newer young sales guy who they were priming for a future. I wanted to tell him to run as fast as he could because it felt very trapped into something that clearly was not a very good deal telling me I could not do better on the island and I had better grab it at the over price they wanted. I escaped and found a much nicer car and a way better deal at an independent smaller lot without all the big dealer fluff.

It started with a visit to the lot for a specific type of truck. Sam at Pono's did an amazing job…read morefrom start to finish, from negotiating a lower sale price and the best interest available with the bank, to delivering the truck to us in Kona because we had to work every day and couldn't make it to Kona. We're so happy we went all the way to hilo to Pono's because none of the lots in Kona had what we were looking for. MAHALO Sam, Go Avalanche!

I inquired about the pricing for one of their cars and was met with a very wide response of 'mid…read more20's' not an actual number and way too expensive for the car I had asked about. I emailed back with a list of cars I'd like to see/wanted to know the prices of, with zero response back. Not a very good way to get business, seems very sketchy that non of their vehicles on the website have actual prices listed. Definitely staying away from this dealership, based on other reviews as well.

Great service! I had stopped at another dealership and had a horrible experience. I was greeted…read morepromptly and my friend and I ended up buying two new cars! I never thought I'd drive a Toyota in the past, but I will be driving one now for the rest of my life.

UNDERRATED! The stress and pressure to find another vehicle is already mentally exhausting. But…read moreunlike the big, name brand car dealerships, this one makes you feel like you're just talking with friends, no pressure, just talking and looking. Uncle Mark Foster is as real an uncle you can get :) made you comfortable and he knew his vehicles. Was very transparent on how each of them were either a good fit or not for our needs. Braddah Alika was just as chill to talk to while we waited for our paperwork. The owner Pat Aiona helped with the closing transactions and it was seamless and easy. They did all the back work and kept us in the loop the whole way thru. Hustling to get us the best rates to fit our desired numbers. The service department was excellent too! Kaimi was very informative with our questions and details of our vehicle. We already have plans to bring our other vehicles here for maintenance service in the near future. And yes...we are already sending others to go check them out!

Best car buying experience I've ever had! Very friendly and…read moremost importantly trustworthy! We were referred, for the above reasons and we will most certainly do the same. Thank you Sergio! You are the best!

Complete disrespect from the customer service staff. Worst service i ever had and last time i went…read morethere it was very bad. They try to charge you a diagnostic without even doing the diagnostic on the car and wanted to charge me a second diagnostic for a plastic water reservoir . I was in the shop fir a new car but i will never buy from this rip off, disrespectful company. Btw. I bought a new truck from another dealer that treated me professionally and great courtesy.

Worst customer service I have ever experienced. They have had my car almost 2 weeks and never ONCE…read morehas the technician Corey called me with an update. After 5 days I started calling them daily. Each day I was told the same thing, " the technician is looking at your vehicle right now, we will call you back by the end of the day with an update" . Never got a call back ever on any of days and was told that same BS line 5 days in a row!!! I was actually considering just purchasing a new vehicle from them rather than repairing mine....not now. Going to Big Island Toyota where they treat customers right.

Thank you Reyn, Reyn…read moreF. In the service department went out of his way today to help me out. Thank you got the great customer service today. Good people are at Ford in Hilo. Thanks for all the help. I really appreciate it. Thank you Jeff.

Purchasing a vehicle is not a problem as Sales Department will provide you all their attention to…read morecomplete that sale. For the Service Department, that is a whole different story. One out of my many experience that's been an issue and still an on-going issue, is the engine light that continues to light-up, before and after receiving a new engine. That new engine with no charge, is due to a recall on my 2020 Ford EcoSport. I had to reach out to Ford on Facebook, called the Ford Corporate office and the Ford Recall Department for the Service Department at Orchid Isle Ford in Hilo to actually do something about it. This was back in the summertime of 2025, that I communicated with their on/off Service Department Manager M.E and only then, did she really pay attention to my issue. Prior to that, the engine light and wrench light kept popping up. Anyone would think that when a diagnosis is completed and you are told what the problem is, along with the charged amount, your car would be fixed right away. In my case, I had Ford fix the so-called issue, paid a high price for that, only to have the engine light show-up again a few days later. Called Ford, explained what happened and took my car back in. Same service received and was informed they don't know what the issue is but bring it back when the light pops up again. So, I took it back again, this time they explained after the diagnosis, they found what was wrong with it. This is all within 2 weeks, yet they wanted me to pay a ridiculous, high amount out-of-pocket to have it fixed...and guess what? After Ford so-called fixed it, I paid and picked up the car, the engine light is back on again. Throughout all the contacts with Ford during this time, I kept mentioning and asking if this issue was related to the 2020 EcoSport recall, same reply-no. However, they finally said after the fourth or time in a row that my car was taken in, diagnosed, so-called fixed, and my research of reaching out to others at Ford for help (listed above: Ford Recall Dept, Ford Facebook Page & Ford Corporate) to bring it in due to the recall. How disturbing and unprofessional is that? The car was in the shop from June through December 2025. We had to find someone to tow it there ourselves because they did not hear back from their tow company or service. Again, Orchid Isle Ford Service Manager Mary, acted quickly due to my email with the help from others. The issue did not stop there, no it didn't. When the new engine was replaced and we had the vehicle back, a few days later, the engine light is back again! This is unbelievable! Of course, I emailed Mary to inform her of this and that there was also a leak! I took photos and emailed her. At first, I thought it was just the rain, but when the concrete in the garage dried up, there was still the stains from the leak. The last email reply I received from here was in January 2026. Yet, I find it strange when she asked me which social media did, I reach out to, regarding the car issues. I told her Facebook & Ford Corporate site; she thought it was the Orchid Isle Ford as nothing was coming through to her. Strange because my emails are sent directly to her. I was also informed by one of the workers there, that Mary is busy and has a lot to deal with. So, I gave them some time as a loyal customer and trusted that she will do her part as a professional worker to look into that matter. It's been 3 months since, that's been a long enough time to look into it and take care of some other things in her busy schedule. There is still the engine light and leak issue. Throughout the whole waiting period, I received many feedback and advice from friends, family and other technicians from different Auto Service Shops and Dealerships. One said the leak is from the transmission and to have Ford look into it as they should. I emailed Mary, addressing the 3 months of waiting for her reply and still, the engine light issue. I also emailed Orchid Isle Ford directly and an email was sent to the CEO of the Steve Marshall Group, requesting help. Thankfully, Reyn, the Service Technician Manager called back and scheduled for a drop of today, April 30, 2026. He was genuine over the phone, very caring and professional. When I dropped off the car this morning at Orchid Isle Service Department, the advisor took the information I provided on my conversation with Reyn, then said, I will not charge you for the diagnosis, but there will be a charge for the transmission service. Wow! In my mind, the question was, Ford will charge me for the transmission service, which that issue only appeared after your service department installed the new engine? I replied, Reyn said he will look at it and go from there. So...I am praying that I will receive honesty, professionalism and care with today's service. Wish us luck!

I purchased a used 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport from Aloha Kia Hilo on July 10, 2025 for $13,011.04…read more Within days of driving it, I discovered mechanical problems that appeared to exist before the sale. A later inspection confirmed an internal oil leak and a CARFAX report showed the spark plugs were replaced five days before the sale, suggesting the issue was known. I later found that my Buyer's Order was not marked "AS IS", meaning the sale paperwork didn't meet the required disclosure standards. On top of that, the title and permanent registration were still not issued more than 60 days after the sale. After multiple written attempts to resolve this directly with management, I filed official complaints with: * The Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) * The DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division (Motor Vehicle Industry Board) * The Better Business Bureau of Hawaiʻi (BBB) * And notified the Hawaiʻi County DMV Title Office If you're in a similar situation, here's what helped me (sharing for awareness, not legal advice): 1. Document everything -- buyer's order, CARFAX, inspection, payment, communications. 2. File a complaint with Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection (OCP). 3. Forward your case to the DCCA Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board. 4. Contact the County DMV if you haven't received your title after 60 days. 5. Keep all responses in writing. I'm sharing this so other local buyers know their options and can protect themselves under Hawaiʻi's consumer laws. My hope is that dealerships across the islands operate with more transparency and timely follow-through. (Attached photos: proof of certified complaint-- redacted for privacy.)

As a veteran, integrity and transparency are values I hold in the highest regard--both personally…read moreand in the businesses I choose to support. Unfortunately, my experience with Aloha Kia Hilo has been deeply disappointing and frustrating on multiple levels. After purchasing a vehicle from them, I experienced a complete transmission failure just 2.5 months later. There is absolutely no reason a transmission should fail that quickly, especially when you're told the vehicle is in good condition. This speaks to a serious lack of transparency regarding the actual state of the vehicles they are selling. What made the situation even worse was the poor communication between the service and sales managers when trying to use my extended warranty. I spent countless hours waiting for calls to be returned, and in many cases, those calls never came. As a customer, especially one who relies on my vehicle for work and to support my family living in a remote location, this lack of urgency and follow-through was incredibly frustrating. A simple courtesy like clear timelines for when the work will begin and be completed would go a long way. But even that was not provided. I do not recommend Aloha Kia Hilo. If you value honest communication and need a reliable vehicle with proper support behind it--especially as someone with responsibilities and people depending on you--look elsewhere.