Big Island Used Cars

Big Island Used Cars A Small, Family-Run Dealership 🚗
No Salesman, No Hassle, No Pressure 🌺
✝️ Text 24/7: 808-559-9185 We’re proud to say that simplicity is our strong suit.

Big Island Used Cars LLC is really just the Perea Ohana -- Don, Michelle, Brandon, and Katherine. It’s what the company is today, what is was when we started it in 2007, and what it always will be. At our dealership customers only work with us, the owners - meaning that we'll handle every purchase with pride, professionalism and most of all, accountability. We’ve personally handled thousands of transactions with the very same people you’ll see in our local grocery stores, movie theatres, and down at the beach. If you're curious about our business, you can always call us or check the reviews section of our page. Or better yet, ask around! It won’t take long for you to talk to someone whose had a great experience buying from Don, Michelle, Brandon, or Katherine. We love this business, love our island, and love using our experience to help people choose the right vehicle for their budget and lifestyle.

09/30/2026

For the first time I can remember, we’re closing Big Island Used Cars for an entire week.

My family and I are going on a pilgrimage.

My mom is from Opihikao here on the Big Island. My dad is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and that’s where part of my family’s Hispanic roots come from.

We’re going to spend some time reconnecting with those roots, with one another, and with our faith.

I’ve struggled with the idea of closing because I feel a real responsibility to this community. Every car that comes through here has a person and a story attached to it. It’s never just metal and money to me.

But I also believe that almost everything good about this business has flowed from my family and my faith.

So I’m hoping I come home a better husband, father, Christian and business owner — and that whatever good comes from this trip eventually flows back into the people we serve.

We’ll be CLOSED 10/3-10/10

I’ll have limited access to texts, DMs and email while we’re gone. If you’re looking to buy or sell a vehicle, please still reach out and we’ll do our best to get things lined up for when we return.

And don’t worry — I’m not going to Vegas to gamble away all the money. 😂

I’ll share some of the journey with you guys along the way.

God bless.

09/30/2026

Business has never been this busy.

We’re continuing to experience incredible demand on BOTH sides of the dealership — people looking to buy cars and local families looking to sell them to us.

So here’s a quick state of the lot.

Newer cars. Older cars. Expensive cars. Affordable daily drivers. Cars coming in. Cars going out. More currently backed up at our shops and vendors.

And honestly, some of the cars I’m most excited about are still the simple ones — clean older Corollas, Camrys, Lexuses and other reliable daily drivers that regular people can afford and depend on.

Those cars matter.

We’re incredibly grateful for how busy this community continues to keep us.

And if you’ve got a good car sitting at home that you’re thinking about selling — whether it’s $8,000 or $80,000 — bring it by.

We’ll take a look.

God bless.

09/26/2026

“Keep your eyes on Jesus.”

I’ve heard that phrase my entire life.

But when someone is scared, hurting or standing in the middle of a storm, what does that actually mean?

I think living on the Big Island has helped me understand it.

Keep your eyes on what matters.

Love one another. Help one another. Sacrifice for one another. Be there when your neighbor needs you.

I’ve watched people on this island live that out over and over again.

Whatever Nolo brings us, I have faith in this community.

Your neighbor is your shield.

Please stay safe. Please take care of one another. And please continue to pray for Kaʻū.

Hope to see all of you on the other side of this Monday.

God bless.

09/24/2026

BIG ISLAND: If you’ve been putting off adding a vehicle or making a necessary change to your auto insurance, I would take care of it now.

One thing we learned during Lala was that as a storm approached, some people were unable to make certain changes to their coverage.

I’m not speaking for every insurance company or policy — call your own insurer and confirm what applies to you.

Also:

• Move vehicles away from trees, power lines and other potential hazards if you safely can.
• Make sure all windows and sunroofs are completely closed.
• Clear obvious debris from drainage/cowl areas.
• Take a few current photos of your vehicles.
• NEVER attempt to drive across flowing or flooded water.

Most importantly, please take care of yourselves and each other.

And please keep Kaʻū in your prayers.

God bless.

09/23/2026

This car reminded me why I fell in love with cars in the first place.

Somewhere between growing up, owning a dealership and watching cars become faster, more efficient and more technologically advanced, I think I forgot what it felt like to truly love one.

Then I brought this home.

2021 Lexus RC F Carbon Edition. 5.0L naturally aspirated V8. Rear-wheel drive. About 5,000 miles.

And somehow I started finding myself outside in the morning with a cup of coffee, just staring at it.

Exactly like I dreamed about doing when I was a kid.

Unfortunately, it’s for sale.

But I’m starting to realize the era of cars that made me dream like that may have already come and gone.

If it doesn’t sell, I’m okay with that.

I’ll savor it as long as I can.

God bless.

09/21/2026

Several years ago, I made a conscious decision to stop competing with everyone around me.

I stopped worrying about being the biggest dealership, selling the most cars, making the most money or keeping up with what somebody else was doing.

Something strange happened.

Everything got better.

Jesus tells the story of the laborers in the vineyard, and I’ve thought a lot about the danger of constantly looking sideways at what someone else has been given.

That’s not my responsibility.

I’m not trying to build a dealership that’s better than somebody else’s.

I’m trying to build this place a little closer every day to what I believe a business would look like in the Kingdom of Heaven.

I’m really far from it.

I’ll make plenty of mistakes getting there.

But at least I know which direction I’m trying to walk.

Stop looking sideways.

Look up.

Also, somebody please buy this ridiculously clean GX 460. 😂

God bless.

09/18/2026

One of the easiest ways to get yourself buried in a car loan is to keep trading vehicles too quickly.

Dealerships buy cars at one number and sell them at another. That’s how our business works.

The problem comes when you repeatedly buy at retail, trade back at trade value, roll negative equity into the next loan, and do it all over again before you’ve had enough time to get ahead.

That gap can get ugly FAST.

Before you buy your next vehicle, don’t just ask yourself if you like it today.

Ask yourself: Can I see myself driving this for the next few years?

And please be careful with any deal that only makes sense because someone tells you, “Don’t worry, just refinance or trade it again in six months.”

Buy the right car. Buy it right. And then enjoy the thing for a while. 😂

God bless.

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707 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI
96720

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