Yard report from Kapolei, HI: Aloha Island Autos runs about 49 vehicles, weighted toward budget commuter cars. Dealer permit posted at the office window; checked against the state board and it is current, roughly 27 years on the books.
Lot address: 3794 Value St, Kapolei, HI. Visitor parking: Front-lot customer stalls facing the office; overflow on the side street near Kapolei lot gate.
- Doc fee: $299, printed on the buyer's order — not a surprise line at signing.
- Pre-purchase inspection allowed on their lift or off-site — no pushback.
- Titles: staff says about 73% of units have title in hand; they showed the folder when asked.
- Coverage: a 30-day/1,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Lane verdict: legitimate operation. Fee sheet matched the quote, title work was clean, and the budget commuter cars inventory was priced inside auction-plus-recon math. Would bid against them and lose happily.