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About Us

Kamaaina Motors is a locally owned, family run business that has been doing business on the Big Island since 1905.  Kamaaina Motors' parent company, I. Kitagawa and Company, Limited has been in the Car Business since 1915. Kamaaina Motors moved to its present location in 1961 after the 1960 Tsunami wiped out downtown Hilo.

The Company has been selling Chrysler Products since 1936 making it the oldest Car Dealership in Hawaii and one of the oldest Chrysler Dealers in the United States.

Kamaaina Motors also has strong roots as a homegrown family owned business that is still run by the same family that started it over 100 years ago, currently run by the great grandson of it's founder.
 
If you need financial assistance, vehicle repair or a specific part, our Hilo, HI location is your one-stop spot! Call us today at (888) 544 - 8990 if you'd like to speak with our knowledgeable staff!

Hear What Our Customers Have to Say

"A Great Dealership!"

I traveled across the island, 100 miles, which is far for Hawaii. The first two dealerships that I had contacted the day before, and ensured me they had the perfect used Wranglers, were not only over priced, but at one dealership I was told they had loaned the vehicle out(2006 model), the other had a over priced piece of junk (2005). I did not think I would be able to afford a new one but since I was in Hilo I stopped in at the Jeep Dealership,met with Roy Kunishige, salesman, and told him about the other dealerships that I had stop at first. I asked if I could build a jeep, which he did, but could not get a price on, and was going to call me later. I told him that I had seen one on their website, but did not think I would be able to afford it. I told him how much I was going to pay for a used one, along with trading in a 2010 Versa that I had bought earlier from another dealership. Roy went to the finance manager with the numbers I was going to pay for a used Jeep, and he was able to get the 2010 for the same amount. My 100 mile ride across the island was worth it!!!

Written by ckawauchi

Contact Information

Kamaaina Motors

400 East Kawili Street

Hilo, HI 96720
sales Toll Free:
(888) 544-8990

Hours

  • Monday: 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Thursday: 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Friday: 8:00am-5:30pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Sunday: Closed
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