Hawkeye Auto in
Marion (IA)

My daughter bought a car there and she drove it one day and the battery was dead. She got a new one and couple days later she was having problems with it running funny and it would die when she stopped so she took it to her mechanic and they found all kinds of metal in her engine so she had to have her engine replaced. What a terrible experience. As much as she has had to pay to fix everything she probably could have got a different car.

I bought my first car here the other day, and I couldn't be happier! The staff were super friendly and down to earth. When I was buying the car, they went through all the paperwork with me and made sure I understood everything. Overall it was a great experience!

I went to this location looking at five vehicles going to purchase two because they seem reasonably priced at the mileage they're at. Unfortunately after inspecting the undercarriage and the bodies and running the VIN numbers two of the pickup trucks were in a flood which I'm sure is not listed in their paperwork and every single pickup truck they black spray paint on the undercarriages and wheel wells to cover up the massive amounts of rust. I went here being completely optimistic even though it has quite a few bad reviews and a few good reviews but I highly recommend not buying vehicles from this place that spray paints to cover up rust and damage. That is why the building is yellow because this place sells lemons. Not being an ass but that is my honest opinion with blatant disregard for safety and covering up damage. Not supplying Carfax reports is also a no-go. This is not slander but facts if you go there and inspect the cars yourself and I did have a mechanic inspect the car with one of my friends that came in and they said it was unsafe and should not be purchased. You have been reported to better Business bureau and other organizations for your fraud. I understand the concept of some rust and spray paint on that but spray painting safety issues on the bottom to cover them up to make it too dark to see is dangerous and they can be held liable for any accidents in the future covering up these safety concerns. I will not purchase a vehicle from them because I don't want my family to end up dead because of the sheisty stuff going on here.

I stopped in and looked at a Jeep. Josh helped me. He is the most caring, pressure-free sales guy I’ve ever dealt with. Recommend 100%!

I've seen enough by their snarky rude responses to know better than to ever shop here. Plus nobody should have to put a new engine or transmission in a vehicle the week they bought it. Much less several somebody's. Thanks but no thanks.

I had a great experience with this Dealership! The owner was extremely honest, straightforward and very helpful. He was honest about the cars history and what was fixed on it prior. Decent prices for used vehicles, a nice selection of cars. He went out of his way to explain everything and help me get into something that I could afford and that was drivable. As expected with used cars there is maintenance for only the brakes that need done, used cars are not always perfect. I was given the option to take to or bring a mechanic which wasn’t necessary for me honestly. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking. Thank you Hawkeye Auto, it was a pleasure doing business with you and a smooth transition!

I highly recommend Hawkeye auto! The staff are amazing to work with and are very helpful and knowledgeable. They always have a great selection and all at a great price. I absolutely love my 4Runner that I purchased from them. They will absolutely be my first stop the next time that I am needing to buy a vehicle.

Price was well priced for the vehicle and staff was very courteous and respectful. Didn't want to keep me in their dealership all day to make a deal. Very painless. Josh the GM is great to work with.

I've bought 5 vehicles from these guys over the years. They always seem to have exactly what Im looking for right when im needing it. I worked with Josh this time. He's awesome! Highly recommended. Hawkeye Auto is a great place to go when your looking for a good used car. SK

I had a wonderful experience here today. We were actually left alone to look at the cars by ourselves until we asked for assistance. No pushy sales people making us want to turn around and leave. When we were ready to test drive Josh was more than accommodating and helpful, answering all of our questions honestly. I highly recommend Hawkeye Auto to anyone loooking for a used vehicle.

Salesman was blunt, short with words, uninterested, and unhelpful. Brakes on the 2013 equinox were completely shot couldn’t even test drive it. When I went to address the problem I was told,” sumtimes you just have to drive it more for them to stop making noise.” If your gonna buy a car buy from a place that’s not trying to hustle you in front of your face smh.

Just bought a car from here and had a good experience with Luke. My wife called him a couple times prior to us coming in and he was very friendly and responsive. While we were there he was very open about what issues those models of cars have had over the years prior to us purchasing. We definitely had a good first experience with Hawkeye Auto

I absolutely love Hawkeye auto! I’ve bought both my vehicles from here and I won’t go anywhere else! Remember y’all you really do get what you pay for. My newest vehicle from them and working with Luke, he was exceptional! I LOVE my 2013 Lincoln MKX! Thanks so much Luke for everything! Appreciate you working with me. You guys sell great vehicles and I’ve always been impressed with the vehicles I’ve bought from you.

Anyone know how to put zero stars…They said our car was road safe etc and only needed a few minor fixes and from the lights on the dash we believed them. Come to find out drive it for 2 days all the lights come on and if we had driven the car over 45 could have been killed due to malfunctions!! Wouldn’t recommend going here unless you want to spend more then it’s worth or have a death wish……👎(\/\/ to answer this it’s under my BFs name not mine of course your not gonna pull me up)

I Bought a 2010 equinox there 7 days ago well I found that the sway bar linkage was completely unbolted and they told me the issue was struts wish isn't a big deal and I found this when replacing the struts so obviously they do not inspect there vehicles. I also have 5 engine codes that have popped up in less than a week all communication error. Lost communication with engine module l, lost communication with transmission module, lost communication with body control module and none of these where on there when I bought this 7 days ago so pretty obviously that the clear out codes and obviously don't care about the safety of there customers so I'm thinking the 1 star I gave them is way more than they deserve so do not buy from here unless u want to me screwed over with alot of repair bills right after u leave.

Decent selection of used cars for a small town lot. Clean, well kept office space. Looks like it also does service. No one came out as we looked around. We called and were told to go into the office. Apparently caught the rep on a bad day...he seemed frustrated about something. I offered a hug. He declined. I wished him a better ending to his day as we exited. We test drove a 2014 Kia Sorrento LX with 96K miles tagged at $13K. It was clean inside and out, warmed up well, drove decent but not our top choice. We weren't offered anything else to consider.

Never thought in a million years id buy off this car lot, but i did. Just want to add I definitely got this vehicle inspected and already put 1,000$ dollars into it BUT…. I had let it slide because #1 when Hawkeye had it they had been replacing parts on the vehicles even I could tell because there were tags on parts under the car. #2 i spent $500 on a coil (and just to be safe new spark plugs which added to that expense) BUT AGAIN, Hawkeye Auto had been in there working on it because some of the coils were new. The other $500 were just for brakes. But that eventually is just required maintenance. Compared to my last vehicle I had i could handle that. They might not have the technology or equipment to pinpoint a specific coil, cylendar, etc. BUT i am 100% happy with my purchase, and i love my car. No regrets, so far! No BIG issues compared to what has happened to me in the past and buying from places like Mcgrath Auto! I always suggest people pay to get their vehicles inspected so you know what you’re getting, common sense!

Not afraid to take your money and if there's any issues with the vehicle they sure won't give your money back. I was on the road working I found a vehicle I was interested in. I asked to hold it until I returned. No problem with that. I asked if needed a deposit and only thing I was told was ya just to keep things legal. After I returned home I went and looked at the vehicle and found so many issues that would cost me thousands to fix so I told him I'm going to pass on the vehicle. That's when I found out that don't return deposits. Had I known that there's no way I would of had a deposit dropped off. Bottom line is don't buy from Hawkeye auto unless very desperate for a vehicle just be ready to take it somewhere to be fixed. Overpriced junk vehicles is all they sell there. They will screw you and not think twice about it!!!!

Came in to test drive a few cars, the sales manager was very straightforward. He told us what we should expect and didn't beat around the bush or charge us any hidden fees. If you go to a used car lot, you should expect used cars. Come here if you're looking for a cheap beater with a heater!

Usually I'm hesitant with used car lots but Luke was great. He was straight forward man. I put a deposit on a 17 vw jetta, he held it for me. Gave me a great price for a great car. When I need another vehicle I will definitely be giving him a call

Went to buy a car here and test drive several vehicles and found one I liked. Told them I had one other vehicle to test drive across town. Went to my credit union to get the financials handled and called before I left the credit union to make sure the vehicle was there. Was not even 10 minutes after I had called that I arrived to the dealership, cash in hand to purchase the vehicle. Salesman said he took a deposit after he had spoke to me and then would not sell me the vehicle. Kinda dumb to turn down the person who will pay for a person who will possibly pay. After reading all this stuff, I won’t be going back.

I bought a Corolla from here, great dealer named Clint very helpful and kind guy. I wanted to put my own rims on the car he got me set up with discount tire at a cheap price. Takes his time with you and lets you do things at your pace when purchasing. He made everything very simple! I would recommend this place!

I had the honor to work with Luke. He was fair and honest. Gave me more for my trade than I thought I would get. I got a rust free 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. It had some issues, but nothing major. Luke made a hassle free and fun experience. I have never really had a relaxed experience till Luke. I understand I am buy a used car for a very low price and don't expect perfection. If you want a 900.00 car, expect problems to rise. Thanks Again Luke and Hawkeye Auto. This second purchase was as good as my first with the business.

DO NOT trust Christian! Bad experience! Flat out lied to us and put my son who is a vulnerable Vet in an unsafe car. We know we bought a used vehicle and we were told that it had one particular issue that we had planned on getting fixed. But we were told it was safe to drive it to get it fixed. NOT the case! Now my mechanic finds a dozen major different things on it that needed fixed costing more than the value of the car. Do not waste your money here and they have a horrible reputation in that area after I asked around after the fact.

Got my used, 2008 Toyota Prius. Nice and clean with no accidents and etc. Very decent prices for used cars. Will come back again ! Great customer service ! Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Best car purchase experience! No hassle/pressure from sales people and were able to test drive on our own. Traded our car in and got a great car for a great deal. Quickest car purchase...once we decided to buy the car, we were in and out in less than 30 minutes! I highly recommend them!

We found a great vehicle for our niece at Hawkeye Auto. This is a no frills dealership which is fine by me. Does it really matter if the car has been detailed? No. Does it matter if it has a few scratches or dings? No, not in my book. Our sales guy was by himself and still made time for us, and he was VERY busy. They have a lot of great low priced cars, and they tell you the truth the first time you ask, "So, how much can you come down on this price?" I love that!!!!! Thanks Hawkeye Auto! My niece has a great new for her, used vehicle!!!