Case file — River Car Lot (Hilo, HI). Profile: independent seller of work vans and fleet vehicles; ~12 years trading; ~136 vehicles listed.
Lot address: 8849 Fleet Way, Hilo, HI. Visitor parking: Front-lot customer stalls facing the office; overflow on the side street near Hilo lot gate.
Signals checked: state license (current); doc fee $199 (disclosed); outside inspection permitted, including off-site; title-in-hand ratio ~100%; after-sale terms a 6-month powertrain warranty on newer units.
Finding: claims substantially verified; pricing pressure concentrates in accessory add-ons rather than the vehicle line. Negotiable, therefore noted rather than flagged.