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BuyerScore reviews

Southern Cross Autos

Overall rating

4.84

492

99% of reviewers would recommend this dealer

Customer Service

4.86

Knowledge & Expertise

4.76

Vehicle Presentation

4.72

Dealer Facilities

4.57

Finance & Insurance

4.79

Trade-in Process

4.77

Based on 562 reviews. View all

Award winning dealership

2026 Bay of Plenty's #1 Rated Dealership - Small Dealership Category

2026 New Zealand's Top 20 Rated Dealerships - All Categories

2025 Bay of Plenty's Top 5 Rated Dealerships - Small Dealership Category

2021 Bay of Plenty's Top 3 Rated Dealerships - Medium Dealership Category

2021 New Zealand's Top 20 Rated Dealerships - All Categories

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Top reviews

View all 121 reviews

Lisa R

Tāneatua

Jun 2026

Southern Cross Autos have been great over the many years we have used the dealership. Thanks!

Adam P

Whakatāne

May 2026

I did not bring a trade in, or require financing. Great experience. Clive was friendly and knowledgeable, and dealing with him was entirely pressure-free.

Tacy L

Ōhope

May 2026

Good honest local dealership. Integrity made the process easy as 1 2 3

Valma L

Whakatāne

Apr 2026

Would recommend any person looking to buy a car to come to your dealership. Very friendly helpful people, not pushy at all ,listen to what you want and then try to accom...

Lyn C

Dargaville

Mar 2026

Clive & his team went above & beyond in their approach to providing a very satisfying customer experience. They have some really nice vehicles in their yard, definitely ...

Wi B

Whakatāne

Mar 2026

Well it was a great overall experience as the young man i spoke with was well mannered and friendly and it was on a Sunday ,I did not expect to see any one as i was just ...

Colin C

Whakatāne

Mar 2026

Overall experience was good very helpful an honest

Nicholas A

Rotorua

Mar 2026

I have been in the motor trade for 50 years and had numerous dealings with car sales people. I was suprised to find this local family business with such upfront honesty a...

Hazel C

Whakatāne

Feb 2026

Very professional would definitely recommend

Matthew P

Taupō

Feb 2026

Clive was very easy to deal with and showed a wealth of knowledge regarding all components of the vehicle and sale, this made for a swift and easy purchase, im very happy...

Anonymous

Jan 2026

Really positive. So glad we stayed local to do this business. I was given a very fair trade in value for my car. I highly recommend this business.

Robert B

Kawerau

Jan 2026

Friendly efficient service

Couda M

Tāneatua

Jan 2026

Clive was amazing. Friendly and helpful

Jason T

Maketu

Dec 2025

Clive and his wife have been absolutely amazing have gone above and beyond and have absolutely passed my expectations! Would absolutely stick with family business for the...

Wendy W

Whakatāne

Oct 2025

Fantastic service

Alistair S

Matatā

Oct 2025

Always friendly and helpful. Great service. Regularly buy from this dealer.

Michael C

Whakatāne

Oct 2025

Great service highly recommend

Peter R

Kawerau

Oct 2025

Good friendly experience, would be happy to deal with again in the future

Sue R

Whakatāne

Oct 2025

Excellent on all aspects and prepared to go the extra mile I am reassured that if anything would need attention in the short term I would get satisfaction plus . A good e...

Ashley W

Tāneatua

Oct 2025

Thank you Clive (and wife), This is the 3rd car I’ve bought from your service and I just enjoy the genuine convo that’s come with the purchase. While I enjoy speaking...