Kris Howes
Kris Howes at Sunshine Toyota

Kris Howes

Service Manager

Sunshine Toyota

1355 West Dickman Road
Battle Creek, MI 49037

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4.8
80 Reviews

Dealership Experience

10 yrs, 7 mos

Industry Experience

29 yrs, 4 mos

4.8

80 Reviews

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80 Reviews of Kris Howes

July 16, 2025

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Great Experience. I highly recommend Toyota's - they are an Amazing vehicle. Sunshine Toyota is a great place to buy a used or new Toyota- the staff is wonderful. More

by anastasianoteboom
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Zach Brown

Jul 17, 2025

Sunshine Toyota responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Sunshine Toyota and that our team—Zach, Kris, and Steve—made the process smooth and enjoyable.

December 28, 2024

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The service team was very prompt and courteous. The service was also very efficient as well. More

by damasker
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines

Jan 02, 2025

Sunshine Toyota responded

Thank you for the positive rating! We are here to help and we hope that you will continue to contact us. Have a good day!

August 16, 2024

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Fast and friendly service! First time here but will be back for sure. Waiting area was very nice!! More

by Brian_eley
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines

Aug 16, 2024

Sunshine Toyota responded

Thank you, we appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!

December 01, 2023

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They are prompt and are professional. They make you feel comfortable while waiting for your car. More

by marleenstauffer
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines

Dec 07, 2023

Sunshine Toyota responded

Thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review!

August 11, 2023

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Loved the service ethic at this dealership! Timely service, great people! I would recommend this dealership’s service department! More

by egwintx
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Aug 14, 2023

Sunshine Toyota responded

Thank you so much for this great review!

July 18, 2023

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This dealership was able to get me in for service quick and solved the problems. More

by B09
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines

Jul 28, 2023

Sunshine Toyota responded

Thank you, we are so happy to read such a great review!

May 10, 2023

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Be careful when you take your automobile and this dealership because if you get a diagnosis and don't get it repaired here they won't stand by the diagnosis More

by Gabelozano
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No

Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines

May 12, 2023

Sunshine Toyota responded

Gabriel, We are sorry that your recent experience was less than satisfactory. We strive to provide accurate diagnostics and stand by our work. If you have the time, please contact me directly to discuss this issue. Respectfully, Gary Minneman General Manager gary@sunshinetoyota.com (269) 965-1000

August 24, 2022

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I love working with this group of wonderful people! My husband and I are on our second lease and during both everyone has been kind and helpful. More

by shaenamleonhard
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Pennock, Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines , Aimee Alger

May 23, 2022

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Excellent customer service. Did not even buy the car from them and they treat us as valued customers. My father is 97 and lives alone and i’m his daughter and live in a differen More

by benskat
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Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen

Jun 20, 2022

Sunshine Toyota responded

We are happy to hear about your positive experience with us at Sunshine Toyota. We appreciate you both as customers.

March 15, 2022

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I was really happy to try this Dealership for the first time. I usually take my Lexus up to Lansing Lexus dealer and I found the experience in a little cheaper keeping it in my local town. More

by Nanjxi2000
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Other Employees Tagged: Courtney Whalen, Alysa Clines

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