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DriveTime Automotive Group Inc., based out of Phoenix, Arizona, operates more than 140 dealerships in the U.S. and is one of the nation's largest used car dealership networks. The company focuses on helping you find a great vehicle, and its approval process lets you know your down payment and monthly payments before you start shopping.
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Reviewed March 27, 2018
Had an appt, showed up early, the saleslady, Yari, went above and beyond to help me get into the car I had picked out online prior to arriving. I would and will recommend they come to DriveTime and hope to return in the near future.
Reviewed March 26, 2018
After being to 3 dealerships and 3 awful offers, we decided to try DriveTime. Best. Decision. Ever. We got a great car at an even better price. Tim was excellent and very helpful. He explained everything and I loved the checklist they had to confirm everything on the car was in working order.
Reviewed March 26, 2018
It was great!!! Everyone worked extremely hard, gave me everything I needed and I really felt they worked for me personally and took all the time needed. Worked overtime. Check it out. Randy was awesome. Trust me. You will drive away if you meet requirements.
Reviewed March 26, 2018
My experience was great. My sale representative did an excellent Job. Explain me my agreements and terms in a way in which I understood. He answered all the questions that I had, He was very nice so I trusted him.
Reviewed March 26, 2018
My sales rep was Farooq at the Van Nuys Store he was very patient and accommodating. Thank you for making this purchase very easy and stress free. I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family. We are happy with our car (Nissan Altima 2015).
Reviewed March 26, 2018
My experience was awesome, everyone was so friendly, and my advisor really helped me out with finding my first car. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family, because the customer services is great. I am glad to have such good support, I pray that the business continues to prosper in the name of Jesus.
Reviewed March 25, 2018
Susahna ** was awesome! In fact, the entire staff at DriveTime was great. Everyone was very friendly and down to earth; none of the ridiculous pretentious behavior that makes me loathe going to a car dealership. There was no pressure, told Susahna what we were looking for in price and vehicle and she stayed right on the mark. No attempts to upsell something out of the range we were looking for. Will most definitely go to DriveTime again!!
Reviewed March 25, 2018
I had a wonderful experience buying my new vehicle from DriveTime. Mr. ** helped me get the car I need for my growing family. Also a huge thank you to Matthew. I would recommend any and everyone to go to DriveTime to get the vehicle you want with no hassle and a stress-free environment.
Reviewed March 25, 2018
The buying process and experience we were given by Ms ** was awesome. We received complete courtesy and unparalleled service. We would highly recommend our friends and acquaintances to seek Ms ** at Drive Time. The car that we finally selected, we experienced no pressure sales tactics. The processing and all of the other particular we're articulated to us.
Reviewed March 25, 2018
When I first purchase my vehicle from Drive Time my car was delivered from Alabama. I convey my concerns about the warranty under Averex and the sales rep ensure me only maintenance items will not be covered. Since I purchase a BMW I wanted to make sure Drive Time had the means to repair the car if needed. So I ask the sale reps to explain what she meant by maintenance... Her exact words were oil change, brakes, heating/cooling, alignment and tires. I was satisfied with the response so I signed on the dotted line. When my car arrived to Atlanta I notice the tires needed to be replaced. I was promised to come back and I will receive four new tires...
Never happened. My tire blew out and the mechanic advised me my alignment was damaged and any tires I put on this car will blew out because it will pierce the tires. So it went just about getting my alignment adjusted by it was damage! How could Drive Time sell a car like that! A few months of having the car my starter went out, Averex replace the starter, a few months later my car electronically shut down in the city. Averex didn’t cover it and I had to battle with Drive Time to fix it (which is still not fix). Drive Time was only willing to fix the car to get it back “running“... they didn’t listen to BMW recommendations. So basically my warranty ran out which only covered one thing and my car is falling apart.
My insurance went up for tow claims and I can’t get out of a upside down loan. Bridgecrest and Drive Time refuse to help because now they can blame me by saying miles put wear and tear on the car and I’m out of warranty. Never got to enjoy the car but only be concern about repairs, loan payments, towing, and poor customer service. I wish I would of purchase my car someone else. My friend purchase their cars from Carmax and Enterprise sales. All their repairs I needed was covered in their warranty... biggest mistake of my life.
Hello Christine,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to my attention and I truly apologize for the mechanical concerns you are experiencing.
A copy of the Aeverex Protection Plan Vehicle Coverage was presented to you at time of purchase, stating in detail the covered parts. If you should have further questions or concerns regarding maintenance items, please reach out to Aeverex, your vehicle service provider, at (888)781-5649. My apologies again, for the frustration that this has caused.
Thank You,Jodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 25, 2018
Eric and Jason were very knowledgeable. Eric worked with me on the phone several times before I made the trip, which I live almost 4 hours away. It was worth the drive. He got me in the car I wanted for a payment I could afford.
Reviewed March 24, 2018
Immediately approved and deciding on cars within my budget within twenty minutes from the time I arrived. Long story short, I'm now driving a very nice car that's way better than I expected and with low mileage. My sales people Kim and Ahmed made everything quick and seamless. If you're having any doubts stop wasting time and go!
Reviewed March 24, 2018
We had a pleasant experience from the initial online application all the way to driving off in our new vehicle. From the Finance Manager (Alan **), the Sales Manager (Rod) to my Sales Associate (Ty) you could not have asked for a more competent, experienced and professional staff. They all made our buying experience truly amazing. The Morrow location truly understands what it takes to make a customer feel like a Rock Star.
Reviewed March 24, 2018
All employees was wonderful, especially my seller Ashlli. Great knowledge and compassion for my needs and wants. The West Colonial Dr location in Orlando is the best??? Would recommend and would return in the future if necessary... Overall experience was great.
Reviewed March 24, 2018
I want to take a moment and truly thank James ** of the Brandon Drivetime for his outstanding customer service. James was extremely helpful getting us into the perfect SUV. I will highly recommend Drivetime of Brandon. Thanks again James.
Reviewed March 23, 2018
DriveTime has given me the worst experience ever. I have been having my vehicle since February 2015 and a month after I started having problems. The moment I started having problems I kept taking it into the shop to have it looked at. At this time I was still covered thru warranty with Avirex. This issue with my vehicle has been going on for awhile and the issue could not be fixed. Was told that they couldn't tell what the problem was because everytime the dashboard lights would go off so I was told they couldn't test it for diagnosis.
Now today three years later the issue continues and the shop finally found out whats wrong. Avirex is now saying it cant be covered because my warranty is up. I feel this is unfair because it should have been taking care of while I still had warranty. I just paid two car notes and don't have funds to pay for something that should have been fixed three years ago. I am beyond disgusted with DriveTime and Avirex and whoever else has something to do with DriveTime. I have a job to get back and forth to and cant if I don’t have a vehicle.
Hello Harwana,
Thank you for leaving your review. I am deeply sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your vehicle due to the ongoing dash light issue you mentioned.
Please know that we try to avoid mechanical malfunctions similar to the ones you mentioned from arising post sale by inspecting all of our vehicles prior to sale. However, due to the nature of pre-owned vehicles, there are instances when these issues will occur post sale. For this reason, we include a 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty with each vehicle sold from our dealerships, in addition to the option to purchase an extended vehicle service contract.
That being said, I want to apologize again for any frustration this situation has caused. Upon further review, I see that you have already spoken with my Customer Relations team concerning the issues you mentioned. If you wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to reach back out to my team.
Respectfully,Jacob – Customer Relations
Reviewed March 21, 2018
Our car was ready to be traded in and we looked locally but didn’t find the car we wanted. After searching and applying online with DriveTime we decided to make the 1.5 hour drive to the lot in Riverside. Staff was very friendly and helpful. My wife found the exact SUV she wanted and the deal couldn’t have been better. Extremely happy with our purchase and will be back in the future.
Reviewed March 21, 2018
My husband and I purchased a truck from DriveTime in Tyler, Tx about a year ago. The experience with DriveTime at first was great. The customer service was awesome and the whole buying the truck was not bad. Now, about a year after having the truck the motor locks up. We call DriveTime which sends us to the warranty company Silver Rock. When we purchased the truck we purchased the extended bumper to bumper warranty. We call them and after about a week of back and forth they ultimately denied the claim and would not pay for the truck to get fixed. So now we are out approx $1000 and counting on a rental, towing, mechanic for looking at it, and now looking to pay for the motor replacement ourselves. Not to mention still paying the truck payments while it is just sitting in our yard without a working motor.
I am baffled first of all by the warranty company and how many awful reviews they have and how they can sleep at night when they know they are doing their customers wrong. There is no way when purchasing a vehicle from a dealership that you should have a motor locked up within a year. Especially when that vehicle is only used to drive back and forth to work. I am not claiming that I know about cars mechanically but I am definitely not an idiot. Right is right and wrong is wrong. The reviews I have read this company has done so many customers wrong. If they don’t cover my issue along with the others that I have read what exactly do they cover? Silver Rock is a scam and DriveTime is sending them customers. It is shameful.
Hello Tonya,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to my attention. While I am delighted to hear that your purchasing experience was great, I want to apologize for the mechanical frustrations that you have faced. Please know that while we do offer both a Limited Warranty and Vehicle Service Contract through Silverrock, they are not extended warranties or bumper to bumper coverage.
We would like the opportunity to review this with you directly. To best assist, please contact my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed March 21, 2018
Had the car for no more than 5 days and we already had to go get the 2014 Hyundai Elantra fixed. Now the 2011 BMW 328xi has to stay in shop (no transportation to work) and I had/have to come out of pocket even though I just bought this vehicle & I have warranty. So basically we was sold 2 bad cars. The BMW might have to come back today because I can’t go 4 days without a car. I have work and I am not old enough to rent a car.
Hello Jammad,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review. I truly apologize for the mechanical concerns that you are experiencing since your recent purchase.
In regards to your mechanical concerns, please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale to prevent these concerns. The vehicles sold from DriveTime are pre-owned and as a result there are times where mechanical concerns may arise post-sale. For this reason every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited Warranty, along with the optional Vehicle Service Contract, to assist in these situations.
Please keep in mind that if the mechanical repairs are covered under your warranty, we reimburse up to 25.99 a day for alternative means of transportation such as Uber, Lyft, the bus or taxi.
If you should have further questions, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,Jodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 20, 2018
Denise at the Covington Pike location was friendly and very helpful and put me in the car of my choice had a great experience. The crew there was also helpful and friendly and knew what I was looking for, thank you.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
This is my second purchase with this location. As before I am pleased with this visit. Kemar was my sales person and he was awesome. He listened to my needs and put me in car that was suitable for my income and family size.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
Very easy to deal with like the no hassle approach staff was very professional other than 1 salesman I believe his name was (Don). Your first impression is always the lasting impression. My first was as I pulled into parking lot, (Don) "Hey can you move your truck and just find a parking space." Really. Those were his words exactly. Other staff apologized and made experience wonderful.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
Best car buying experience I ever had. Very friendly and helpful staff. Michelle ** worked tirelessly to get the deal done. Very pleasant experience. Will definitely go back if I ever need another auto. My wife and I are satisfied and happy with the vehicle we purchased.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
I came into purchase car on 3/16/18. Solomon my advisor was with a customer and I waited. He then took another customer. I was disappointed that he didn't acknowledge me. Thanks to Amber I was able to get what I wanted. If I had of met Amber first they would of received a 5 star rating. She was very professional and pleasant.
Reviewed March 19, 2018
I was so glad that I decided to go with DriveTime... I was very please and satisfied with the customer service... Thank you guys so much for helping me get a vehicle. It's been a long time coming. Everything went good.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
Jill was amazing. It took a few days but at the end of everything she helped me with everything. Everyone was very friendly. I had a great experience. I would def recommend anyone to DriveTime. Thanks for the help everything everyone.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
Couldn't be more happier with my experience! Hugo made it so easy when I first went in. Then Alejandro helped me find a diff car! They were both awesome! I felt good about my purchase, they didn't hound me like other dealers. Such a good feeling to feel not pressured or pushed into something I didn't want. Would definitely recommend to go back!!!
Reviewed March 18, 2018
Even though it was a long process on my end due to personal issues, I can honestly say that they helped me every step of the way. I appreciate everything that you guys have done for me and I love my car so much!!
Reviewed March 18, 2018
We just love our new 2014 minivan. Customer service was really good. They took good care of us. Its was very pleasure for us. James really nice to my husband and myself. I would come by to buy another van from Drive Time again.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
I was sold a 2016 Jeep Patriot and love it. The sales person Jessica was very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed working with her. I would recommend your company to anyone that needs to buy a new vehicle. Love my Jeep Patriot.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
I had great customer service experience! Being as I was from so far away I was helped over the phone through email and was communicated with greatly. Until I was able to make it down and then I helped out so much in finding what would fit for me! I loved my very long experience. DriveTime in Gladstone was awesome. Only drawback was that cars sold so fast we would, talk about one and have it in mind and then it would be gone or on hold already.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
My experience was great. Leshay was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made my day. I told her my needs and she helped narrow down my options. She did everything in a timely manner. I thought I was going to be there all day but she was very quick and thorough at the same time. I honestly didn’t think I would get to leave the lot with a nice car because of my credit. I was very impressed. So a special thank you to Leshay for her superb customer service.
Reviewed March 18, 2018
I love my new car (Kia Optima SXL). My salesman was respectful and honest with me, I got the car I wanted from Dayton and had it transferred I got my payments where I wanted them quick and easy! Thank you DriveTime!
Reviewed March 17, 2018
Taylor ** is great and she made my purchase of my GMC Terrain easy. I have to say with total honesty that it is the best car buying experience in my life. I highly recommend her and will tell everyone I know that may be looking for a vehicle to deal with your dealership.
Reviewed March 17, 2018
Little money, low credit, barely any job stability, first time ever purchasing a car and I could not be happier! My car salesman Josh made it his mission to have me leave there in a new car, not only a new car but their car I wanted! This place is Amazing with the BEST staffing!!
Reviewed March 14, 2018
When I first went to DriveTime to pick a car everything was great. Everyone was nice and welcoming. Everything was smooth. I got my 2014 Taurus and was on the road then about 3 months later the fuel pump went. Ok. Well I don’t have to pay for nothing. Cool. Just fix it. They did so and about two weeks later it went again while I was at work. That was great so I called about it and not only did I get hung up on twice I requested that it went to someone more qualified like a Ford dealership but no. They wanted to take it back to the Meineke.
They supposedly did it last time and they're saying they don’t wanna touch it so without telling me they move my car to the dealership like I said but I had to call for them to tell me this and when I call the dealership they said they didn’t even know it was coming. So for my inconvenience they told me they will pre-pay for my rental that I scheduled for 3 days but next thing I know the same day the car was good and ready to go as they said picked it up.
Everything was good for about a month then for the third time it didn’t start again so what they told me the guys at Ford said it looks like they didn’t replace it the first time. Wow and those are the people you guys sent your clients to. Wow but whatever. So since all this is happening and I have work every day of the week you would think they would approve another rental but no. They're telling me they can’t when it’s against policy but the last rep told me otherwise. Well whatever. I already wasted so much money on that car. Why not do it some more and get my own rental? It will only be a couple days. Until this morning they called and told me that the lines were so backed up that they burst and I had to call the warranty company because the dealership called and told me so I’m all the way out on this car at this point and I wanna know my options on a different car. Well I don’t have that option. I have to stay with it and all the problems it may have.
They don’t care I already put thousands into it with maintenance let alone money for tows and parts that they said they will cover but didn’t. Like all they showed me is that they care about nothing but your money and here I am stuck with a 2014 car that already had many problems but nobody cares that I was stuck at work with a 2014 that wouldn’t start, I got hung up on or that me and my girlfriend were stuck at a grocery store with my nieces who are 9 and 10 for hours because it didn’t start or that fact that if I was driving and it went out. I could have been seriously injured. They do not care. I recommend no one buy a car from here unless you want to deal with the problems. There’s no telling if my car will ever function right or if it will go on me again. Either way I want a different car and they're telling me, "We cannot help you there." Save yourself the hassle with these people. Go anywhere else but DriveTime.
Hello Nicholas,
Thank you for taking the time to write your review of your experience. I am pleased that your overall experience at our dealership went smoothly, however, I apologize for the reoccurring mechanical concerns that you have experienced. over time.
Please know that the vehicles sold from DriveTime are pre-owned and as a result there are times where mechanical concerns may arise post-sale. It is for this reason every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited Warranty, along with the optional Vehicle Service Contract, to assist in these situations.
Regarding your experience with the repair facility, please keep in mind that we work closely with Silverrock and will be addressing your concerns to avoid any further complications. At DriveTime, we value all feedback, both positive and negative, since we use it to improve our overall customer service experience and provide any training or corrective action as the situation requires.
Again, I apologize that you have encountered these frustrations. I see that you have been working with our Customer Relations team concerning the issues you have mentioned and encourage you to continue to do so.
Thank You,Jodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 14, 2018
I am happy with my experience and the employees worked as a team to get me into my car when some difficulties beyond our control came about. The only thing that disappointed me was that I was told that windshield wiper fluid would be put into my car prior to me driving off because there was none at all and it was not done. The car was also not clean on the outside before I left. I think that's a great way to show appreciation to a customer by at least making sure their new vehicle is clean to drive off the lot in. Leah was very knowledgeable and made sure I understood what I was getting and the benefits of the vehicle that I selected.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
Bragging of how many cars she sold, put me in finance situation I could not afford, almost had my car repossessed by Bridgecrest, a loan company I've never heard of. I paid the car off and I have to wait four (4) weeks to get my title. She Kabo don't even know what she sold me, never heard from this sales lady again or even from Drive Time...I highly recommend anyone never buy a vehicle from this company and TELL YOUR FRIENDS ALSO who may be looking for a vehicle.
Hello Richard,
Thank you for taking the opportunity to write your review. I am very sorry to hear that you left feeling unhappy with both DriveTime and Bridgecrest after paying off your loan.
While we understand the frustrating nature of the concerns you had mentioned, it is important to keep in mind that all loan servicing matters are handled by Bridgecrest as of early 2016.
That being said, I want to apologize again for any frustration this situation has caused. If you are in need of further assistance with obtaining your title, please contact Bridgecrest directly at (800) 967-8526.
Thank you,Jacob – Customer Relations
Reviewed March 12, 2018
I have never had an experience as pleasant as the one I had with Drive Time. I have been telling people that I know are looking for cars that they must come there. Our salesperson was polite and friendly, I did not feel pressured at all. The sales associate was, efficient and well versed. The overall experience was wonderful.
Reviewed March 12, 2018
I’ve heard many things about DriveTime both good and bad but I decided to take it upon myself to make that decision on if I wanted to make such a big commitment and purchase a newer car. Before I could even get out of the car, Charles was welcoming and offered to help me out of the car. He went over options that would suit my every need as far as if it was affordable for me and if it would be comfortable to drive and travel with my family. He was very knowledgeable and patient during the entire process. Never once did he just push me to purchase just any car that he felt I should have. I WILL be recommending the Torrance location (Charles) to everyone that I know who are looking to feel a part of their car buying experience and have an amazing car buying experience. THANK YOU SO MUCH Charles **!
Reviewed March 12, 2018
I was real pleased with the service that I got when I was at Kia on Saturday the 10th of March. Colby was the guy that helped me out. He went over everything with me and was very nice. I will definitely recommend people to go there to purchase their vehicle.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
Yes the people at DriveTime are wonderful, very helpful and I would recommend everybody I know to DriveTime. I would like to thank the staff for all the help they gave me. If you looking for a nice affordable vehicle DriveTime is the place to go.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
They got me in the car I wanted in no time. Super helpful. Did absolutely everything they could to make me happy by the time I left. They, in my opinion, have some of the nicest used cars I have ever found on a lot.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
Mr. **, Matt, and Knapp were very awesome. Explained in detail the whole process and got me the car that wanted. I'm glad to know that DriveTime is customer service driven and do whatever they can to make the deal happen. I finally have something that shows the hard work and determination that I have done. Thanks guys. Will be sending you more people.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
Through Nicolle's patience and heightened level of patience, I was able to leave with a vehicle that I'm quite happy to own. I'm certain that the few things that need attention will be handled when I discuss with them on Monday. All in all, I am VERY satisfied. Thank you!
Reviewed March 10, 2018
The process was rather fast and pleasant. I was reassured that all cars go through a thorough inspection and are sound, good working order. I completed my paperwork in a timely manner and gave my downpayment and was handed the keys. As I turned my new car on to drive off the engine light turned on. I hadn’t left the lot. I was told it was my problem and to call the 800 number for help. I’m disappointed... not even off the lot.
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback .I am pleased that your sales experience was pleasant, however, I truly apologize for the mechanical concerns that occurred while leaving our dealership.
Please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale to prevent these concerns. The vehicles sold from DriveTime are pre-owned and as a result there are times where mechanical concerns may arise post-sale. For this reason every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited Warranty, along with the optional Vehicle Service Contract, to assist in these situations.
In addition, every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 5-Day Vehicle Return Program which gives our customer the ability to return the vehicle to a DriveTime dealership and terminate the Simple Interest Retail Installment Contract, for any reason, within the first five calendar days after purchase. As long as the vehicle has not been driven over 300 miles within these five days, you will not be assessed any fees and will receive a full refund of your down payment.
Please contact our Customer Relations department at your earliest convenience (888) 290-0148. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
Thank You,
Jodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 10, 2018
My experience at DriveTime was very warm and inviting, I felt very comfortable and not pressured. One of the best car buying experiences I've had. From the time that I arrived to take cars that I was interested in for a test drive. They really care about their customers and want them to have the best experience.
Reviewed March 10, 2018
Very professional kind both have awesome personalities not pushy at all they let us make our own choices and decisions very pleasant. I recommend them highly! The DriveTime team is excellent!! We did not feel rushed at any point in our visit. Excellent!
Reviewed March 8, 2018
Total bait and switch. The dealership has 2 kinds of cars, normal stock and DriveTime select. The DriveTime select vehicles are the cars that you see on the website, usually newer models priced extremely reasonably. These cars are harder to purchase than the normal stock, they require a higher credit score and a much larger down payment (~12% on normal stock and ~30-35% on DriveTime select). They are the bait. Here is my story: I showed up after receiving approval online and asked to look at the GMC Terrain I had seen online. Immediately they redid the credit check and told me I could not purchase the vehicle I had seen online because my credit was not good enough. They instead wanted to sell me a car GMC Terrain that was two model years older and had ~20,000 more miles on it for same price as the original vehicle.
What really upset me was that the initial vehicle I saw online was priced just under the low side of the Kelly Blue book value while the vehicle they wanted to sell my was priced 10-15% higher than its Kelly Blue book value. Classic bait and switch technique, show the people an amazing deal to get them in the door and then get them to buy something of lesser value for the same price to cheat them into thinking they got a great deal. How this is legal I have no idea.
Any time I have dealt with used car financing I have found that a bank is more likely to loan you money for a newer/lower mileage vehicle. Why does DriveTime want you to purchase a older/higher mileage? I believe it is so they can keep the vehicles that bring people in on the lot to use as advertising. I believe their goal is to sell garbage vehicles, like any other "Finance Here" used car lot, but they want you to think they are different. They show you the Kelly Blue book values of vehicles they know they won't sell you so when you come in you buy whatever piece of garbage they put in front of you.
Hello Dustin,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience and I apologize for any frustration that this has caused. At DriveTime, we understand that many consumers are weary about how dealerships price their vehicles, which is why we disclose our prices online and on every vehicle at our dealerships. Pricing and required down payment are populated automatically based off market value and other factors, including but not limited to, mileage and trim. Should you have any further questions regarding our vehicle pricing, I encourage you to reach out to your local DriveTime dealership.
I appreciate you reaching out to us and I apologize that we were unable to assist you at this time. Should you offer us the chance in the future, we would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
Thank You,Jodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 8, 2018
I had a nice salesman and already knew what I wanted. Test drove the car. I was given ample time to examine it. It had a maintenance light on and they took care of it right away. Overall great experience.
Reviewed March 8, 2018
I honestly, didn't know what to expect when I was coming into your location to look at cars. Although, I was approved online, I figured my credit or something would still stand in the way, even if I had the money and the income. I really want to highlight how Renee ** and Jim ** took all of that pressure and doubt away and made this an easy and memorable experience. I have done nothing but talk up the service I received and how welcoming they made the environment. While waiting for things to happen there was fun conversation and I will be sure to come back when looking for another car down the road or helping friends find a car for themselves.
Reviewed March 6, 2018
Our car rep was amazing. She helped guide us to the perfect vehicle for my family and I. While waiting she even gave my child some snacks to hold her over til we could leave. Chemeka waited patiently for us to be seen to the finish even when it was close to being closed for the day. The price was decent and I would definitely go back and deal with her for our next car.
Reviewed March 6, 2018
Despite submitting to the credit application and getting approved and specifics in writing as soon as I went in for a test drive the attitude toward me changed dramatically. Suddenly they had to rerun everything and hit my credit again because they say they have to make sure I am who I say then increased the cost of doing business with them by a lot. I was insulted and the general manager was a used car guy of old, told me they don’t have to honor anything they don’t want to and that’s “just how it is”. A complete bait and switch.
Thank you for providing feedback about your experience. I want to sincerely apologize if clear expectations were not set prior to your visit to our dealership. If a credit inquiry was performed during the pre-approval process, please know that the information pulled with be utilized during dealership visit. At DriveTime we value all feedback, both positive and negative, since we use it to improve our overall customer service experience. Should you have any further questions or feedback, please feel free to contact my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Jodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 5, 2018
I just wanted to give a shout out to Nick, Chuck, and Scott. Helped me out SO much when I was getting my new car! The whole team at the Grand Rapids location are all amazing! :) I'm in love with my new Chevy Sonic! :) :)
Reviewed March 5, 2018
Jon ** provided a great buying experience and I’m glad to have gotten him as a sales rep as he was knowledgeable, informative, and consultative in his sales approach. He did a great job and I would buy from him again.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
Daniel was a really great salesman. The process seemed a little too long. Got the van I wanted and happy with the payments. would recommend to a friend. The down payment was the best part and customer service was extremely professional.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
Daniel was absolutely amazing. He had great people skills and was very patient with my kids and friendly. The finance department guy was rude. He took forever to do anything. The total process was about six hours out of my day to get this car. And after we left thinking everything was finished, we were called back because they forgot to have us sign the contract. That was very annoying and inconvenient and I did not want to go back because at this point it was already 9:30 PM and all three of my children were very cranky and ready for bed.
When we came back to sign the contract I told the finance guy that I felt like it was late and my kids had a bedtime. He was very sarcastic and told me how he was jealous that my kids get to sleep because he had been there all day. I told him I felt like I had been here all day too. Then he said that he had been there since 7:30 am and complaining like he didn’t want to be at work. That ruined my experience with DriveTime. I wish I remembered his name but he was the guy with glasses behind the big desk, who helped with credit.
Hello Zoe,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience. While I am delighted to hear that Daniel was very helpful, I am saddened to hear that your experience with finance left much to be desired. Please know that we strive to provide a great experience to all of our customers from pre-sale through purchase and into ownership. We appreciate you providing this feedback since it will allow us to review accordingly. Should you have any further feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed March 4, 2018
Josh at the Independence location was Great. I will be sending family and friends to ask for him at this location. Josh thank you for all your help in getting me into the car for me and for walking me thru everything and helping me get the payment that was right for my needs.
Reviewed March 4, 2018
The place is great. Friendly comfortable environment. Terry and Tim were awesome. I dealt with Terry my first visit but couldn't make a decision on a vehicle. So I wanted to purchase with him when I came back, only then he had a customer so he made sure I was taken care of by one of his Co workers. And still checked on me during the visit. Would totally recommend. DriveTime even served me popcorn lol.
Reviewed March 4, 2018
Lanier ** was awesome! He was very attentive, answered all my questions accurately. Helped me to choose a nice vehicle. He also kept me and my daughter attention on purchasing. I will definitely recommend others to buy from DriveTime. GREAT JOB LANIER!
Reviewed March 4, 2018
I could not have been more pleased with my first car shopping experience. When I first got there Kurt assisted me and getting my information before Jon took over and began helping me get my paperwork and getting me into the car I hoped. With both Kurt and Jon giving great service I was treated to a very friendly experience and I walked out very pleased with the payment and agreement plan I signed and left in the exact car I wanted!
Reviewed March 4, 2018
Easy and very helpful staff. Not rude, very professional and treated us with respect. We are very happy! Everywhere we went it seemed like they didn't care if they sold a Vehicle or not. We really love our new Chevy Equinox. Thank you all for your help and making buying a new car fast and fun!
Reviewed March 4, 2018
To me it was a good experience, they explained everything very clear always with a smile. In overall it was excellent. Now my son is very happy with his first car and that make me happy too. I’ll fully recommend to everybody. They work with you to find the best deal.
Reviewed March 4, 2018
Johnathan helped us get into the car I wanted for so long great service he did an awesome job took care of us and answered all of our questions. I love my new car. I cant get enough if it. Thank you guys soo much.
Reviewed March 4, 2018
The people at DriveTime were above and beyond anything I have ever experienced in buying cars. Mr. Keith **, my salesman, was outstanding in every way. His manager, Daniel **, was equally outstanding. They are real pros -- experts -- who went way out of their way to make sure I got a great car at a fair price. I highly recommend to anyone in need of buying a car to contact them, and all the other fine professionals such as Colin, at DriveTime - St. Louis.
Reviewed March 2, 2018
Don't bother shopping here if you are pre-approved for a loan through a bank or Credit Union. DriveTime will not accept letters of credit from Banks and Credit Unions during the title transfer, despite it being a pretty standard practice in the industry. After signing almost all of the paperwork, we waited for three days to finally be told that DriveTime would not do the title transfer to our bank without a certified check in hand ahead of time. This is after the whole process was done and we were paying interest on the loan for the car that we never took delivery of. Unless you are planning on financing on the sales floor, go somewhere else.
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience. I apologize for the frustration that this has caused you. Please know that we strive to provide professional and comfortable environment. In regards to outside financing and transfer, please know that our dealership may require certified funds ahead of time in order to proceed with a purchase.
I want to apologize again for the dissatisfaction. Should you have any questions or further feedback, please feel free to reach out to my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed March 2, 2018
I am so satisfied with the customer service I received for my car. Everything I said I wanted in a car was took into consideration. For e.g. Low mileage, reasonable monthly payments and warranties etc. The salesperson was so polite and very helpful with helping me find a reasonable insurance quote. I would recommend DriveTime to anyone that was interested in purchasing a car.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
Made it easy to purchase a vehicle and staff was very friendly and payments are affordable. Would highly recommend to family and friends, vehicles are like new condition and have low miles... Awesome place.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018
I was asked to pay $1046.96 to my bank after I had paid $1800.00 down to cover my down payment and the difference in my trade in value. I felt uncomfortable and felt it was a shady deal, but I was wrong! It was your fine employees doing all they could to put me in the car I wanted! Nicely done!!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
In May 2017 I got a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid from DriveTime in Orlando. The sales girl was very good and helpful. Since May I took this car 4 times for major mechanical problems to the dealership including transmission, water pumps etc. And I haven’t even had this car for a year. Thank God I purchase the gap insurance they offered because if it wasn’t for that I’ll be broken. Make sure you go to the dealership with a mechanic to check your future purchase.
Hello Imelisa,
Thank you for finding the time to write your review. I am deeply sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your vehicle due to the various mechanical issues addressed in your review.
Please know that we try to avoid mechanical malfunctions similar to the ones you mentioned from arising post sale by inspecting all of our vehicles prior to sale. However, due to the nature of pre-owned vehicles, there are instances when these issues will occur post sale. For this reason, we include a 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty with each vehicle sold from our dealerships, in addition to the option to purchase an extended vehicle service contract.
That being said, I want to sincerely apologize for any frustration this situation has caused. Based on the information provided in your review, it sounds like you have already worked with your warranty administrator to address your concerns. If you are in need of further assistance, or you simply wish to discuss this situation with DriveTime directly, please do not hesitate to contact my Customer Relations team at (888) 290-0148.
Respectfully,Jacob – Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
After months of searching for a vehicle that would work with my situation, DriveTime stepped in and helped. The staff there was super awesome. They never once pressured me into anything and did all they could to find the vehicle right for me. I love how they also did a checklist with me on my vehicle to make sure everything worked as it should before I drove off the lot. Best service I have received in a long time!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
The guys at the Kissimmee location were helpful and did an awesome job. They helped me find a car that was in my budget. The staff is very friendly. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family. They have a very good selection of cars to fit any type budget.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
As soon as I stepped in the door I was welcomed by a smile, everyone pitched in to make sure I was taken care of. The environment within the employees is amazing, and they make sure every customer has a pleasant experience.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
Well traded in the first car I bought with you and got the second. First time was prompt and quite good but I traded in a 2013 Dodge Avenger that was really nic.e All the paperwork went through and was showed a price 12995 and a forgiveness of 500. To buy back and 0 down and payments 397 and some change but that is where it went downhill.
The deal was all set then we were told there was a glitch that we needed 1100.00 for buyback and 295.00 down and payments of 497.00 this was a 6 hrs in drive time 2013 Dodge Avenger to a 2013 Toyota Camry. I don't know what happened but I feel I was side blinded. This was so unprofessional. It was so late that the full tank of gas they couldn't get that and the license plate couldn't get transferred cause they said the computer was down but a guy that came in after us got out with his plate on his car. I truly think this was shady **. You don't change the price at signing. Yes the new car is nice and my daughter loves it but we got the bottom of the barrow treatment.
Hello Bruce,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience. I want to apologize for this frustration. At DriveTime, we strive to provide a transparent process for all of our customers. In regards to your trade in, please know that we take into account the down payment qualifications from the selected vehicle and also condition of the traded vehicle. Should you have any further questions in regard to the trade in process, we encourage you to speak with the local dealership in your area.
In regard to the license plate and gas fill concerns, please know that there are many factors for license plates, including time, state, and county. We want to make sure that all of our customers are satisfied. Should you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to my Customer Relations team so that we can discuss in further detail. You can reach us at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2018
2016 Jeep Patriot Sport - I went to see Joy at the I45N and West Rd. location in Houston. My credit was below garbage level, but she worked tirelessly to get me into the vehicle that I fell in love with at a down payment AND a monthly payment that I could afford. Thank you DriveTime and THANK YOU Joy.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
We were very impressed with DriveTime. Our salesman, Alex was so cordial and helpful with our vehicle purchase. He worked very hard in getting the best deal possible. I would definitely recommend Drive Time. The whole staff was so friendly and made you feel very comfortable.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I must give all props to the salesman. He was very honest... prompt, efficient. 5 stars from me. I am most definitely referring DriveTime to my family and friends. I feel so comfortable with my purchase.. Thank you so very Much.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I had a fantastic experience, the people were very nice. Very nice selection of vehicles. They all seem to be well kept, I didn’t feel took Advantage of, they were all friendly and very helpful, I would highly recommend this place and will be telling people about it, I will return in the future for future purchases. They called the next day and ask how we were and if we liked our purchase, very impressed!!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Our experience was very positive. We were greeted and made to feel at home. We were able find a great vehicle at a great price. We looked over options which fit our budget. Thank you for meeting all of our needs and exceeding our expectations.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Phillip and Ben were the salesmen who helped my husband and I. They were great at showing us all of our options. Both were kind friendly and patient with us. The managers were great as well letting us know all of our financing options and their recommendations. They even match the APR offer I received somewhere else. I would highly recommend DriveTime.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Ms. ** on the Northwest Freeway was very helpful. I came in on Friday after I got off and left with a car the same day. She helped with everything down to the insurance. She is the real MVP. Would recommend to anybody who doesn’t want to deal with the hassle of a big dealership.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Had a great experience at the DriveTime on Oracle Road in Tucson. Jennifer ** was my salesperson and was great to deal with, she put me at ease, walked me through the process and before I knew it I was driving away in my new car!! Thank you Jennifer and DriveTime!
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
John ** was the best help we could ask for. My wife loves the car so much and I'll be back for that S60 next year... lol. Thanks John and Thanks DriveTime for your excellent service to me and my family.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
Gene and manager Kenny did a exactly job help us and took the time to find and help us get in really really nice crossover and there was a young woman who help so they even stayed extra late so could pick up our car. Thank you. I don't normally say to go to someone or somewhere but would tell people to go see them. Also let them know Daniel and Brandy ** told you go see Gene or Kenny they will. Help you get a nice ride in your price range and payments you can afford. THANK YOU GUYS.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2018
I had a great experience at DT located in Marietta, GA. Reginald ** was very professional and patient. He was thorough in explaining my paperwork. Originally, I was determined to get a SUV but ended up purchasing the 2014 Volkswagon Passat. I would buy from DT again and refer my friends.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
My car shopping experience with DriveTime was hassle free and Donnie was amazing. I would definitely refer people I know to DriveTime. I was unsure about my purchase and came back in the next day and Donnie helped me pick something that I knew I would love.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
After searching for a vehicle high and low. I finally found exactly what we wanted through Drive Time. Our experience was excellent from the moment we walked in the door until the time we drove our vehicle off the lot!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
I just purchased a vehicle and I LOVE IT!!! Mangy was an amazing sales rep and made me feel very good about my choice. I def recommend DriveTime. I love that I also have a 5 year warranty as well as gap coverage and it’s very affordable. Thanks Glen Burnie branch. You guys are awesome!!!
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2018
The gentlemen at DriveTime in Indianapolis, IN on 38th Street and Lafayette Road were the most outstanding representatives at DriveTime. Clay ** and Sean ** did everything they could to get me into the car of my dreams. I ran into a problem with not having enough information for them to proceed with the sale. So, instead of making me drive all the way home to find the right document, they called their headquarters and talked them into going around that little piece of information I needed. I am so thankful and appreciative that they went out of their way just to put a smile on my face. I would recommend going to these guys for a new car to anyone! If it was appropriate I would've hugged them when I was there. THANKS AGAIN DRIVETIME!??
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018
I purchased a 2009 Jeep Liberty Dec 2016. I had the car less than 30 days and the water pumps goes out. Ok the dealership has me take it to Aamco where I meet a woman who got a car from them a week before mine and I get it back 2 days later. Now when purchasing this vehicle I was told it was free from defect. Now 2 weeks after the water pump went I go in for an oil change. The mechanic tells me that someone weld the bolt on the oil pan shut. But I guess this was missed in the inspection which means they don't change the oil before selling the car so I take it to Pep Boys mechanic and Pep Boys tells me they didn't even put oil in his car (DriveTime). Ok argue with DriveTime and Aeverex the warranty company cause I'm not paying a deductible for a problem they should have caught. Ok I get the car back 2 3 days later.
Now about the end of July the transmission goes. I take it to Aamco. I'm without my vehicle for almost a month so I get the vehicle back in August for a week and a half the motor goes. Now I'm without the vehicle for a month and everyone wants money even though I have no vehicle. So I get the vehicle back in September just before the hurricane. Now January 2018 the transmission has gone back out again. This is the worst car buying experience I've ever had. And if I ever run into those 2 chics from the commercial I got choice words for them and they should be called drive bad time. I wouldn't recommend y'all to my enemies. I also told them that I'm a honorably discharged veteran and would be paying with my disability payments once a month. At the dealership they tell they had to put me in for biweekly payments but after I make the 1st payment let Bridgecrest know and they'd fix it in their system. Oh what a lie. I will never recommend y'all to Anyone.
Hello Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and I truly apologize for the frustration that this experience has caused you.
Please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale to prevent the concerns mentioned in your response. However, since these vehicles are pre-owned it can be difficult to determine if or when situations like this may occur. For this reason every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited warranty, along with the optional Vehicle Service Contract.
Regarding your loan terms, these are determined by the proof of income provided at the time of purchase. DriveTime strives to ensure all customers are set up for financial success by correlating the due date for payments with the date you are paid by your employer. Throughout the life of your loan, however, if your pay frequency from your employer changes you are able to contact Bridgecrest (our loan servicing company) to determine if you may be eligible for a frequency change.
Once again I am truly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Should you wish to discuss this matter in further detail, we invite you to contact our Customer Relations department at (800)965-8043 at your earliest convenience.
Respectfully,Jodi- Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2018
All the staff at West Covina are very honest, helpful, and got us into the car we wanted. We were welcomed in a kind, yet professional manner from the time we walked in to the time we left with our new car.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
The purchase went smooth. Satisfied with the car and the payment. Thanks for the experience with buying a used car cause it's been a few years since I purchased used. Thanks DriveTime and I would recommend you for further purchases.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
Everyone was helpful at DriveTime Van Nuys. I would recommend to a friend. It took 5 hours to complete all the paperwork, Marquis took his time with answering any questions we had, and explained everything well.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
I had a very pleasant experience. I am a very happy customer. My sale rep was very patient and gave me the right vehicle that’s suitable for me. I would most definitely refer more people here. This is one of the best dealer shop I’ve been to.
Hello Shieisha,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your recent experience. While your sentiment appears very positive, the rating hints that there may have been some level of dissatisfaction. Should you have any concerns or feedback, please reach out to my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
Mike and Adam at DriveTime in Boardman, Ohio did an excellent job getting my husband the car he wanted, when he was ripped by someone else. They were nice, courteous, and did everything they could to make sure we were happy and left in a car!!! I'll definitely be using them again!
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
Great experience buying a car at DriveTime! Yanira and Charles made it very smooth. They did everything to make it easy! I got a great car at a great price that I’m very happy with. I traded in my old car and received a very fair price.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
Carlos was a big help along with Andy. They did an amazing job and provided a car that fitting my needs. The car is in great condition with low miles and well maintained. Overall an amazing experience and would recommend to friends and family.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
Easy buying experience, sales people here were very friendly and very helpful. I would more than likely buy another vehicle from DriveTime and will also recommend others to go car shopping here at DriveTime and enjoy the experience of car shopping.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
Very nice people and great deals. They were informative and helpful. They also gave me what a great experience. I will definitely recommend people to go to DriveTime if they are looking for a great used car because the deals is great.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
Jose was very professional and patient working with me on the purchase of my vehicle. It took awhile looking at several different ones and looking not only at the Temple location but also checking the other locations that were close by. For the best options.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
Chad helped me with the purchase of my new car. He was very hands on. He made sure I understood every step. The customer service was great! I am a very happy customer! He prepared everything before I got there so the purchase of the car was really fast. I would definitely recommend DriveTime to my friends and I would be sure to tell them to ask for Chad.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
I had a very good experience there. Everyone was very nice. Shantell was my sales person. She was very nice and polite. I would buy a car from her again and I will recommend other people to check you out. Thank you for a good experience.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
The workers were very helpful and easy to get along with. Answered all my questions. Only issue I have is my radio not working the day after I bought the car. Radio was working fine during test drive and only works in certain areas now. Very aggravating.
Hello Kim,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your review. I want to apologize that your radio is not working properly and would like to make sure that it is addressed. Please know that all of our vehicles do come with a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty to take care of issues should they arise shortly after purchase. Please know that I will be reaching out to you within the next 24-48 hours to address this personally.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
Christopher worked his magic on my account. He fixed everything for us and made it to where me and my husband could both build our credit. I recommend him to anyone. He needs a raise lol but he’s a great people's person and takes his time to satisfy.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
Kalyeb made my car buying experience better than words can say. He is knowledgeable, and pleasant. He was detailed and delivered a positive car buying experience. I decided to wait for him and it was worth the wait. Don't ever let him go. Thanks Kalyeb!
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
From the time I submitted information online as to what type of vehicle I was interested in, and completed a pre-approved questionnaire, visited the dealership I was completely amazed. I wasn't pressured into anything, I was shown what was available to me that would meet my financial status and this took place on a Friday morning at 11:00 AM and I was leaving with my newly purchased vehicle by 4:00 PM. The time frame would have been much shorter than this, but do to a couple of things I had to take care of, not anything concerning DriveTime.
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2018
I have to say that I can’t say anything bad about my experience. Keith ** and Brian ** was amazing. Very polite, told them what met our needs and they found it. Also everyone there was super respectful. They went out of there way to email me on multiple occasions to help us get in a car that met our needs. Knowing we live 2 hours away they took into consideration to communicate through email and calls. I give five out of five.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018
The process to get a car was so easy. My husband and I really appreciated all of the help we received from Faith in the process of getting a car. Faith was very friendly and professional. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend DriveTime Mesa to others.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018
I’m very pleased with DriveTime but Vincent’s customer service was the cherry on top to our experience. He made the whole car buying process so smooth and headache free. We are so amazed with the car we were able to drive off (2016 Hyundai Sonata). Thank you Vincent! Btw we went we went to the Garland location.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2018
One of the greatest moment was when I got my 2007 Jeep Liberty. I made the payments on time and everything. As time progress, I decided to go back to college and things kinda fell apart. Now I want people to know that DriveTime, several times over, helped me out with extensions and stuff. And I appreciated all the time they helped me out. Towards the end, I got a great job and started making some higher payments to catch up. I was about $3500 and still a little behind when a small loan agent suggested that I talk to the DT dealership and see what they could do to help me out with the Champ Program. *DT Champ is for DriveTime’s existing clients who have reached $4,500 or less of balance. The program gets them lower interest rate on the next loan, little or zero down payment, and all the benefits of One True Price.*
The young man worked with me and showed me several vehicles that were available as to what I wanted (another SUV). He made several calls and told me later that in order for them to help me out. I had to catch up on what I was behind, which I did on Friday for my appointment we had set. Before we could discuss anything, I had to make this payment and then we could continue. After the payment was made, suddenly I was only eligible for one 2017 vehicle (a car) and everything else was like 2-5 years old. Does it matter that I put $27,000.00 into the vehicle. When I fell behind I kept offering DriveTime the chance to please pick up the jeep and was told, "we don't want you to lose the jeep, let us help you."
When I called DriveTime small loans, I just get the "we apologize, but we do not handle what they do at the dealership" which is probably true. I was never the perfect customer and I will admit that but after all that money I put into my jeep, the attempts at the end to take care of my payments, you would think a dealership would do anything to get me to buy another vehicle. I am beyond disappointed in DriveTime today. I was promised a new vehicle if I made my payment and turned in my jeep. The Champ Program was supposed to be a special thing for a customer who was under $4500.00 on his loan.
In the end, DT lied to me as a customer and made no attempt to help me out. I guess the people who try to do the right thing, just never win. Congratulations to DriveTime for doing a bait and switch on me to get a payment and not honoring your Champ Program. After all these years and all the money I have given you, I leave you this review.
Hello Ricky,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We always appreciate customer feedback, as it aids us in improving our customer experience. I am very sorry to hear that you are displeased with the offer made to you through our champ program.
While we make every effort to accommodate our loyal customers through this program, please know that there are a number of different factors that can affect approval options during a dealership visit, whether it be a champ program inquiry or otherwise.
I would be more than happy to further address your concerns; However, due to the unique and private nature of your situation, it would be difficult for me to provide further insight in a public forum.
If you wish to discuss this matter further, I would strongly recommend that you reach out to your local DriveTime dealership.
Respectfully,
Jacob - Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2018
I bought my 2011 Chevy Cruze back in Jan 2017. I have had consecutive issues with this car since. Wishing 3 days I had to put in a claim. I’ve only had this car for a year and I’ve had two transmissions replaced and I continue to have issues. I have driven this car consecutively for a month without having to call in an issue or my check engine light comes on. Obviously I was sold a lemon. But I will say the customer service is okay compared to some other companies, but whomever I spoke to this last time was not nice or empathetic at all to my situation so... just save yourself and go to another company.
Hello Shonta,
Thank you for taking the time to speak about your experience. I am saddened to hear that you are disheartened with us. Please know that prior to being placed on our lots, all of our vehicles are inspected. However, since we are working with pre-owned vehicles, we understand that mechanical concerns may arise. It is for this reason that we provide a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty and optional vehicle service contract.
I would like to know more about what you are currently experiencing. Please contact my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018
Ok so it's not the staff’s fault. The staff is a very polite and professional. The staff took real good care of me while I was in there. The problem is I selected a vehicle that I liked, got approved for the vehicle and was told a down payment and when got there it was twice the amount. I spent an hour there to get told that it's a different amount their website. They teach you to come in and then they give you the real price when you get there. In my opinion it is a bait-and-switch website. They give you the lowest down payment they tell you that you're approved for but when you get there it's a different story. This is the second time this has happened. The first time we went ahead and overlooked it and bought the vehicle. This time being twice the amount I'm not going to overlook it. I think that's crap. It is a bait-and-switch website. Do not believe what they tell you for a down payment.
Hello Dennis,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and I am pleased to haer that our staff took great care of you.
In regards to the down payment, I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. While we are able to provide an estimated down payment for each of our customers during the online approval process, please keep in mind that this amount is subject to change based on verified of the documentation provided to the dealership at the time of sale.
Please know that we value you as a loyal customer. Should anything change your situation, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
Thank YouJodi-Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2018
The staff at DriveTime were extremely helpful and professional. Our sales associate took the time to explain the features of the vehicle and was very helpful in answering all of our questions. I will definitely recommend friends and family that are looking for a vehicle to go see them!!!
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2018
Best time buying a car ever, Charles ** listened to what I wanted and found a way to get me just what I wanted. Amazing guy and place to buy a vehicle. Thank you for everything. I would recommend this place to a friend anytime. I was at no time ever pressured into buying something I did not want.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
Brandi has been a wonderful help to me in finding the perfect vehicle for me. I have been looking for over a month and she has called and checked on me and she has offered her help in any way possible. Everytime I or someone I sent to look at the car I was interested in, she was right there to lend her helping hand. She, being a young lady, had no problems opening that hood and explaining things. She checked the oil like a pro. Excellent customer service!!
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
I WILL NOT RECOMMENDED ANYONE PURCHASE VEHICLE FROM DRIVETIME. I had purchase 2010 Chevy Malibu on Nov 27 2017 DriveTime in Aurora Illinois. Dec 4th I started having problem with the vehicle (steering gets stiff at stops, power steering and icy road lights start flashing). I been complaining to DriveTime. They said need take to one of their SR-Repair network, so I took to one of their network in Naperville, IL on Dec 7th 2017 but DriveTime/SR-Repair was not happy with results and they wanted me take it to second network. And so I took to AAMCO on Dec 11 2017 and they did the diagnostic: C0545 Steering Wheel Torque Input Sensor, dealer has recall for new updated steering column (recall Aug 2015).
On Jan 18 2018 I took vehicle to Hawk GM dealership in Joliet, IL they replace Steering Shaft Torque Sensor 1.5. This vehicle have so many problem. Why dealership will sell vehicle like this??? SERVICE NEEDED DONE. Throttle body replacement: The check engine light is on for P2135 TPS correlation. Torque converter cover: Torque converter seal leaking drip. Brakes: Front brakes at 4mm. To get all this fix will cost me 2440.43. Vehicle total sale price $13161.27. I ask if they can work with me get into another vehicle. They refused to help me. They said you can surrounded the vehicle but will go on your credit.
Hello Scott,
Thank you for taking the opportunity to write your review. I am deeply sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your vehicle due to the various mechanical issues you mentioned in your review.
Please know that our vehicles are inspected prior to sale in an effort to prevent situations such as these. However, due to the nature of pre-owned vehicles, it can be somewhat difficult to predict exactly if or when these issues may occur. For this reason, all vehicles sold from our dealerships include an initial 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty, in addition to the extended vehicle service contract that we offer as an optional product at the time of sale for further peace of mind.
That said, I want to apologize for any frustration this situation has caused. Upon further review, I see that you have recently been in contact with my Customer Relations team regarding the concerns addressed in your review. If you wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to reach back out.
Respectfully,
Jacob – Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
Had a great experience purchasing a vehicle from DriveTime on West Broad Street. Our salesmen Nick ** is very helpful on the purchase of our vehicle. Would recommend to a friend or family member. Their inventory of vehicles are very nice clean.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
I went to DriveTime just to gather information on the process of purchasing a vehicle. Long story short, 2 hrs later... I got approved and drove off with a 2013 Chevy Malibu. Location is at Chattanooga Tn. Friendly staff and very professional. I have no complaints on the staff and process of purchasing a vehicle from DriveTime. They also accommodated my young daughter to Popcorn, TV, and Water while she waited for me.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018
Was very pleased with the experience of purchasing my new car. Everyone was very helpful. That’s the way I like buying a car, in and out in a couple of hours. Thank you DriveTime for a great experience! I am really enjoying my new car!
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
I received outstanding customer service on February 10, 2018 at the North Tryon store in Charlotte NC. Special thanks to Tiffany, Mia and Sudan for the excellent job they did in making my car buying experience smooth and easy. The dealership was easy to find and very clean. The whole staff was nice and friendly.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
Solomon worked hard to get exactly what I was looking for. I am picky and he was very patient with me and made me feel comfortable in the whole experience. I would recommend anyone go to Drive Time for their next car. Don't think "I can't get a nice car". Go to Drive Time. Give them a few minutes and to you will see how easy it is.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
I truly appreciated the efforts of the staff here. Jesse ** was super helpful, and patient staying over past closing go ensure I had all my options. Thank you again! I didn't think I had a chance to get a new and reliable car.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2018
I had the most wonderful experience at DriveTime. Everyone in the building was very friendly, especially Jeff who was super helpful and walked us to the entire process. Jeff made sure that he found us find a car that was within my budget. I would recommend DriveTime to anyone.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2018
I am very unhappy with DriveTime. I have purchase 4 vehicle's with Champion points, paid off all vehicles, I was told that I could purchase any vehicle with no down payment, I tried just a day ago, now I'm told that because my car was paid from insurance when we had bad hail that my Champion points were taken away. The salesperson had me and my husband after telling us that we qualified for no down payment and then a few minutes later saying we don't. I got to DriveTime at 2:00 pm and finally left with no vehicle at 9:30 pm. Very frustrating with the yes & no salesperson. DriveTime San Antonio Tx on SW Military Dr.
Hello Mary,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. I want to apologize for the dissatisfaction and confusion. In regards to our Champ program, please know that the process would involve the trade in of a prior DriveTime financed vehicle. Since your vehicle was totaled out with insurance and therefore not traded in, the Champ option would not be available.However, if you did purchase GAP insurance, there may be other options for approval. Should you decide to offer us another chance, we would be more than happy to serve you.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2018
My experience with DriveTime was great. All the sales representatives were very helpful and considerate. They made buying my car effortless. I would recommend your company and have recommended your company to anyone who is looking for a used car. Thank you guys for a great experience.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018
I enjoyed my experience from application approval to driving off lot with my beautiful Equinox. I prayed for the blessing of a vehicle with more room since 11/4/16. I got denied by other dealerships, but still never lost faith in what I asked God and now years later after waiting, DriveTime Approved me. God is so good... Thank you to the Pensacola location for this opportunity. Smiles.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
I went in looking for a particular car and helped out with exactly what I was looking for. Even when I thought things would not work out they helped find me a car that fit just what I was looking for. I recommend DriveTime for anyone who is looking for a car.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2018
Thank you for a pleasant car buying experience. Mr. Daniel ** made the purchase very easy to understand and he conducted himself pleasantly and professionally. He explained my options in vehicles and financing in a manner that anyone could understand and he was attentive to what I was looking for. Again my Thanks and I'm enjoying my new ride.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Very satisfied, my wife and I drove all over and went to several car lots only to be rejected, even Mr Ed rejected us. We were told our credit was too bad. Went to DriveTime. Got approved in 30 minutes. Got a great deal. If we had only gone there 1st. Thanks DriveTime???
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
We were very pleased with Ivan and his service. His attention to our needs was excellent and he brought us many different options that fit our needs. We are very pleased with our overall experience. We highly recommend Ivan and the team. We will gladly refer friends and family.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Totally satisfied. A class act. I never liked salesmen in my life. These guys were like family who wanted what is best for me. Not your salesman that we are all use to. These guys keep it real. This is the best place to buy a vehicle. Thank you DriveTime.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
The staff was very professional and nice. They made it very easy and fast to purchase a vehicle. The process wasn’t long and as I waited I was offered beverages and snacks. The atmosphere was pleasant and nice. When paperwork was done my car was clean and detailed and smelled great, ready for me to drive off. Thanks DriveTime!!!
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
I am VERY happy with my experience! Josh & Andy put up with my numerous emails asking a ton of questions. What was the most impressive was the easy, quick online approval & the ease of knowing my down pmt & monthly pmt options. I will definitely be back!
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Thanks DriveTime for helping me find the right car!! Muara was very helpful and she even stayed after hours to help me with everything. I really appreciate Everything she did to help me. I would recommend DriveTime to my family and friends!! Thanks a lot DriveTime.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Great time with George. He took care of us and got us into vehicle. He tried to help us the best that he could. Chris even stepped in and was excellent. Great communication and working with what we wanted. Great popcorn and water. Great environment no pressure.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Nick was absolutely great, very friendly, and helped me a lot. I would absolutely recommend this place 100 percent and I love the car I drive, it is very reliable and was affordable for me. My credit wasn’t the greatest and they still worked with my budget.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Everyone was pleasant and knowledgeable. KHRISTIN ** knew what was best for me. I am very happy with this car. I feel this deal was fair. The car seem to be in good condition. I like to be able to start the car and warm it up before I step outside.
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2018
Great friendly service, clean dealership, took a little longer than expected but worth the wait, lots of vehicles to choose from. The vehicle we purchased was a nice clean ride, runs great, low miles. Only thing wrong at this dealership was the salesman was sick and guess who got it, my wife.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2018
I had a great experience at DriveTime Tallahassee, I dealt with Zach. He was patient, straightforward, knowledgeable, had a friendly personality and was quite humorous. Buying a car here was pleasant and easy. I had a very positive buying experience thanks to Zach. Carlos, another staff team member, was also very friendly. Everyone was respectful and ready to help, a whole team working together! Quality, low mileage vehicles at fair prices, thanks to all at Drivetime Tallahassee.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2018
Jamal ** was excellent. He was very helpful and knowledgeable! He made sure I got the car I wanted and made my experience very pleasant. He even picked up the car I wanted from a different location for me. I would definitely recommend DriveTime to friends and family.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2018
Best experienced I have had purchasing a vehicle. Would buy and recommend people to definitively come to this location. Charles explained everything very well. He also had all documents and vehicle ready for us to sign and pick up. Once again best place.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2018
I was in the market for a very dependable automobile last week and I mentioned to my wife in passing over the past weekend that I was in the process of investigating the possibility of buying a late model SUV and she had no idea what kind of vehicle I was speaking of so she let it go in one ear and out the other. Well, I began my search online and preselected first the type of SUV I was interested in within 100 miles from my home. I found a few that peaked my interest and then I began the search for financing. Well, to make a long story short only one dealership out of 5 called me back... by the way I was approved online at all the dealerships and had my downpayment in hand. I was ready to do business!!!
DRIVETIME in Chattanooga not only approved me in less than 5 minutes, had the vehicle I wanted BUT the saleslady LINDSEY ** called me within 10 minutes of my approval and we began the purchase process over the phone. My wife and I visited the dealership the next day and were greeted in a very professional and non-pushy manner. We selected the perfect vehicle for us, test drove it and stuck a deal.
My wife and I had a few family matters to clear up before we could sign on the dotted line and believe it or not this fantastic lady and her supervisors held that car for us for 5 days with no money down. We returned in 5 days and signed on the dotted line, drove our new car home and went on a trip the next day out of state. The car is great. and so is Lindsey and by the way I kept waiting for the "other shoe to drop" with a surprise in the process and guess what? It never did and we will recommend Lindsey to all our family and friends. What a wonderful experience!!!
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2018
We have bought several cars from DriveTime, clear back from when you were Ugly Duckling. We brought in our daughter to get her first car and the experience was great, fast and easy. Our sales person was not pushy in the least and showed us many options rather than just trying to sell us a car he wanted us to buy.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2018
From the time we arrived to the time we left, Eric and Courtland was a MAJOR help and GREAT at what they do. They assisted me through all my paperwork and explained everything from top to bottom. THEIR score of 1000% GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2018
I had a great experience with DriveTime. Lakesha was my sales rep and she asked all the right questions before we started looking at vehicles. She picked out a few vehicles and within thirty minutes I picked the perfect car with her help. The manager worked with me since I had just moved from California the day before. I didn't have any documents stating I lived in the state of Tennessee. I recommend DriveTime to anyone that wants to purchase a new vehicle and will make my next purchase with DriveTime. I even received a phone call the following day to ask how I was enjoying my new vehicle and that I was part of the DriveTime family. I can't say enough good things about this company.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
I had a good experience buying my car through DriveTime. There was no pressure and everything was straightforward and in black and white and even had information videos that help go over paperwork and warranties. I would recommend buying a car here before other car lots/companies.
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
Lyn was extremely friendly and helpful and made our dreaded "car buying" experience quick and amazing!!! We love our new car and are so grateful that she was able to get us the vehicle we came in for!
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2018
I had a great experience with drive time. Bryan ** and Joshua ** were wonderful in helping me with all the details and prep work. This was my best car buying experience by far! I will be back for my next car purchase. Thank you Brian, Joshua and Drive Time!!!
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
I had an amazing experience getting my truck. Elena helped me every step of the way and helped me find the truck of my dreams. I would highly recommend people to buy their car at DriveTime. The payment are easy to pay since they take out the money when you get paid.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
Ronald’s ** was the best salesman I have ever had. He was so professional. I would recommend DriveTime to anyone looking for a great car with a great experience. The experience was so much better than I ever expected. DriveTime is the best!
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
Buying a car has never felt safer or more fair. Great experience with kind and considerate staff to help every step of the way. Thank you! I really appreciated working with Desiree, Yolanda and Andrew. Remarkably committed staff! Again, thanks.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
The service was exceptional. Our agent name was ms Felicia **. She was very helpful, patient and most of all professional and knowledgeable. We are so grateful that we had her as our agent. We will be telling others about DriveTime and most importantly about ms Felicia **.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
Full and complete honest Disclosure was not given on the paperwork. For example they say 25% interest rate, but when you do the math it's over 83% interest rate, by the way that lie about 25% is in the (Truth in Lending) section. They sent me an impartial statement with misleading data on the breakdown statement. So many misleading and not disclosed info on papers. Numbers are not adding up correctly. They are definitely a Loan Sharking shady business company. With misleading numbers and finance charges that does not add up. DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM HERE. STAY AWAY FROM DRIVETIME AND BRIDGECREST. 83% Interest rate is a RIP OFF. They are squandering money. A HUGE RIPOFF and SCAM.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2018
Chris ** was phenomenal! He took really good care of me. He was attentive and worked to ensure that I was happy about my purchase. I was ecstatic when I was approved for a vehicle because I was in bind and REALLY needed a vehicle. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2018
Kirk was very helpful and was very patient with me since he could tell I was nervous about buying my first car. The car I got is amazing and I fell in love. They advised me to get the gap, the motion GPS and the extended warranty and had me watch a video that was very helpful to know what I was getting myself into.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018
My experience from beginning to end was awesome. My salesperson Will made me feel like I was a family member. Everyone that assisted us with my new beginning was great. I would recommend DriveTime to everyone. Thank you so much for the team you have assembled in Jackson Mississippi. I give them 5 stars.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018
There was a little bit of a hiccup, originally I had reviewed and verified what type of vehicle and reviewed options in terms of monthly payments. Even though it started out bad, both Nick and Daniel were able to turn a negative into a positive. So far I am happy with the customer service I have received even from the original group Joseph and Chris. Thanks again.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018
The sales representative that assisted me was very kind and helpful in helping me choose the automobile that I wanted. She explained everything in great detail and made sure that I understood it before signing. The manager was even kind enough to remove the tags from the front and back of my trade in and place the front one on my new purchase. I would highly recommend this dealership to anyone. They made me feel comfortable and at ease and at no time did I feel pressured.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018
I purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Saturday 1/20/2018 at the Beechmont dealership. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Debbie and Andrew **. They made the whole deal very pleasant. There was none of the double talk and BS you get at other dealerships.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018
I was hesitant coming to the dealership. But after a warm welcome from everyone, Eugene ** sat me down and explained everything in detail as well as all options I have. I surely will refer friends and definitely will come back again after paying this off. My first real auto loan and DriveTime gave me hope.
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2018
This is my 3 vehicle from you guys and the worse by far. Check engine light came on the 1st day. Shut down on me the 2nd day. In the shop the 3rd. And I haven’t had it since. Needed new engine and 19 warning codes in the system. How did this get passed?
Hello Robert,
Thank you for taking the opportunity to write your review. I am deeply sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your third vehicle purchase through DriveTime.
Please know that we try our best to avoid situations such as these during our pre-sale inspection. However, due to the nature of pre-owned vehicles, there are instances when mechanical malfunctions may arise post-sale. For this reason, each vehicle includes an initial 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty, in addition to the optional extended vehicle service contract that we offer at the time of sale.
Additionally, DriveTime customers may utilize our Vehicle Return Program (VRP) if they find that they are dissatisfied with their purchase in any way. This program allows our customers to return their vehicle within 5 business days of signing their contract, in addition to being within 300 miles, while excluding Sundays and holidays.
That being said, I want to apologize again for any frustration this situation has caused. Upon further review, I see that you have spoken with my Customer Relations team concerning the issues you mentioned. If you are in need of further assistance, please feel free to reach back out so we may ensure that your concerns have been properly addressed.
Thank you,Jacob – Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
I was greatly pleased with my salesman with the help of my purchase. No rushing, no wait, and he wasn’t just trying to make a sale, he was definitely trying to make sure I made the right decision and definitely made sure that I got what I deserved.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
I walked in hopeless and walked out hopeful. Sales associates were really helpful, and they all made my car buying service one I’ll never forget. Thank you to Shekeria and David for everything you did to help get me into the right vehicle!
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
I loved the experience and all the detailed explanations of the contract before signing and during the signing of the purchase. The only thing I was not happy about is how long it took to get everything done especially because I live out of town but other than that I’m happy.
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2018
Ms. ** helped me with the process of purchasing a vehicle. I had signed up online for a pre-approval set my appointment. I went, was greeted instantly by her and she helped me with the whole process. I even used my old vehicle as trade in which helped with the down payment. I was impressed by her expertise and her friendliness. I was able to walk out with a new vehicle and the process was not difficult. I am really grateful for her services and attention to my needs.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
I had an awesome experience. Cedric was patient and very informative. I felt safe and accommodated. All of my questions were answered and needs met before asking. I will recommend the company to everyone. Thanks for providing quality care and professional service.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
I would highly recommend this place. They really worked hard to get best rates and treated me and my daughter like family. Very good group of employees. I will bring all friends and family there. Very happy with my car purchase???
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2018
Painless!! I knew which car I wanted and received no sales pressure for car or associated products. This was my first and only visit to DriveTime. I was in and out in fewer than three hours with my car (2014 Kia Optima Hybrid). Plus they were kind enough to take me to my bank to cash a check.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2018
Purchased a car from DriveTime late September, all was great until... Well the car has been in the shop for a month now. It had blown the engine and I got the call confirming that on December 26th. Silver Rock approved it so they shipped an engine. The first one was damaged cosmetically but they still shipped it, the shop shipped it back. They ship a 2nd one, its bad as well. Mechanic took the intake off of the new one and a quart of oil come pouring out of it. So DriveTime customer relations calls me and offers to just cut us a check and we wipe are hands free of it or they use the down payment I used on the current vehicle on another.
Well the problem with that is I'm laid off from work due to winter weather (it's construction) they wouldn't finance me for another vehicle. Mind you I have never been late on a payment even being laid off. So after arguing with these idiots I finally had enough and told them to honor the warranty like they are suppose to or I will see them in court. They agreed without argument so here we are going on attempt number 3 at getting a working engine! (Fingers crossed) moral of the story is they will sell you a lemon and fight you tooth and nail on it. DriveTime is a joke and so is Silver Rock. Instead of going through the manufacture and making it right they are trying to save pennies and get used or refurbished junk. STAY FAR, FAR, FAR AWAY!!
Hello Kyle,
Thank you for reaching out. I apologize for any inconvenience this matter has caused you regarding the mechanical concerns you are currently experiencing with your vehicle. Please know that every vehicle sold by DriveTime does go through a detailed inspection. It is important to keep in mind that these vehicles are used and DriveTime is unable to predict if or when repairs will be needed on your vehicle. For this reason, every vehicle is sold with a 30-day/1,500 mile Limited Warranty as well as the option to purchase the Extended Vehicle Service Contract. I am sorry for any frustration this has caused you however since you have been working directly with my team to resolve this matter if there is anything further we can do to assist you I would recommend you continue to speak directly with us to find an amicable resolution.
Thank You,Missy - Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
This is the second vehicle I have purchased from this company. I was pleased then and I am pleased now. I will refer many of my associates, and family to this company due to the layaway program. They will give you a chance now. You need to give them a chance.
Reviewed Jan. 15, 2018
I was very much so pleased with the services. I would recommend to my friends and family. My sales rep was very polite and explained everything to me. Melonetria was her name. I also got a call the next day to see if I was pleased with my purchase.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018
Excellent service from saleslady Aprielle **. She was professional, and followed up with me which is the Only reason I truly returned. Love my new vehicle! Will refer and will come again. No one would have given me a better deal... I am grateful & appreciate the efforts made, to make this happen.
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2018
Salesman was knowledgeable and assisted me through a very difficult time in my life. Victor was helpful and understanding to my circumstances and got me into the best possible option to fit my needs. I would definitely recommend Drive Time to my friends and family and would do business with you again.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
My entire experience from pre-approval to signing my documents was exceptional. Franklin and DeShanta were superb. The friendly and personable service was much appreciated. Kudos to Franklin for his knowledge and efficient service and commitment to not keeping me in the store all day.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018
This is the 2nd time I have gotten a vehicle from DriveTime-Fort Myers. Both experiences were amazing. The staff is up front and honest. There is no smoke and mirrors. What you see and hear is what you get. They are very friendly, helpful and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
Yes I make only 9.25 a hour and they expect me to come up with a 1,000 down when I can go to a buy here pay here car lot and get one for 500.00 down. It may not be reliable but at least I don't have to deal with fake DriveTime company. I recommend stay far away as you can.
Hello Christopher,
Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience. I am saddened to hear that you are disheartened with us. Please know that all of our in-dealership applied financing is through our preferred lending partner, Bridgecrest. Should you have any questions regarding Bridgecrest financing in the future, please feel free to reach out to them at (800)967-8526.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
I decided to write this review after getting home this morning from having to walk my daughter to school in freezing weather. I just recently purchased a $20,000 2007 Avalanche so why am I walking? Exactly 4 months ago (I just made my 4th payment yesterday) I walked into Drive-Time when I noticed they had an Avalanche on their website. I did the online approval and was approved with a $600 down payment so I decided to go take a look at it. It was beautiful inside and out! I test drove it and it seemed like the perfect vehicle so I decided I had to have it.
The sticker price was $1000 more than Kelley Blue Book but that didn't really bother me. After getting inside it turns out I needed $1900 down not the $600 I was lured in with so I decided to trade in my 2005 Tahoe (they gave me $3000). I did the math and all the numbers were adding up so I decided to proceed. I was given a vehicle 15 point inspection report which indicated no mechanical issues so I felt comfortable declining the extended warranty which would have added an additional $176 per month and extended my note an additional 2 years! After all was said and done I left with my beautiful Avalanche, a $26000 car nite and a $435 car payment for the next 5 years. The 1st month... No issues. :) The 2nd month... All hell has broke loose! For the last few months I have been dealing with every issue imaginable.
Engine knocking (apparently the lifters were replaced at 10,000 miles) but need to be replaced again. Check Engine Light Off and On with numerous codes ranging from the Throttle Body malfunction to Accelerator Pedal needing replaced. Service Stability Traction Control... A generic code that ranges from minor to severe issues. This malfunction causes the vehicle to reduce engine power, slows the vehicle to 10 mph and causes irrational shaking. Nothing like being on the interstate going 70mph and your vehicle decides to throw this tantrum! Apparently this issue is very difficult to diagnose the true issue. It requires numerous "attempts" and hundreds of unnecessary dollars to solve. My mechanic told me "Good Luck" so I took it to a GM shop and was told "Sell It". Random Engine Failure Driving along and the vehicle dies. Shut it off and it starts right back up like nothing happened until it dies again.
Sometimes the vehicle runs top notch and sometimes it runs like pure **! The last issue. 7am this morning when I go to warm up the vehicle (27 outside) and my engine makes the loudest-roughest spine-tingling noise so I immediately shut the vehicle off! I let it sit for about 10 minutes (usually this solves the tantrums) and start it up again. Fingers crossed it's okay. Nope! The noise is so terrifying I'm scared to let my daughter get in! What do I do? My daughter has to get to school and my truck is running like the devil. Only option is to walk so we get all bundled up and prepare for the mile long walk in 27 temperature. 56 minutes later I return home frozen and mad as hell. I just made my car payment yesterday!
I call work and let them know I can't make in today then call the mobile mechanic and discover the engine is shot! WTF. I'm a single mom who works 60hrs/week with zero assistance in child support or government help. I can't afford $616/month (car note plus insurance) and replace an engine! I could call Drive Time and explain my problem but we all know how that goes. "You bought the car "as is" and you should have purchased the "extended warranty". We're sorry you're having issues," blah-blah-blah. "Your next payment is due in 30 days." So I'm stuck with $26000 debt and a vehicle that doesn't run! Moral of my story is there is a reason that salesman is so nice and the buying process is so easy! Don't trust their inspection reports! Do your research and take a mechanic with you!
Hello Angel,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your purchase due to your current mechanical concerns. Please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale to prevent these concerns. The vehicles sold from DriveTime are pre-owned and as a result there are times where mechanical concerns may arise. For this reason, every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited Warranty, along with the optional Extended Vehicle Service Contract, to assist in these situations. I would like the opportunity to look into your situation further if could please contact my team directly at (888) 290-0148 at your earliest convenience.
Thank you,Missy-Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
They were able to work with me and I am very excited about my car. The agent was helpful and knew what I wanted to buy. Low payments and low on gas and portable car for school and work. DriveTime is the best car dealers in my area.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
I was very happy with my experience. Staff was very helpful and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. Buying for the first time and was walked through every step. If I had questions the staff was more than willing to help with any concerns I had.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
It was very easy to get our vehicle, staff was very pleasant and helpful. I would highly recommend my friends to that location. I was greeted pleasantly every time I walked in. Our salesman, George was very professional and always answered the questions we had.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018
It was so easy. Few hiccups in the process like insurance company not listening to what I said needed to be on account and my new car battery dying. But was given a full tank of gas to start my purchase since the battery died, which was awesome! Absolutely love my car!
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
Picked up my vehicle from repair shop after supposedly being repaired for a bad transmission. My vehicle was driveable but just barely. I have only had this vehicle for less than four months & to have transmission problems lead me to think that I was sold a lemon. What do I do.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am saddened to hear that you are disheartened with us. Please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale to prevent these concerns. However, since these vehicles are pre-owned it can be difficult to determine if or when situations like this may occur. For this reason, every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited Warranty, along with the optional Extended Vehicle Service Contract. My team would definitely like the opportunity to look into this matter if you could please contact us directly at (888) 290-0148.
Thank you,
Missy – Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
2016 Nissan Rogue - My Salesman was very professional in all of the transactions of the sale. His name I believe was Celvin. Ramona was who I was suppose to have and I was Late for my appointment. She gave the sale over to him and I was more than satisfied and pleased with his transaction of all parts of the sale and delivery.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2018
It was our first time at DriveTime and it was unique and efficient. We got a call to come in minutes after submitting our inquiry and the people from Melvin to Mark were friendly and well informed. We left with the car we wanted. Great place!
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
We purchased a vehicle from DriveTime. They gave us a Carfax report stating no wrecks or damage reported with the vehicle. The vehicle has been wrecked. Drivetime left the stickers on where the parts underneath had been replaced. Also had a body shop look at it and confirmed that the vehicle had been in an accident.
Thank you for providing your review. I am very sorry for any inconvenience this matter has caused you. Please know that we provide every customer at the time of sale with a copy of the Experian AutoCheck Vehicle History Report to inform our customers of any prior accident record, whether or not the vehicle was used as a rental or government vehicle, whether or not it was registered in a storm area, and/or if there is any theft record. I want to apologize once again for any dissatisfaction you are feeling towards DriveTime. We would like the opportunity to look into this matter further if you could please contact my team directly at (888) 290-0148.
Thank You,
Missy—Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018
Salesmen put us in the car we could afford... no pressure... no hassle... Signing documents were simple and fast. Car was clean and well checked out. Follow-up call was pleasant. The five day return for any reason gave us ease of mind. 30 day 1500 miles warranty is great...
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
Sales rep knowledgeable, attentive to your specific needs, reliable, trustworthy, never pushy, open discussion of every step he was taking. Test drive relaxed, smooth. Informative about car. Felt like I could trust history and safety standards given. Sales rep not aware I wanted to deal with him but opened schedule to accommodate me.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
Jonathan was great and patient in working with me. Explained the process and waited for me to work through decisions. I got the car I wanted. Everyone there, although a line was forming because of the impending holiday, I never felt pressured. Great experience!
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2018
First let me start by saying that the salesmen at both Memorial Drive and Satelite Blvd DriveTime locations are very professional and answered my questions to the best of their knowledge. As far as the vehicles I was sold on all occasions, they were horrible. I initially purchased a 2010 Nissan Murano that I immediately fell in love with. The salesman Gavin went to another location to get it for me to test drive and purchase. He assured me that he drove it at different levels and had no problem. I test drive it and was happy.
Nine days later I fill the tank, check engine light comes on. I call Silver Rock who advise me to take to Pep Boys for service. Pep Boys tell me a few hoses to the transmission were not connected correctly and they fix it. I literally drive 6 miles from the facility and the transmission goes. I use my insurance to get it towed back to Pep Boys and was told the next day it has to go to AAMCO for repairs. Aamco informs me it needs a transmission which Silver Rock prefers to send. I’m without my car for 10 days. Silver rock tried to pay me partial for rental but I wasn’t having it. DriveTime did pay for a rental for 5 of the 10 days.
I get my SUV back thinking all is well only for it to need both O2 sensors that need replacing a few days later, the transfer case to go a few weeks later. Then the passenger side axel a few weeks after that the catalyst converter and downstream O2 sensor replaced and the driver side axel a few days after that. I patiently allowed for DriveTime’s “process” to play out. The straw that broke the camel's back is when the very day I get it back after having the driver axel replace, it starts the initial problems again, this time after the transmission mechanic drove it to discover it’s the replaced transmission that has went bad. I was over it by then. I called DriveTime customer relations and demanded another vehicle because I was not taking the piece of junk they are trying to patch together into the new year. I had 9 claims in 3 months. Not cool.
They finally complied and I went to their Satelite Blvd location. It was almost closing time and I had no car and had to Uber there from work. I chose a 2012 Jeep Patriot because what I saw online was “outside” of my tier for credit. I drove it home and returned it 2 days later because it was horrible. Too small and the cabin noise on the highway was horrible. Now I currently have vehicle #3 which will be returned after having for 2 days. I’m waiting on DT to open in the morning to ask what type of garbage are they cleaning up and selling. Damn a tier. I don’t deserve this.
The 2008 Ford Edge has soooooo many recalls outside the 1 I was told about. I only discovered it after the thing lost power, no odometer, and wrench and airbag lights came on (which terrified me because that’s the one recall they told me about). I had just picked up my daughter from work on the very day I purchased it. I was able to coast to the side of the road and turn it off. I waited a few minutes before restarting because I was afraid the airbag was going to blow. It started, jerked really hard when put in reverse and drive. Started off really slow when I hit the accelerator, then jerked into gear as if nothing happened.
I went straight home and called a friend who works at a Ford dealership. He said it sounds like the throttle body that has a recall and may not have been completed on my car. He made an appointment for me to come in this Thursday. Couldn’t call DT because it’s the holiday weekend and closed until tomorrow. I asked would it be ok to drive and was advise yes but to keep an eye on it. Well the same problem occurred the next day 3 times, twice while on the highway. During the 3rd time the check engine light stayed on. I had scheduled to visit my local pep boys the day I purchased for them to look everything over because they know what I went through with the Murano.
After running the codes I was told to return the vehicle. It showed the throttle body issue as well as transmission speed sensor failure. All I could do was cringe when I heard transmission. I want DT to do whatever is necessary to put me and my family in a safe and operable vehicle. Apparently what they deemed suitable for my tier is junk cars. I’ve been working hard prior to purchasing a vehicle to improve my credit rating which isn’t horrible by the way. I was told by the salesman at the Satelite Blvd location that I would need to put down an additional $5500 minimum if I wanted a better selection of cars. I’m not doing it. I put down $1100 and I want a vehicle that’s big enough, safe, operable and reliable. My income is not the issue. If I can not get DT to comply with this simple wish I will exercise my Arbitration rights. I’m not asking for much and I’ve done my part. Now I need DT to do theirs. Guess I’ll find out tomorrow.
Hello LeTonya,
Thank you for taking the time to recount your experience. I am deeply saddened to hear that you encountered these troubles with the different vehicles. Please know that we do inspect all of our vehicles before they are placed on our lots. However, we are working with pre-owned vehicles so we include a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty with optional vehicle service contract and 5 day vehicle return policy.
In regards to vehicle recalls, we provide a copy of the Experian AutoCheck History Report and review all open recalls with our customers via Safercar.gov, a government run website that catalogs all open recalls particular to your vehicle's VIN. When recalls are completed, the original manufacturer is to report this to Safercar.gov.
Please know that we are here to review all situations, especially ones like these that one of a kind. To best assist, please contact my Customer Relations team at (888)290-0148.
Thank You,
Kaitlyn - Customer Relations
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2018
We had Earl as our salesman and he was extremely nice, helpful and took his time with helping us with purchasing our burgundy 2012 Ford Fusion se v4 four door sedan. We highly recommend this dealership especially within the DriveTime company in this region - thank you Earl.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I had a very great experience with Drivetime. They treated me with respect and my salesman had very good knowledge of the car I wanted. The process was very smooth and easy and didn’t take long at all. I would definitely buy again from Drivetime.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2017
I purchased a Ford Edge from Benny in Montgomery, Alabama. He was friendly and courteous. I completed my pre-approval online, and was able to walk in and begin my purchase. The service was great, and I highly recommend them if you are looking for a vehicle.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017
Derik ** did awesome customer care. He asked some questions and made sure that everything was taken care of. He did explain the car to us and it helps us to understand what the car is. Derik was patient with us and he awesome.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2017
My experience with the DriveTime staff was excellent. They were very responsive to me, my questions and gave me peace in that the decision I was making was a good one. I am very pleased with my experience, and with my purchase. I would highly recommend DriveTime.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2017
I have now had my car for nearly two years. This is not the first time I have put in a review and thankfully the DriveTime in my city, New Braunfels, has closed down. The most disconcerting thing, that frankly I have always been shocked by, is that even though I was a single mom with 6 children at home when I bought the car they sold me a total lemon! My exact words, with two separate people, were “please don’t sell me a car that will nickel and dime me to death, I cannot afford that”. Both times they quoted the same script. “Oh that can’t happen, we have an extensive inspection process for our previously owned cars and any issue that may arise will be sobered under the warranty”. Lies, all of it!
I have spent thousands of dollars replacing or repairing things on this car! Was stranded with 5 children on I35 for hours due to the breakdowns. It’s been truly awful. Of course I’m completely upside down on this car so selling it is impossible. The fact that they both, one man and one woman, looked me in the eye and totally lied makes me very sad. They are a horrible company and I warn every human I come in contact with to Steer clear of them no matter how great your prices appear to be! You will regret it, I promise.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am saddened to hear that you are disheartened with us. Please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale to prevent these concerns. However, since these vehicles are pre-owned it can be difficult to determine if or when situations like this may occur. For this reason, every vehicle sold from DriveTime comes with a 30-day/1,500-mile Limited Warranty, along with the optional Extended Vehicle Service Contract. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact my Customer Relations team at 888-290-0148 for further assistance.
Thank you,
Missy – Customer Relations
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017
Your salesperson was very helpful. He worked hard to get us a car. He was very friendly. He show us different cars in the lot and payments. Took us test driving. Gave us lots of information in the cars.
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2017
Art and Brian were awesome. I had to wait awhile due to a battery change but so worth it. They kept me informed on everything that they were doing and why. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family. The best car experience I've had thus far. Thanks Brian and Art.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
The staff at dealership was great. The warranty company needs to be replace. On the day of purchase the rear cab of my truck started leaking. The warranty company was trying to send me to places that don’t do that of work. They finally found a place and it’s across town and they are sure if they can do it. This isn’t ACCEPTABLE.
Hello Frank,
Thank you for providing this feedback. I apologize for any inconvenience this situation has caused you. I would like the opportunity to look into this matter further to determine if there is any assistance we could offer to you regarding these concerns.
Thank You,Missy - Customer Relations
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2017
Wesley and Darryl were awesome. I was made to feel comfortable about my purchase, choices were spot on!! Thanks for getting into an amazing car!! I will recommend your services and place of business to all I speak to. THaNK YOU AGAIN!!! YOU ROCK!!!
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2017
Drive Time of Conway SC. is absolutely Awesome!! They made me feel sooo comfortable from the minute I came in the door in desperate need for a new vehicle when all the other car dealerships had turned me down and ran my credit in the ground. They approved me for a 2014 Nissan Sentra and it is the best car I've EVER had. I never thought I could get a car this nice...
They walk you through every step of the car buying process and make sure you are completely satisfied before you decide to purchase. They even had a layaway plan to help you make payments on your downpayment so it's not a strain on you to come up with the whole payment if you can't afford to at the time. Ms. ** and John are the best. It felt like I knew them for years... I'm so thankful that they took a chance on me and made me the happiest little lady in the whole city of Conway!! THANKS DRIVETIME. YOU'RE #1 IN MY BOOK.
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