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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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  • Interest rates on the higher end

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    Reviewed July 31, 2016

    I purchase a car with DriveTime on 6/27/2016. My first payment was due 7/27/2016. I was out of town, when the car completely turns off. I was left in 102 degrees heat and the car would not turn over, and the windows would not let down. After talking with my salesman the car comes back on.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Tamika,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; I appreciate you for bringing

    your concerns to my attention. I am truly and sincerely sorry that you experienced any vehicle issues, but I would like to assure you that we here at DriveTime pride ourselves in providing reliable and affordable transportation options.We want to ensure that all vehicles meet or exceed national highway safety standards; because of this we put each and every vehicle through a multi-point inspection. At our inspection centers, certified mechanics inspect the vehicle and repair as necessary. Unfortunately, we are unable to foresee if any repair concerns may arise once the vehicle leaves the lot after-sale. To help address this, all vehicles come with a complimentary 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty, with finance customers having the option to purchase extended coverage for peace of mind.

    I do see that you have been working with my department, Customer Relations. I encourage you to continue to do so, so that we may reach an amicable resolution.

    Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you,

    Andrew - Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 31, 2016

    Our time spent was wonderful. All of the staff was courteous and nice in every way.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 31, 2016

    The team on NW Freeway in Houston overcame all my credit hurdles and helped get me in the right vehicle no matter how many times I changed my mind. Thanks Kelley, Leroy, Mack, and Sergio! Rock Solid Team!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    Me and my wife had a good experience in the DriveTime office in Concord NC. The staff was great and made us feel comfortable in finding us a car. They were very helpful and professional, courteous throughout the process in purchasing the car. I would definitely recommend a friend.

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    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    Daniel was amazing at helping me and my boyfriend find a new car. Had a sense of humor to go along with his knowledge. Thank you again for helping us find the perfect vehicle for our needs!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    Very happy with the customer service and help. The process was a little slow but well worth it. Overall, Jason and the rest of the team went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy with the final outcome and car chosen. I also appreciate the follow-up from Matt.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    DriveTime is an awesome, hassle-free, and wonderful place. The entire process was easy from beginning to end. All of the employees were very friendly and nice. My rep Kingsley was awesome to deal with. I was able to get approved by myself without a co-signer, get the car of my dreams, and drive away with a smile on my face. If you had a down payment to submit they work with you and do not turn you away if you do not have all of the money upfront, which I loved. Also, they will do automatic payments and report to the credit bureau at least once a month which in turn will help your credit grow and skyrocket through the roof.

    TJ and Kingsley kept a smile on my face and were very accommodating to my needs, and found the perfect car for me. I would definitely recommend them to any and all of my friends and family. Thank you guys so much. I could not be any more happier besides the birth of my children and my marriage to my wonderful husband, LOL.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    I highly recommend Jerrad to help with any DriveTime sales! He was very professional and courteous! He was very helpful with the whole experience and I really enjoyed it! Very, very, happy customer!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 30, 2016

    I purchased a car approximately 2 weeks ago and currently in the repair shop at this very moment. The tires on the car had little to no tread, so I told them I would not buy the car unless the tires were replaced. After an hour and a half and threats to take my $5000 to another dealer they agreed. However I was told that they would need to set that appointment. After more than a week, over the 5-day return policy and numerous calls, the appointment was scheduled. By the way each time I called I was placed on hold for at least 10 minutes having to hang up and call again, and repeated this until I got someone on the phone. Now the check engine light is on and I'm being told the gas tank fuel neck is defective. How could this vehicle possibly pass inspection as they stated?

    Still sitting in the shop's waiting room, waiting to see if my so called warranty is going to cover this since the 30-day warranty covers hardly anything at all. I am very annoyed, tired and disappointed in this entire experience. Also noticed a response from DriveTime customer relations to another consumer, stating that they would help them based on the review, but I don't believe they will considering I called them 2 days after my purchase only to be told "I'm not sure why you are calling here, you should call the dealership." UNHAPPY CUSTOMER, BUYERS BEWARE.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Kellina,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am sincerely sorry that your experience with DriveTime has been less than perfect thus far. We want all our customers to feel comfortable in knowing that their vehicle is reliable. Prior to sale, we subject all vehicles to a multiple-point inspection. At our inspection centers, certified mechanics ensure that the vehicle is reliable; all of our vehicles meet or exceed national highway safety standards. Our customers are also encouraged to test the drivability of the vehicle during the test drive. We also take our customers through a final inspection where they walk around the vehicle and bring up any concerns they believe need to be addressed. As comprehensive as these inspections may be, I understand that there may be some failures that cannot be foreseen. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if any component may need attention once the vehicle leaves the lot post-sale. For this reason, all DriveTime vehicles come with a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty; finance customers are also given the option to purchase extended coverage for further peace of mind.

    I know it can be quite frustrating when components are in need of repair on your vehicle. Please know that we are unable to sell a vehicle if it does not meet specific standards. My department, Customer Relations, is in place to review situations such as yours. We ensure that all possible assistance options are thoroughly explored. I do see that you have been in contact with my department; I encourage you to continue to work with us so that we may reach an amicable resolution to your concerns. We want to turn this situation around for you as best as we can. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our phone number is 888-290-0148 and our hours of operation are 6 AM to 6 PM MST, Monday through Friday.

    Thank you again for your time and I truly appreciate this opportunity to address your concerns.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    My first time leasing a car, I purchased a 2012 Avenger. A few months later I had a accident and received replacement. Out of all the cars they stated I could get with no down payment through my Gap insurance a 2009 Malibu was the best. Not the Avenger I had before. I also was told that I could return it within 3 days but nothing of the 300 miles. I live a hour away from the place so when I tried to return the bad car was told that I was over the mileage, and I would have to pay 250 to switch to a new car.

    NOT EVEN 5 MONTHS. The traction lights pops on and off. Also was told all 4 rims were bent, water drains into the floor on back passenger side. Took the car to different places. Was told that I would have to pay 100 in order for them to fix anything on the car. Just replaces the lower arm control and hub bearing. Less than 6 months the car will not go in drive, reverse anything. I had to have it towed home. They would not give me a replacement or tow it to a shop. I will have to pay out of pocket for everything. Called to have them pick it up at this point because I was sold a Lemon. When I call I am switch to every dept they have just to be told it was nothing they could do.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Latoya,

    I appreciate you taking the time out to leave a review, I first want to expresses my sincere apologies for any frustrations this matter has caused. I know that it can be very upsetting purchasing a vehicle and it not operating correctly. Please know it is truly my goal to see how I can assist in turning things around.

    It is our goal to provide our customers with safe and reliable vehicles. To ensure this, we hand selected each of the vehicles we make available to our customers. Also prior to sale, our vehicles undergo a full safety and mechanical inspection. These inspections are performed by certified mechanics, if a part fails during inspection it is immediately replaced and retested. Even with all of the precautions we take prior to sale, we are never able to predict if a future failure will arise.

    It is my understanding that you have been in contact with a member of my department. However, it appears we may be waiting for additional information. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us and a member of the team will be more than happy to assist.

    I appreciate your time and hope you have a wonderful day.

    Thank You

    Philisha-Customer Relations

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    I recently paid my last payment for my leased car. Thank God I am done. Ever since the name changed to Bridgecrest I would get a call the day the bill is due. When they were just Drivetime, I got much better service. The referral program is a joke. I referred my friend and she purchased a SUV. When she gave the rep my and my daughter's information, he played dumb and said he could not locate me. She even gave him my account number. Needless to say I never received my referral fee. All I can say is buyers beware.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Sindy

    Congratulations on paying off your lease vehicle with us! I am very sorry to hear you were displeased with the service you received form Bridgecrest. Please know, we never want a customer to feel as if they are not truly valued. Here at DriveTime, we understand that without our customers we would not be the company we are today.

    I understand you mentioned you did not receive your referral credit; I sincerely apologize for this mishap. Typically, referral credits are added to a customer’s account once the person they referred makes their first payment. Also, it is very important for the person who you referred to list your full name and their application. We appreciate when our customers take the time out to refer their friends and family, we understand that there is nothing better than the worth of mouth.

    I hope that this mishap does not prevent you from utilizing us in the future. If there are perhaps any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let us know. You are welcome to reach out to my department, Customer Relations at (888) 290-0148 and a member of the tam will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Sincerely,

    Philisha-Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    I LOVE DriveTime Corpus Christi!!! My husband bought our first vehicle here several years ago with Allison ** and when it came time for me to get a vehicle, there were other places I could go to, but I went right back knowing they would go ABOVE AND BEYOND. I LOVE our Kia Sorento. DriveTime exceeds any dealer...ever. I have already had two people comment and say, "WOW!"

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 29, 2016

    This was my 2nd visit to DriveTime. I bought a car from them a few months ago that I absolutely adored. Unfortunately I was involved in an accident and my heart broke when I heard from the insurance company that my gorgeous car was totaled. Thankfully, I had GAP coverage through DriveTime. They not only covered the gap in my insurance, but they covered the down payment for a new car at DriveTime. I was thrilled to work with a knowledgeable staff who not only remembered me but treated me with the same amazing kindness and respect that they showed me on my first visit. I found a vehicle I thought I loved, but after thinking it over I brought it back and they got me into a new car that I love even more with NO HASSLE.

    The staff at the Plano Location are amazing, patient, answered all my questions and put up with my indecisiveness with no complaints. They work hard to get you the car you love with the least amount of stress possible. Breanna was quick to return my phone calls, answer my millions of questions, and went out of her way to get me into the right car for me. I would recommend this place to anyone. Best customer Service experience I have had ever at ANY business. If I could give this place 10 stars I would.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    Frank was awesome. He kept us in the loop of everything that was happening and everything that we needed to know. He is a great asset to your team. I would recommend you guys to anyone that I run into looking for a car.

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    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    I'm a single mom of 2 kids and they took complete advantage of me. They saw how desperate I was. My son has severe medical issues and I needed a car to get around and get him to his appointments. They told me they could work with me and asked me how much I wanted to pay - I said around $200 a month. He said there were two cars in my price range. He could only find the keys to one so we looked at it. He said the payments would be $210 a month. I said "okay that would work."

    After it started hitting my account I found out that was coming out every pay check. I've call them every other week trying to get it fixed and looked into and they say they will call me back and never ever do. I also found out they charged me more than double what my car is worth and when asked why they said it was because they buy cars from an auction and pay to fix them up. But I have been in the car shop every week with something new wrong with the car. So obviously that was a lie too.

    I also was told that I was getting a complimentary service with my car called Motion GPS that tracks where my car is at all times. (Nothing I need but they said it was free.) Later when looking through my paperwork that was a $900 service that was added without my permission. The car I have is worth $5,000 - my loan amount is $16,000. I cannot work full time due to my sons medical conditions so I was very upset and I’m trying to build my credit so I cannot return the car because that would ruin my credit.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Brittany,

    I want to first thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am sincerely sorry that you are dissatisfied with DriveTime; both the loan and the vehicle. Please know that it is our goal to provide reliable and affordable transportation options for all customers. Due to the fact that we specialize in working with customers with less than perfect credit, the annual percentage rate (APR) may be higher than expected. We want all of our customers to understand and be comfortable with their loan, which is why we guide our customers through the contracting process. Should a customer have any question regarding their loan, our underwriters will explain during the contracting process. In order to be as transparent as possible with our loans, we provide a Federal Truth in Lending Disclosure prior to the customer signing. This disclosure details the vehicle amount, the amount financed, the APR, the payment amounts, and the amount to expected to be paid throughout the life of the loan. We also advise our customers on their payment frequency, whether it be weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. During the contracting, our underwriters verify the pay frequency of the customer and schedule the due date schedule according to the customer’s pay-date schedule. This is because we want to help our customers build their credit and we want to set them up for success.

    The GPS service, along with the GAP insurance and the Aeverex extended warranty, are all part of the ancillary products. These products are completely optional and are not required to purchase the vehicle. We also provide a disclosure that the customer signs stating that they acknowledge that the ancillary products are 100% optional.

    It is true that we purchase our vehicles from auction and we invest, on average, $1,200 of parts and labor into each vehicle. We also price our vehicles within the NADA accepted fair market range in the Kelly Blue Book. We want all of our customers to be comfortable with their loan and their vehicle, which is why we provide all the information prior to contract signing.

    I’m truly sorry that you are unhappy with the loan terms, and I would like to try to reach an amicable resolution. I see that you have been in communication with my department, Customer Relations, and I encourage you to continue to do so. Should you require immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    Antoine was my salesman and he was amazing! I told him what I wanted and my needs. He showed me only cars that met my criteria, but will say, I fell in love with the 1st car I drove. The whole process was easy and I drove out with my car in 2 hours!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    I just want to say what a great experience I had with Elena **, at DriveTime on Decatur Blvd, in Las Vegas, NV. She went above and beyond to see that I was happy with my choice any helping get a car in dire circumstance. She is extremely professional, friendly and also understanding. She made it happen for me to walk of the lot very happy and pleased with my car. Thank you again Elena!!! I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a car!! Thank you.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 28, 2016

    I was very happy with the shopping experience. Everybody was nice and friendly and I didn't wait too long for the car buying experience.

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    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    Dealership manager kinda rude. Car didn't have spare tire. They wouldn't provide one. No floor mats. Again didn't provide any.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Ron,

    First I would like to thank you for taking your time to write a review; I’m sincerely sorry that your experience with DriveTime was less than perfect. Please know that here at DriveTime, we pride ourselves in providing the utmost in customer service. We want all of our customers to know that they are the best and most important part of DriveTime, the moment the step in the door. This is by no means an excuse towards your experience, however I do want to ease your hesitation towards our level of service.

    And as we are the nation’s largest pre-owned vehicle dealership, the vehicles at our dealerships may show some normal wear and tear. All items pertaining to the vehicle are given to the customer at the time of sale. Since we have a multitude of makes and models at our dealership, we are unable to accommodate for cosmetic components. However, my department, Customer Relations, is in place to ensure that we explore all possible assistance options thoroughly. I would like to look into your situation further; please expect a call from me within the next 1-2 business days.

    Should you require immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. The Customer Relations phone number is 888-290-0148 and our hours of operation are 6 AM – 6 PM MST, Monday through Friday.

    Thank you again for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 27, 2016

    It felt like I was catered to as soon as I called to ask about a car. My credit is not good at all but at any time it got brought up. I could choose whatever car I wanted. The one I picked was a BMW that was at another dealership 4 hours away. They got it in one day. I will always come back to drivetime. Jose was professional and respectful. The sales manager Olivia was the nicest person there. Thanks DriveTime for the car.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    Thanks to Charles & Christopher for their great assistance in locating and approving a vehicle that met my standards. They were wonderful and deserve to be compensated for their great effort to assist. Again I thank you and your wonderful team at DriveTime.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I was really happy at first to finally find a place I could get a car without paying a ton down. Then when I had my car inspected they told me the rotors needed to be replaced but it still passed inspection. At this point I've had the car for over the 5 day return period... So I take it to the warranty dealer and tell me they won't pay for it. So I try to return the car and they say I'll lose my deposit and it will be considered voluntarily repossessed. This is just a terrible way to run a business.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Devery,

    Thank you for reaching out to us and letting us know about your overall experience. I am glad to hear that your initial interaction with us was pleasant but am sad to know that you have been less satisfied since. Please know that all of our vehicles undergo rigorous inspection prior to sale and if we see that any issues are present, our certified mechanics will address them. However if no safety or mechanical issues are found, there would be no need to repair.

    As with any pre-owned vehicle, we are unable to predict future concerns, which is why we offer warranties to assist should mechanical issues arise. In the warranties we provide, brakes concerns are typically not covered. However, should the situation warrant further review, my department, Customer Relations, is here to look into options available. I see you have recently been in contact with my department regarding your concerns. Should there be any remaining concerns or unanswered questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 888-290-0148. Please know we have your best interest in mind and will always work to find an amicable resolution for any concerns you may have.

    Thank you again for your time, I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Sincerely,

    Natalie - Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    People were friendly and helpful. I would recommend my friends and family members to go there. Next car I get will be from you. Thank you.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    Overall I am happy with everything so far. The main thing that got to me was every 5 mins the guy helping us would stop to answer the phone and help them and put us on hold which caused us to be there longer than we should have. I would understand if he answered and put them on hold for someone else to help them but he wouldn't. He would take 10 to 20 mins to help them. He would stop in the middle of a sentence with us like it was no big deal.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Brady,

    First I would like to thank you for taking your time to leave a review. I’m very glad to hear that your overall experience with DriveTime is positive. I am sincerely sorry that your time spent at the dealership was longer than expected. Please know that we pride ourselves in providing the utmost in customer service. We want each and every customer to know that they are the best and most important part of DriveTime the moment they step in the door. There may be different situations where customers may ask more questions, which in turn may cause the time spent at the dealership to vary. This is by no means an excuse for your experience, I just want to ease your hesitance towards our level of service. The information you provided will assist us in improving our customer service proficiency, and I will address it with the proper department.

    I would like to see what I may be able to do to turn this situation around for you. Please expect a call from me within the next 1-2 business days so that I may better address your concerns. Should you require immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. My department, Customer Relations, can be reached at 888-290-0148; our hours of operation are 6 AM – 6 PM, Monday through Friday.

    Thank you again for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I would have rated excellent. I really liked the process and how they helped me get into a car. I just didn't like that I was unable to choose into more cars. Was only able to choose into a small amount. I understand due to my down payment and credit but would have liked more flexibility and options to drive a bigger car.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I first contacted DriveTime in Dec last year. Spoke with Jennifer. Long story short I took a job with a company car. I told Jennifer at the time that when I needed to purchase in future I would call her. Jennifer checked on me periodically. Then this month I needed to buy a car. I stopped by met with Frank **. He pulled my file and he contacted Jennifer. I bought a 2013 Kia Rio hatchback. The process was simple compared to a dealership. I know this because I worked at three dealerships as a salesman. The Manager Matt did an excellent job in presenting the contract to us. For buying a car I can say it was an enjoyable experience. The customer service skills of the staff in Orange Park is excellent. I would highly recommend DriveTime to anyone in the Greater Jacksonville Area. Thanks again to all the staff.

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    The experience was great up until we were asked for our insurance information. We bring the information as asked and THEN were informed that it has to show 30 days from that date. Had we been given that information PRIOR to driving home to get the paperwork we could've avoided wasted time and gas. Once we finally got the insurance issue taken care of I was able to take the car home. Prior to taking the car, the dealership made sure that the yellow sensor (that was a tire pressure sensor) went away.

    The day after buying the car the sensor comes back on, so I'm instructed to call the warranty company. The warranty company tells where to take the car to get it fixed/checked. Come to find out there's a nail in one of my tires and it clearly was an issue that the tire had ON the lot since the tire sensor was on during my test drive, but they're refusing to replace or repair the tire. I'm incredibly unhappy with how this has been handled and the insurance issue. My parents were also with when all this occurred and after having previously bought a car from DriveTime they're disappointed that they couldn't bring their daughter to somewhere that's going to uphold the treatment they've had previously.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Kristin,

    Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. I am very sorry to hear of the situation with insurance while at the dealership as well as the tire concerns you mentioned. Here at DriveTime, we strive to ensure that every customer has a pleasant and rewarding car buying experience, and I apologize that your experience was less than ideal. Please be assured that we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to continue improving on our level of service.

    Here at DriveTime, we understand that certain situations warrant further review. I understand that you have been in contact with us regarding this matter, and it is my understanding that we have come to an amicable resolution. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Customer Relations at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you for your time and I hope you have a great day.

    Tyler – Customer Relations

    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    Let me provide a little bit of a back story. I'm a young college student in the San Marcos area, and I had been taken advantage of by the Texas Auto Center in that area. Desperately in need of a car, I end up getting sold a very dangerous vehicle. It runs fine for a little while, but soon I find out it has very dangerous body frame damage and suspension damage that was ironically left out of all the paperwork. Long story short, soon the suspension damage fried my compressor and my car died while I was driving. Horrible ordeal.

    In a stressful situation without a car, and worried about losing my job, I rushed to the DriveTime in New Braunfels. There I met with Matt and a couple other salespeople. I had dealt with them over the phone a couple times, and they were patient with all my "panicky" questions and concerns, and once I actually stepped into the store I was all nerves. Matt was such a sweetheart, and slowly explained everything to me during the process. He even made small talk and jokes to calm me down.

    The approval was quick, and soon I was eyeing a red 2014 Chevy Spark. After kind of explaining what happened, Matt was quick to spend a lot of time on inspecting every part of the vehicle as well as going over every inch of the car history and a couple open recalls on the chimes. He also explained the different warranties that they had, just in case. All in all, I was at absolute ease before I even signed any paperwork. As I didn't have a working vehicle, the DriveTime did everything they could to get me on the road that day. Luckily, I left with a gorgeous, gently used car, and I was so confident in my choice.

    A couple weeks later, the check engine light comes on. Of course, due to my ordeal previously, I was almost about to give up. I kept thinking "Great. I got scammed again". I called Aeverex, their warranty provider, and yet again I got to speak to a very cheery and informative person. He explained I was still under warranty and everything would be covered if I could make it to a shop.

    I drove to the mechanic, told them I was a DriveTime customer, and I felt like I was getting star treatment. He was absolutely pleasant, made sure to specify I would be taken care of, and worked closely with the company to approve any work being done. So, not only was DriveTime in NB very friendly, they have a very positive relationship with their outside network of mechanics and I felt absolutely safe that I wouldn't be screwed or lied to, or pushed to make outlandish repairs. The problem was simply a bad coil, which was replaced and I was out the door without spending a penny. Just a few hours of time. All in all. I will refer to anyone and everyone to DriveTime. I have bad credit, and I wasn't guilted into a purchase. I got to get a car I enjoyed, not a driving lemon or death trap, and even when an issue did come up I was treated respectfully and the solution was fast. I am glad to be a part of the DriveTime family.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    2008 Toyota Camry - I cannot describe how great everybody at DriveTime was! They were all so nice and helpful! Melissa ** made was so helpful and was extremely friendly during the whole experience! The cars they have are very nice. I love my Camry! I have told everybody I know about them. I highly recommend them to anybody!

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    Reviewed July 26, 2016

    I purchased a Fiat 200 down then was going to be charged 200 every 2 weeks. Now I understand my credit is not great but at 23% interest I could have purchased 2 cars and then after 3 days I returned the car. The engine light always coming on and the fan running high. They gave me 49 dollars back. I will be contacting channel 5 investigates.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Gina,

    Thank you for your review, I am sorry to hear you returned your vehicle to DriveTime. Please know we truly strive to ensure each customer we have the pleasure of working with, is not only happy with the service they received but satisfied with the vehicle they selected.

    Here at DriveTime, it is our goal to be very upfront and honest with our customers. We do not compete on price nor do we hide it. Since we specialize in financing for individuals with less than perfect credit, the interest rates for our financing can be higher than expected. At the time of sale, our underwriters will walk each customer through their lease or purchase agreement with us to ensure they are comfortable with the terms and conditions. I understand you were displeased with the annual percentage rate you qualified for, and I cannot apologize enough for the frustrations this matter has caused.

    All vehicles that we make available to our customers undergo a full safety and mechanical inspection. Each inspection that is performed is completed by a fully trained and license mechanic, if any components fail they will be replaced. While we take all necessary steps to ensure our vehicles are reliable prior to sale, we are never able to predict if a future issue will arise. For this reason, we offer all customer a 30 day or 1,500-mile warranty just in case mechanical concerns come up.

    I know that it is very upsetting not receiving your full down payment back. We understand that in some cases, a customer may no longer be interested in keeping the vehicle they have selected. For situations like this, we do provide our customers the ability to return their vehicle under our Vehicle Return Program. With this program our customers have the ability to bring back their vehicle within the first five days or three hundred miles of purchase. Typically, customers may not receive their full down payment back if the vehicle is not returned in the same condition, or if there is excesses mileage on the vehicle.

    I would like to personally discuss this matter with you, please know I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours. Should you prefer to speak with someone immediately, you are more than welcome to contact Customer Relations at (888)290-0148 and a member of the team will be happy to assist.

    I appreciate your time and hope you have a wonderful day.

    Respectfully,

    Philisha- Customer Relations

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    Matt and his manager gave us fast and pleasant service. I really appreciate the time and knowledge they shared with my wife and I to assist us in our purchase. 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Thank you.

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    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    I'm so disappointed I went in on Thursday and traded my car in for a Hyundai Elantra that I was very happy with. Unfortunately, that only lasted 2 days. Saturday, my check engine light turned on and by Monday morning when I was trying to go to work my car just didn't turn on, just my luck when I wanted to go have it serviced on Saturday. As soon as my check engine light was on the locations where we can take it is closed on the weekends. I should have just kept my old car and I wouldn't have had this problem. I'm so disappointed now, I hope they can fix it and I won't have to be without a car for a long time.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Vanessa,

    I want to first thank you for taking the time out to bring this matter to our attention and allowing me the chance to further assist. I know that it can be very upsetting purchasing a vehicle that is not operating correctly, and for that I truly apologize.

    Here at Drivetime, we strive to provide our customers with not only safe and reliable vehicles but also with the best car buying experience. Each of our vehicles are hand selected and undergo a full safety and mechanical inspection. These inspections take place to ensue each component within the vehicle are within all manufacturer required specifications. If ever a part fails inspection, it will be replaced immediately and retested. However, we understand pre-owned vehicles can be unpredictable and parts can fail without warning. For this reason, we offer each of our customers a complimentary 30 day or 1,500-mile warranty.

    I know that this has been a less than ideal situation, and I cannot apologize enough. It’s my understanding that this matter has been resolved. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Relations Department at (888) 290-0148 at any time. Please know we are always here to help.

    I thank you so much for your time and hope you have a relaxing weekend.

    Respectfully,

    Philisha-Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    These two men were awesome in meeting my needs. I was so impressed with their salesmanship. Keith and Derrick went over everything detail by detail.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 25, 2016

    They were true to their word. Hassle free. Great selection. The only thing wrong was I did not get a remote key for the car. But everything else was great. Justin was nice.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    I got the best quality customer service at DriveTime in Montclair. Ammon was my salesperson and he was indeed one of the best salesperson I've ever dealt with in my life! I will definitely recommend DriveTime to anyone who's in need of a car!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    Recommended by a friend to come by. Was immediately greeted soon as I walked in. A total of maybe 2 hours from start to finish. My sales associate, Mica, was very friendly and answered every question with clarity. Would recommend to anyone.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    Michelle was amazing even over the phone before she met me in person. Joseph was a great help looking into cars as well as Ryan. Everyone was patient and willing to help me find the car I wanted at the price and for around the payment I wanted. I do have to say they are straight forward and are willing to work with everything as far as the can.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    My 1st time financing a car. Me and my boyfriend applied together, got approved for several cars. Ended up driving off lot in 2012 Honda. Salesman chuck went above & beyond to help us get the car we wanted. Sidin helped as well. Would recommend!

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    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    I'm returning my vehicle. I was never showed the Truth in Lending Statement till signing. I was told my payments would be $250-$360. No one said that was every 2 weeks until at signing and I assumed that was monthly. My budget was MAX $350. Instead I get $237 bi-weekly ($474/monthly). WAY OVER MY BUDGET. If it had been revealed to me upfront, we would never have signed the deal.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hi Robert,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am truly sorry to see that your experience with us was less than five stars. We strive to provide each and every customer with world class customer service as well as a positive car buying experience.

    To ensure transparency, we provide each and every customer with a Federal Truth in Lending disclosure. This document outlines the price of the vehicle, cost of any ancillary products, the annual percentage rate (APR), as well as any finance charges that may be incurred during the life of the loan. We are only able to provide this document during signing as prior to signing, we do not have enough information to determine what the exact terms and conditions of the loan will be. Only until we know which vehicle will be chosen, a customer’s credit score, how much the down payment will be, as well as if a customer will opt to purchase any ancillary products are we able to provide the final terms and conditions of the loan.

    I am sorry to hear that you will be returning your vehicle. I would like to discuss this matter with you further to better address your concerns, however, I was unable to locate an account based on the information provided in this review. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Relations Department at 888-290-0148. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Tyler – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    Fantastic experience with DriveTime Gulf Freeway! Roland **, my salesman was over the top. Roland was a breath of fresh air for a used car dealership. THANK YOU DRIVETIME!! GREAT JOB ROLAND ** AND GULF FREEWAY SALES STAFF!!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 24, 2016

    The staff is always professional.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    I was greatly satisfied with my purchased vehicle. The staff was very nice ALMOST like family. I would recommend them to friends. As to I would buy from them again. So as I go on this DriveTime journey, wish me well. #I'm just saying!!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    We had a very good experience with all salespeople and staff at DriveTime. Our salesperson Kayon did everything she could to help us get the perfect car for us at the least amount of time and trouble. Best car buying experience ever!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    Adam was very helpful with all of my needs as I car shopped. I wanted low mileage and not a outstanding payment each month. Mileage was perfect! Monthly payment needs a little work but I can work on that. I was very nervous about the whole process due to my recent credit issues but after a few minutes with Adam my husband and I was somewhat at ease. I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a car???

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    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    Buying this car was confusing. We were told different things by different people most of the time. We had a tag we wanted to transfer but we told we could not use it because it was in both my husband name and mine and my husband was not on the loan. It is a handicap tag and he needs it. We were also told that Saturday was considered a business day because they are open in regard to the five day return policy. I am under the impression that standard business days are Monday - Friday. It took a long time to buy the car. They did bring it over from Orlando for us but the back door lock were not working correctly and have to be fixed and also there are two open recalls on the car.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Andrea,

    I would like to thank you for writing a review and bringing your concerns to my attention. I truly and sincerely apologize about any frustrations or confusion this situation may have caused you. Registration and licensing of the vehicle varies from state to state. When registering vehicles, DriveTime abides by all local and federal policies. Our Vehicle Return Program (VRP) allows our customers to return their vehicle, and cancel their contract. The time-frame for the VRP is within the first five calendar days, or 300 miles, from the point of purchase (excluding Sundays and holidays). We encourage all customers to review documents provided at the time of sale; all customers are provided documentation regarding the terms of the VRP.

    When purchasing a vehicle with DriveTime, we want to ensure that the customer is comfortable with the vehicle and their purchase. Our sales advisers guide our customer’s through the contract and answer any questions the customer may have. We want all customers to experience the utmost in customer service, and because of this time spent at the dealership varies from customer to customer. I apologize about the unexpected time you spent at the dealership. I will take the information you have provided and I will address it with the proper department so that we may improve upon our level of service.

    In regards to any repair concerns with your vehicle, the first step would be to contact Aeverex your warranty administrator. If for any reason there are non-covered components, my department, Customer Relations, can review your situation. We want to ensure that all possible options are thoroughly explored.

    Again I want to thank you for reaching out to us regarding these matters. I apologize for any inconveniences they may have caused you. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out us. Our Customer Relations Department can be reached at 800-290-0148

    Thank you,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 23, 2016

    I am very happy with my experience at DriveTime. My sales rep Joshua ** was more than helpful and made my overall experience as pleasant as possible. I will refer this dealership to my friends to pass on the great experience I had to others.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    I would like to take this time to thank ** and ** for making my buying experience an easy one! From the moment I walked in to their office (located at 2143 W Camelback) I felt welcomed. Both were professional, knowledgeable, responsive to my needs and showed genuine care. My hat goes off to these two individuals! Both were simply AMAZING!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    DriveTime, more particular Dania ** was extremely personable, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable... She answered all of my questions and made this experience "tolerable" for me as I am NOT a car shopper. I had not purchased a car since 2000 and really dread it, but was not bad at all. Thank you Dania.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 22, 2016

    I had a great experience at the dealership in North Little Rock, AR. The sale manager was very nice, and the sale person (Thomas **) was a great salesman. I would recommend it to a friend when they want to buy a vehicle.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    Great experience. Theo was awesome.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    Our sales lady was very helpful, very awesome. I couldn't have asked for anything better. They really helped us out in a bind. They had a very nice selection. Did not pressure us into anything we cannot afford. And showed us a few different models and a few of the same models of the same car we bought.

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    Reviewed July 21, 2016

    I gave all my information over phone - they stated "all was approved, just come up." I stated to them that I did not have a lot of time to waste coming up from Naples Fl to Fort Myers Fl. They stated the with the vehicle I wanted all was set. I told them how much I had for down payment and what I had to spend a my on payment. Again they stated "all was set, no problem - we can do it." After I get there they tell me I needed to put $1,500 down and payments would be $450.00 a my that was twice the amount I stated to them I had to spend. What a joke and waste of my time. They wasted my time on phone when I was told I was approved with terms I stated to them and wasted my time when I got up to dealership. Just like I thought - just another scam.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hi Robert,

    I first want to thank you for leaving a review and allowing me the opportunity to appropriately address your concerns. I absolutely understand how upsetting it is being told you are approved with certain terms, and for that to change once you present your personal identifying information to the dealership.

    Here at DriveTime we strive to work with our all of customers and locate a vehicle that will not only fit their driving needs but their personal financial situation as well. We offer our customers a very unique approval process, since we specialize in working with customer who have less than perfect credit we do not base our decision solely on a customer’s credit score. The down payment that is required at the time of sale is something that is computer generated and is determined off a couple different factors such as: proof of income, vehicle selected, proof of residence and the annual percentage rate approved for.

    It is our goal to ensure we are setting our customers up for success, in doing so this can sometimes cause the down payment to be higher than expected. I am sorry to hear you are no longer interested in working with DriveTime. Should your situation ever change, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of your local dealership. We would love to have you apart of the DriveTime family.

    Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Respectfully,

    Philisha- Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    Great experience. Everyone made the car buying experience painless. Would recommend to a friend.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    Bernard and Brandon gave my grandson and I great customer service on our second purchase of a auto. They both went above and beyond to make sure we received what we wanted. Also, listened to me about what payments we could afford. Great job to both of them.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    My service rep Micheal was great at answering all of our questions, keeping us informed of our options, and easing the tedious process of car buying. Great customer service. Sales Manager Kenneth was also a great help making sure we understood policies and options. We also appreciated him following up with us while processing our application and after.

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    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    My wife and I were very pleased with our experience at DriveTime. JR ** treated us like family and made the process very appealing. I was a bit skeptic about the purchase, but after everything was said and done, I honestly feel relieved and credit Mr ** with the purchase. My Toyota Tundra is a dream come true. We walked in to finishing the deal on a Ford Edge and walked out proud owners of Tundra.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    From the time I walked in until I left I felt welcomed. The staff were very professional, courteous, and helpful. My deepest heartfelt thanks goes out to Dominique, Cynthia, and Casey. I would definitely come back again for my next purchase.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    My overall experience with DriveTime was amazing. The salesman that assisted me was very helpful and patient. I walked in without a car and walked out with one so I was very pleased.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 20, 2016

    Josh was very professional! The financial part was dreadful...

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Shawanda,

    I want to first thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. I am happy to hear the sales advisor who had the pleasure of working with you, was great and assisted you locating a vehicle that best fit your needs. I am truly sorry for any frustrations the financial aspect of your car buying experience may have caused.

    Please know, we strive to ensure our customers are not only happy with the vehicle they selected but comfortable with the terms and conditions of their contract. We understand purchasing a vehicle is a big decision and our goal is to make the process as simple as possible. I would like to see how I can turn things around for you, I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours to further discuss the concerns you have mentioned.

    I thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.

    Respectfully,

    Philisha-Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 18, 2016

    I really got a good deal. I got my dream car, with my lack of credit history and having just started a new job.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2016

    I was left with disappointment about purchasing a car at many local dealership. They made me feel like I wasn't important or creditable. When I walked into DriveTime, I was greeting with a professional smiling face (Francis) in Orange Park Fl, Blanding Blvd. He told me not to worry, that I was important and in the right place for help. I am extremely happy that I walked through those doors at DriveTime because me and my family are riding in a beautiful, clean and dependable car. I will like to thank Francis and Matt a thousands times. Believe in DriveTime because they are solid for customers.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2016

    Newport News Drivetime dealer made my decision easy. Brandie ** she's great. She run the extra mile to find me my Kia Sorento. All the staff are friendly and you don't feel the pressure to buy the car like other dealer around the area. Thank you Drivetime Newport News for my Kia.

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    Reviewed July 18, 2016

    I have a wonderful experience with your staff. I do have one complaint. There was no windshield wiper fluid in the vehicle at all. It is little things like that, that makes one wonder if things were really checked properly. I have sent others.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 18, 2016

    All of DriveTime staff located at Marlow Heights location were outstanding.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    Absolutely love the Tampa DriveTime! They were all so friendly and our sales man Justin was great. Thanks for getting me into an awesome car!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    Thank you for all the help you gave us in getting our car.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    Cassandra was absolutely wonderful. I came in on a Saturday morning, they were packed and she was the only sales associate. She was apologetic about the wait and made the situation feel good. I love my new car and I really appreciate not only Cassandra, but DriveTime as well!

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    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    The whole ordeal from start to end was great. You guys make the car buying simple and pleasant with no typical car buying problems. Everyone was super nice, and made my experience good enough to come back to you guys for my next used car purchase... keep it up guys.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 17, 2016

    The experience at DriveTime was exceptional. Kristie was a good salesperson with a great personality. I will recommend DriveTime to anybody.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    My sales agent Kelson was amazing. Fast and speedy service, very informative and fun and friendly environment. The financial advisor Bill was wonderful as well.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    Darius was our salesperson, we spoke with him on the phone first, and once there he did exactly as he said he would. We told him what we could afford and he match us perfectly with a car. He wasn't rude or stand offish as some car dealers are. He was personable and carried on conversation. The other team members were nice and friendly and overall we had a very pleasant experience after many unpleasant visits to other dealers. We will highly recommend DriveTime to all our friends!!! Thank you Darius for helping our family get back on the road!!

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    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    The only thing that was a little slow was the final paperwork. Having to wait to sign after we already had the vehicle. Other than that the experience was amazing. Didn't feel pressured at all which is something that you just don't find at many dealerships.

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    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    I paid my car off in July 2016 and come to find out they didn't report it to the credit bureaus. I am pissed because I need another SUV. Then they tell me it's gonna take 6 to 8 weeks for me to get the title to the car. Why don't they report to the credit bureaus? Can anyone answer this because my credit is jacked up for them not to report. It would boost my credit score so that I am able to get another vehicle. ** I have 6 kids and a grandbaby.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Good morning LaTisha,

    Thank you for reaching out to us about your concerns. I am sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this matter has caused you and would like the opportunity to address or provide clarification on your credit concerns. DriveTime currently reports to the credit for our finance programs. If you financed a vehicle with us, and it is not showing up on your credit report, I encourage you to contact Bridgecrest Customer Service at 800-967-8526 for assistance in rectifying this. However, if you had a lease vehicle with us, our lease program does not currently report to the Credit Bureaus.

    Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. My department, Customer Relations, can be reached at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you for your time, I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Respectfully,

    Natalie - Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 16, 2016

    I got to say DriveTime is a great dealership in my eyes. Never had that great experience and I got approved fast and was walked through everything to where I could understand and also they have a great selection of vehicles. I told them what I wanted and how and they gave me a great list of what I was looking for.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    I went in looking for a new vehicle, my sales rep Phil was awesome. He took his time and made sure I was happy with my choice. He let me know all the details about the car. He stayed after the office closed to make sure I was taken care of. If you're looking for a company who cares about the consumer I would strongly recommend you go to the Independence, MO location and speak with Phillip **. Good job Phil.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    I had the greatest customer service experience with DriveTime at the Kissimmee location and was assisted by Claudio. Claudio is an amazing person to work with and was very helpful and knowledgeable. We shared personal experiences that led to great customer interaction. Once again I am proud to shop at DriveTime. Great work, you guys ROCK!

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    Reviewed July 15, 2016

    Hi people out there... Just to tell you DriveTime is one of the most ** up car places in the world. To tell you the truth all they do is ** you over... So if you go with them I tell you now places do not go them at all. Been having car problems since buying a car from them. So people do not go there at all.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Sylvia,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am truly sorry that you are dissatisfied with us here at DriveTime. Please know that we strive to provide affordable and reliable transportation options for all customers. Because of this, all of our vehicles are subjected to numerous inspections prior to sale. They are first taken to one of our inspection centers, where our certified mechanics ensure the vehicle meets or exceeds national highway safety standards. We also take our customers on a test drive where they can inspect the performance of the vehicle. Customers are also taken through a walk-around inspection of the vehicle, where they can bring up any vehicle concerns they may have. In addition to these inspections, all vehicles come with a complementary 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty, with the option to purchase extended coverage for peace of mind.

    I apologize for any frustration you have experienced thus far in regards to your vehicle and to DriveTime. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us; we are here to help. My department, Customer Relations, can be contacted at 888-290-0148. Our ours of operation are 6 AM – 6 PM MST Monday through Friday.

    Thank you again for your time,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 14, 2016

    I was so glad about my experiences with DriveTime. Everyone whom worked with me - Salesperson, Manager, Receptionist were genuinely caring, honest and fair. Thank you for helping me.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 14, 2016

    DriveTime was very helpful, very friendly environment, and would recommend to a friend!!! I am very satisfied with my new vehicle.

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    Reviewed July 14, 2016

    I want to start off by saying that I purchased a car 13 days ago, and the "1st car" sold had mechanical issues within the first 2 days (not to mention we drove 30+miles to retrieve the car and it was the wrong color, including mechanical problems). The 2nd car DriveTime "Lewisville" placed me in due to the 1st car being "faulty," also broke down the 13th day of driving it. Specifically, it broke down three times and left me stranded on the side of the road. Due to this madness, I missed three days of work and it caused me major inconveniences. I went down to DriveTime Lewisville location all to be handled as if I were not a customer, rather a extreme nuisance.

    The sales associate by the name of "Rocky **" and manager "Sarah **" were absolutely terrible. The 1st time I met Sarah, she had a nasty attitude with me after I purchased my car... I asked her if I had done something to upset her and she replied; "no, I'm just hungry and I am tired." Her attitude was very "snappy, condescending and horrible." I automatically felt uncomfortable but I kept my composure and wished her a "better day" as she stormed out the store. On the date, 07/13/2016, she not only had the same nasty attitude, her employee "Rocky **," wasn't any different... His extreme unprofessionalism impacted his impulse to scream at me. He claims that I raised my voice, which is true but never did I scream at him nor anyone. In the same way, I politely asked him and the manager to empathize with my dire situation, having had gone through 2 cars and both of them NOT WORKING within a matter of days.

    Rocky impulsively called the police because I kept explaining my "newly purchased - broken down car." He even went on to tell me how it was "none of his business," and how he did not have any concern with my situation. The police arrived and they were so helpful. One cop even exclaimed that DriveTime - Lewisville is known for selling faulty cars and having horrible customer service. I assume Rocky ** figured I would escorted off the premises, but both cops were very friendly, compassionate and extremely helpful (we all talked for at least 45 min to an hour). Rocky and the manager Sarah ** mission to get a "new customer" arrested "failed miserably."

    As a woman who works diligently in marketing, sales, and customer service I beg anyone who is thinking of purchasing a car at DriveTime Lewisville to please RUN! These people are absolutely disgusting, super unprofessional and Rocky ** and Sarah ** are the most horrendous people I've ever met my entire life. Please do not come to this location. The people who work there care NOTHING about their customers, they would rather call the police than fix the situation (cowardly behavior). They should NOT work at DriveTime, they should both be FIRED ASAP.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Carolyn,

    Thank you for taking the time to review. I apologize for any dissatisfaction you have had with DriveTime. Please rest assured that we want to provide all of our customers with reliable and affordable transportation options. We want each and every customer to enjoy driving their vehicle day in and day out, which is why we subject our vehicle to numerous inspections. Prior to sale all vehicles are taken to one of our inspection centers for repair. Items that are failing are replaced to ensure that the vehicle meets or exceeds national highway safety standards. We also guide our customers through a walk-around inspection, where they are able to personally inspect the vehicle and bring up any concerns. In addition to these inspections, all vehicles come with a complimentary 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty, with the option to purchase further coverage for peace of mind.

    I also apologize for the level of service you experienced at the dealership. Please know that we want all of our customers to feel and know that they are the most important part of DriveTime. We want nothing more than to provide the utmost in customer service and we are always trying to improve. I will take the information you have provided and address it with the proper department.

    I do see that you have been working with my department, Customer Relations, in order to address your concerns. Please continue to work with us so that we may be able to reach an amicable resolution.

    Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us; we are here to help.

    Thank you,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    HUGE thanks to DriveTime on Wyoming & Timothy **!! You all worked so hard to get me out of your location in a beautiful and SAFE new car!! Thank you, thank you!!!

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    DriveTime is an excellent place to go and purchase a car. I purchased a car from them two days ago. I am going to refer my husband, my four brothers, and all of my friends that need cars at this time to go only to DriveTime. They are the best in town in my opinion and I am speaking from my own experience with them.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    I felt like Angelo, my car salesman, help me find the perfect car. I love my 2013 Ford Taurus SEL. It is fully loaded and one of the best cars I've ever had. If you ever go to Drivetime on Greystone Blvd, ask for Angelo. He will do right by you.

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    I have bought over 15 vehicles and this experience by far exceeded all expectations! Very fast transaction, courteous/truthful/honest salesmen. Jan and Claudie were the BEST!

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    I have seen the ads for DriveTime and decided to finally take a look online and go from there. Once online, I decided to submit the prequalification form. I received a call to set up an appt. the next day at 7pm, Glen Burnie, MD location. My husband and I walk in, somewhat confused as which way to proceed and stood there for a good 5 minutes without being helped or asked if we needed help. However, when another couple arrived (with a much lighter skin hue), they were immediately greeted with a friendly "How can I help you, please sign in". My husband and I were thoroughly confused because the associate behind the desk stared at us when we walked in and knew that we were obviously unaware of what we needed to do, yet said absolutely nothing. My husband had to walk over to the desk and ask if we needed to sign in and this associate told him as he slightly looked up "Yeah everyone has to sign in".

    My gut told me to leave right then and there but a nice gentleman who looks like he maintained the vehicles for DriveTime advised us that there were seats in the back if we wanted to sit. (I appreciated him taking the few seconds and letting us know). We proceeded to the back where we sat for an hour waiting. My disdain for this process is the fact that why on earth do you call me and set up an appointment if the process is a walk-in-first-sign-first-serve basis. In fact, your sales people send this beautiful note explaining how they can't wait to meet me and help me walk through this process with the least amount of pain possible.

    Well "EPIC FAIL". I literally wasted 60 minutes of my life I cannot get back. When we finally left and was nice enough to scratch our own names off the list, we see that our name was skipped (remember, we are in the back room and NO ONE HAS COME AND GOT US FOR ANYTHING) on the list and others who signed after us, have talked with an associate. It boils down to a complete lack of fundamental customer service skills.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Lisa,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and bring your concerns to us. I truly apologize for any frustration this situation may have caused you. Here at DriveTime, we want provide nothing but the utmost in customer service. We want our customers to feel and know that they are the most important part of DriveTime, the moment they walk in the door. Please know that we do not discriminate against anyone’s persona or identity, nor do we tolerate said discrimination.

    Since we want our customers to fully understand the aspects of their loan, time spent in the dealership may vary. Some customers may take a few minutes with questions, while other may take a few hours. This is by no means an excuse for what you experienced. We want to continue to improve on our level of service. I will take the information that you have provided and address it with the proper department.

    Again I would to sincerely apologize for your DriveTime experience. Should any other questions or concerns arise, please do not hesitate to reach out to us; we are here to assist you.

    Thank you,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 13, 2016

    I found the people there to be extremely helpful. The manager was intent on making sure I understood everything I was signing and I was happy with the car I was buying. It was the best car buying experience I have ever had. Thank you so much for everything.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2016

    I would tell any and everyone I know about DriveTime. You guys are the best. I am so happy and ** was the very best with putting my needs first and so did the final sale manager ** - oh I can't remember her last name but the two were outstanding. Thanks to the whole DriveTime team at the 11000 W Colfax Ave store.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 12, 2016

    Everyone was very professional and friendly especially our sales woman V. I would refer anyone looking for a vehicle to try DriveTime.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 12, 2016

    We had a great experience purchasing this car from DriveTime in Chandler, AZ. Cameron and the rest of the staff were helpful and friendly as well as extremely professional. Wonderful experience all around!

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    Reviewed July 11, 2016

    I just want to say that this is the best experience that I have ever had purchasing a vehicle. The salesperson treated me like family, which was refreshing.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2016

    Interest rate is too high, not in line with my credit scores. For a car costing that much (more than $33,000), no foot mats, almost empty tank of gas and faulty wipers. Overall, too much demand for documents some more than twice, at a point I am thinking that these type of treatment is the norm as applicable to a ** who is not to be trusted. Based on the above issues, I am neither happy nor satisfied. Thanks for the opportunity to voice my concerns.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Good afternoon Dr. Emmanuel,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your DriveTime experience. I am truly sorry to hear you are dissatisfied with us and would like the opportunity to address the concerns you mentioned. Here at DriveTime, we strive to provide the highest level of customer service and to make every customer feel equally valued in every interaction with us. We want to show each customer that they are the most important part of DriveTime from the moment they walk in the door. We would never discriminate against any individual based upon their identity and I sincerely apologize if you felt this way at any point during your dealership visit.

    As DriveTime and Bridgecrest (our new loan servicing company) specialize in financing for individuals with less than perfect credit, our approval process and finance terms may differ from that which other dealerships provide. Our approval process is subject to verification of a number of documents we require from our customer’s prior to sale. These documents include, but are not limited to: proof of income, proof of residence, credit score, and a driver’s license. Final approval, annual percentage rates (APR), and finance terms are subject to change based upon this information we receive as well as the vehicle our customer selects. To ensure our customers are comfortable with their individual finance agreements, we encourage our customers to research all aspects of their purchase prior to sale.

    At the time of purchase, we will notify our customer of the details of the financial agreement by reviewing the Federal Truth in Lending Disclosure with them. This disclosure is found on the first page of the contract and explains the total amount financed, finance charges, APR, total expected investment, and the payment amount and schedule. We understand that purchasing a vehicle is a big financial obligation, and with decisions like these there may be second thoughts. For this reason, we offer a Vehicle Return Program for both our lease and purchase customers. For our finance programs, customers have the ability to return their vehicle to DriveTime, and terminate the contract, within five calendar days, or 300 miles, from the date of purchase. Our lease customers can return their vehicle within 24 hours, and 75 miles, from the time of lease. Additional terms for our Vehicle Return Program can be found in the documents provided to our customers at the time of sale.

    I apologize again for any frustrations you are feeling toward DriveTime. To ensure all of your concerns are properly addressed, I will be reaching out to you within the next 24-48 business hours. I look forward to speaking with you and hope to turn things around.

    Thank you again for your time, I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Respectfully,

    Natalie – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 10, 2016

    Happy with my vehicle. Thank you for your patience and understanding my vehicle needs. I am happy with my purchase and I will definitely let everyone I know about DriveTime.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2016

    Donald, Carlos, and the rest of the staff were great. They made this the best car buying experience I've ever had. I was in and out of the dealership, with a new vehicle, in about 2 1/2 hours. Thank you all.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2016

    Going to DriveTime helped settle my nerves about buying a car. It was such a relaxing environment. No pressure. They were all very kind and courteous. I would like to thank them for helping me get into my new vehicle. In happy to have a safe reliable car for my family.

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    Customer ServiceStaffFinancing

    Reviewed July 9, 2016

    It was apparent at the outset that the employees at DriveTime care about the customer experience from beginning to end. On our first visit at 3101 Morse Road, ** did an outstanding job of conveying the value of buying a car from DriveTime, which was the main reason for our return to your dealership. On our second visit, we were introduced to **, who took us for our test drive, (three to be exact) and patiently answered our many questions about buying and financing a car via DriveTime. He had a quiet confidence and sense of humor that gave us confidence in him and your company. We were very picky about the car we were going to buy, and he never conveyed anything but understanding the standards we had for the car we were going to buy.

    We did have to come in a few times while waiting for the car of our choice to be detailed and repaired, and when it became clear that it was going to take more time than he anticipated, ** proactively obtained another car of the same year and model that we had set our sights on. As it turned out, we liked the original car so much, that we bought it instead, despite the two very small imperfections that he had striven to correct. All in all, my husband Mike and I are very pleased with the car, (2010 Subaru Forester) and will be sending customers your way. In addition to ** and **, a special recognition to **, **, and another saleswoman (I can't believe that I don't remember her name! I'm so sorry!) who helped us get a copy of our car insurance when we were completing the transaction, and EVERYONE who we came in contact with.

    I am a manager of a group of customer service specialists in a bank call center, and I am always very much aware of the kind of service that I receive. I am glad to say that everyone we met and worked with at DriveTime provided exemplary service by being friendly, empathetic, anticipating our needs, recovering from setbacks – in short, treating us as anyone would want to be treated. Many thanks and best wishes to all of you.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2016

    Very helpful and cordial people. Jim made the process of buying a car at DriveTime painless and stress-free. I will definitely consider coming back and get a new vehicle with them.

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    Reviewed July 9, 2016

    The vehicle had to be picked up in Jacksonville Fl. That's a 2-hour drive from the sales office. We picked our car up. First it wasn't black and there was only 1 key. When my wife stated, "No, I don't want it" the comment from the guy who stated he was the general mgr. (Kevin) was, "Oh well!" I was shocked. The salesperson tried to smooth it over. We took possession of the vehicle after dark - in fact the store had closed. I did a short test drive from 1 parking space to another in front of the store so that my handicapped wife could get in.

    Once we got on the road the vehicle started to make a horrible noise. It was so loud we had to turn up the radio to drown it out. I called the dealership and was told to call the warranty company. I also complained that my sales person Melindy had to have heard the noise because once you passed the speed of 30 the noise starts and gets louder. The sales person actually called my wife and said, "How dare you say I knew the car was making a noise?" Very unprofessional to say the least! We finally took the car an Augusta dealer thinking it would be something simple and we would be able to get the car back that day because we would be there until after 6 pm. They could not guarantee this and advised that we take car closer to home. We did just that, took the car into Franklin Chevrolet, let them hear the recorded sound and as soon as they did this they were like "Ok, Mrs. **, you shouldn't drive this car. We'll take care of it."

    They even gave me a rental. My car stayed in the shop 4 days because the remaining parts were not available until after the holiday. I am totally disappointed with the level of service I received from your showroom. I had 4 ppl wanting to go down, however after my experience they went elsewhere. Also lied about car never being wrecked. You can see on the driver side where it was painted very poorly and it ran. I was told it would cost me 259.00 to have it cut out and repainted. We did not sign up for this!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Clifton,

    Thank you for taking the time to voice the concerns you have experienced. I sincerely apologize for any frustrations that your dealership visit or mechanical concerns have caused. However, I do appreciate you making us aware so that we may best assist you moving forward. Here at DriveTime, we always want to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service possible. We want to show each and every customer that they are the most important part of DriveTime from the moment they step into the door. Please know that your feedback is valuable as it allows us the opportunity to continue improving upon our level of service. Rest assured I will properly address what you have mentioned with the management at the dealership you visited.

    Regarding the concerns with your vehicle, I am sorry to hear that you did not receive the level of service you deserved, but am happy to hear that the issues have since been resolved at Franklin Chevrolet. Although we take proper precautions pre-sale by subjecting each vehicle to rigorous inspection, with any pre-owned vehicle, we will not be able to foresee if or when a future concern may arise. For this reason, we supply every vehicle with a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty, and offer the option to purchase extended coverage. In addition to pre-sale inspection and the warranties, we provide every customer with an Experian AutoCheck Report, generated at the time of sale, to inform our customers of any reported history for their vehicle. However, if an accident or other concern is not properly reported prior to sale, it would not be reflected in this report to make us aware of any possible concerns.

    We understand that there will be unique circumstances that may arise which warrant further review, which is why my department, Customer Relations, is put in place. Although it sounds like your vehicle concerns have been resolved, if you have any concerns in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. My department can be reached at 888-290-0148, and we are here to review options to assist if ever the need arises.

    I truly appreciate your time and feedback. Have a wonderful week.

    Respectfully,

    Natalie – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    Overall I am satisfied with my experience with DriveTime. However, it would have been nice if they could have washed and cleaned the car before I got it. I even asked about it and was told it would be done, but when I arrived to pick it up the next day it was not done and nothing else was said about it. But again, overall good experience.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hi Jerry,

    While I am happy to hear you had an enjoyable car buying experience, I am so sorry to hear of the condition of the vehicle. We not only strive to provide our customers with a large vehicle selection but we also want our vehicles to look a certain way. We never want our customers to be dissatisfied with their selection for any reason. All of our vehicles undergo a full inspection to ensure the cleanliness of the inside, if they are dirty for any reason we will take the necessary time needed to correct the issue. I will bring this matter to the attention of the management team to appropriately address and to ensure all standards and proper steps are being followed.

    I thank you for your time and sincerely hope you have wonderful day.

    Respectfully,

    Philisha- Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    I commend the employees and DriveTime. They were nice and courteous and very attentive! Nice place to do business with a great team!

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    Reviewed July 8, 2016

    Very helpful and great customer service. Love my new car... Thank you DriveTime!!

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    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    I received an approval for 23k with 1100 down payment only to find out that I can't get a vehicle that is only 17k. How do you approve someone for a loan amount and then deny them? DriveTime is just like all the other dealers that give you a fake approval just to get you in the door and then try to tell you that you need more money down or a co-signer. This was a complete waste of my time and you guys are just like the rest of the car dealerships that give false hope to people!!! DRIVETIME IS JUST LIKE THE REST and THERE IS NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT THIS COMPANY!!!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello James,

    Thank you for taking the time out to leave a review, I am truly sorry for the frustrations this matter has caused. Here at DriveTime we strive to be very upfront and honest with our customers when it comes to the amount they are approved for and the terms of their contract.

    We offer a unique approval process that is not based solely off a customer’s credit score. The amount that you are pre-approved for is subjected to change, once all identifying documentation is given to the sales advisor who has the pleasure of working with you. Please understand that sometimes customers will be pre-approved for a higher amount, but qualify for a lower priced vehicle. This can occur if optional products are purchased which will affect the overall financed amount of the vehicle. Final approval will be based off of vehicle selection, proof of income, proof of residence, and the annual percentage rate (APR) you are approved for.

    I am sorry to hear that you are no longer interested in working with DriveTime however, I hope you are able to locate a vehicle that works best for you.

    I thank you for your time and hope the remainder of your week goes well.

    Sincerely,

    Philisha-Customer Relations

    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    This dealership "prides" itself on helping you get in the car of your choice without "hidden cost" regardless of credit...blah, blah, blah. They say they don't offer the usual scams and tricks. Well they don't offer the usual tricks because they are new ones or maybe old ones in new cloths. I got online and was able to pick my vehicle and get approved for it. Sounds too good to be true? Well it was! So I do all the paperwork and talk to a person to get an appointment to drive the truck I picked. They already ran my credit and approved me remember? So I asked how much my down will be (I want to bring enough as I'm driving 100+ miles) my answer "we can't tell you that until you get here". Ummm YES YOU CAN. I'm approved for a certain amount. You know which vehicle I want and you have my credit info.

    Well finally I get a "supervisor" (you know probably the janitorial staff like in a typical dealership). She says we are approved for "their best deal" $499 down on that vehicle with my credit score. WOW. So I ask what I need to bring with me. Proof of ID, proof of insurance, proof of residence and proof of income plus my down payment. I said "Ok. So how much money should I bring with me?" "Your approval is for the $499 down ma'am" "So that's what I bring?" "Yes".

    Cut to a day or two before I get to drive I call up there to confirm my appointment .They confirm my day, time and vehicle so just to be sure I asked him about down payment. He confirmed $499. I ask him "How much do I really need to bring for hidden cost?" He said, and I'm quoting here, "$499 is all you need to drive off the lot". Sooo 100 miles later I walk in, sit down and within 15 minutes later I'm told that they will need at least $3500 down plus a $299 fee! Long story short (too late) I wasted a day driving to DriveTime. They are typical bait & switch. Typical liars. Typical cheats. RUN FAR AWAY FROM DRIVETIME.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Tiffany,

    Thank you for taking the time to voice the concerns you have encountered with DriveTime. I am sincerely sorry for any inconvenience or frustrations this matter has caused you and would like the opportunity to address the issues you have brought forth. Here at DriveTime, our goal is successful financing, and it is our intent to find the right vehicle and financing options available for each individual. While we strive to provide accurate pre-approval information prior to visiting our dealership, we are not always able to do so successfully. This is because final approval and down payment are subject to vehicle selection, as well as verification of the documents our customer provides. As final approval is subject to information we receive, what is quoted during the pre-approval process online or over the phone may differ from final approval. Some of the documents we require for final verification are: proof of income, proof of residence, credit score, and a driver’s license. In addition to this information, we also must take into account the preferred vehicle selection for our customers. This is because the price of the vehicle, along with the aforementioned qualifiers, will have an affect on the financial terms and down payment requirements.

    As you may know, DriveTime does have lease programs available as well, and our inventory for purchase and lease changes on a regular basis. Please know that, should anything change, or additional information can be provided, we would be more than happy to reevaluate what you qualify for.

    I am truly sorry that we were unable to find something that worked for you this time around, but I hope this did not deter you from choosing DriveTime in the future.

    Thank you again for your time and feedback. I hope you have a wonderful week.

    Respectfully,

    Natalie – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    I have bought many cars in the past, but this dealership is the best and fastest experience I've ever had. I left with a full understanding of the contract and an amazing car with out-of-this-word rates! My business is pledged to DriveTime!

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    Reviewed July 6, 2016

    I would not use DriveTime as long as they are using Bridgecrest to do the loans. I am a customer and have NOT been late once and I need help from customer service and they were rude and very disrespectful. I would try somewhere else before dealing with anyone who uses Bridgecrest.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Good Afternoon Lewis,

    I appreciate you taking the timeout to leave a review. I am so sorry to hear of the level of service you received while working with a member of the Brdigecrest Customer Service Department. I can absolutely understand how upsetting it can be to feel as if you are not truly being assisted. Please know, we value each of our customers and never want them feel as if we don’t. I will be sure to share this feedback with the appropriate team’s attention to prevent future incidents such as this one form taking place.

    As you may be aware, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, our loan servicing, formerly known as DT Credit, was renamed to Bridgecrest. While our name may have changed, the high level of service and assistance we pride ourselves on has not. We understand that sometimes uncontrollable life events happen and we will do our best to explore all options of available assistance.

    I would like to personally review this situation for you. I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours to discuss a possible resolution to the concerns you have mentioned. Should you feel the need for immediate assistance, you are more than welcome to contact our Customer Relations Department at (888) 290-0148 and a member of the team will be happy to assist.

    Thank you and I hope you have an enjoyable weekend.

    Philisha- Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 5, 2016

    My overall experience with this dealership was fantastic! The salesman Crisjon ** was a pure delight to work with. He was very professional and very pleasant. He took away the anxiety that usually goes with buying a new/used car and made the whole process extremely stress-free. He deserves a raise!! Great job Crisjon! I would highly recommend this dealership to all my friends.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    These people are very nice. They listen to your concerns and give you your choice of vehicles. You don't have to buy the vehicle they want you to have. You can buy the 1 you want. I will be a repeat customer.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    Was like family that took real good care of me. Lou ** was great. Thanks. :)

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 4, 2016

    I had a wonderful experience at DriveTime. They did absolutely everything in their power in order to ensure that I left with a vehicle, and I could not have asked for a better salesperson Araceli or sales experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a vehicle.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    Thank you so much Cameron **!! I have a new car because of you and all the help you gave me!! I'm so excited for my car. I recommend that anyone who is looking to buy a new car that they go to DriveTime in Gainesville, FL. Everybody in the Gainesville office is absolutely great!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    Hey. This is Robert ** in HBG, PA. I am very pleased and grateful for all you and your team has done for me. I thank you all for a great car and the hardwork. Thanks.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    The employees at DriveTime were all very nice. They went beyond their duty to make this experience as easy as possible. My only complaint was the time there was so long, so don't take kids. Not a good place for them.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    I love DriveTime and all the people who work there. Thanks so much for helping get into a great car!!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    No complaints. Excellent customer service.

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    Everyone was a great help! Thank you!!! Jarrett, Zachary, Terrence, Mr **. Teamwork - you guys are great!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 3, 2016

    Great customer service from Brenda and her co-worker. Very professional and courteous.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    My initial contact was with Mr. ** and I felt very comfortable and was treated well. We left, slept on it a night, and came back in 2 days to purchase the car. I was waiting for Mr. ** to free up when I was ask by the finance lady to allow Kingsley to handle the deal. Nothing was completely explained to me about the tags, how they needed a binder from my Insurance company before I could drive the car home. My car was not cleaned up before I took it home. The windows were dirty inside and out and before I had the keys and the car was ready to be taken home I was moved to a center table so that Kingsley could handle another customer. David ** knows what customer service is and how to treat people.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Denise,

    Thank you for taking the time to submit a review about your dealership visit. I am happy to hear that your initial visit to us was rewarding but am sad to hear that the excellent service was not continued upon your return. It is our goal to ensure our customers are well informed and comfortable throughout the sales process. We never want our customers to walk away feeling unsure about the process of registration or insurance and what will be needed. Please rest assured I will be bringing your feedback to the attention of the dealership’s management to ensure we continue to act as a reliable resource for any information our customer’s may need. I would also like to apologize for the condition in which you described receiving the vehicle as all of our vehicles should be washed prior to being released. I will be sure to notify the dealership of this to prevent situations such as these form occurring in the future.

    I sincerely appreciate your feedback as it allows us the opportunity to continue improving upon our level of service. Please know that if you ever have any questions about your vehicle or account, we are here to help. Should you have any further concerns, please feel free to contact my department, Customer Relations, at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you for your time, I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Sincerely,

    Natalie – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    Thank you so much to the entire staff at DriveTime Duluth!! Everyone was so helpful and friendly! Kamar ** is a great salesperson that I feel went above and beyond the call of duty in helping me find the perfect car for me!!

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    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    Came in on Thursday the 30th filled out all the paperwork. The 1st of July I came in with the down payment and finished the paperwork. I was told I will have my vehicle the following day. I was put through a colossal runaround and my July 4th weekend is ruined. Thanks a lot Drivetime.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Brian,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am sincerely sorry that you had a less than perfect experience with DriveTime and the purchase of your vehicle. I want to assure you that we strive to provide the utmost customer service the moment you walk in the door. We want to attend to all customers and their needs and we want to ensure that our customers understand all aspects of the vehicle and loan they are getting into. The underwriting process can be disconcerting to some customers, which is why we take the time to explain the contract and the terms so that customers can fully understand. We want each and every customer to have a personalized DriveTime experience, and because of this the time spent at the dealership may vary.

    Again I want to apologize that you did not have a 5 star experience and I thank you for bringing these matters to my attention. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. My department, Customer Relations, can be reached at 888-290-0148.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    Everyone was super helpful and very friendly. They were able to work with our budget and get us driving in our new car on the same day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    My experience at DriveTime was as good as it gets. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Car was better than promised. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a friend. Thanks Juan **.

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    PriceStaffFinancing

    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    The overall experience was positive. I worked with Dallas from the Arch Road location in Midlothian. Overall, I feel that he was attentive to and interested in my needs. He managed to stay collected when my wife's interests evolved. He transferred a RAV4 at my request, only to have my wife shoot it down...could agree upon. Dallas DriveTime did not give up on us and saw our sincerity. We closed the deal. We got the car we wanted. I would have preferred more time on explaining how my financing went up from 14K to 20K, but I now understand. I would have preferred a more understanding of closing fees, which add to the cost in the end loan overall. Insurance, insurance, and insurance.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 2, 2016

    My experience with Drivetime was great because of these reasons. They approved me for a Lease package that is awesome. The van I chose was located in Columbus Ohio and the Sales Agent went and picked it up. His name is Paul **, he gave great friendly customer service. He informed me of how their leasing program works and answered all of my questions. The Van drives great, but it had a pet smell. They even gave me a paid detailing voucher to take care of it. They really treat people with less than perfect credit with respect and kindness, and for this I would tell people with credit like mine that Drivetime is the place. Awesome! I was able to drive off the lot the same day???

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    Reviewed July 1, 2016

    I had a great experience with DriveTime, and they exceeded my expectations as far as dealerships go... Thank you...

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    Reviewed July 1, 2016

    I had a great experience at this location.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    Everyone was so helpful, patient, and nice. This was a big deal to me and I really appreciate how well I was taken care of. Frances ** was the best. I will definitely send my friends and family to him.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    I had a very pleasurable experience at DriveTime. Everyone worked so hard to assure I left with a great car that fits my budget. I definitely would recommend DriveTime to anyone looking to purchase a car.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    Drive Time 6535 Winchester Road, Memphis TN - Terrell ** was the best! He made the car buying experience easy and was done quickly. The staff was professional and I would recommend this dealership to all of my family and friends.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    I had excellent service. Jr keep me in good spirits. Best service I had. And my grandkids keep driving me crazy and Jr keep them busy. I would recommend a friend for sure.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    I bought my vehicle at LAUDERDALE LAKES 2300 N STATE RD 7, LAUDERDALE LAKES, Florida 33311, (954) 331-6210. My salesperson was ** and **. Very polite and helpful when it came to Any questions or concerns I had about buying a used vehicle. The commercial was spot on when they say, "We will get you a car the same day." Helped me the best as possible with a down payment and credit check to fit my needs to getting my the best vehicle for my budget. I would recommend my family and friends to this location. Great service and great attitudes. Best car dealership in south Florida.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2016

    We just love DriveTime. They are super nice and make sure to get you what you want!!! Awesome.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    Sudan ** and all staff that I worked with were very knowledgeable and helpful in finding the best suited car for my needs for the most reasonable down payment and monthly price. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for a new vehicle.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    Excellent customer service Jarrett ** was very helpful and nice. Everyone was nice. Good staff.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    Edwin ** and Victor made my experience easy and took the time to explain my options and questions because it was first time doing business with DriveTime. Because of their customer service I plan to get my next vehicle here. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    I don't want anyone to think I am overrating this company. But I was devastated with the loss of my car in the flooding in Rainelle, WV just 1 week ago tomorrow. I didn't feel like having to pour over all my financial history with a bank loan just to get into a car, which is part of my job. I told them what I was looking for at DriveTime, and they pointed out several options for me and the budget I had to work with. The staff were highly knowledgeable and really got me in the car that best suited me and what I needed. I also put down a down payment for my daughter at the same time, because she had lost her car as well! We are both thrilled to pieces. I highly recommend DriveTime to everyone who needs a car in a hurry.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    We bought a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara from Darrell ** yesterday. He was very patient and kind. He worked with us most of the day. At no time did I feel the pressure you get at most dealerships. I would highly recommend you giving them a try!

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    I would like to say thank you to the employees at the W Wendover DriveTime. You all were very nice and pleasant to work with. If I hear of anyone needing a car I will send them to you all. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    Got a super car... thanks to Devin...

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    Started having trouble after first 5 days with car. Took it to have it checked out, was told nothing wrong. Now 4 months later brake sensors bad!!! Told by one place thermostat housing bad, air compressor leak by one place. Told to take to dealership. They found nothing wrong now. I HAVE TO PAY DIAGNOSTIC FEES!!! RIPOFF DRIVETIME AND AEVEREX.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hi Mona,

    Thank you for taking the time out to bring your frustrations to our attention. Your frustrations are very understandable and I genuinely apologize for the mechanical issues taking place. It is my goal to review this matter to see how I can turn things around for you.

    All DriveTime vehicles undergo a full mechanical inspection to guarantee the safety and reliability of the vehicle. Even with these inspections being completed, we are never able to determine if a future failure may arise. Whenever a customer purchases or leases a vehicle, we provide a 30 day or 1500 mile warranty at no additional charge. Our finance customers have the option of purchasing additional coverage and our lease vehicles come with a “Life of Lease” warranty. DriveTime stands behind their vehicles and will work diligently to resolve issues if ever they arise.

    Please understand, if ever a customer has vehicle concerns and they are outside of their 30 days or 1500 mile warranty, any diagnostic charges would be the customer’s responsibility as explained within the warranty contract. I can understand how having an out of pocket expense is a less than ideal.

    I would like to take some time to further review this matter. I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours to ensure I am providing you with the most appropriate resolution. Should you prefer immediate assistance, you are welcome to contact our Customer Relations Department at (888)290-0148 ad a member of the team will be happy to assist.

    Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day.

    Philisha-Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    My dealer (Mark) was very friendly and the whole team went out of their way to make sure my time was well spent. The vehicle they found for me later saved my life! Would recommend to anyone looking to buy a new car!

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    Don't buy a vehicle, a car from DriveTime!!! I brought a Volvo XC90 from the location in Temple Hills. All their vehicles come from the auction. They are sold as is. That's why they make you purchase the extend warranty. I'm really upset with them, the lemon I brought from them -- this vehicle. The 2nd day the tire blew out while driving on the Highway 66. Ok they replaced the tires, had the tires put on. Back on the highway driving and the people that put them didn't tighten the nuts so one of the tires went riding past while I was on the highway. It's a lot more things that need to be done, and DriveTime I'm really not impress with. So yesterday I was driving the truck. Started making more noise driving and some part flew off and I was unable to drive my vehicle. I have pay for a tow truck three times within 30 days. My family and friends are just giving me the blank stare because I bought a lemon. Stay away if possible. Bad customer services.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Tiffany,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I’m sorry to see that you have not enjoyed your experience with us, as we strive to provide each and every customer with excellent service at the dealership as well as after sale. I can assure you that 95 percent of our customers have a positive experience, and we work tirelessly to find the best resolution available for the 5 percent whose experience was less than ideal.

    Before we put a vehicle on our lot, it must undergo a thorough inspection to ensure that it meets our stringent standards. If our certified mechanics find any failed components, these components are replaced. However, as with any pre-owned vehicle, we have no way to foresee if or when future issues may arise. For this reason, each and every DriveTime vehicle comes with an initial 1,500 mile/30 day limited warranty.

    Regarding your concerns about the warranties offered, we present the option of purchasing an extended warranty to our customers. While the extended warranties offer wonderful benefits and peace-of-mind, these products are optional. We leave the final decision to purchase an extended warranty to the customer.

    I see that we have been working with you regarding your concerns, and it is my understanding that we have come to an amicable resolution. Please feel free to reach out should you have any further questions or concerns and either I or a member of Customer Relations will be glad to assist.

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    Tyler – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    I purchased my 2013 Ford Focus on October15, 2015 from an establishment DriveTime. The car was purchased used, with 90,158 miles on it. The salesman informed me that the car used to be a rental and that there were no problems with it. On October 17, 2015, I noticed that the service light was on and around the same time I noticed that the car was having a hard time switching gears. I called Aeverex, the warranty company for DriveTime. They advised me to take the car to get a diagnostic and referred me to Williams Automotive in Las Vegas. I went back to DriveTime on October 19, 2015 to see if there was another car there that I would be interested in. Unfortunately, the only car I was interested in was in California, and they stated that they could not do a transfer to another state. The salesman that sold me the car was off that day, so my only other option was to go ahead and get the car repaired.

    On October 20, 2015, I took the car to Williams Automotive and they did a diagnostic. They told me that the car had an E-Vape leak, turned the service light off and said to come back if the light came back on. On October 24, 2015 the service light came back on, so I called Williams Auto and they told me to bring the car back in. October 29, 2015 I took the car back and they stated that the E-Vape wasn't sealing and had dirt in it, so they cleaned it out. When I went to pick up the car the service light was off and they stated that the car was fixed. On November 6, 2015 the service light came back on. I called Aeverex and informed them of my concern. They suggested that I get a second opinion and referred me to AAMCO. I took the car in to them on November 11, 2015 and informed them on my concerns; lacking power, not switching gears.

    The mechanic requested to ride in the car with me, and agreed that the car was acting funny, stated that it could be the transmission. We went back to the shop, and he turned off the service light, and told me to bring the car back if it comes back on. On November 13, 2015 the service light came back on. I took the car back to AAMCO on November 16, 2015 for a diagnostic and they stated that they needed a new E-Vape vent pipe and solenoid vent purge. That work was completed on November 18, 2016. About a week in a half later that service light came back on and I took the car back to AAMCO. I was still having issues with the car switching gears, lack of power and now I was having problems with the locks unlocking and locking.

    I took the car in on December 2, 2015. AAMCO did another diagnostic and stated that the car needed a fuel sending unit pump, and a new fuel tank. The work was completed on that day. I was really upset because this car is only a 2013 model. Sometime toward the middle of February the service light came back on when I was out of town. I called AAMCO and made an appointment on March 11, 2016, for another diagnostic test and was told that the car needed a fuel pump for the E-Vape system. I waited a little over two months for the parts to come in. I took the car in on May 19, 2016 to have the fuel pump fixed and was told that they came across another problem and that I also needed to have the canister E-Vape vent valve fixed. They did turn off the service light. As of today the service light is still on, and I am still having issues with the car.

    On May 14, 2016 I took the car to Friendly Ford, for a recall repair on the Transmission Control Module. The service person informed me that by fixing the recall that that would not guarantee that would make the service light go off, and he was correct. As stated before I am still having issues with the car. The service light is still on and the car is having problems switching gear, going into reverse (I have to turn the car completely off), starting up after applying gas and the odometer seems to be off when gas is getting low.

    I experienced a very difficult time getting the car to pass smog so that I could get the car registered. DriveTime did not transfer my title to California as promised at the time of purchase, and when I brought it to their attention they stated that it was already sent off to Nevada. When I was finally able to pass smog on May 21, 2016, the service light came back on, 5 minutes after I left the location of the smog check. Additionally, the vehicle was towed from the complex where I love because the plate was expired, as I had been unable to get it registered. That situation placed me in a hardship situation, having to park my car a block and a half away from my residence in order for it not to be towed again due to its non-current registration.

    I paid to get my car from Quality Towing on March 8, 2016. When I was finally able to register the car on May 31, 2016 I had to pay an additional late charge because of the time frame. I did show the DMV all the paperwork to provide that there were issues with the car and the service light, but I still was charge an additional late charges. I have had to call out of work and miss hours due to this car situation.

    At this point, I have absolutely no confidence in any future repairs on this vehicle. I feel like I was taken advantage of by from DriveTime and was sold a car with many mechanical issues that were not disclosed upon purchase. I believe that this is both illegal and unethical. I was so excited to get this vehicle, but I have not been able to enjoy because of all the issues that I have been having with it; it is unreliable. This has caused me a great deal of stress. If you have any questions, or need clarification in any aspects of this matter, please feel free to contact me at my contact information noted below. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Sequoia,

    Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns. I am sincerely sorry to hear of the issues you have encountered with the operation and registration of your vehicle and would like to see how I can assist. Although all of our vehicles undergo thorough inspection prior to sale, we understand that sometimes concerns may arise after sale that we were unable to predict. For additional support, we provide a complimentary 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty for all of our vehicles, and have extended coverage options available to purchase for our finance customers. However, even with precautions and protection plans, we know there may be some instances that arise which warrant further review.

    Due to the nature and frequency of the concerns you mentioned, I would like to investigate these issues further to try to find an amicable resolution. In order to best assist, I will be reaching out to you within the next 24-48 business hours to discuss. Should you be in need of immediate assistance, you are more than welcome to give my department, Customer Relations, a call at 888-290-0148.

    I truly appreciate your time and feedback, and look forward to speaking with you soon.

    Respectfully,

    Natalie – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 29, 2016

    I am so proud that Brandon at DriveTime got me into my car. I want to say everyone there was so nice and friendly. Loving my car and special thanks to Brandon **... For getting me into my car... Will definitely tell everyone who's looking for a car to come to DriveTime.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    Everyone was very nice and helpful in our purchase of our truck.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    Van ** did a wonderful job at making my car buying experience short and simple!

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    Purchased a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta with just under 37K miles from DriveTime on May 4, 2016. The engine light came on the 3rd week of having the car. We called the Volkswagen dealer and spoke with a service man who informed us to ensure the gas cap was on tight, which we did and that did not solve the problem. A few days after driving off the lot, I tried turning on the wiper fluid to wash the windshield and it did not squirt fluid out and the wipers made a very loud clicking sound when turned on. The next problem we notice in week number two, when starting the car it would not crank. I had to turn the switch over about 4 to 5 times for it to start. We then called Volkswagen and they said that could be an electrical problem or a problem with the starter.

    We notified DriveTime of these findings and was still under our 30 day warranty but when we were able to get the car to them physically, we were 71 miles over the 1500 hundred mile limit due to the fact that we were out of town and could not get to the dealership right away. The fact that they were put on notice in a timely manner should have been enough but we have encountered the worst customer service from the dealership and Bridgecrest. We went to Volkswagen and had a diagnostics test ran on the car and all sort of problems were found that should have been found by DriveTime since they claim they do a 10 point inspection. How do you not discover a battery acid leak that is burning through the air tube and do not know the wipers are bad and there is blockage in the wiper fluid receptor?

    These are issues that should be found on a 10 point inspection, per Volkswagen serviceman. The repair estimate came out to $2600 worth of work. All this was submitted to DriveTime almost 2 weeks ago and we were told from the time of submission it would take 48 hours to get a word back on going forward on the repairs. Meanwhile, Bridgecrest is called and hounding for payment, which we have held off on until we get word back on repairs. We have sent in two payments but I am refusing to pay anymore until this company do right by me for this lousy purchase!!! We get several rude representatives calling, threatening to repo the car if a payment is not made. I do understand contractual law but this company has a responsibility to its consumers.

    This company pushes for their customers to buy the extended warranty, which to me says that they expect the car to go out soon as it drive off the lot but when you purchase a 2 year old card with less than 40K miles, any reasonable customer would naturally assume it will not fall apart before 30 days. This company markets a 10 point inspection but not really doing so because if they were doing a 10 point inspection, many of the problems with my car would have been picked up on. I also work with a woman whose son bought a car from DriveTime and it went out in 2 days. The car is in the shop and they are being told it need a new motor yet Bridgecrest is hounding for the payment and these people don't even have a car. It's very difficult to pay a car not when you have to pay someone to get you to and from your job. DriveTime and Bridgecrest will never get my business again.

    I know several people employed with local media companies here in Houston, Texas and I am about to warn everyone to stay away from this company. I am also going to make an anti-DriveTime/Bridgecrest page on Facebook and Twitter to let the world know of these scam artists. I don't mind taking a credit hit if I can't get this issue resolve with this company. I will turn this car back in to them!!! PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM DRIVETIME. THEY SELL JUNK CARS AND MOST OF THEM HAVE MORE THAN 60K MILES ON THEM!!! I lucked up and got one under 40k thinking I found a bargain but it was a joke!!! They are only friendly until you sign on the dotted line!!! I am sure my review won't make it on their site as I only see people with good reviews and I am inclined to think all these people work for Bridecrest and DriveTime!!!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Rhonda,

    Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. I would like to start off by apologizing for any frustration or inconvenience this matter may have caused, as I understand how frustrating car repairs can be. Please know that it is our goal to try and turn things around for you.

    I can assure you that before we offer a vehicle for sale, it undergoes a thorough multi-point inspection at one of our DriveTime Inspection Centers. Should our certified mechanics find any failed components, these concerns are properly addressed. The goal of our multi-point inspections is to ensure safety, drivability and reliability of our vehicles.

    Regarding your concerns with the warranties we offer, every DriveTime vehicle comes with an initial 1,500 mile/30 day limited warranty, as well as the option to purchase an extended warranty for further coverage. The reason that we encourage our customers to purchase an extended warranty is because even with a rigorous multi-point inspection, in dealing with pre-owned vehicles, we have no way to foresee if or when future issues may arise. While the extended warranty does provide wonderful benefits and peace-of-mind for our customers, this product is optional, and we leave the decision to purchase the extended warranty to our customers.

    Here at DriveTime, we want to ensure that each and every customer is happy with their vehicle purchase. Should issues ever arise, we work tirelessly to ensure that issues are addressed and handled in a fashion appropriate for the situation. I apologize that your overall customer service experience has been less than ideal. Please be assured that we appreciate your feedback and use it to ensure continued improvement on our level of service.

    I understand that you have been in contact with my department, Customer Relations, and we have been working towards a resolution for your concerns. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Customer Relations at 888-290-0148. Thank you for your time and I hope you have a great day.

    Respectfully,

    Tyler – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    My sales lady Arlene was really great and very professional. She was really helpful and nice to my family. Tim was also very helpful with any questions I had. This was a great experience. Thank you all.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    Anthony, Carlos & Terrence went out of their way to put me in a vehicle without a care as to them closing in one hour. They stayed and completed the transaction with smiles on their faces.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    My experience with DriveTime was excellent. I recommend them highly. See Jonathan ** very good salesman. He got me in a very nice vehicle. 2014 Jetta only 43,796 miles on it. I enjoyed my vehicle.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    I walked into DriveTime hoping to get a nice car while trying to be as open minded as possible. My salesperson was Theo. He was very nice and professional. Chris was also super!! I'll definitely be recommending friends and family. Thanks much :)

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    Reviewed June 28, 2016

    Best, most pleasant experience working with the team members at DriveTime Knoxville, TN. I love my Town & Country van, the grandkids are going to love riding in this on vacation in July, with the swivel seats and table, 2 DVD screens. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    DriveTime staff in Temple are the best. From the moment you walk in the customer service is on fleek. I love my vehicle.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    I was very pleased with the service I received. Ramon was very polite and patient with me, I had a lot of questions and he answered them. He did not pressure me into something I did not want. For instance, my heart was set on a truck, but I could not afford the payments, but I did NOT want a car. So he found some SUVs that was in my price range and we looked at them and I feel in love with the Jeep Liberty. Ramon and his manager made it possible for me to purchase it and I could not be happier. Thank you DriveTime.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    The entire experience was so wonderful. I need a car for the past month and I was dreading going through buying a car. But now I feel silly, your salesman Sherman was GREAT! This morning I drove my new car to work with a SMILE! Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Edward "Rick" ** was very polite and patient with me when I asked him questions. And I want to Thank You DriveTime of Riverside for helping me get a car. I will recommend my friends and family and tell them about my experience.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    In October of 2014 I took out a loan with Drivetime formerly known now as Bridgecrest. I always made my bi weekly payments on time never had any issues until recent. I was in and out of the hospital due to having a ovarian cyst and now I'm on leave of absence due to having kidney stones and a kidney infection. I started falling behind on my payments and I called in to ask for help and a extension on my loan or work with me as far as billing date arrangements and empathy from the company. I didn't not receive no sort of understanding or willingness of help. They're very misleading. One day one representative tells me one thing, the next time I called in the next available representative tells me something else. Very confusing and I feel very mislead. I'm highly upset.

    Every representative I spoke with did not assist me correctly or provided me with the best customer service EXCEPT for two employees Richard and Travis. Other than that the other reps I spoke with left me very confused, and I even spoke with one of the supervisor and he was extremely rude, his name is Derek. I work in customer service and the way they speak their customers I would never speak to my customers that way. They're rude, not willingness to listen, not understanding, not helpful at all. They did not help me at all. They made me feel more stressed out than I'm already am. They have the worst customer service I ever experienced. I spoke with representatives, supervisors and they're just as rude. I believe in providing the best service for anyone that is going through a hardship. This company obviously doesn't represent "great customer service". I will NEVER recommend anyone to this company.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Alba,

    I thank you for taking the time out to leave a review. I am sorry to hear of the recent medical issues you have encountered. I know having to miss work due to situations such as those can be very frustrating. I truly hope you are feeling better.

    As of Tuesday, April 5, 2016, our loan servicing, formerly known as DT Credit, was renamed to Bridgecrest. While our name may have changed, the service we provide has not. Please know, we strive to work with all of our customers and do our best to ensure we are providing the most beneficial options of resolution whenever hardships take place. Bridgecrest Customer Service Department is in place to review what form of assistance is available to our customers, whether it be payment arrangements or payment deferments. Each customers situation is reviewed on a case by case basis to guarantee all routes of support are explored.

    I am sorry to hear that you were not pleased with the interactions you had while speaking with a member of the Customer Service Department. DriveTime and Bridgecrest never want a customer to feel as if they are not being offered exceptional customer service. I will be sure to bring this feedback to the appropriate team’s attentions to ensure it is properly addressed.

    It’s my understanding that you have been in contact with a member of my department, Customer Relations. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to give us a call at (888)290-0148

    I thank you for your time and hope you have a wonderful day.

    Respectfuly,

    Philisha-Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Super sales staff. Marcos was outstanding. Super friendly. Found what we was looking for. Outstanding experience. Very well staff that goes up and beyond your expectations. Great job. We recommend everyone to visit. Very happy. Thank you DriveTime.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Everyone was nice from the start to finish. Treated us good. Went over the whole car & how it works. Made sure I knew how to operate the jeep before I left.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Good job. Had a good experience and wouldn't mind coming back.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Experience was great! Went smoothly and everyone was very professional and customer service friendly. The only thing I had a complaint about was having to buy my own floor mats because the vehicle did not have any which cost me $60 on eBay. Again, nice staff.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    DriveTime was able to get me driving the same day I walked in, I don't have credit nor did I have a co-signer. I went in with a 1996 Mazda and walked out with a 2008 Mazda. This place takes trade in's and only goes off of your income. There is no pressure to buy - it was easy, friendly and delightful. I was very grateful the day I walked in DriveTime. Thank you to everyone that assisted me on Saturday 6-25-16.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Everyone extremely friendly. Timothy and Christopher were the best. They did their best to get us out as soon as possible. Thank you for your help.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    My wife and I just bought our second car from DriveTime. The experience was delightful. The staff was courteous, respectful and understanding. They answered all of our questions and made sure we were comfortable with our purchase. Thank you again to Bryan, Chris and all at DriveTime (Florida Ave) in Tampa! You're the best!

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    The experience @ DriveTime Miami FL was well with the trip. Jose, Jurgen, and Derrick were extremely friendly, polite, and extremely helpful. This was the most painless car buying experience. I 100% recommend this location and these fantastic people. Thank you guys!!

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    The easiest purchase and friendly sales agents and manager. I would recommend friends. The vehicle is amazing. Excellent quality purchase.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2016

    Deal was better than I had hoped. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Joseph, James & Eric at the Irving, TX location were all just TERRIFIC. I wish I could give more stars, I made sure to let everyone know my car came from DriveTime. You guys are awesome!!!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    I had the best car buying experience of my life at the Northwest Houston location. James ** is a very knowledgeable professional. He made the experience exceptional. I would recommend DriveTime to everyone. The process was lengthy, but, painless. I'm very pleased with my 2014 Chrysler 200.

    UPDATED ON 06/27/2016: This is my second review. I just had to add to the favorable review that I submitted previously, because; I just recieved a thank you follow up call from them! I was so pleasantly surprised. I ,also, was told about their referral rewards program. I can earn enough to, literally, pay for my car payments. I was amazed. I was going to refer all of my friends without knowing about it, but, this just makes it sweeter. Drivetime is the greatest.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    My experience was amazing. The service was above and beyond. Van and Jeff were very knowledgeable, honest and helpful. I plan to return for a second vehicle in the future and will recommend DriveTime to anyone. :)

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Treated very professional and courteously. Salesperson walked me through all the information. Car is wonderful! My wife loves it! Well-maintained and so far everything operates as it is suppose to. Glad to get the extended warranty. I don't anticipate any problems in the future but it is nice to know, with my regular maintenance, if something major happens, I have a warranty to take care of it. Life has many unexpected turns in it that doesn't always leave sterling FICO scores, so I appreciate the respect and second chance I have. I look forward to coming back in a few years to see if I get a break on the interest rate. :) Thank you!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Zachary ** was very helpful. The car we wanted was being sold to another family while we were there so he located another one in Mesa and picked it up and brought it back so we can take a look. An hour later we were driving away with it. Pleasure doing business with DriveTime.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    I had Michael as a salesman and he was great. I have two wild kids and he was great with keeping them calm while we got all the paperwork done.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Everything started out so good then everything took a left turn. Something was wrong with the door and I understand it was not their fault but the following up with me was poor I had to keep calling so I felt like customer service was not a big thing to them.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Gwendolyn,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m truly sorry that you are dissatisfied with the level of customer service. I want to assure you that as the customer, you are the most important part of DriveTime. We strive to provide the utmost customer service the moment that you walk in the door.

    I would like to learn more about your experience and see what I may be able to do to turn this around for you. Within the next 1-2 business days either I or a member of my department, Customer Relations, will be calling you. Should you require immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you again for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    I went to DriveTime in need of a car. It was my 3rd car lot that day and I knew it would be the lucky one for me because when I got there I was greeted by Logan who is also my best friend's name. Not only was he polite but once he got my information of what I was looking for and what I wanted to pay instantly he found me the perfect car for me. I never had a car higher than a 2006 before so him letting me know I qualified to get 2014 and it had low mileage was Awesome and as we did paperwork he let me know more about Hyundais and what I needed to do as my next step and Matthew was very helpful too. OVERALL DRIVETIME GAVE ME A GREAT DEAL. GREAT SERVICE. THANKS.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    We came into DriveTime not really expecting but to leave with a car. As soon as we entered the building Tylor approached and greeted us and asked a few starter questions to gain a little knowledge of our situation. The process was quick and painless and never once did I feel pressured to buy. Everyone seemed to truly enjoy their respective jobs and just wanted to see people in cars without regard to a commission. I will purchase from them in the future. Everyone in the Huntsville location was great but my rep Tylor is awesome!!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    From my initial contact online, setting up our appointment and then meeting with Takei and Jameson – I have nothing but praise for your company. Customer service is the best! I will be sending in several friends to purchase their next vehicle.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    They were very helpful and patient while trying to make it work with my situation. I appreciated it greatly!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Man this Carlot is the bomb. If your credit is jacked up still go your income is really base on your car and I still had a loan on another car. Please be patient and take the day off 'cause they really go out and beyond to get you in a ride that you want. I promise...

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    My experience at DriveTime was great. The worker made it feel like it was the perfect place to purchase a new car. They never doubt you, they are great with every customer that comes in by welcoming them to DriveTime and offer them refreshments. DriveTime in Montgomery is an amazing place to purchase a car.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    I had a great experience buying my car! Everyone was so nice and Brandon who helped me was soooo great! He answered all of my questions and he did it all really fast since I had to work. It was so great. I would go back and recommend to my friends!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Before going into DriveTime I was a little skeptical about what would happen, I've dealt with previous dealerships and they always push for you to buy something even after you say no. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with smiles and helped on the spot with little to no wait time. I had an appointment just to review how much I would need to put down on a vehicle and although I did not have enough for the specific one I wanted, I was shown other similar vehicles in which I could have gotten. I did leave to think more on it and make my decision. I then made another appointment and they worked around my schedule.

    As soon as I arrived they got me to test the vehicle I had mentioned within ten minutes of being there. The service was great, they made sure that I was comfortable and explained every detail. I will be sure to recommend this specific dealership to anyone I may know who is in need of a vehicle. This has got to be one of the best experiences with a dealership I have ever had or seen. I want to thank Juan ** and the staff at the Corpus Christi DriveTime for all their help, and especially their patience. Amazing staff!!

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    My wife and I were looking into a car at another lot 35 min away. The associates were awesome in helping us see the car. They went to the other lot to pick it up after we test drove 2 other cars. After a bit of indecision we chose the one we wanted, but at the price of keeping some of the staff in the office well after closing. The people that work for DriveTime are great - never pushy, always helpful and understanding.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    Every person at DriveTime was helpful, pleasant, and wonderful to work with. ** Jr. was exceptional.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 26, 2016

    I was very pleased with Leah and the staff at DriveTime. Everyone was helpful and friendly and I love my new car.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    Got us in a basically brand new car for 0 down! Definitely would recommend them to anyone! Ryan at the Marietta location is awesome too!

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    They were amazing and fast. All staff was very nice and patient! I would def recommend DriveTime to friends and family.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    Courteous, friendly salespeople. Good experience.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    The staff is nice and answer any questions. And the most experience. Good customer service.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    Had a great experience. Love the 2014 Ford Fusion that I chose. Little they could do better. Would be great if vehicles came with floor mats, owner manuals, and second set of keys. Have no complaints.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    We like to that Ron ** for being a great sales person. He and everyone else that were dealt with were awesome. Definitely, I will recommend you all to everyone I know. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    Our experience with DriveTime was simple and easy! My husband works out of state and when we found the car we wanted Kayon and the managers at DriveTime worked with us so we had all of our papers ready to sign when he came back to town! We love our Expedition and couldn't have asked for better service!

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    I went in yesterday to trade my Camry. James went above and beyond as well as the sales manager. They stayed 2 hours past close. Got me an amazing deal and awesome trade in value. I recommend them to anyone. Just phenomenal service.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    The black lady with glass and red lipstick that work there behind the desk when you walk in the door was real nasty and disrespectful. She roll her eyes at my mother, gave my husband and I this look like we didn't belong there. She was not nice at all.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    Everything about the experience we had with the sales associate Aracely was fantastic. Didn't feel pressure. Just felt like I was talking to a friend while car shopping. I would recommend DriveTime and Aracely to people I know.

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    I can not be more dissatisfied with DriveTime as a company. It's been problem and after problem since day 1. The ONLY positive thing I can say about DriveTime is yes, they did get me approved for a car when I was working on my credit, but I would have been better off waiting and saving my money instead of investing it into this money pit of a car. 20 minutes after driving off the lot, the check engine light and two other lights came on. I didn't even make it home!!! I called back the dealership where I just put almost 1000 dollars down on this car for a lease and they told me I would have to contact the warranty company and take it up with them.

    So we deal with the warranty company and take it to one of their approved shops, and we left there with the lights off only because they cleared the codes. They said the warranty company wouldn't allow them to try to fix anything until the lights came back on and could diagnose it again. Well that only took two days for all the lights to come back on, so we returned to the repair place and they said it was just a bad sensor. The replaced the sensor and we thought it would be fine. NOPE! Every once in a while, the lights would come on and go off randomly. They would be on for a few minutes only. We brought it back to the mechanic, a different one this time, and they said the warranty company would not cover the diagnostic fees if the lights were not currently on.

    They eventually stopped coming on, until about 3 weeks ago. The lights came back on. But this time along with the same lights, the whole vehicle locked up and smelled like it was burning and would not move. Eventually after sitting for an hour on the phone with DriveTime and the warranty place the car sort of reset enough for me to drive it 2 miles down the road from Pep Boys which is where we were told to go.

    Pep Boys diagnosed the car and said it was the master cylinder and braking system and had to go to the Chevy dealership. The warranty company told us to go to Chevy. Well Chevy called us the next day and said because Pep Boys cleared all the system lights and after driving the car for a bit, they were not coming back on for them to diagnose it to the warranty's standards. They could not fix the car and told us to come get it and drive it between 50-200 miles before the problem happened again. We had to pay 170.00 dollars because the Warranty company would not cover it!

    Two days later while on my way home from work, the car's lights came back on and the car completely locked up and I couldn't even get it out of the street! The wheels were locked, even in neutral to try to push it out of the way with multiple people. We had to have it towed back to Chevy at OUR EXPENSE OF COURSE for Chevy to look at the next day because it was after hours. The next day Chevy calls and tells us that our entire braking system is shot and obviously has been going for a while (hence the lights coming on when we first got the car) and the tire stability sensors (which were replaced already) were bad causing the wheels to lock up and would be TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS to replace!!

    They called the warranty company and the repairs were denied!!! I had to call DriveTime to re-evaluate it to try to get the repairs approved and said it would take two days. Well we called and the said it was still being reviewed on the third day. Finally the third night when I called back they said it now had to be sent to a manager to see if it would be approved and would take another 48 hours to review!! All while the car was at Chevy and Chevy said because it was there for over a week just sitting they would have to charge a storage fee that also DriveTime would not cover! So the next day we decided to get the car and bring it to our house to sit while we waited for this big decision.

    While we were there picking the car up the next day, DriveTime called and said they would cover only the parts and none of the labor or diagnostic fees or bleeding the brake lines for another 200 dollars that would have to be done to make the car driveable after the repairs now. We would have still been stuck with almost 1500 dollars in labor and fees to pay in addition to to the almost 500 we already put into the car between diagnostic fees and towing!!! This is COMPLETELY unacceptable for a car that we are LEASING and won't even own after the end of THREE YEARS paying 350 a month for a 2008 car that we have only had for SIX MONTHS AS OF NOW and when obviously the problem was not our fault and was going bad when we got the car!!

    Well now the car will be towed back to DriveTime and returned and they will have to pay for the repairs anyway which is ridiculous that they wouldn't fix it to begin with and we will be out the 1000 dollars we put down on the car, the 500 dollars trying to fix it the past three weeks, three weeks of paying for a rental car to be able to get to and from work, the expense we will have to pay to have it towed out of state to the nearest DriveTime dealership over an hour away which will be a couple hundred I'm sure and all the payments we made for a LEMON! THOUSANDS RIGHT DOWN THE DRAIN AND DRIVETIME WILL NOT reimburse us for a single penny or have it towed back for us or at least give us back our payment we made the day before they said they wouldn't cover the car!!! DriveTime is the worst company I have ever dealt with and I would not recommend my enemies to go through this aggravation with them.

    I WILL BE CONTACTING THE FLORIDA CONSUMER AFFAIRS ALONG WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND A LAWYER ONCE I RETURN THIS CAR IN an attempt to get some of my money back from this bogus company and warn everyone to never go there! Also, with my not so perfect credit, I just went to Ford and got approved for a brand new 2017 lease for 100 dollars less a month than DriveTime garbage cars and warranties.

    Ford has a BUMPER TO BUMPER warranty and will cover anything that makes the car stop driving just as DriveTime promised us and lied about. Their credit department works with you. I strongly urge anyone with not great credit to try a reliable big car company first before thinking because you have not great credit you have to go to DriveTime. If I would have tried a big dealership first, I wouldn't have gotten stuck with a 2008 lemon for 350 a month when I could have been driving a car NINE years newer for 240 a month. DO NOT BUY OR LEASE FROM DRIVETIME!!!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m truly sorry that your experience with DriveTime has been less than perfect. Here at DriveTime, we aim to provide affordable and reliable transportation options for all customers, regardless of credit issues. We work with our customers to help build their credit with financing, or leasing, options that will work for them. I want to assure you that all vehicles are subjected to a multiple-point inspection prior to sale. During this inspection, they verify that the vehicle meets or exceeds national highway safety standards; should an item fail, it is replaced to maintain these standards. In addition to these inspections, all vehicles come with a complimentary 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty. We also provide the option to purchase extended warranty coverage for peace of mind.
    In regards to towing, Aeverex, your warranty administrator, provides up to $100.00 in towing reimbursement for leased vehicles. This is contingent on repairs being approved by Aeverex, and is subject to review. I apologize that the vehicle had to be taken to multiple repair facilities, however certain repair facilities are better equipped to diagnose and repair certain concerns.

    I do understand that some components or repairs may not be covered under the warranty contract. For this reason my department, Customer Relations, is in place to review for any further assistance that may be available. We take the information provided and review for any options that we may be able to offer our customers. I completely understand if you want to seek further action as that is within your right, however I want to try to come to an amicable resolution. I will review your information and either I or a member of my team will be in contact with you within the next 1-2 business days. Should you require immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you again for your time and I appreciate this opportunity to address your concerns.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed June 25, 2016

    My experience at DriveTime was a wonderful one, the first vehicle I looked at actually ended up being sold the next day. But my salesman, Steve kept in contact with me regarding vehicles that I might be interested in and once I found one I liked, he made the buying process easy. I never felt pressured and he answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable about my purchase. Anyone looking to buy a car from DriveTime in Jackson, MS I would highly recommend they go see Steve **.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    I purchased a vehicle on Friday and the vehicle would not start the very next day. However I spoke to customer relations and they handled the situation accordingly.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Cecelia,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience with DriveTime. I’m very sorry to hear of the mechanical issues you experienced with your vehicle so soon after sale, but I am glad to hear that our Customer Relations Department was able to assist. Should you have any further questions or concerns now or in the future, please feel free to reach out to Customer Relations at 888-290-0148.

    Thank you for your time and I hope you have a great day.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    The people at the Gladstone dealership were GREAT, very kind and courteous. It was like family. Kay ** was especially kind and helpful and she got the job done with finesse... Thank you sooo much for the great service!!! P.S. I love my new car!!! :D

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    Everyone was very helpful and work at my speed with finding the right car for my needs. Could not speak more highly about all three sales people at both dealerships that help me over the 3 weeks. Would highly recommend DriveTime to someone looking for a good car and a painless experience.

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    I had a wonderful experience from beginning to end with DriveTime. Everyone there was friendly. The sales representatives were professional and worked with me to keep my monthly payments in the range I felt comfortable with. Thanks to all the professionals at the DriveTime location in Jackson, MS!

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    Reviewed June 24, 2016

    I am very pleased and happy with the service I got and very happy with my purchase.

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    Company Name:
    DriveTime
    Company Type:
    Private
    Year Founded:
    2002
    Address:
    1720 West Rio Salado
    City:
    Tempe
    State/Province:
    AZ
    Postal Code:
    85281
    Country:
    United States
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    www.drivetime.com

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