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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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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2017

    Drive Time North Little Rock, AR - My experience was great, no pressure. Britney ** was my sales associate. She was very helpful, very nice and answered all my questions. All my cars will be bought here in the future. Hopefully Britney will always be there!

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2017

    First I will start off by listing Pros and then I will do Cons. Pros: Customer service was EXCELLENT. I'm from NC but brought my vehicle in SC... I came down initially on a Saturday to the Greenville SC location. I had already went online and got my approval and someone in the Arizona office contacted and said it was true that I was approved. I went down and we was greeted at the door, took my proof of income etc... etc. I had already seen the vehicle I wanted online so I wasn't interested in anything else... just my Equinox. I was allowed to look at the vehicle and do about a 15 mile test drive.

    I noticed the car wasn't that clean but Gary my salesman said they would detail the car and engine before I got it if I chose to get it. I went over down payment info with the manager Carnegie and was satisfied... my credit is bad so I was just happy someone was willing to help me especially with a 2014 at that!! I let him know I didn't have funds yet but would be back by the following Thursday and left. I got everything in order and came back Thursday, took maybe 2 hours and I was GONE in my new new!!

    Cons: Okay so I told you I went to see about my car on a Saturday and then brought it the following Thursday... so in between that time my car price went down by $800 but they would not change my paperwork. They would not honor what I had seen online, I was given some poor excuse that loan paperwork had already been written up and couldn't be changed... yeah okay. Next, I asked the salesman Gary could he have my car cleaned and was told they don't have a service center there BUT he did try to wipe it off bless his heart... but I traveled an hour for this vehicle. The least you could have done was ran it up the street to a car wash. Come on now!!

    Next I was told that Gary (once again) was going to fill my vehicle up with gas, I watched him walk around asking several associates if they had seen the gas card which they all said no. He walked outside and came back in and told me my vehicle was ready, not realizing I had been watching him!! He was hesitant, but told me the car was ready and then added really quickly that it was going to need a lil gas. I let the comment slide and got in my new ride, got down the street and the car was dang near on E!! THIS is unacceptable and I would definitely like the company to send me a $30 complimentary gas card. I am an out of town customer, that vehicle should have had a full tank. Next, you guys have to detail these cars. My previous car was from CarMax and that thing was SPOTLESS. Make us feel a little appreciated why don't ya?

    Again, overall I'm pretty happy. It's a used car so I know there will be minor issues in the future which is fine. If I am given the gas card I will definitely be recommending several clients your way, I work for a huge hospital and word of mouth recommendations are the best!!! My vehicle is very nice and runs smoothly, thanks so much for helping me in my time of need.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Kenyatta,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your DriveTime experience. I am glad to hear that we were able to find the right vehicle and that you received excellent customer service. I am, however, sorry to hear that you had experienced any negative situations at the dealership. I want to assure you that we want to ensure that all customers know and feel that they are the best and most important part of DriveTime. Regarding your concerns with the down payment, we here at DriveTime do not compete with pricing nor do we hide it. Our no-haggle pricing is part of the DriveTime experience and we aim to be as transparent as possible with pricing and down payments. When a customer is first approved online for a certain down payment amount, that amount is subject to change depending on different factors verified at the dealership. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to: proof of income, credit score, and vehicle price. I apologize that you felt that we were less than transparent with our down payment quotes.

    When it comes to the look and cosmetics of the vehicle, we do want our customers to love the look, however as we work with pre-owned vehicles, there may be signs of wear and tear from previous owners. There are certain aspects of the cosmetics of the vehicle that we cannot address, however this is no excuse for what you have experienced. And when it comes to any fuel in the vehicle, all vehicles are provided with at least a half tank of gas before leaving the dealership. Unfortunately, we are unable to address fuel concerns above this point, and I sincerely apologize for any frustration this matter may have caused you. Please know that we will be taking your feedback and we will address it with the appropriate parties. And in order to properly address your concerns, please note that I will be reaching out to you within the next 1-2 business days.

    Thank you again for your time and patience on this matter. Should you want to contact my department, Customer Relations, first, you can reach us at 888-290-0148.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2017

    We bought the car a year ago. It has bad head lights that are 400.00 each. That the warranty won't cover. Then a proportion valve went bad on the brakes another 1209.00 for that repair which the warranty didn't cover. Now the tie rod ends are bad. Another 600.00 to replace and once again warranty wont cover. And power steering hoses are bad not covered. And last but not least door sensor is bad. Another 300.00 to be fixed and not covered. This is the third car bought from them. First 2 were great but the warranty company has changed since then. So my advise don't buy from DRIVETIME OR BRIDGECREST. YOU WILL GET RIPPED OFF.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Kathy,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your DriveTime experience. I am sincerely sorry to hear that you are experiencing any repair concerns with your vehicle. I want to assure you that we strive to provide reliable transportation for all customers and to help demonstrate this, all DriveTime vehicles are inspected before arriving at the dealership. We also provide a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty with finance customers having the option to add-on additional coverage for further peace of mind. Please keep in mind that even with these precautions, it is impossible to foresee if or when any repair concerns may arise due to the inherit nature of pre-owned vehicles.

    I understand the frustration that comes when a repair is not covered under the umbrella of the warranty. For situations such as these, my department, Customer Relations, is in place to review. We take all provided information and we search to see if there is any further possible assistance that we can provide our customers. I would like to look into this situation further to see what assistance I may be able to provide, however with the information contained in this review, I am unable to locate any verify an account. To best assist you with this matter, please contact my department at your leisure. Customer Relations can be reached at 888-290-0148 and our hours of operation are 6AM to 6PM PST, Monday through Friday.

    Thank you again for your time.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017

    My experience with DriveTime was AMAZING!!! And we absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE our new car. The whole process did not take long. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our sales rep Amanda was GREAT. I will be recommending everyone I know to give DriveTime a chance.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2017

    First of all two years ago I purchased two vehicles from DriveTime with full intentions of everything being great. Well that all changed my one vehicle needs new brakes every other month and my other vehicle physically hurts me to drive and that is only the half of it. About a year or so having the vehicles my husband and I have fallen on very hard times and have had to chose to pay car or rent and food, rent and food have won. We asked for some help repeatedly from Bridgecrest like reducing payment or moving late payments to the end of loan and we kept getting same answer of "sorry you are in a hardship we can't help you until you are out of the hardship."

    Well finally in September 2016 my husband landed a job so I called Bridgecrest and they finally helped and we were doing great. Then the holidays came and my husband's job told him they were stopping his job until after the holidays. So I have tried really hard to keep afloat with three kids, I am two months late on rent, hardly any food, electric shut off notices and afraid of losing my cars that help me provide most of my income.

    My husband finally got another job at the end of January now been two weeks but doesn't get paid until the end of February. I am scared to call Bridgecrest because they are rude and don't care but I also can't afford to lose my car as I drive for Uber and need it. I just need a little more help. How do I get it without being belittled by Bridgecrest? I have also been looking for a real job. I apply to over 15 jobs a day and have been since I lost job in June. I just need help to bring current until end of this month. Please let me know what I can do?

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Victoria,

    Thank you for reaching out to us with your payment concerns. I truly apologize that you had become dissatisfied due to any payment related concerns. I want to assure you that we want to try to work with our customers as best as possible. To best assist you with your concerns, I encourage you to reach out to our loan servicing company, Bridgecrest. Their loan advisors will be best able to discuss any payment or loan related inquiry. You can contact their Customer Service Department at 800-967-8526; their hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6AM to 6 PM MST.

    Thank you again for your time,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    Well here we go...bought a used Volkswagen Tiguan 6 months ago from DriveTime. Week 1...sun shield on the sunroof broke. Week 2...oil pan gasket failed...100 bucks! Week 3...it blew a coil pack and stranded me...150 bucks. Week 4...blew 2 more coils packs...100 bucks. I figured out how to fix it myself. Stranded both times! 2 months in...water pump failed...stranded...100 dollar deductible. 4 months in...another water pump...stranded. 5 months an oil pressure sensor failure...85 bucks. 6 months in...came out from work and the oil pump failed...it stranded me again! Needs new engine. DriveTime's warranty company sent a horrible used engine from a junk yard that was leaking from everywhere.

    The garage that is fixing it was so surprised at the quality they sent me pics. Now I'm gonna have a car with a very used engine and NO idea how many miles are on the junk yard engine. Do NOT buy a Volkswagen!!! I got rid of a 25 yr old Toyota 4Runner to get this car. I would have driven the Toyota to California!!! I would not drive this car to Nashville! I live in Knoxville Tn. I have had the distinct pleasure of knocking DriveTime out of 2 new car sales because of this piece of **. And will continue to persuade my friends NOT to buy from DriveTime.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Dalen,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sincerely sorry to hear that mechanical concerns have cause you to become dissatisfied with DriveTime. I want to assure you that we strive to provide reliable vehicles for all customers and to help demonstrate this all of our vehicles are inspected. However, as we deal with pre-owned vehicles, we cannot foresee if or when any repair concerns arise post-sale. For this reason, we also include a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty with our finance customers having the option to add-on additional coverage for further peace of mind. Please bear in mind that when a component is covered under the terms of the warranty, there is a deductible that is assessed, per the warranty contract. This deductible can vary depending on the repair facility; typically is it $100.00 at an in-network repair facility and $200.00 at an out-of-network repair facility. Additionally, under the warranty terms, they are able to source and use parts that are new, refurbished, or remanufactured at their discretion. These parts are inspected and are typically provided with a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty.

    Again I want to thank you for your time and I apologize for any dissatisfaction you have felt towards DriveTime. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    I bought a minivan Aug 2015. Three months after buying vehicle I reapplied and was approved for 17500. When I went to same dealer w/ down payment I was told it was against their policy to have 2 financed vehicles for single person. So this shows on my credit. Then in Oct 2015 my dad passed away and I called for payoff. Told me payoff 16500 even though vehicle only cost 10500. Would not take off interest even though paying cash.

    Now it's Feb 2017 and I got behind 2 payments for losing job and health reasons and they are constantly harassing me. Made 2 payments back to back and yet was told I need increase my payments from 210 every 2 weeks to 260 to 310 every 2 weeks. Very unprofessional people work in office. Also I traded in a vehicle and they never took it out of my name before taking it to auction. Would never recommend them to anyone.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Mark,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your service review. I am deeply sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your DriveTime experience thus far.

    Please know that it is our goal to be transparent with our customers in all aspects of their purchase. Because DriveTime and Bridgecrest (our new loan servicing company) specialize in working with customers with less than perfect credit, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) offered may be higher than expected. For this reason, we provide a Federal Truth in Lending Disclosure during the contracting process. This disclosure details the APR, the finance charge, the amount financed, the total amount expected to be paid throughout the life of the loan, and the total sales price.

    Additionally, we invest an average of approximately $1,200 in parts and labor in every vehicle we sell to ensure it meets our standards, an amount representing 10% or more of the NADA value of the vehicles. We utilize NADA Retail Suggested Value when evaluating our pricing, which are within the “fair market range” displayed on the “Buy from a Dealer” page on Kelly Blue Book (KBB).

    I also want to apologize if you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from the BridgeCrest loan servicing team. Please know that their top priority is assisting you in maintaining your loan, and I apologize if you feel otherwise.

    I apologize for any inconvenience this situation has caused. If you would like to discuss this matter in further detail, please feel free to reach out to my Customer Relations team at (888) 290-0148.

    Thank you,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    I would have to say my experience was pretty good. My salesman was polite and knowledgeable and everyone was friendly. I guess the only thing I didn't like about it was the high interest rate but that's not DriveTime's fault, it's mine. Thanks for helping me get a car.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    CONSUMER BEWARE!!! I have never heard of a company completely denying fault. I am sure this review will never be seen by the public eye, however, I am going to attempt it anyway. When paperwork is presented that clearly proves a car was rightfully insured, the insurance company confirms they notified the lender regarding the insurance, and the company still determines that you were in the wrong... definitely tells me to beware of and tell everyone I know about the experience of not only having your car taken two weeks before the lease ends, having your driveway and lawn tore up by the "repo" man, having to go an entire weekend without a vehicle only to be told you have to pay over $600 to get your car back because Drivetime screwed up... No no no. Check all your other options before ever going with this company!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Tina,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your DriveTime experience. I am sincerely sorry to hear that your vehicle was recovered due to any insurance concerns. I want to assure you that we want to work with our customers as best as possible when it comes to situations where the vehicle may need to be recovered. Our advisors make multiple attempts to contact the customer when the insurance that we have on file becomes invalid. Typically, insurance companies will send the customer the information and it is up to the customer to either have their insurance company forward off their insurance declaration to DriveTime or the customer may send it to us themselves. Without this paperwork we are unable to verify that the customer is maintaining the required full-coverage insurance on the vehicle.

    If a vehicle is recovered, the customer is responsible for any applicable repossession or impound fees. While we do attempt to work with our customers with payments and paying said fees, the contractual agreement would still need to be met.

    Thank you again for your time and patience on this matter. Should you have any further questions regarding insurance or the recovery of your vehicle, I encourage you to reach out to a leasing specialist at 800-813-5883.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    Everything so EXCELLENT!!! MIQUEL and Andrew was very professional and help me though EVERYTHING and I will be back and I will send other people to them. Everyone in that location was very nice, treated you with respect and welcomed you plus worked with you.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2017

    Good experience second time around. Salesperson was professional and very knowledgeable about vehicle. I did not know how to work the lights or open the gas tank... or have not seen under hood. I have to read book to see how to open hood. I guess experience is the best teacher.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Madra,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am so happy to hear that overall, you had a positive purchasing experience. We strive to provide quality customer service which includes ensuring that each customer leaves the dealership feeling confident about all aspects of their purchase. I certainly apologize that you were not shown how to properly operate some of the features of your vehicle as this is standard practice for our team. Please know that if you have any questions regarding your vehicle, our dealership staff is always willing to help to the best of our ability. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Relations Department at 888-290-0148. Thank you again for providing your feedback and have a great day!

    Sincerely,

    Danielle - Customer Relations

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017

    We had bought this 2013 Nissan altima almost a year ago and have nothing but issues from it. Then it catches on fire while driving and the flames go out. The insurance company says they can't cover it because they can't see where the flames came from. So DriveTime said to have it taken apart to see if it can be found. Still can't find it but you can smell it. Even the adjuster told them this. Also it's not driveable because it's a fire risk and if it's driven my insurance won't cover the car.

    Was told by DriveTime that they were going to swap out the car but now they want a second option from one of their shops. I couldn't even take it to the dealer for a second opinion and you would think the insurance adjuster word and findings would be enough for them but not. Long story short they don't stand behind their junk. I did call my attorney and she did say they were entitled to a second opinion. This so ridiculous considering you can Google this issue. It's a known one. Even Nissan has no fix for it.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello John,

    Thank you for taking the opportunity to leave your review. I want to sincerely apologize for any frustration you are currently experiencing due to the burning smell issue you had mentioned.

    Please know that any steps taken during our review process are not intended to inconvenience our customers, but rather to ensure that we have sufficient information to justify any action taken that might be outside of our standard policy and procedure. In a case like this, any action taken would be done based on information provided your mechanic, warranty inspector, as well as your insurance adjuster. Unfortunately, until the cause of failure has been determined by the above mentioned parties, and said failures have been reported to your warranty administrator, it is very difficult for us to determine what must be done to rectify your concerns.

    I want to apologize again for any inconvenience resulting from the issues you had mentioned. Upon further review, I noticed that you have recently been in contact with my Customer Relations team regarding these concerns. Please continue working with my team so that we may work toward an amicable resolution.

    Thank you,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017

    Johnny was the one that helped me buy a car. I felt that his approach was very professional. I was on the fence about buying a car and he helped to get me to commit to it. Buying a car has been very important to me, and I really needed that extra push to get me into it. Overall I would recommend Johnny to anyone that I knew that was looking to purchase a car.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017

    My experience was so amazing and easy. After totaling my car and having to go through the process of purchasing a new car and worrying about the stress of it this was super amazing and stress free. They got deals on what I wanted and could afford and that made it so much easier.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017

    I had a great salesman. He went above and beyond to get me in the car I wanted and he did a wonderful job!!! The payments are a little pricey but you already know that going in because they are there to help people that don't have the greatest credit. They have a pretty good selection and did not disappoint.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2017

    My sales advisor Antoine ** was respectful, friendly and helped me select a vehicle that fit my lifestyle. He was very professional and I am glad he worked with me during the entire process. He made several calls to let me know the status of my purchase.

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    Still trying to understand why I could not get the price of the car I pick... I was told that I will be paying 100,995 which was on the car the day I pick it out. The day I came back to purchase the car the price tag 100.955 was still on the car. But I went to sign the paperwork. The car was 11.200.00... This is not right. Then the manager told he could change the price because my rep did not place something on the day I look at it. Then tell to bring the car back for the next few week for gas... I will never purchase a car from you guys again and I will my problem on social media... To let guys know not to come to DriveTime. I feel I should have been sold the car for the price that was list on the dashboard. Very dissatisfied with my experience. This not the way to lead customer.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    DriveTime delivers as promised! Very helpful staff, and they do what they advertise they do, no gimmicks, got a great low mileage car with best warranty I have ever seen for a pre-owned vehicle. I advise anyone looking for a quality vehicle to see them first. Purchased my car in South Bend Indiana. Thanks DriveTime!

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    We had a very awesome, friendly and professional lady help us. Her name was Amber... My husband is very bad at making decisions and her and Brian were just so great with explaining every detail to him and that was what made him make his decision to get our beautiful car... Thank you so much.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    I enjoyed my process of car shopping here. The salesman Christopher was very nice and patient. He took his time and did not rush, which helped me enjoy my experience even more. Love my Toyota! I didn't feel rushed or pressured at all. He answered all my questions and served me appropriately.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    Merwan ** was just an awesome person... He was extremely polite, professional and have such a vivacious personality that made my car buying experience at DriveTime pleasant! He took time and listened to what I was looking for in a vehicle and delivered.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2017

    The guy who help us get a vehicle, William ** did a terrific job. He did everything he possibly could to make sure we left with a new vehicle. Thanks Will. I will recommend DriveTime to all my family and friends.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2017

    Most awesome place to buy a car ever. Went on the website, saw a few cars I loved (didn't think my first choice would be there). Thanks to our salesman I GOT MY CAR!!! Was so excited can't wait until Valentine's day when I can pick my new baby up!!! For sure will do business with you all again.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2017

    Everyone was very helpful and the car is great. I enjoyed working with my sales agent Van. The process was efficient and pre qualifying online was easy and speed up the buying process. I highly recommend buying a car at DriveTime. I wish the downpayment was a lower amount. I took awhile to save that up.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017

    They gave me a car that had too much miles and I only had the car from less than 2 months, and I have the most problems with it. I am dealing with Customer Relations right now to get it fixed but I would not tell anyone to come to DriveTime.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Shedica,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your DriveTime experience. I apologize about any frustration you have experienced due to vehicular concerns. I want to assure you that it is our goal to provide reliable transportation options for all customers. To help demonstrate this, all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale and they are provided with a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty. Our finance customers also have the option to add-on additional coverage for further peace of mind. Please keep in mind that as we work with pre-owned vehicles, there are major differences when compared to a new vehicles, such as mileage. And as they are pre-owned, we are unable to foresee if or when any repair concerns arise. For this reason we encourage our customers to work with their warranty administrator.

    I understand that there may be occurrences where a repair does not fall under the realm of covered components under the warranty terms. For situations such at this, my department, Customer Relations, is in place to assist our customers. We take all of the provided information and we search to see if there is any further assistance that we can possibly provide. You stated that you are currently working with my department to resolve your concerns, and I encourage you to continue working with us so that we may reach an amicable resolution.

    Thank you again for your time with this matter at hand. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017

    I worked with Valencia initially but everyone there is great and fast. I was able to get into the vehicle I wanted with no hassle. They even held the car for me for the week for only $100. They are very nice and attentive team. I would definitely come back when it's time to upgrade. Everything was explained thoroughly and I did not feel rushed nor like there was anything I couldn't ask and I was provided very in depth and friendly responses to my inquiries. The whole team at the Oxon Hill dealerships is amazing!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2017

    All about the sales and not the customer. Roderick was hateful, and raised his voice at me. After he had my daughter who has a disability to sign they were hateful to me. I wouldn't buy another car from this lot.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Carrie,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am sincerely sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with the customer service you received from DriveTime. This is certainly not the type of customer interaction that we hope for any of our customers to experience.

    At DriveTime, our customers are our first priority and we want each of our customers to feel confident in their decision to do business with us. I can’t apologize enough that this experience may have left you feeling otherwise. Please rest assured that I will be reaching out to you within the next 48 business hours to gain further information into this situation so that I can better address these issues with the dealership. Should you request more immediate assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Relations Department at 888-290-0148.

    Once again, I apologize for any frustration this situation may have caused you and your family. I look forward to speaking with you and having the opportunity to address your concerns, in order to ensure a positive customer service experience moving forward.

    Sincerely,

    Danielle - Customer Relations

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    My experience was truly a great one! The representative I worked with provided great customer service. She explained the process clearly, was courteous and patient with my questions. She was very personable which put me at ease as purchasing a car can be a stressful experience. I would highly recommend to friends, family, and co-workers to consider DriveTime when they are ready to purchase a car.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    Was greeted by Jeffrey when I entered the building. He also was the one who helped me to locate a car to meet my needs. I knew exactly what I was looking for. He tried to find me a car with features to accommodate me & my 4 little dogs. He did locate a car on your lot that I liked & meets my car needs. The one who took my payment & the one did the paperwork at the end were also very efficient. Everyone in the office was very friendly. My encounter with DriveTime was very pleasant. I found a Hyundai that I liked. It meets my needs. Thank you. I have purchased many cars over my lifetime. I have to say this was the easiest it has ever been!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2017

    Was a pretty smooth transaction other than being at the dealership for 4 hours. All the paperwork was turned in the day before so not sure why it took so long. The car was dirty and unvacuumed so that was a letdown. It also had no gas so we had to drive the salesman to the gas station and take him back so that took even more time...

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    Aaron was amazing with helping me find my next car. He helped me understand everything from the awesome warranty to the GPS app. He was very knowledgeable, understating and patient!! Thank Aaron and DriveTime for helping my children and I get into a new dependable vehicle!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    From the time I was greeted at the door to the time I purchased my vehicle (2013 Chevrolet Spark) my experience was EXCELLENT!!! I have never had such an experience with car dealerships like this one. They made you feel like you were part of the family. No high pressure sales tactics! No unexpected fees added to your contract without showing you options! Everyone was so nice. They would greet you when they saw you! Would highly recommend DriveTime to everyone.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    I had a very good experience at DriveTime. My sales rep was super friendly, everything was easy, and I'll definitely recommend this place to others. Everyone in the office was nice, offered us drinks numerous times. The whole process was very simple.

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    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2017

    We purchase a truck. Charissa ** was very nice, patient, helpful and helped us find what we wanted. She explained all the paperwork with us and had us test drive several cars before we made a decision of which one we wanted to go with.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2017

    I have been buying car for 17 years and this was the greatest experience I ever had honestly. I got the car I picked out and very happy with payments and most of all my sales lady Ms. ** at Temple Hills location. Thanks DriveTime.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2017

    This was a huge step for me and Aleks made me feel comfortable and ensured me I was in good hands, even when the first car I drove made terrible noises. With his help I made my first purchase as a newly independent woman.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2017

    Excellent service. The staff was very professional, they made sure all my needs/wants was meet. The inventory/selection of cars was excellent. The down payment was not bad at all. Making monthly payment was set up easy. The staff went over all documents/making sure you understand.

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    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2017

    If Kalyb hadn't been the person I was dealing with, it probably wouldn't have been as pleasant. He is upbeat and easy to deal with. The downside is, as much as I tried to send everything ahead of time, answer every question asked, and give ample time to work out financing and terms, the process still took me about 2.5 hours or so. I had wanted to see 2 cars, one was brought over from Katy. However, the other one on the Southwest lot was then sent to Katy. That confused me a little, as I had wanted to decide between the two.

    Anyway, car dealerships need to take a little cue from Mattress Mack at Gallery Furniture. Looking, negotiating terms, signing papers, etc. is going to take some time. Even though I know I should have been able to get in and out in 30 minutes, I wasn't, so you're just there... waiting. Gallery figured out how to engage the customer by having food and refreshments for them. I'm not expecting a gourmet buffet, but soft drinks, sandwiches, nachos, etc. Something would have helped me not start to drift off in my thoughts. It was meal time and I was hungry, but I needed to wait. (Yes, I was offered water. I also saw a popcorn machine with no popcorn and coffee pots with nothing in them. I don't drink coffee. Soft drink, maybe, would be nice.) Hope you'll give Kalyb a raise and take my suggestions to heart.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    Emeka was my salesperson and was very helpful and courteous. It was a pleasure doing business with your company. I was told no by other dealers but Drivetime was so different from to others. I received an approval online and they backed up the guarantee of getting me into a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    I want to thank my salesman Martin ** and also the Arlesha ** for going above and beyond their duties. I know it took time away from their family and second job, and I hope both will forgive me for keeping them away, but I greatly appreciate all that they've done! Not many places will do that for a customer. If anyone needs another vehicle, please come to DriveTime, especially in Newport News. The experience was one I will always remember!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    Everyone at the Augusta that I dealt with was extremely polite and very helpful. I would definitely go back to purchase another vehicle and I would recommend friends to as well. Don and Christmas were outstanding and went out of their to help me.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    I was very satisfied with the complete professional quality of the service at DriveTime in Pelham, Alabama. Anthony ** did an excellent job of helping me with my requests for the type of vehicle I needed. I would definitely recommend them to everyone looking for a new car. Also, Eli and Carlo were very helpful at the dealership when I was there on 01/20/2017. Anthony responded quickly to all of my phone calls and emails in an expedited manner. I was very pleased overall.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2017

    I very dissatisfied with the service I received from DriveTime. The rims on the 2011 HHRLT were weather beat meaning multiple places on the chrome rims had corrosion. I spoke to the sales rep before I drove off the lot. Was told the person that could handle the complaint wasn't available. I came back the next day & was told it wasn't really anything that could be done. I then found a few numbers on my paperwork that I called & were given the run around also. I then called Drive Time Service dept explained to them my complaint. I was told to bring it in so they could take a look at what I was talking about. They agreed that the rims were in bad condition. They took pictures to email to their boss. I was told I would definitely be receiving a call from a supervisor.

    Till this day no one has done anything or called me. Also the first car wash a gray in color substance ran down from the Chrome rims onto the tires .my guess was something was put over the corrosion to try to cover the worn areas. I love my car but don't think it's fair that I pay over $30,000 for a 5 yrs old car with eye sores as rims & DriveTime has ignored my complaint.

    Updated on 01/30/2017: I was prepared to exchange the car before the 5th day. In the meantime I was given several telephone numbers to call while being assured that the problem would be resolved. I love my car so I was waiting for the problem to be corrected. That's the only reason it wasn't returned within that time frame. Again another disappointment after the 5 days. Now no one returned any of my calls only to use the 5 day return policy. With all the business DriveTime has & such a great reputation because of the customers seems like such a small problem would have easily been corrected. SMH. Just bad business & no care for the customers.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello,

    Thank you for taking the opportunity to provide your feedback. I am deeply sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied due to the rim corrosion you had mentioned.

    I understand that cosmetic concerns can sometimes be very frustrating, especially when they go unnoticed by our customer’s prior to sale. That being said, please understand that DriveTime prioritizes identifying and repairing mechanical concerns during the initial inspection of our vehicles in order to ensure that they are operational at the time of sale. Additionally, If our customers find that they are dissatisfied with their purchase in any way, they may utilize our Vehicle Return Program (VRP). This program allows our customers to return their vehicle within 5 business days of signing their contract, in addition to being within 300 miles, while excluding Sundays and holidays.

    I want to apologize again if you are feeling dissatisfied with your purchase in any way. If you wish to discuss this matter in further detail, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Relations team at (888) 290-0148.

    Respectfully,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    It is already an uncomfortable place to be in where you have financial difficulties or credit challenges. Because of those challenges, it's so much more effective and greatly welcomed when your sales rep operates with patience and understanding. Kelvin did just that, and he was very professional and respectful both over the phone and in person. He went above and beyond to give me great service, to include waiting for me to drive from Gainesville and arriving late to his son's birthday party because of it. I personally worked as a New/Used Vehicle Sales Associate, and I know the tricks and sales behavior. Kelvin's skills are exceptional, yet sincere. I appreciate the help.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    Went to the Montclair location and was assisted by Josh. He was very friendly and helpful. The car I was looking for was located at another location and Josh worked hard on getting it and going over everything. I will be happy to recommend DriveTime to friends and family.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    The staff at DriveTime were helpful and are there for you to get into another vehicle. They were knowledgeable and helpful. Made getting into a vehicle painless.

    The convenience of how DriveTime operates is very beneficial. I referred several friends and family members because going through DriveTime is great choice.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    This was the best car buying experience I have ever had. The staff were all professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. The entire process was quick and easy. I am very happy with my purchase. I will definitely recommend this dealership to others.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    Charles was a huge help to my husband when he purchased his car this past Saturday. It was a very smooth process, and we were completely satisfied. I will definitely look into purchasing a vehicle from here in the future. I'm recommending DriveTime to anyone that's interested in buying a car. Thanks so much!

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    My overall experience at DriveTime was pleasant. The salesperson was very nice, and easy to talk to, as well as everyone else that I had to communicate with. I would definitely recommend DriveTime to my friends and family.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    My experience was great. My Salesperson, Best was professional, kind and courteous. He made sure my vehicle was in perfect working condition before I took it home. I was very pleased with his service. I have recommended him to my family and friends. They are going to purchase vehicles from him in the very near future. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    I'm grateful. I was in my new car quicker than I thought I would be. I did my research on the vehicle I wanted and they were receptive to my inquiries. Also: SO glad I had gap insurance, worth every penny. Would recommend DriveTime to anyone and everyone who values honest transactions and a good sale.

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    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2017

    Had a good salesman Roland **. Thank you. The customer service was very good. The transactions were very good. Everything went well at the dealership. The people and management were very accurate with all of the process and the process were very smooth with my transactions.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    Todd **, at your Concord location. Was very helpful, and explained in detail the processes of the car buying experience. He showed me many different cars, and even took the time to take me to another dealership to get the car I wanted. All of the staff at this location, were extremely nice and professional. This was by far the best and painless buying experience I have ever had.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    They were very friendly and helpful. They went beyond anything I would have expected. I will go back and tell my friends and family about them. They even included my children in the experience and both of them enjoyed their time there and my son said he will come back to them for his first car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    Although the overall process was fine with regards to the customer service, finance, etc. I am not happy about having to come home and detail the SUV we purchased. The outside had been washed, some time before. Certainly wasn't exactly clean but it was ok. The interior on the other hand. Dirty. I mean really dirty. Gum in a cup holder, had not been vacuumed in who knows how long, the interior windows were filthy. Trash was found in door pockets. I asked about it being cleaned before we took it. Was told they don't have anyone on staff to clean cars, they use a vendor to wash them occasionally. At most they could do was vacuum it, which wasn't done.

    I am 36 years old, I have purchased 8 cars from dealerships since I was 18. None of them left the lot like this. I get that the company wants to keep costs down but putting dirty cars on the road isn't acceptable. I should not have to put in 2 hours on the interior alone cleaning it the day after we bought it. Tomorrow I'll put 6 hours into detailing the rest of it. So in closing I hope that the company will either hire a person in their locations or use a vendor to detail cars locally when one is purchased.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Anthony,

    Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I am happy to hear that you had a positive purchasing experience and I sincerely apologize that you were dissatisfied with the interior and exterior condition of your vehicle. We pride ourselves on the vehicles we sell and want to ensure that our customers are satisfied with all aspects of their purchase. I sincerely apologize if you may have left feeling otherwise. We are always looking for ways we can improve and please rest assured that your feedback has been heard and will be addressed internally. Once again, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and I hope that we will be able to provide customer service of the highest caliber to ensure a positive experience moving forward.

    Respectfully,

    Danielle – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    After purchasing my first vehicle from them in October and having a wonderful experience, I was involved in an auto accident and my car was totaled 3 months later. Thank god for the Gap Insurance! Within 4 days of the accident I was able to go back to the dealership and Amber assisted me in finding a better car than I originally had. I was able to come with no money down to the table this time and Amber had me into my new vehicle and out the door in 3 hours. Thanks again Amber!

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    The customer service was great and professional. The attention toward the customer was personal and they took good interest in the individual. It made me feel important and confidence that the salesman was going to put into a vehicle that I had requested.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    My experience with Drivetime in Richmond was great. They helped me with everything I needed big or small. It was also a very quick process which I enjoyed well. Thank you so much for your help. Thank you to the employees that helped me as well.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    My experience was great. Zach was a very great salesman. He keep me informed on everything until my truck arrived at the location. Am so grateful of his service. I will be recommending people to DriveTime because I had a great experience with this company.

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    After a positive interaction with DriveTime, Latoya increased their star rating on Jan. 29, 2017.

    Updated review: Jan. 29, 2017

    At first, my experience was not good but I will have to say Charles went above and beyond to fix the issue I was having and I must say he did well. I am very pleased with my new ride. Kudos to Charles. I and my mom are very happy with the experience. I would have given him 5 stars if not for the issue.

    Original Review: Jan. 22, 2017

    I put in a app and was called by Charles within 10 mins told me I was approved for the car I wanted with a down payment of $1450. I was excited, it was the car I wanted. Sent all the information he needed from me and was told by his supervisor they will be taking the car off the website and will charge my card the next day so I can pick it up Tuesday (lies) then the the next day Charles called me and advised me that due to tax season my down payment went up to $1750 as of midnight the night before. For me, that was very weird because once you tell someone the price of something that's what it should be, you can't change it in the middle. Do not trust this place, take your business elsewhere if not you will regret it. Normally I don't do reviews but I had to do one for this company. Bad business at the Langhorne Pa dealership.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2017

    We had a great experience. We found the car we liked. The crew went to work on the numbers. Was very fast at getting it all together. We wanted to think on it all. Called the next day. Went back. Told them we had a few questions they answered them for us. We ask to pick the car up on Monday. We decided to pick on Friday instead. Called ask them to get the car ready. They did and we have a new car. They were all great to work with.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017

    I went to the DriveTime off military hwy, great customer service, nice smile and friendly environment. They helped me get my first car without a problem. Jordan helped me and he was amazing. Greatly recommended. Thanks guys.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017

    My wife and I had a great time purchasing a vehicle from you. Everything from signing forms to the contracts was explained very thorough. Thanks to Jamarcus for all he did. High 5 to him and all the DriveTime Team. Appreciative!

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017

    It was absolutely amazing, Randall went and showed me cars within my budget and specifications, and did everything to ensure I liked the car I got as well as got one within my price range. Everyone was helpful and so friendly and the experience cannot be compared to any other dealership. Needless to say I will definitely recommend everyone I know who needs a car here. Thank you guys so much.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017

    Everyone at DriveTime in Pensacola, Fl went out of their way to make sure my purchase went as smooth as possible. They were very fair with me and did not push me to buy anything, but did guide me through my different options, we eventually landed on an extremely nice Toyota Camry, with low miles and very clean. I would not hesitate to purchase a vehicle again from them, no matter what my credit situation is.

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    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2017

    This was easily the best experience I have ever had with buying a car. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They were not pushy during the process but they kept in good time with getting back to my questions. I'm very busy and I am on the phone most of my day but my sales rep (Kyle) emailed back and forth with me. Gave me everything I needed to get into my new car quickly. Great car, great price, great customer service. That's all you need to know!

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    They found my wife the car of her dreams at a price that I can afford. Brandon and Eric were a great help! Great selection with affordable monthly payments. They walked me through each step. They even delivered the vehicle to my wife. Thanks for everything!

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    Awesome people and great service. It was simple and painless and I am so glad I left with a car and it being the one I wanted. I would recommend anyone I know to go there. They also have a great selection of cars.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    I went on 1-14-2017 to look at vehicles I might be looking to purchase. Joey from the East Colonial drive location in Orlando Florida was my salesperson. He stayed in communication with me regarding my approval until I could get to the dealership. He, along with John, Adam, and Lelitza made this the easiest car I have ever bought. John pretty much sold me the truck I bought, a Ford F150 unseen. I saw it thru DriveTime's web page, as it was at their Brandon Florida dealership. I got a great deal, low down payment, and a monthly payment I can afford. I will be back again for my next vehicle. Great place to buy from.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2017

    I'm extremely happy with my purchase!! I was well informed and got to choose from an array of different car selections. They worked with me and made sure I didn't leave until I was in the perfect car. I love the features that come along with my purchase. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2017

    This was by far the best car buying experience I have ever had! The staff was friendly and our sales rep was very knowledgeable about the car we bought! I will recommend to anyone! They have several locations and vehicles to choose from!

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2017

    Salesperson was Jessica. Her attitude was friendly, very helpful, patient, very Knowledgeable and she provided a pleasant atmosphere. Yes I would recommend DriveTime to others. She provided information for questions we asked. She assisted us in areas where needed.

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2017

    My sales associate was Angel **. And she lived up to her name. She was very friendly and personable. With the help of her associate Gavin they did their best to close the deal and I am pleased with my purchase. I am a picky person and she was beyond patient and understanding. I would recommend anyone to visit this location and ask for Angel or Gavin.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017

    I went in to purchase a vehicle and worked with Matthew **. He was great at explaining the process and made it very pleasant to buy from there. Awesome people and awesome service. Very professional and knowledgeable staff. They do whatever needs to be done to get you in a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017

    I will never forget DriveTime and the wonderful experience we have had there. I purchased a vehicle on 11/30/2016 and 41 days later the timing belt broke -- they worked with me diligently to get the issue fixed. I was placed into a different vehicle and the process was so easy and Jonathan ** (who assisted us both times) was absolutely WONDERFUL! Silverrock was also wonderful to work with. I couldn't have asked for better service. Will recommend and will probably get another vehicle down the road from the same location. THANK YOU!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2017

    Where do I begin? My auto loan matured on 12/31/16 with a balance owing and I fully understood that as well. Last night I submitted my normal payment and noticed two different amounts owed so I called today to figure this out. I was reminded that my loan matured (which I knew) but then the representative proceeds to tell me that I have 90 days to pay the remaining balance if I ever want to see my title. If I pay it off AFTER 90 days I will NEVER receive the title to my car, my car will be considered illegal to drive and I'll never be allowed to sell or register my car (the representatives EXACT words).

    Basically if I don't pay within 90 days then my title will be burned, simply becomes non-existent!!! THIS IS AUTO FRAUD!!! Regardless of when the remaining amount gets paid you cannot withhold a vehicle title!!! Are you kidding me??! She also tells me I'll receive negative remarks on my credit report. Well guess what? Every time I did a deferment it showed up as "late payment" on my report!! I've faithfully paid on my vehicle for 4.5 years and they have already damaged my credit reports AND would never relinquish my title if my car was to finish being paid off after March 31.

    I am in utter disbelief over how this has all went. Just to walk away with even worse credit than I had when I started. The whole reason I went with them was to improve my score. DriveTime SERIOUSLY needs to do a better job at laying it out for people. Just so everyone knows, if you have a balance due when your loan matures you have 90 days to pay the balance otherwise kiss your title goodbye. I'm just beyond mortified. A repo man I know says this is all a scare tactic and a sick one at that. I was advised to contact my attorney general. Way to burn a customer relationship after 4.5 years.

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    Hello Clara,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sincerely sorry that you are dissatisfied with DriveTime due to payment related concerns. I want to assure you that it is our goal to assist our customers with their budget, which is why our underwriters structure our loans to fit our customers’ needs. To best assist you, I encourage you to reach out to your loan servicing company, Bridgecrest. They will be able to assist you with your concerns and they will be better equipped to answer your questions. You may reach them at 800-967-8526; hours of operation are 6 AM to 6 PM MST, Monday through Friday.

    Thank you again for your time,

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2017

    The lady Erica ** was very polite and she answered all of our questions. Even when we kept asking she wasn't mean at all. I give her 5 stars. She was very helpful and when we kept changing our on what car to purchase she didn't get mad. Thanks Ms. Erica.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2017

    I'm extremely happy with my purchase!!! And the service was outstanding. I'm recommending everyone and encourage all to buy their 1st or 2nd car here. You will not regret it. Thanks DriveTime. The people here are very professional and made my process easy. I couldn't believe the choices I had to choose from. Every car was clean and the price was in my budget.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2017

    I purchased a vehicle from DriveTime on Friday. John was an excellent listener, he knew exactly what I wanted and made sure I got into that particular vehicle. Everyone was friendly and courteous. I got out of the dealership with my car in a little over 3 hours mind you that I also did test drives too. Way to go DriveTime dealership!!! They also call and do follow-ups days after to make sure you're loving your vehicle...

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2017

    I am very pleased with my purchase. I love the car I just bought and the salespeople were very friendly and helpful. I purchased a 2006 Chrysler 300 and it runs like new. Thank you DriveTime of Downey, the best place to go car shopping.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    This is my second time purchasing a car from DriveTime. The staff was friendly, they made the process so easy. They have a nice selection of vehicles and their facility is awesome. I would recommend them to anyone who is in need of a car. I would definitely purchase a car from DriveTime again.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    Overall my experience was great over the phone and in person. Isaac ** was awesome. He was friendly and very helpful. DriveTime is the real deal. The staff is nice and very helpful. They all had smiles on their face. They help get me into the right car for a nice price. The sales manager was excellent. I would recommend this place for anyone who is in need of a car and looking for a low down payment and car payment. Great job the advertisements or no gimmicks. When you apply online it tells you if you're approve and how much your down payment is and it's the same in person.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    On the whole, an excellent experience, even though the first vehicle had to be returned because of a broken irreplaceable part. Pet peeve: neither vehicle had mats and neither vehicle had been professionally cleaned. Also, as a part of the vehicle test prior to signing, we did not turn on the radio. If we had, I would have heard the blown passenger speaker, which makes listening to either the connected phone, the radio or media music impossible. I will see if silver rock will cover it, but I am doubtful.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    The entire group at DriveTime in Corpus Christi, TX is amazing! They helped me through a tough time and stayed on top of things every step of the way! They made a frustrating time easier for me to get through. I owe them all a huge THANK YOU!! I will definitely be talking them up and sending as many prospective customers as possible their way!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    The experience I had at DriveTime was so easy and relaxed with no pressure as you would get at typical car dealers. Everyone was welcoming and friendly and patient with any questions asked and they have a popcorn machine and pop corn is my favorite snack.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    Truly enjoyed the experience of purchasing a car from DriveTime. My Sales Person, Tanya, and Financial Manager, Patrick, were both a joy to work with. They truly listened to me and helped steer me toward the perfect vehicle for my family.

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2017

    This was the best car buying experience I have ever had or even heard of. Usually when you have low or no credit you are treated very poorly, but we were treated amazing! We dealt with Uche, the finance manager, and a lady whose name I WISH I could remember because she was AMAZING (please look her name up and giver her credit). All 3 were great and we appreciated everything that they did. They were extremely thorough and very open and helpful. Thank ALL of them for their EXCELLENT service! if I could tip them I would have!!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2017

    Everyone was friendly and great with any questions and concerns I had. I had a small issue with my car the day I bought it. However the warranty that came with it covered it and now everything is fixed and runs great! The young man who sold me my vehicle was very knowledgeable in vehicles and answered all my questions, also made sure I got what I wanted for the price I had in mind.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2017

    Jessica and the rest of the crew at DriveTime in Gladstone Kansas City mo 64118 they were awesome and went above and beyond for me and I can't express enough on how much I'm thankful for them helping me out when no one else would. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2017

    Malik ** was the most pleasant salesperson. We have been looking for the right car after facing a terrible car accident which totaled our car. We faced many unprofessional salespeople at other dealerships where we spent hours and never went home with a car. Malik was kind and patient and walked us through the process swiftly and without any issues. We walked away with the car we wanted and have referred Malik and DriveTime to other friends who are in the market for a car. Thanks Malik and DriveTime for a pleasant experience.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017

    Phil from DriveTime was very professional and treated me very well. The whole group was awesome. Made this experience as easy as possible. I will recommend them to my friends. The vehicle was clean and in great shape. A big thank you to Shawn and Phil for the great experience.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017

    I had a great experience. My salesman, Chris **, was excellent with everything from getting my paperwork done to putting me a car, I was happy with, and he didn't try to push a car on me that I did not want. GREAT job well done.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017

    My salesman went above and beyond to get my in my new car. He did a wonderful job. I will recommend anyone I know looking for a new car to visit my salesman. They stayed later just to help me.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017

    Jennifer ** was my sales and finance person. She was amazing at communicating the deal that was best for me and options I had not considered. The process she provided was smooth, informative and professional. I got the SUV I was looking for on a great deal. Highly recommend anyone to give her a call.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2017

    I had an awesome saleslady by the name of Bkai. She was so so nice. I was nervous with it being my 1st car thinking if things was going to go wrong. Bkai and her manager really helped me and I walked out with a 2006 Dodge Charger. I loveeeee my car. Thanks DriveTime. Thank you Bkai and manager. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2017

    My salesperson, Cedric, was very informative, patient, and down to earth. He made my car buying experience fun and non-stressful. I REALLY appreciated that. Normally a car buying can drag on for hours and can be stressful and boring, but it wasn't like that at all at DriveTime. I started to get a little discouraged, thinking I wouldn't find anything I liked. Then Cedric suggested the Dodge Dart. I sat in it and loved it immediately. So again, a big thank you to Cedric... and DriveTime!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2017

    Meredith was extremely friendly and helpful. She explained everything thoroughly. Went out of her way to make us happy along with the rest of the staff. They all went out of their way to make experience a pleasurable no pressure buying of a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2017

    I never write reviews but I don't want anyone to make the mistake I did and buy a car from DriveTime! I have spent countless hours on the phone with DriveTime and Avirex their warranty company. They sold me a Jeep Compass that I have put thousands into since I bought it. They have put 3 transmissions in it and still the light is on and I can't drive it on the highway. Now they want me to take it to another mechanic to get their opinion. Meanwhile I'm stuck and every time I try to call to talk to them I get someone new who has no idea and just sounds like a customer service robot. Don't buy from them. The only reason they have good reviews is because they take money off what you owe on your contract if you write a good review. I have already spoken with an attorney and they have a contract you sign when you buy the car that is like 20 pages long and pretty much says you can't sue them for anything. Don't make my mistake!!!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Mr. Jenkins,

    Thank you for taking the time out to provide us with this information. I can’t apologize enough for the frustration the transmission issues with your Jeep may have caused. We certainly do not want you to feel that your or other customers have made a mistake by purchasing from DriveTime. While we pride ourselves on our ability to provide reliable and affordable transportation, we are unable to foresee when these types of situations may arise. It is for these types of specific situations that my department is in place. I do see that you have been working with Customer Relations, and rest assured that we will do what we can to bring your issues to a resolution. In regards to our online reputation, I would like to advise that we are unable to modify a customer’s financial loan based on specific reviews. We are very transparent with our online presence and address both positive and negative reviews equally. Once again, I would like to apologize for any of the factors that may have caused you to be dissatisfied with DriveTime and I appreciate the opportunity to rectify the situation. Should you like to discuss your situation further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 888-290-0148.

    Respectfully,

    Danielle- Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2017

    WOW!! I have never been treated with such respect, patience and just old fashioned excellent customer service before anywhere else like my experience at DriveTime. Miguel ** and Andrew ** made an extraordinary team getting the job done and assisting in the expedient enjoyment of me getting just what I wanted. Great job guys!

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    I bought a 2007 Honda CR-V from DriveTime on Dixie Hwy. in Louisville Kentucky. Nick and Tarek were great and very helpful in getting me into the car I wanted. Everyone at the dealership was very professional including my first contact from Devon. I will tell others about Nick and if they are looking at buying a car to go see Nick and the Drivetime team in Dixie Hwy. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    Faith ** was a wonderful representative for DriveTime on the corner of Alma School and Broadway in mesa, AZ. With this being the first time buying a car from a dealer, it was pretty straight forward. I also enjoy the marketing tool the company uses to obtain consumers in that they don't put the down payment price on the info sheet on the windshields.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    My wife and I unexpectedly came into the car market. Our car was totaled and we needed something affordable, reliable, and QUICK! Having two cars is extremely important for us and time was running out before the start of the new week. Vaguely, I remembered an AD I saw on TV for DriveTime so I visited their website where I was able to easily and quickly find out if I was approved. It was nice I could do that BEFORE going all the way out there. We arrived about 6 to the Olathe location where we were greeted very warmly by Sales Manager Trinidad. He was so friendly and professional. He took us to Katie **, our sales rep who then helped us into something that fit us and our budget perfectly.

    Katie and Trinidad both were super helpful and patient with us while we got all required documents and while we discussed our options and the best route for us to take. We never felt pressured and that was the best part! We will definitely recommend DriveTime to our friends and family and buy from them again next time we're in the market for a car!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    Van was excellent. Thanks everyone at DriveTime for helping. I'm glad I came here. It only took 2 hours for the whole process. I'm forever grateful for all your hard work in helping me get a new car. Not to mention it was low miles and a great car note.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    My experience was GREAT!!! THE CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS AWESOME!! Courtney ** and the entire crew at the gulf freeway office were GREAT!!! I would recommend 10 friends and family!! Thank you thank you!!! Thank you once again for the great assistance we greatly appreciate it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    My experience at DriveTime is like none I've ever experienced, which is certainly a good thing. I felt like everyone was being transparent with me, and worked hard in meeting my needs as far as what I was looking for in a car as well as what I wanted to pay. I like that they sit down with you and talk numbers and what you can afford before showing you cars on the lot. They only show you what you can afford. Thanks DriveTime for helping make my car buying experience as painless as possible!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2017

    My whole experience with DriveTime the night of the purchase great. The staff was courteous and kind. The vehicle I had originally picked and was told there was one on the lot turned out not to be available at all. I was also told that as long as my income was 2000+ the amount of deposit I had would work. It did not. The vehicle I chose at the time was a decent deal. I'm unfamiliar with buying vehicles. I have a vehicle and a very, very long time I feel like I was swindled. I got the car home the next morning. I finally got to drive around and really look at it. It was very dark and cold the night before. The interior is horrible. Very dirty. Stained seats. The overhead was all steamed up. The engine vibrates really bad when idling. The sun visor on the driver side was held on with a nail. Blue Book value for this vehicle a little over 6000. The vehicle has 108000 miles plus the 2008 my payments are higher than I wanted. Vehicle's condition is horrible.

    The stereo system and it is horrible. The speakers are all blown. I have a mechanic go over it. There's a good friend of my family been a mechanic for 48 years told me to take it. I'm very disappointed in the overall outcome of the purchase. Very upset because the night before I was so happy to be so disappointed the next day. I expect something will be done to correct this problem if not the vehicle will be back before Thursday. I need reliable transportation. I do not want to be an overextended. I explained to the gentleman all of them that I spoke with prior to going to the car lot exactly what I had. When I explained to the young man the vehicle I was interested in, the amount of income I have, and the amount of down payment I had, he said that would be fine because of the amount of income I had every month.

    I get there everything changed. They did not have the one I really was interested in and I was told that if I did want that it could be gotten from the other lot but it was going to cost me more down. Contradicting story that was my very first disappointment to see the actual interior and the condition of everything and the vibration in the motor when idling and a damn nail holding my sun visor. I'm very very dissatisfied. What's all the extra coverage and stuff I actually had put on the vehicle and the ticket price for this vehicle overtime EvanTubeHD. The amount is almost $32,000. Unacceptable. I will not pay $32,000 for a $6,000 vehicle.

    I was not aware that my interest rate because of my credit. I'm sure 23.21% unbelievable. I need a vehicle same type for work and personal. This Toyota RAV4 that I was sold will not do. The vehicle will be returned before Thursday. I do hope there is something we can do to fix this problem when I returned to the lot. Sincerely, a very disappointed customer.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Sherrie,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased to hear that you had a positive purchasing experience at the New Braunfels Dealership. However, I am deeply saddened to hear that you are not fully satisfied with the condition of your Toyota. The last thing we want is for you to be unhappy about any aspect of your purchase.

    I want to assure you that we do our best to be as transparent as possible with the terms of your financing. However, DriveTime’s approval process is subject to several different factors such as, the price of the vehicle selected, income level, proof of residence, and credit score. Because DriveTime and Bridgecrest (our new loan servicing company) specialize in financing for individuals with less than perfect credit, the interest rates for our financing can be higher than expected. We do offer an interest rate buy down program which allows finance customers to pay more money down, within the first 60 days of purchase, to possibly lower the Annual Percentage Rate and the regular payments on their account.

    Another aspect of our DriveTime purchasing experience which we take pride in is our transparent pricing. All of our “no-haggle” pricing is displayed on our vehicles to make the process of selecting a vehicle clear and simple. We also invest, on average, over $1,200 in parts and labor in every vehicle we sell to ensure it meets our standards, an amount representing 10% or more of the NADA value of the vehicles. We utilize NADA Retail Suggested Value when evaluating our pricing, which are within the “fair market range” displayed on the “Buy from a Dealer” page on Kelly Blue Book (KBB). We strive to work with all of our customers to find the right vehicle and financing options available and we urge all customers to research all aspects of their purchase prior to sale

    While we strive to ensure that each customer finds exactly the right vehicle to suit their needs on their first visit to the dealership, we understand that in certain situations, some customers may determine that the selected vehicle is not right for them. Therefore, we do offer a five day/300 mile return period during which our customers are able to return their vehicle, and cancel their contract, within the first five calendar days, or 300 miles, from the point of purchase. We also provide a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty to provide peace of mind. In addition to these options, we do offer extended coverage to our finance customers should future mechanical concerns arise.

    We hope that with the information provided, you will feel confident in the options that are available to you for choosing to purchase a vehicle from DriveTime, and we hope that with however you choose to proceed, you will feel confident that we are here to help assist you and ensure that you are completely satisfied with your vehicle purchase. Should you request further information regarding the programs referenced above, or would like to speak about your situation in more depth, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself or another member of my team at your earliest convenience at 888-290-0148.

    Sincerely,

    Danielle- Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2017

    Yesterday I purchased a car from DriveTime and I have to say, it was hands down the least stressful, most pleasant car buying experience I've ever had. From start to finish Ronnie and David were professional, friendly and committed to helping me find and finance the car I wanted. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a vehicle!

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2017

    From the time I completed the online app to driving off the lot everyone was very helpful and made purchasing my vehicle easy. Staff was not like other car lots where they hassle you and they allowed me to take my time.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2017

    Inaccurate information. No one had taken responsibility for their mistakes. A few of the so called sales managers didn't know how to talk to you as a customer. They didn't care about my situation. I appeared at the dealership 4 times before I was able to finally drive the car off the lot because every time I came to pick it up it was something else I needed. This could have been taken care of from day one.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Roderic,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your DriveTime experience. I appreciate this opportunity to address your concerns and I sincerely apologize about any dissatisfaction you have experienced due to your dealership interactions. I want to assure you that we strive to provide only the utmost in customer service; we want all customers to know and feel that they are the best and most important part of DriveTime before they step in the door. I am sorry to hear that there was any misinformation provided to you during your dealership visits. Please rest assured that we take matters such as this seriously, and your feedback with be address with the appropriate parties.

    Thank you again for your time and patience on this matter. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate tor each out to us.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2017

    My experience at DriveTime antioch location was as best as any car buyers could hope for. Justin and Quinton were both very fair and help me get what I needed in an vehicle. No pressure to buy and they got what I needed. Willing to work with anyone. Please stop by and see them. Great service.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2017

    I bought a car at DriveTime. The person that helped me was awesome, outstanding, brilliant, superb. I think her name was Asten **. I said, "wow," she wiped off the snow for me and so much more. You hit the lottery when you hired her. She is amazing.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    Britney ** was excellent. Very Good customer skill. Have refer 2 more friends to her. Score would be at 500. Never once did she turned away. She kept working with me. Let me know everything I needed to know good and bad but most of all she knew what I needed to make it work so once again I appreciate her time and patience. My niece and my friend is in the process of purchasing a car. I will always remember her excellent professional service. Thanks again Britney **.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    Car was very dirty. Air filters needed replaced. They were very dirty. Maintenance was not done on this car. Had to have timing belt replaced. Was making noise. Needs tune up. People were very nice but they need to clean and do inspections on their cars.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    She was so helpful and explained everything to me. If I had any questions she answered them for me. Erien went through every information about the car. She found my favorite color and I love the car. It rides so smooth. Thanks so much Erien for my first new car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    Well I put this short and simple. I had two jobs. Needed transportation. Someone told me to try DriveTime. Put in all my information and they said I was approved for **. Went there, showed them the paper and we started looking at cars. The first 3 cars I went to look at, they could not get them started. So as I am sitting with their rep in his cubicle. I saw a Scion tC that just came in. Looked at the car, liked it. Decided to go with that car. I put 1500 down and the car was a total 14,000. 2011 Scion tC with 85000 miles. Here's where they get you, my loan rate came up to be 26%. Per diem (Per day charged interest) $8.24. The loan total came up to be around 16,500. With all the stuff they added in and yeah you can't take those options out. I don't or wouldn't even use the extra options but still could not get them off. Now I'm stuck on a 6 year loan while paying $425 a month on a car that is not even worth half of that.

    I've been paying the car for about 2 years now and as it did raise my credit score. Now my loan is at around 13000 because I've been paying double the amount. Can't refinance because the banks say the car is worth 5000 with the current mileage 110,000 and I still owe 13,000. So I'm stuck paying the rest of the car off or selling the car and pay the rest of it off. Either way I was screwed over and hope someone in my shoes does not go with DriveTime. I've talked to several banks in my area trying to get refinanced or a new loan and they all say DriveTime is the worst and they see a lot of people with negative equity coming from them. Don't make the same mistake I did.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Vincent,

    Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Although I am thrilled to hear that you have seen an improvement in your credit score since purchase, I am deeply sorry to hear that you are unhappy with DriveTime, and I would like the opportunity to address your concerns. DriveTime does not compete on price, nor do we hide it. We are the nation's largest dealer helping people with credit issues purchase or lease great vehicles and we strive to work with all our customers to find the right vehicle and financing options available. Annual Percentage Rates may vary and are subject to several factors, including but not limited to: down payment, income level, proof of residence, and credit score. We encourage our customers to research all aspects of their purchase prior to sale.

    I want to apologize again if you are feeling dissatisfied with the price of your vehicle. If you have any additional questions or concerns on this matter, please feel free to reach out to my Customer Relations team at (888) 290-0148.

    Respectfully,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffFinancing

    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    Let me tell you about my experience at the Live Oak, TX Drive Time location! When I tell you it was beyond amazing! Words cannot express how happy I am with their Customer Service and able to get me approved with a car I very happy with! Picture it, San Antonio, TX, Christmas 2016. So before I went to Drive Time, I had a 2009 Dodge Charger that was paid for. I bought it brand new in 2009. Let's fast forward to December 2016, a week before Christmas. My Dodge Charger engine light came on. So, dealing with the holiday approaching, I had paid all of family gifts and was left pretty much broke, not knowing what to do. As my engine light came on, my Charger started to act extremely weird and had me nervous to drive. I had to get to work and needed my car. So I would only drive it to work, hoping that I would get there safely.

    On or about December 22, I saw a commercial for Drive Time and decided to go to the website. As I am filling out the application, I didn't fill it out all the way, but decided to submit it anyway. CarMax had declined me due to my credit score so I already knew Drive Time would as well. I then received numerous phone calls and voicemails telling me to give them a call. Once again, I brushed them off. I didn't need to hear them say "sorry you are not approved". I was already stressed with my current situation and couldn't take anymore bad news. On December 26, 2016, I had taken my Dodge Charger to get the engine a diagnostic test. The technician was talking to me about my car and what needed to be done, but I was not understanding anything that he was saying. All I heard was "you need to take it to an engine shop to get it repaired".

    From that point, I knew it was going to be expensive and I couldn't deal with hearing how much it was going to cost. So, as I got home, frustrated, I decided to call Drive Time back. My mindset was already ready for bad news, but the customer service was very friendly and was able to schedule me an appointment. I informed her my situation (poor thing) and she told me "everything you just told me, tell them at the dealership and they will be able to work with you". In my mind, I was like "yeah right! She doesn't want to hear my sad story". So, I drive to Drive Time in my Charger praying once again that I make it. Now granted, I was able to drive my Charger, but I was just nervous. I walk in and Fred greeted me with open arms! We spoke, I told him my issue and then his Manager came and asked me questions.

    Long story short, I informed them I was not able to afford a down payment. When they found out that my Charger was paid off, they did an appraisal. After looking at two cars, and test driving both, I fell in love with the 2013 Passat. Thinking that nothing was going to go my way, the Manager came up to me and told me the pricing and financing. At this time, I am just looking on the payment for how much the cost was since I knew I didn't want to pay no more than $350.00 a month. When he told me my appraisal price for my Charger, I was actually shocked because I thought it would have been lower. And when he informed me of my monthly payments, I was even more excited! Overall, I walked out of the dealership, trading my car in and not putting any money down!

    Fred, the Manager (forgot his name but he had a bald head and chin hair) were truly amazing and friendly and helpful. I felt comfortable around them and so thankful that I was honest with them. Drive Time is a lifesaver that will work with any customer as long as you are honest. Their whole team at the Live Oak location make you feel comfortable and are not out to get you just to make a sale. They truly want you to be satisfied with what vehicle you get. They are extremely thorough as well.

    Another thing I love about Drive Time is that Fred called me two days later just to check up on me and my vehicle and to see how my experience with driving was and stated that he will call back next week and monthly just to make sure their customer is doing okay. I love it! The customer service I received is beyond amazing and other car dealerships should think about adapting to what Drive Time has to offer. Thank you so much for all you have done for me!

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    Reviewed Jan. 6, 2017

    I was very pleased with my transaction. The personnel in the store were friendly and courteous. The transaction went very smoothly. I definitely would recommend this dealer to anyone. They kept me informed of all aspects of the transaction along the way.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    Initially, I should have known there may be issues because upon arrival at the entity, the first greeting from my Salesperson Nick was "you just getting here?" This after travelling over 80 miles. He later apologized for the comment. I return on the third day after purchase to exchange my vehicle for the exact same vehicle but two years newer. The reason I thought it would not be a problem is because the 2013 Spark purchased was $300 higher than the 2015 Spark that I wanted. Logic and reason would dictate that this exchange should not have posed a problem. Even though the Finance person and other Sales Staff initially indicated it could be done, it was not done and could not be done unless I added an additional $100 to the previously paid $500 for the 2013 Spark.

    The Finance person attempted to give some lame explanation of the length of time a vehicle has been in the lot and that constitute the fact as to why he could not do an exchange without an additional $100. He did say that the 5 day return meant only that a customer may return a vehicle but not the type exchange I wanted. He then went on to say after that verbal exchange that we could try and find you another vehicle!

    With that comment, I turn my back as he was speaking and walked away because what had just transpired in succession of one statement against another, made no sense, especially when keeping the same type, make & model vehicle was not the primary reason for the Exchange. If I could have gotten into a newer vehicle that was price $300 lower than the older vehicle I purchased... This was a no brainer. I am very disappointed and have every intention on taking this issue up with the General Manager! (GM) Please forward a copy of this correspondence to the GM and Public Relations Liaison. Thank you!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Cassie,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your DriveTime experience. I am sincerely sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied due to different down payment amounts. I want to assure you that we strive to provide all of our customers with affordable transportation options. The down payment amount can vary from vehicle to vehicle and is dependent on different factors, including, but not limited to: vehicle price, proof of income, credit score, proof of residence, and income level. These factors must be verified at the dealership, and are subject to change.

    In regards to returning your vehicle, we do offer our customers a 5-day return period known as our Vehicle Return Program (VRP). This program allows customers to return their vehicle within the first five (5) days or 300 miles and receive a full refund of their down payment. Please know that this is also subject to change at the dealership, should any damage be present on the vehicle.

    Again I want to thank you for your time and patience on this matter. Should you have any further questions regarding the VRP or down payment amounts, I encourage you to reach out to your local DriveTime dealership.

    Respectfully,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    It was my first time financing a car or even going to one of these places. I was nervous and excited at the same time. The staff was friendly and Ms. Antonia and the gentleman assisted me thru the process and stay late with me to ensure I was in a vehicle. Thanks guys.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    DriveTime staff were professional and patient. Being approved for a vehicle was so simple. My credit score did not matter. The car selection was vast, I bought the car that I wanted. The payments were affordable. My car was clean shiny and had a full tank.

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    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    I had a quick experience that lead to my new vehicle. Very professional and efficient process. I liked that from my search to being qualified by DriveTime I had appointments and phone calls from your team to confirm my appointment. The paperwork requirement was very efficient and fast.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 5, 2017

    I purchased a 2015 Chrysler 200 limited from the Brook Park, Ohio DriveTime location. Dexter ** was my salesman and I can't say enough good things about him or my experience. It was the best car buying experience I've ever had!

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017

    Shayla was beyond professional... She was a true blessing. No harassment and she above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. She is a force to be reckoned with and she will go far. I will recommend others to buy because it is a no hassle situation.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017

    I am extremely happy and satisfied with the purchase of the car and how they explained the whole process till the very end of the purchase. I would recommend DriveTime to friends and family. It's hard to buy a car when you have bad credit but they assured me they could get it done and they did.

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    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017

    Excellent customer service friendly. It was hassle free and quick processing. All aspects of the contract were explained to me in detail. A checklist walk-through was performed in order to ensure my satisfaction. Staff really care for customers. I will definitely recommend DriveTime to all my friends and family.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017

    Had a no hassle and got what I wanted not what I had to take experience. Would like to thank you for the car I got. Everything works. Was explained everything I needed to know about warranty. The staff was very nice and ready to get things rolling. Ty.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2017

    Terrawn & Jerrell made me feel comfortable compared to all other dealerships I have visited. They made sure I was happy & satisfied with the car that I wanted, and let me test drive multiple cars that was in my interest. These guys really works with you. The sales managers Paul & Michael was friendly also. Thanks guys.

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2017

    The Ford Fiesta that I purchased has turned out to be a lemon and I am not happy with my car. I wish that DriveTime would have been more diligent in examining cars before they resell them!!! I want to exchange my car for a new one!!!

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Virginia,

    I want to thank you for providing feedback regarding your experience with DriveTime. I am truly sorry to hear that you have recently encountered some mechanical issues with your vehicle. Please know that DriveTime inspects each vehicle prior to sale. Additionally, each vehicle sold from our lot includes an initial 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty, as well as an extended warranty that is optional for our finance customers. Upon further review, I see that you have recently been in contact with my Customer Relations team regarding the concerns you had mentioned in your review. Please continue working with us so that we may ensure that all possible assistance options are explored.

    Respectfully,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 2, 2017

    Milan and Kaitlyn were amazing! They both took at least 2 hours after closing time (The night of their Christmas Party) to make sure my vehicle was in great condition and I was satisfied. I would recommend them HIGHLY!!! DriveTime accepted my credit rating and my low down payment. I am hoping to be able to use them again in the future.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2017

    Brandon, Kurt, Chris, George and Elliott were great. They helped me with my whole experience. Very patient, kind and helpful. They took the time to come get me, help get something took me back and pick me up the next day. I was so appreciative!

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    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2017

    Everything is good but my SUV is great. I want make sure check ok... My SUV have little problem from aux won't start as clear we listen to music. You can fix this or going to shop to fix this from aux?

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 1, 2017

    This purchase was truly a tram effort. I was looking for a style, presence, and image. My salesman Keith was amazing. Everyone in this branch seemed to share my desire to obtain my goal, seek, acquire and obtain the perfect car for my lifestyle.

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    Online & App

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2016

    I think the process was a little unbalanced, and a little frustrating misleading. I say and feel this because although I at first qualified for zero Down when I applied online, however I was later advised at dealership on Camelback Rd in Phoenix, Az. that in order to be financed I had to pay a down payment of 300 which I put 100 down as a holding deposit and 200 to finalize the deal. I did not expect this. I then in 21 days not 28 as told originally by the sales guy, then I have to have my first monthly double payment in for January. So personally speaking it's a little misleading from the online application form to the in person experience. All in all I am happy I was worked with and got the vehicle. Just a little shocked I was told nothing down based on good credit and later told I had to put something down which I did and was in the total amount of 300.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2016

    Courtney was an awesome salesperson. She went out of her way to help me get into the best possible vehicle for my needs. She was great. I would recommend her for future people to buy a vehicle on the future. I will definitely go back to her for my future purchases.

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    Reviewed Dec. 31, 2016

    Bought a truck back in January 2016 from DriveTime. The third day of having the vehicle had a side wall blow out. Had to replace all tires. They were dry rotted no reimbursement on this. At the time the tires were put on DriveTime was advised that the ball joints were also bad on the truck, still no help. Shop noticed there was no Missouri safety or Emission sticker on the windshield. When DriveTime was confronted on this they could not find that paperwork nor did they offer to take care of that. To this date 12/30 this Emissions cannot be found nor the safety. Still there was a vibration in the truck and I tried to get help on this.

    Finally the truck had a wiring issue that led to several burnt wires on the engine. The truck was put in the shop and all that was fixed was heating and cooling. Still no replacement on the ball joints. Front headlights and tail lights don't match. One side new the other old and the vibration continues to get worse. At that point I was told there was $2,000.00 in safety repairs needing done and they would not cover that because that was normal wear on the vehicle. Still things with the truck continued to get worse. I finally saved up enough money to get my truck into my mechanic. Upon breaking the front end down he finds it has been pieced together. One side was a 2 wheel drive rocker arm and ball joint and the other was the 4 wheel drive parts. So the whole front end had to be replaced including the wheel hubs and rotors and brakes.

    The following week the truck was due back into the shop for the rear end that had been leaking supposedly just the rear seal. Upon break down of the rear end the mechanics find that there is water and that it had been there for quite some time. Upon further inspection they find that this truck has been submerged in water and that it had happened long before I purchased the truck by the amount of rust and damage the water has caused.

    So now not only was I sold a truck pieced together but one that also had been in a flood. Still no safety or emissions can be found along with any shop or inspection station information on this truck possibly because had the inspections been done the vehicle would never have passed. So in their negligence to look further into the issues with the safety issues the rear brakes also failed putting me and my daughter into harms way. With all this being said I urge consumers to use extreme caution. If you must deal with these people to buy a car take the car to your mechanic and don't sign anything until you have it completely checked out.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Jerri,

    I’d like to first thank you for taking the time to bring light to your frustrations. I cannot apologize enough for the inconvenience vehicle repairs have caused you. I know it may be unsettling not being able to fully enjoy your vehicle. As a member of our Customer Relations Department, it is my goal to review this situation in more detail to see how I can properly assist.

    Please know, DriveTime takes pride in the vehicle we provide to our customers. We understand that we are a business sought out not only because of our inventory, but also because of the service we provide. Prior to making a vehicle available for lease or purchase, a full inspection is performed. While we never want our customers to be faced with the burden of repairs, we are not able to predict if or when future mechanical issues will arise. For this reason, we provide each customer with a 30 day or 1,500-mile warranty to assist incase repairs arise. As an added piece of mind, our lease customers are given a “Life of Lease” warranty and our finance customers have the option of purchasing extended coverage.

    Within your review you mentioned there was an issue with your “2 wheel/4wheel drive,” the emissions inspection and rust damage to the vehicle. I can definitely understand your frustrations being advised by a repair facility of these concerns. I would like to speak with you personally to learn more of the issues you have listed within your review. Please know, I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours. Should you prefer to speak with someone sooner, you are welcome to contact our Customer Relations department at (888) 290-0148 and a member of the team will be more than happy to assist.

    I certainly understand you are displeased with DriveTime; please know I am here to provide the most amicable resolution to this matter.

    Thank you and I hope the remainder of your day goes well.

    Sincerely,

    Philisha- Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016

    Tia ** and Nicole (the Manager) were awesome!!! Thank you both for making my 2017 start off with hope and happiness. If only I knew about DriveTime months ago. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! I will definitely be promoting your company and making my referrals.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 30, 2016

    Representative was nice. I was interested in cars at different locations and was told that they can get the cars. I sent an email two days ahead to let them know which cars I was interested in from other locations. When I arrived the cars were not there. It would be nice to let us know ahead of time that the cars cannot be at requested location until process started. I ended up getting a car at the lot, but it was not what I was really interested in. But staff was nice. Process went smoothly. I will send referral. Also, had to wait for car to get washed and no car mats included in car.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    Thank you. Your dealership and works are great. I love my vehicle. Thank you very much! Audrey was good and she showed the car very well and check the car good. Price of car was good too. It runs great. Smooth ride and neat inside, love the seats and very thankful. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    I was very pleased with the service and with the overall car buying experience at DriveTime. I will definitely be referring my friends and family. I was impressed with the selection of quality cars they had available there to pick from. I am happy with my selection and glad I choose to go to DriveTime for my car purchase.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    Drivetime is the most professional car lot. They explain everything and answer all questions. The services they offer are amazing! I got the ride I wanted at a price I could afford. I got to pick the cars I wanted to test drive. Also any complaints were immediately addressed. The staff is friendly and very understanding. They also listen to your needs.

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    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    My Review of Capital Blvd DriveTime Crystal1987. 12/29/2016. Reason For Visit. Sales (Used). "SCAM ALERT and LIARS". Gather round ladies and gentlemen and listen to the tales I have to tell you about these small brained people at DriveTime in Raleigh, NC. So first thing is First - they are rip-offs. Second - they have no brains in their head. Okay so we went to get a car there. They quoted it as one price on the phone and it's different with longer payments. So we had no choice but to get it. By the time we got it home (2 hours away) the check engine light was on. So we bring that overpriced piece of junk back because DriveTime was telling us the warranty company would cover it and the warranty company was saying it was DriveTime's responsibility and they wasn't going to touch it.

    So we went and got the oil changed in it because the oil looked new but maybe something was wrong with it... The filter was hard as a rock and hadn't been changed for at least 10,000 miles. So there was no way we was keeping it. They tried to make it look pretty is all so BEWARE about that. Their inspections aren't crap. So we bring it back and make them go get another vehicle from Virginia like we wanted. So we go the day after we get it and get it checked out... Transmission fluid is black and needs to be changed since it has NEVER been changed in the life of the car. $200 we have to pay out of pocket. And the air filter is black and needs to be changed because again it had NEVER been changed. We like the car so we keep it but if you don't know anything about cars, bring someone with you who does because you will have to pay for maintenance. They should have done to the car before anyone purchased it.

    I had a newborn baby at the time and needed to get it done to make sure it would last in case something happened and we had an emergency. They knew (including the salesman Chad) we had a newborn when we came in to sign papers even and they sat around with each other and even though they said everything was ready. First time we went it took almost 5 hours. Second time we went and got the other car. It took 3 hours so needless to say Chad was very slow but he wasn't the only one. So very unprofessional on the phone and smart asses. My husband has PTSD from the military and saving this country's ** and they still was a smart ** about everything.

    Another customer we was talking to while waiting said they treated him like dog **. His words verbatim. We even called corporate and they said basically "we can't help you". Do they realize they have a job because of customers? Without customers they wouldn't have a ** job. So we wait for our new tag in the mail for 29 days exactly... we hadn't received it. So we called DriveTime again and talked to Loronda and she said she would next day mail a new temp plate since we live 2+ hours away and driving would be pointless. So we wait until two days later (30 days now since sale) our temp plate is expired. So we call and talked to Kira and explain we haven't got the new temp plate in the mail and our permanent plate isn't here either. Kira says Loronda wasn't in and didn't come the day before (so no she didn't mail it) then tells us she can ask Loronda when she comes back, whenever that is, if it was mailed.

    Mind you our license is expired now and we have a six week old newborn. Great help there Kira!! So she snarky and didn't want to help at all so transferred us to a manager Cordaro (who was supposed to be the actual one to put in for the permanent license plate). He told us he would next day mail it to us a temporary license plate (it's already 2 pm so it won't be mailed out today mind you) and we asked him to look and see if the permanent has been put in for yet? And he talks to Kira and says yes. OKAY so she couldn't tell us that when we was asking her? She said she couldn't look it up when we asked her... Sounds like she exceeded the intake for her little brain. So anyway he said he would mail it to us and permanent license is already put in for. So when we got off the phone we got tired of their little Brain runaround and called the DMV and asked about the tag.

    Apparently they have 28 days from sale date to apply for license plate and title. Our car is still in someone else's name whomever sold the car to DriveTime!! So if something happens to the car they get screwed. And they lied and never applied for the permanent license plate. So DMV told us to file a LT220 and they will be investigated. So they might think they can do what they want but they are about to get a rude awakening.

    I strongly recommend they clean house and get ALL new people to work there who has some sense in their heads and can actually handle working with customers. I, a customer, shouldn't have to go over all their work to make sure it was done right. If I could give 0 stars I would. Go somewhere else to get a car and less headaches. I can't even tell you how many people I have steered away from them from our experience with them and I will continue to do so until corporate steps in, mans up, and does something about these people.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Crystal,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I am deeply sorry you are dissatisfied with your overall DriveTime experience thus far. We strive to provide each customer with the highest quality of customer service, and it is truly unfortunate that you left feeling otherwise.

    I want to first apologize for any frustration you are going through in regards to the mechanical issues with your vehicle. Please know that all of our vehicles are inspected prior to sale in an effort to prevent mechanical issues such as the ones you had mentioned. However, with pre-owned vehicles, it is very difficult for us to determine exactly if or when mechanical issues may arise. For this reason, each vehicle sold from our lot includes an initial 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty, in addition to the optional extended warranty that is available to our finance customers. That being said, we know that each customer and vehicle is unique, and we understand that it may be difficult to balance out of pocket vehicle maintenance costs along with the regularly scheduled payments. For this reason, our Customer Relations team is in place to ensure that all possible assistance options are explored.

    I also want to sincerely apologize for the dissatisfaction you are feeling in regards to the time spent at the dealership. Please know that we make our best effort to expedite the process of placing our customers into their ideal vehicle. However, time spent at the dealership can vary between customers due to a number of different factors, and I am very sorry if you left feeling inconvenienced in any way.

    Additionally, please keep in mind that each customer’s terms can change upon verification of necessary documentation provided to the dealership. This verification process can also play a role in time spent at the dealership.

    I would also like to discuss the matters related to your titling/registration issues, however it is important to keep in mind that this process can vary from state to state.

    I want to thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback. I would like the opportunity to discuss these concerns with you in further detail, however I was unable to locate an account with the information provided in your review. If you are in need of additional assistance, please reach out to my Customer Relations at (888) 290-0148. I look forward to hearing from you.

    Thank you,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 29, 2016

    When I purchased my 2007 Honda Accord in January, 2014, it was a pleasant experience. I needed a car badly, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I wasn't aware of my credit score and because of past problems, I was unsure of approval. A friend recommended DT so I thought I'd check them out. I got approved for the car I wanted so I purchased it. Now, I wish I would have read the "fine print" and did a more thorough search for a new car and sought other options elsewhere. I recommend to people thinking about choosing DriveTime to READ the fine print and really look at what they're charging you for the car before you sign those papers. I am now 3 years into the loan. I am now driving a 10 year old car that is only worth maybe $4k/5k and I still owe over $10k on it.

    DriveTime helps people who have no/bad credit get into cars, yes. But, they in turn, overcharge for these cars causing consumers to pay double and triple the price of what the car is worth because of over-pricing and very high interest rates. I have tried a few times to trade my Honda in for a newer vehicle. I have a great pay history and my credit has gotten much better. However, I cannot trade the car in because I am drowning in negative equity. Now, I'm stuck with a 10+ year old car. Granted, I haven't had a major problem with the car although I have spent thousands of dollars on maintaining it. But, still... I can't go trade it in for a newer one because I owe way too much on it because DT overcharges for their cars and jacks up interest rates.

    Also, I took my car to the Honda dealership and had a multiple point inspection done on it a few months after I purchased the car. I wish I would have done this days after I bought it because I wouldn't taken it back. DT raves on their multi-point inspection before they sell cars. Not so! There were many things that were old that needed to be replaced which DriveTime should have taken care of before re-selling the vehicle to me. The main thing being the timing belt. I am still upset that DT sold me a Honda with high mileage knowing that they didn't replace the timing belt so that was another expense I had to cover.

    Yes, the buying experience was a pleasant one. The staff was very nice. HOWEVER, I will never buy another car from DriveTime again. They prey on people who have little or no to bad credit and over-charge them for cars that aren't nowhere near worth the price. I have been a customer for 3 years, and I can't even get an amortization schedule from them showing my payments and amount due through the end of the loan because my payment schedule was modified. Would I recommend people to DriveTime... will I ever use them again? NO! Also, I bet this review doesn't get posted because it doesn't show 5 stars. It will get deleted like the other reviews I've tried to post about DT on here.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Jason,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sincerely sorry to hear that you had become dissatisfied due to the pricing of your loan and vehicle. I want to assure you that we strive to provide affordable and reliable transportation options for all of our customers. As the nation’s largest dealership, DriveTime does not compete on price, nor do we hide it. Our no-haggle prices are posted online as well as on each vehicle at our dealerships. We understand that customers are weary about how dealerships price their vehicles, which is why we are transparent with how much our customers will pay for their vehicle of choice. On average, we invest over $1,200 in parts and labor in every vehicle we sell to ensure it meets our standards, an amount representing 10% or more of the NADA value of the vehicles. We utilize NADA Retail Suggested Value when evaluating our pricing, which are within the “fair market range” displayed on the “Buy from a Dealer” page on Kelly Blue Book (KBB). We also provide our customers with a Federal Truth in Lending Disclosure at the time of sale. This disclosure indicates the cost of the vehicle, the total amount financed, the annual percentage rate (APR), any finance charges included, and the total amount that is expected to be paid upon maturity of the loan. For verification purposes, we have each customer sign this document stating that they acknowledge the loan and its terms. And as DriveTime specializes in working with customers with less than perfect credit, the APR may vary from customer to customer and may be higher than initially expected.

    In regards to any repair concerns, we inspect all vehicles prior to arriving on our dealership’s lot. We also provide a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty, with finance customers having the option to add-on additional coverage for further peace of mind. Under the umbrella of these warranties, there are items that are deemed “non-covered components”. Some of these items include, but are not limited to: brakes, tires, fluids, belts, seals, gaskets, and cosmetic issues. We encourage our customers to thoroughly review all aspects of their vehicle prior to purchase.

    I truly apologize that the vehicle pricing caused you to return your vehicle. Please know that if anything should change, we would love to have you as a customer. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

    Thank you,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016

    I was approved, when I doubted it could happen. I had a very good experience. My salesperson Courtney ** gave awesome customer service, as well as the finance gentlemen. They made everything easy and understandable. Courtney answered every question I had, plus some!! He was very informative as well! I would definitely recommend others!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016

    Everything was perfect, professional, fair, and handled in a reasonable time...!!! Thank you guys 1000%??? And I would like the two people who worked with me in getting me in my dream car; Which is Ms **, and Mr ** at DriveTime located at 4601 saint barnabas rd. Temple Hills, MD 20748.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2016

    Hats off to James @ Alameda - in Albuquerque, New Mexico location and finance person there... They treated us with so much respect and got the deal done, though we arrived late they saw it through. Thank you so much!!! Am please with the vehicle purchase.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2016

    Katrina and Brian at the Irving, TX location were really great. They continued to try and work our deal so we could get the car we wanted. My second experience with DriveTime and both were great. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Thank you. Peace.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2016

    I recently in purchased a vehicle for my daughter's 18th birthday. The quality of the vehicle and service was phenomenal! Preston ** was our salesperson and he worked with us until we got what we needed/wanted. This is my 2nd DriveTime purchase, so I am a bit partial.

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    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2016

    Great experience, very helpful and fast and easy. Awesome customer service. DriveTime is a great place. I will recommend doing to my friends and family. The people there are very nice and willing get to help in any way. I love my car. Wasn't the one that I had looked at but definitely love it.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2016

    I asked for a better price and was told that DriveTime does not at all make deals because they know they are "dealing with people who cannot get cars financed," as my seller Arron told me. I was told that I was only going to have to pay a 300 dollar down payment on three vehicles that I test drove then when I decided on a fourth car and we were gonna do the paperwork I was told I had to pay 500 dollars! Before we finalized the paperwork for my finance I asked which of the two associates would be following me to the gas station to fill my car up and I was told that it was policy of DriveTime to only give customers a half tank of gas.

    Now if these are not true I would like to have some form of compensation made to reduce the cost of my vehicle, finance and a full tank provided. I do not need for anyone to be fired, but I've never experienced a dealer that did any of the previously stated if not a commission-based tactic, and if it was my recommendations will not be for future business to be given to DriveTime!!!

    Please contact me to verify the policies of DriveTime and if I was not given proper treatment. I'm satisfied with the quality of my vehicle and expect any GM vehicle to last 10 years or more if properly cared for and maintained. I am a single father of two and was without a family vehicle, so presented myself as a sacrificial lamb so to speak for a dealer to do me any kind of way, so long as I was on four wheels before I left! In closing all of the staff I dealt or spoke with were pleasant and informative, so long as I was given proper information DriveTime can count on me to recommend them to anyone I know looking for a vehicle.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello James,

    Thank you for taking the opportunity to write your review. We always appreciate customer feedback, as it aids us in finding ways to improve our overall customer experience. I am deeply sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with your recent visit to our dealership. Here at DriveTime, we believe in providing our customers with the utmost transparency in all aspects of their purchase, and it is truly unfortunately that you left feeling otherwise.

    I want to apologize if the we were not able to properly portray the sense of transparency and honesty that we strive for in our mission to provide top notch customer service. However, please know that the information provided to you at the dealership was accurate. Our haggle-free pricing is part of the DriveTime experience for our customers, and truly emphasizes our transparency with how much our customers will pay for their chosen vehicle. Additionally, our system automatically populates the down payment amount based on the information and documentation provided by our customers, as well as the specifications of the selected vehicle. Once the offer has been accepted and we place our customer into their vehicle, please know that it is DriveTime policy to provide each customer with a minimum of a half-tank of gas prior to leaving the dealership.

    I hope that I was able to provide some clarity on the concerns you had mentioned, and I want to apologize again for any frustration this situation had caused. If you have any additional questions or concerns on this matter, please feel free to reach out to my Customer Relations team at (888) 290-0148.

    Respectfully,

    Jacob – Customer Relations

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Dec. 26, 2016

    I had great customer service. But, I will say that the vehicles are overpriced. Sad I have to return my vehicle. I refuse to pay 30,000 for a 12,000 vehicle. I heard positive reviews from a few friends. But, they also said they had issues with their vehicles.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Vonetta,

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sincerely sorry to hear that you had become dissatisfied due to the pricing of your loan and vehicle. I want to assure you that we strive to provide affordable and reliable transportation options for all of our customers. As the nation’s largest dealership, DriveTime does not compete on price, nor do we hide it. Our no-haggle prices are posted online as well as on each vehicle at our dealerships. We understand that customers are weary about how dealerships price their vehicles, which is why we are transparent with how much our customers will pay for their vehicle of choice. On average, we invest over $1,200 in parts and labor in every vehicle we sell to ensure it meets our standards, an amount representing 10% or more of the NADA value of the vehicles. We utilize NADA Retail Suggested Value when evaluating our pricing, which are within the “fair market range” displayed on the “Buy from a Dealer” page on Kelly Blue Book (KBB). We also provide our customers with a Federal Truth in Lending Disclosure at the time of sale. This disclosure indicates the cost of the vehicle, the total amount financed, the annual percentage rate (APR), any finance charges included, and the total amount that is expected to be paid upon maturity of the loan. For verification purposes, we have each customer sign this document stating that they acknowledge the loan and its terms. And as DriveTime specializes in working with customers with less than perfect credit, the APR may vary from customer to customer and may be higher than initially expected. We encourage our customers to thoroughly review all aspects of their vehicle prior to purchase.

    I truly apologize that the vehicle pricing caused you to return your vehicle. Please know that if anything should change, we would love to have you as a customer. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

    Thank you,

    Andrew – Customer Relations

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    Year Founded:
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    Address:
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