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Reviewed March 23, 2016
Ms. V was great. She did a wonderful job. She was patient and very kind.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
To purchase a car from DriveTime was great. We got a nice car that is in our budget and the warranty is awesome.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
I have been having trouble getting a car for the last year and a half and I was able to finally get approved at DriveTime. They helped me in every way possible to help me get into a car. I recommend DriveTime.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
MY EXPERIENCE at DriveTime was very positive... I will recommend to all my friends to go to DriveTime if they are interested getting a good used vehicle.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
Sean my salesman was very professional and was interactive with us. We enjoyed his service to get my new car. Thanks Sean.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
I ADORE my new car, and I could not be happier with my service at DriveTime. The car I wanted had been removed from their inventory before I had a chance to purchase, and they went out of their way to bring me a car from their Miami location. I am so happy with my new car! These guys are awesome!
Reviewed March 23, 2016
After unsuccessful attempts at other dealerships DriveTime made my car shopping experience satisfying, fast, and hassle-free. I was able to get the car I wanted at an affordable payment. Mel at the Pershall office in St. Louis was awesome to work with! I will recommend this location to my friends and family.
Reviewed March 23, 2016
DriveTime... Great advisors. Daryl was great in helping me choose the right vehicle. Solomon, Terrance, Kenny, and the manager, forgot his name treated me very nice. Would recommend to my family and friends... Thanks DriveTime. Hope to see you in less than 5 yrs!!
Reviewed March 22, 2016
The employees were good. The only thing that I am really upset about is that I just drove off in our new truck last night and now it is having to go into the shop for repairs. Really messes up our work schedules.
Hello Velma,
Thank you for reaching out regarding your concerns with your new truck. I am so sorry to hear you are already needing to take it to a repair facility and would like to look into this matter further. Please be assured all our vehicles do go through a multipoint inspection prior to lease or sale. At that time, any parts that fail inspection are replaced. However, as we work with pre-owned vehicles, we are not able to predict if or when any future issues may occur.
Keep in mind, if you are currently financing your truck with us, we do offer a five day Vehicle Return Program for our purchase customers. If you are unhappy with the truck for any reason, you can return the vehicle to the DriveTime dealership within five days from the date of purchase to cancel your contract. Terms of this program can be found in your contract paperwork.
To better address your concerns, I would like to speak with you directly. I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours to provide you with the best possible assistance.
Thank you, I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,Natalie
Customer Relations
Reviewed March 22, 2016
On March 18th I purchase a new vehicle. The minute I step into your dealership y'all treated me like family, which is important to me. I came in contact with Nicole **, with a warm greeting. After explaining to her why I'm there, her response "Ok Ms. ** let's get you a vehicle." She then introduce me to Estavon **. Very pleasant, friendly, caring young man. He says, "Ms. ** let's get your vehicle." After sitting down from a long night at work, Estavon made me feel so comfortable, knowing I will be leaving out with a vehicle. Mrs. ** would check to see if I'm ok.
The hospitality in your team is wonderful. While there I observed all your staff warm and inviting to whom every came through your doors. I'm very proud of my decision going with DriveTime and I will do my best in maintaining my new vehicle. I thank y'all from the bottom of my heart! Very please customer indeed. Once more thank y'all for making my day a lot brighter. And, "YES" I will recommend anyone to your dealership!
Reviewed March 22, 2016
I had a great experience at DriveTime. Thank you for the chance to drive off in a vehicle at a great price and the customer service was excellent and professional. Yeah DriveTime y'all the best.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Everyone at DriveTime was helpful, friendly, and honest. I recommended them to anyone.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Jackson was very polite, informative, customer focused, efficient in finding what I want.. He drove to Redbird to get the car. He answered all my questions and offered car care advice. Very nice guy. Everybody was kind and very business oriented.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Paul was a very easy and fun guy to work with at the Miamisburg, OH location. A lot of great cars to choose from. I got the car I wanted with a better than expected warranty. I would recommend my sales guy and location to everyone.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
I thank Milan my sales representative. He did his job, and I'm proud of what I have. Thanks again.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Eric was great in listening to what my goals were and helping me getting the most out of the deal. While I did do a lot of homework as to what vehicles were available to me, Eric helped keep the numbers in mind and help me settle on a vehicle that I feel I will be happy with for a long time to come.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Scott was great and very pleasant. Could not ask for a better salesperson.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Evan was right on spot... everything he said he would do he did and there were no surprises. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to know that you have a spectacular employee which shows to be an asset to your company. Thank you Evan for all you did and thank you for being so genuine. You deserve a GOLD STAR!!
Reviewed March 22, 2016
The staff at the dealership could not be beat. They were very friendly and professional while helping us in our purchase. The car was in good condition and the warranty that came with it was very impressive. While I understand that there is some risk in giving credit to someone with a less than perfect credit rating I did find the pricing and financing was high. I wouldn't mind one or the other but it was a bit much to tack a high interest rate on an already overpriced vehicle. In the end it was our choice to finalize the purchase and the company seems to stand behind their services so we will look forward to a good relationship with DriveTime.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
Could have been 5 stars. However, I was given misinformation by 2 employees. Even though I was assured by each individual 2x. I nearly left without completing the initial process. If not for family wanting me to see it through, I could have left dissatisfied. Once past the only issue, it ran perfectly smooth throughout the rest of the deal.
Reviewed March 22, 2016
The service was great, all of our questions were answered professionally. Everyone was courteous and friendly.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
I bought a car with them for the first time a few weeks ago. It does come with a warranty which I hoped to be a good thing. Upon getting it home there has been a mechanical issue, 2 shops have had a hard time pinpointing. So far Drivetime's warranty has covered everything. But I have to say this makes me nervous going forward as I am almost out of the 30 day warranty period if I've had this many problems so soon. Taking it back in the first 5 days wasn't really an option as they had nothing comparable and it was in the shop waiting for parts for most of that 5 days.
Hello Tim,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your DriveTime experience. I am sincerely sorry to hear about the mechanical issues you have encountered, but am glad to see the repairs were covered. I understand you are worried about the possibility of future issues. Please be assured, all DriveTime vehicles undergo a multipoint inspection prior to sale at our DriveTime inspection centers. At that time, any parts that fail inspection are replaced. With any pre-owned vehicles, we are unable to predict if or when any future concerns may arise. To provide peace of mind, all vehicles come with a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty and the option to purchase additional coverage.
It is the intent of Customer Relations to review all situations on a case by case basis to see what assistance can be provided, if needed. Should you have any additional concerns in the future, I encourage you to contact Customer Relations at 888-290-0148, and myself or another member of my team would be happy to assist.
Thank you again for your time, I hope you have a wonderful day.
NatalieCustomer Relations
Reviewed March 21, 2016
The staff was very helpful and efficient, patient when helping you find the perfect car. I would recommend anybody with bad credit to get approve at DriveTime. Bring a snack though. It takes time to get paperwork done. But just like the commercial says everyone's approved. It’s true!!!
Reviewed March 21, 2016
James ** was very patient with me when selling me a car and got me into a car that I love. I would recommend more people to go to DriveTime. It was well worth the time.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Adrian was my salesman and he was very professional. Interacted well with my family and I. Adrian and the other DriveTime staff made us feel welcome. They gave us a good buying experience and it didn't take all day to approve me for my vehicle. I would recommend my family and friends to come visit if they ever need a vehicle.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Poor customer service, lied about the type of lease, refuses to fix issues that were wrong with the vehicle from beginning (told them two days later transmission was going out). Their idea of fixing a recall part is to put a screw you would use in a piece of wood. Airbag light won’t turn off. Their customer service department don't know why they call you every day. No one notes the accounts, no one follows up, or knows what the other person is doing. I will never come to DriveTime again!!!
Hello Micky,
Thank you for leaving a review and taking the time to bring your concerns to our attention. I am sincerely sorry to hear about the transmission and air bag light issues you have encountered would like the opportunity to address. Please be assured, all DriveTime vehicles undergo a multipoint inspection prior to lease or sale at our DriveTime inspection centers. At that time, any parts that fail inspection are replaced. However, as we have pre-owned vehicles, we are unable to foresee if or when any future issues may arise. For peace of mind, all DriveTime lease vehicles come with a 30 day/1,500 mile limited warranty and extended coverage which takes effect after that time.
Regarding your concern with the recall, DriveTime is unable to assist with manufacturer recalls. Should there ever be an open recall on your vehicle, we encourage you to take the vehicle to an original equipment manufacturer to properly address.
I am currently unable to locate your account with the information provided. In order to provide you with the best possible assistance, and address all your concerns, I will need some additional information. I encourage you to contact Customer Relations at 888-290-0148, so that a member within my department can properly assist.
Thank you for your time, I look forward to speaking with you.
NatalieCustomer Relations
Reviewed March 21, 2016
My experience at DriveTime was wonderful. Kurt and Matthew were very patient with me. I would highly recommend others to come to DriveTime. They won't be disappointed.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Excellent customer service, Terrance was great, in and out faster than any other dealership I have been to. Great little car so far!
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Recent purchase. My sales person was excellent. Thank you.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Everyone was wonderful and made the whole experience very easy. I also loved the fact that nobody made me feel like a terrible person for having "Not so perfect credit". I would definitely recommend to a friend. I am also LOVING my new car!!! Low miles and it runs and drives great.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
My overall experience from DriveTime was excellent. They helped as much as they could and overall I was very please with my decision.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Great car experience. Was helped w/ no credit at all. Drove off same day.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
I am very pleased with my experience with DriveTime.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Micheal ** and the DriveTime team in Madison, TN were great. I would recommend anyone to buy a car from them.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
Very nice pleasant place.
Reviewed March 21, 2016
2014 Ford Taurus. Dorel was a great salesperson. He went out of his way to make sure I was pleased with my purchase.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Jamal is a great car salesman.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Braden ** and Joel ** service was GREAT!!
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Very helpful, professional, and considerate employee. Worked with Colt.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
The people were nice. My specific salesman Vince was a nice guy. Great experience. Friendly and work accurately and got my into a great 2013 Chevy Spark which drives good.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
We had a great experience this weekend. Michael ** was the first person we dealt with. Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and was looking out for our best interests. Philip, who has only been there for two months actually sold us the car yesterday because Michael was busy with another customer. Did a great job as well. Very professional, knowledgeable. Justin, who wrapped everything up with us in doing the paperwork did a great job too. He too was very professional and did a great job. We have already referred DriveTime to a church friend for the future. We told him to see Michael **. Anyways, great service all around. Thanks!!
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Our salesman Zachary ** was so helpful and provided me with an answer to all of my questions. He was very sweet and really wanted me to find the right car for me. I would definitely recommend him at DriveTime to all of my people. He treated me with respect and was also extremely pleasant. Loved him. A big thanks to him!
Reviewed March 20, 2016
I bought my car at DriveTime in Ocala yesterday. Fred was the best car salesman I ever have had. He made the entire experience simple and also fun.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Well it only took 4 times to get my 2011 Dodge Dakota. Had to change a dead battery amongst other problems. Key fob battery was bad, biggest issue I had. Spoke to them 3 or 4 times about it. Truck was absolutely dirty. Had rubbing compound splattered everywhere. All I wanted was my truck to be clean for my wife who I bought this vehicle for. Just disappointed but besides that everything else was great. Thank you.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
I bought a car at DriveTime. My salesperson was Bernard **. He was very attentive and actually cared about my purchasing choice. I also received great customer service from Tim, Brian and the onsite technician. Great job guys!
Reviewed March 20, 2016
My experience at DriveTime was amazing. Cameron was patience and worked with me. He made sure that I got the car I wanted and didn't try to put me into something I didn't want. Thanks Cam.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Darrell ** was very patient with us, and took over 4 hours to help us find the car I was in love with. He helped me with everything from start til finish where he could. I was very satisfied with the way I was treated and valued as a customer. Thank you all!
Reviewed March 20, 2016
My experience was good. Everyone there was very polite and helpful. My salesman Derek was awesome. He tried his best to help me get the car that I wanted. I am very satisfied.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
I was very surprised at how easy my experience was at DriveTime! Vlad was extremely nice and very patient. I haven't purchased a new vehicle in many years, know very little about cars and had no idea what I was looking for. He was patient and supportive throughout the entire process. You could tell that he liked his job and wanted to help find the right vehicle for me. I will definitely recommend DriveTime to anyone who is in the market for a new vehicle. They are transparent about everything. Take pride in their inventory and care about their customers. Everyone was awesome at the West Broad location! Thank you for making a usually miserable experience very pleasant.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Excellent experience, my salesman was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. He assured me that he would be able to help me purchase a vehicle and he did just so. DriveTime is very fortunate to have a hardworking employee as Cedric **.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Overall my experience was positive. James and Brian were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
My salesman was Jonathan **. I must say this was the best car buying experience to date. No pressure, I set my own payments and he helped me stay within budget. Very friendly, and he along with Brandon took the time to explain every detail. Every staff member I had association with was friendly, and even the others I overheard were also. The reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is I feel the car could have been waxed and detailed a little better, though it was clean, it still had a dull look after it dried and the weather stripping still looked as though I had sat under trees, yet with a slight wiping, it did come off easily. Mind you, I purchased the car in the rain, again my salesman didn't mind doing what it took to make me happy.
Another reason for the 4 stars and not 5 is after I got home and looked deeper into the numbers, the purchase amount was wrong. I take partial blame because of the excitement in the deal. I'm sure when I bring it to Brandon attention, it will be corrected. Although it is a big change going from an Avalanche down to a small car, I am more than satisfied. I can't stress enough how easily the process was. I told him what I had, what I could afford for a payment and we found the right vehicle to meet all I wanted, within my budget. The dealership as a whole has several additional things others don't have. However, I would suggest as a lending company, as most do, they look into credit life. Every bank and lending company I've dealt with on loans offers this, but DriveTime doesn't. Credit life is in the event one should die, the loan is satisfied, a type of insurance per say.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
My experience with DriveTime was very professional and pain free. My salesman (Dave **) was courteous and patient with me as I was making my final decision. The finance associate (TJ I believe) was very nice and made sure I understood everything. This was a very pleasant experience buying a car. I would surely recommend them. I also liked the fact that they call you before the purchase to make sure you are comfortable and they call you after the purchase to make sure everything went okay and to address any concerns.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Was happy with my purchase and love my new car. It is very clean, looks and drives brand new. However it took all day to get the vehicle with all the paperwork and going back and forth to different desks and waiting. Glad don't have to do it again and it's over but everyone was very nice and helped me and my bf.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am happy to hear you are enjoying your vehicle! I would like to apologize for the amount of time it took to complete the paperwork. We will be addressing this matter with our team to ensure continued improvement on our level of service.
If there is anything we can do to enhance your experience with us in the future, please feel free to reach out to us at 888-290-0148. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Tyler – Customer Relations
Reviewed March 20, 2016
The sales rep wasn't personable and seems to me this was just another sale. The guys who completed my purchase were very kind and seemed more interested than the one who got the sale. Glad DriveTime is giving 60 days to put more towards my down payment to reduce the cost which is great! The miles are too high and it seems the car may need a tune up and an alignment. It was an overall good experience. I wasn't told no or need more money like most dealerships.
Hi Melinda!
I thank you so much for your review. I am happy to hear the sales team was able to assist you in finding a vehicle that met all of your needs. I am sorry to hear you were displeased with the sales advisor you were working with. We appreciate all feedback from our customers as we want to ensure we are treating our customers with the upmost respect.
I apologize for the mechanical issues currently taking place with your vehicle. I would like to reach out to you within the next 24-48 hours to further discuss this matter. Should you feel the need for immediate assistance, you are welcome to contact our Customer Relations Department at (888)290-0148 and a member of our team will be more than happy to assist you.
Sincerely,Philisha-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Raven was so helping and her customer service was amazing. She was always available when I had a question. I found the car I wanted and she even drove to go pick it up bc it wasn't at the Lombard location. I recommend anybody to go to DriveTime. They help you get the car you want. They strive to help people and they have really nice cars.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
Got there at 6pm, didn't leave til almost 11pm.. Had all the details finished.. Ready to sign. Went for a 10 minute break to think things over. When I got back manager did not honor any of my original agreement and had to settle for a unwanted offer. This makes me not want to do business. I will pay this off as soon as I can to avoid paying any of the ridiculous APR fees.
Hello Francisco,
Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. I am sorry to hear of the wait time you experienced while at the DriveTime dealership. Please be assured that I will use this feedback to ensure continued improvement on our level of service.
I will be reaching out to you in 24-48 business hours to better address your concerns. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please feel free to contact Customer Relations at 888-290-0148. Thank you and I hope you have a great day.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
I love this place. I recently got a divorce and in need of a car. They got me in with I wanted. Thank you DriveTime and Mark for doing everything you could to get me in my Mazda 5.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
I'm very pleased to have purchased a car from DriveTime. The salesperson that helped me did a wonderful job. I would be pleased to recommend DriveTime to a friend.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
My sales rep Terrance ** went above and beyond in helping me with my vehicle purchase. I will definitely recommend DriveTime and sales rep Terrance ** to my friends and family. Thank you.
Reviewed March 20, 2016
My experience was great. Everybody treated me with respect. Darryl, the guy who sold me the car, did a great job.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
I enjoyed the excellent service. Will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
Easiest car buying experience I've ever had. Extremely helpful. Great prices. Fair rates. No hidden fees. I would recommend to anyone.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
Our experience at DriveTime was very positive. I went with my daughter, a first-time car buyer with no credit. They worked with us and we left with a great car...my daughter couldn't be happier.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
From the moment that I walked in I was greeted by several dealer. All eager to help me. Offered me refreshment and someone would be right with me. The dealer I worked with her name was Ashley. Very, very professional to me. She took care everything that ask for and with a smile and that was over the course of three day which was my fault. She even email me to see if there was anything else she could do. All I can say she is great. Satisfied customer.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
My experience was fantastic! Reggie allowed us to drive and look at what we wanted. He was honest in what he could and couldn't offer. The car we decided on was at another lot. He drove in rush hour traffic, on a Friday to get my car and smiled and was patient the entire time. I love my car, my payments are reasonable and I couldn't be happier! Reggie ** salesman of the month!!!
Reviewed March 19, 2016
Absolutely amazing! Did not think buying a car would be such a great experience. Everyone was super helpful and our salesman (Winfred **) was fantastic! He found me exactly what I was looking for and even asked me which kind of cars I did and did not want to see. He was very pleasant to spend the day with and made everything very comfortable and easy for us. Thank you DriveTime for being so helpful and truly caring about your customers.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
The employers are very informed and friendly. The cars are nice. My car even came with a warranty! The only thing I would have changed was the length of time it takes to get the car.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
I really appreciate the people at DriveTime. They were really understandable and they really worked with me. I would really recommend others to go visit DriveTime at Arch Road 9301 Midlothian, Tpke, Richmond, Virginia 23235. They really will find what you need and willing to help.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
I was in the dealership on Thursday looking for another vehicle as my current one had broken down. I was allowed to walk the property without being bombarded by salespeople. After I found a couple of cars I was interested in I went into the office and a young lady by the name of Danyai helped me and allowed me to test drive the cars. She made the whole process smooth and painless. The only issue I have is and it's no one's fault is when it came time to sign the paperwork via the computer. The computer kept crashing so it took longer than necessary, however they did compensate me with a tank of gas. I highly recommend DriveTime.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
Received great customer service, still working with some mechanical issues with the car.
Hello Christian,
I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. I am happy to hear you had a great customer service experience, but would like the opportunity to look into the mechanical concerns you mentioned. In order to gather additional information on your concerns, and to provide you with the best possible assistance, I will be contacting you within the next 24-48 business hours.
Thank you, I look forward to speaking with you soon.
NatalieCustomer Relations
Reviewed March 19, 2016
Everything and everyone at DriveTime in Fairfield, Ohio are absolutely fantastic! Jonathan and Maurice are the best! Very genuine and informative. Made very sure I had a complete understanding of what was happening... I am truly blessed and grateful! Thanks so much!
Reviewed March 19, 2016
I feel amazing about my purchase and would recommend DriveTime to anyone looking to get into a reliable vehicle.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
The whole staff was great. I arrived a little earlier before my actual appointment and everybody greeted me with a smile and checked on me until it was my turn. Kregory was my salesperson and he was great. I got what I wanted with no problem.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
I was treated with great respect. Staff was knowledgeable of their job, explaining every detail of the process. The office was nice and clean. Staff offered drinks making sure me and my husband was comfortable. I will like to extend my gratitude to Kelvin and Kenyatta. Thank you for making our visit easy.
Reviewed March 19, 2016
Our salesman Daryl ** was the best salesman we have ever dealt with! He was in no way pushy or in a hurry and that means a lot to us. He also drove us to another location to pick up the car we were interested in. Everyone at the dealership was very nice. We would recommend this dealership to anyone who is interested in buying a car.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Both Lynette and Issac were wonderful to work with. They made my car buying experience better than imagined.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Niecy was great at getting what fitted us. She was very knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to work with. This is our second vehicle and look forward to continue business with you guys!!!
Reviewed March 18, 2016
My husband and I looked everywhere for someone to sell us a truck and everyone either gave us the runaround or couldn't finance us because our credit was very poor but we went to DriveTime and we and these two gentlemen did what they do and got us our truck. We would recommend them to everyone. We give you a HUGE THANKS.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Would have been 5 stars but we weren't really explained in the beginning by the first salesperson what the step by step process was. Lessons salesperson Windy we loved. She was very helpful and stayed after closing hours to get us into our vehicle that night.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
** was my salesman on the 3030 Sahara location and he was wonderful! I went in expecting to be pressured but was pleasantly surprised. Would recommend him to anyone! Thank you, ** on helping me with my purchase!
Reviewed March 18, 2016
The staff at DriveTime were friendly. Darrell was a good salesman, but they did act like I was there to scam somebody or steal something. I would've expected to have gotten a better deal than what I got. I paid on that car for 4 yrs. I only got half of what I owed. I think the least DriveTime could've done was trade with more like the 200.00 down instead of 900.00, but I got the vehicle traded out.
Hi Anthony,
Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. I am sorry to hear of your concerns with DriveTime. We strive to work with all our customers to find the best vehicle and financing options available. I will use this feedback to ensure continued improvement on our customer experience.
DriveTime’s approval process is subject to several factors including but not limited to: income level, proof of residence, and credit score. Down payment requirements can vary depending on vehicle price, options, and if applicable, trade-in value.
A member of our Customer Relations team will be reaching out to you within 24-48 hours to address your concerns. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please feel free to contact us at 888-290-0148. Thank you and I hope you have a great day.
Tyler – Customer Relations
Reviewed March 18, 2016
They got me in a car pretty quick.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Your staff are simply great. They went out of their way to ensure we were getting what we wanted and understood the terms of the financing. I would highly recommend them to any of my friends.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I just have to say the lovely Shiranda ** at the North Little Arkansas location is a joy! She was incredibly helpful! I didn't have a lot down and was in a slight bind but she got me in a wonderful SUV in less than 3 hrs!!!
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Bryan was immediately friendly, welcoming and easy to work with. Micah kept a great deal of professionalism whilst creating a fun atmosphere. Woody, regardless of the late hour, failing software, and stress of waiting customers kept a positive attitude and a fun demeanor. The staff worked well together to make my experience as easy, fun and comfortable as possible. Even made sure I had the vehicle I wanted by going and getting it from a different store. My girlfriend and I both were very impressed and will recommend to a friend. The staff proved customer service wasn't dead, and in this day and age it's a relief that your corporation retains that value.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I went to this dealership with my guard up, but they made me feel like family. I left with the car I wanted, and with low payments. Thank you so much DriveTime for giving me a second chance...
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Roland at the i-45 location was very helpful in making me confident in my purchase. He answered all of my concerns.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Very happy with the purchase process and quickness of getting approved, sales associate Rob was excellent.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I had such an amazing experience. I would definitely come back. Michelle made my experience smooth and stress free. Thank you all that helped me out!
Reviewed March 18, 2016
In and out in just over 2 hours with my new BMW!
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I loved DriveTime. I would recommend it to anyone buying a car! They were quick and accurate and very friendly!
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I had an EXCELLENT experience with DriveTime. I really like my new car which is the 2013 Ford Focus. In which I wouldn't mind referring someone to purchase a car from you all.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
James, Joseph, Josh are very friendly and helpful. They are the reason I'll recommend DriveTime to anyone and I must. DriveTime is the best dealership on Memorial Dr and Stone Mountain. I went to every dealership close around within a 15 miles radius and I pick DriveTime and very happy that I did. I love my car and everyone is a team there. THANKS DRIVETIME.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
Very pleased. Michel ** my sales guy was fun to talk to. Anthony the Manager was very nice. I was in South County, St Louis Mo.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I have been looking for a Jeep Commander for years. The team at DriveTime worked diligently to help me find exactly what I wanted.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I arrived at DriveTime and was prompted greeted and my online approval was quickly pulled up. I had several vehicles in mind and wanted to test drive each one to make sure I got the right car for me. I was not pressured into picking one. It was clearly stated that the cheaper vehicles will get the lower down payments. Each vehicle I test drove was clean, interiors were in great shape. After picking the car I wanted I was given the car history report, open recall report, was given a walk around with the car before departing.
The car had no malfunctioning parts that needed to be addressed, brand new Michelin tires were installed prior to being put on the lot. The contract and its terms were clearly explained to me and was given an opportunity to put more money down to reduce the interest rate, but was not required to. Anyone that claims they got ripped off, remember you came to DriveTime to buy a car when you credit was poor, so expecting a loan under 15% is unrealistic.
Overall I would say my expectations were exceeded because I thought I would only get a rust bucket and would need to replace a bunch of worn out items. I test drove a car that had 97k miles and 102k. Both had clean interiors, seats were in good condition and had no burn holes, tears, or stains. At least the location I visited has good condition cars.
Reviewed March 18, 2016
I had the best experience buying a car from DriveTime with Kregory at Morrow location. He was very helpful and I would recommend DriveTime to anyone but most importantly Kregory because he was very informative and is helpful through the whole process.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
I had a wonderful experience at DriveTime. It offered great customer service and excellent staff. I felt very comfortable as soon as I entered DriveTime, and I would be telling my friends and co-workers about DriveTime.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Javier in McAllen DriveTime best salesman and also I walk out with zero down on a 2006 Nissan Altima... with $400 a month payments. Thank you.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
The car sales team was very honest, fast, and professional. Thank you guys so much. Such a real blessing.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Darrell was not a pushy salesperson. I appreciated his knowledge and follow through, as well as his attention to detail. He patiently worked with me while I tried to find the car that was right for me.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Staff awesome, friendly, helpful, and professional. Stayed past closing to make sure they met all my needs and answer all my questions. Kudos to Trevor and Daniel in Knoxville, TN.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Tyler was awesome and upfront with everything and the cost of the vehicle. He even went to the Aurora store and picked up my van when promised. And he kept me informed every step of the way.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
No one else would give me credit and no one else treated me so personably. Shavonne my sales rep was so helpful and understanding. I will gratefully deal with DriveTime from now on and will recommend them every chance I get. Thank you DriveTime.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
I'm 50 years old and this is my very 1st time buying a new car. My salesperson was Miss **! She was AWESOME and patient with me being that I was a nervous wreck. My experience was amazing and I would definitely recommend people to this dealership! And I LOVE my car!!!
Reviewed March 17, 2016
After visiting multiple car dealerships which I wasn't impressed with at all, very bad customer experience. I decided to go to DriveTime McAllen and they really were willing to help me, a first time buyer get what I wanted. They ran my information, showed me vehicles in my price range, and I didn't really seem interested. One major key that made me realize this dealership was the one, was that they went above and beyond to get me what I wanted. They went to Corpus to pick up a vehicle in which I loved. They brought it that afternoon and got me all set up. Thanks so much to Edwin!
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Dee was so amazing. He took all the information about what I wanted and delivered a great price and car.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Everyone was great. They got me in a car that I loved and could afford. I will tell everyone about how great DriveTime is!! Thanks everyone who helped into my new car!!! I love it!!!
Reviewed March 17, 2016
I had a great experience with DriveTime. They helped me when no one else would help me in getting a car.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
It was a good experience.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
Everything worked out well. I am really happy that I was able to drive off in a great car with an affordable payment. I just wish the car was a little more clean when I picked it up.
Reviewed March 17, 2016
I would definitely refer my family and friends to DriveTime. I had a wonderful experience, everyone was very helpful and polite. I will be back.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Walking out of a dealership without a key is always the first thing on your mind walking into the dealership. DriveTime from the first phone call was so assuring and friendly it was like feeling the smile over the phone. When I got to the dealership they made me and my kids feel at home. From the fresh popcorn for the kids and the staff on site willing to do whatever it takes to make sure you're satisfied. Thank you for my used car that has all the new car warranty plus more. If you're not driving out of a DriveTime dealership you might want to drive into one.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Had the pleasure of working with Jordan at the Schaumburg Il location - she was knowledgeable, professional and answered all my questions. I was in a time crunch and she ensured I made my next appointment but, not before I purchased a 2012 Chevy Cruze. I was so happy to get credit having had a less than stellar credit rating from falling behind on bills after my wife passed away from cancer. Driving a 2002 last leg car an hour to work one way was becoming quite nerve racking and was the thing I needed most at the time -- a car -- now I have a GREAT, BEAUTIFUL, RELIABLE car and my tension is gone and it's been replaced by joy! I am so happy I saw the crazy commercial and decided to stop in. Best decision ever! Thanks again DRIVETIME and Jordan -- I am telling everybody I know -- now if I win a tablet I will email everyone as well!!
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I highly recommend DriveTime products, services and team! The people were wonderful to work with and they all went the extra mile to assist me and my children in obtaining a new vehicle. Special thanks to Claudio ** who greeted me with energy and assisted with positivity, encouragement and determination! The rest of the team was wonderful as well since they made sure to deliver the great products and services in the right way. It definitely could not have been done without them. In addition, Claudio's love of his job and sincere dedication to helping people really shines through and proves the excellence of the company.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
My husband and I had the pleasure of purchasing a truck from DriveTime with Sudan **'s help. He was wonderful with which to work! He stayed in contact with us while the truck was brought up from another DT dealership. Great experience overall! Truck was clean, low miles, priced appropriately, and we were helped even though our credit wasn't the greatest. We would definitely do business with them again!
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Maurice and the rest of the staff were very helpful. We had purchased a car on 3/9 and decided we wanted the other choice instead on 3/11. While we were waiting for our down payment to be backed out of system to put on new loan the vehicle got sold. There should be a way to hold vehicles if we already gave down payment. Other than that it was a good experience.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I had a really good experience. I was glad that I got to officially get my car the other day. Even though my credit isn't up to participate right now it's going to improve.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Courteous and helpful.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I was in the process of car shopping and my boss was assisting me as well. He stop into DriveTime on PARKWAY EAST and talked to a salesperson by the name of BRITTANY. He left my number with Brittany and in that same day she gave me a call and asked if I could come in. I told her "yes." When I got to DriveTime I walked in, met with Brittany, who was awesome from the start. She got me 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe with affordable payments and also set up my payment choice from my phone which I wasn't familiar with and made it all very easy. I recommend anyone car shopping go to DriveTime and ask for Brittany. You'll receive nice atmosphere, nice attitude, and a nice ride!!! Thanks Brittany and DriveTime.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I had the best car buying experience of my life! Your selection was great and Joanie, my Sales Associate, was wonderful. The manager was great as well.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I had only own the car 2 days before routine problems started popping up. For ex. rattle when air is on, then rotator and brakes and check engine lights come on. But what got me frustrated was when they changed out rotator and not the brake pads to match. Things like routine problems should not be occurring within 30 days of purchase and not be covered if not mechanical. Those should be maintained at the dealership until purchase. It's just the upkeep of the inventory you have on the lot that's all. I have never purchased a vehicle and repairs occurred within a time limit was not covered. The dealers did their best to accommodate the customers unlike DriveTime. Very disappointed with this purchase because routine problems should not be occurring and not be covered.
Hello Sharon,
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry to hear of the mechanical concerns you are experiencing with your vehicle and apologize for any frustration this may have caused. Please be assured that all DriveTime vehicles are inspected prior to lease or sale, and components that fail are replaced. However, as with any pre-owned vehicle, we have no way to foresee if future failures may occur. Additionally, all DriveTime finance vehicles come with a Vehicle Return Program which allows our customers to return their vehicle within 5 business days of purchase if they are not satisfied for any reason.
A member of our Customer Relations team will be reaching out to you within 24 to 48 business hours to better address your concerns. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please feel free to contact us at 888-290-0148. Thank you and we hope you have a great day.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I've tried to make a payment using their free auto pay on the website over and over. Every time I get an email three days later saying it was declined for nsf. The money is in my account and there is absolutely no reason for this. They charge me a $15 fee every time. I'm using the exact same payment method I have used since the beginning. They are doing this on purpose and I'm seriously thinking of letting them take their car back and filing bankruptcy. I bought the car out of necessity but it's ruining my life now and I really regret it.
The car was $13k but the blue book was $9k and after financing it came to $31k. I'm paying 25% interest on a 6 year loan. The loan will likely outlast the car and the payments are $422 a month. The only other option to make payments is using Western Union and they are just as bad about not processing your payments and you have to pay a fee. If I try to use the free pay by text option it doesn't work. I'm so aggravated. This should be a crime but unfortunately the laws in GA don't protect us. Maybe someday they will but until then stay away from this place. You WILL regret it.
Hello Mary,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and bring this matter to our attention. I am sincerely sorry to hear of the difficulties you have experienced with our online payment option and would like to look into this matter further for you. I will be reaching out to you within the next 24-48 hours to ensure I am able to fully research this matter and to provide you with the best possible assistance for your concerns.
Regarding the price of your vehicle, DriveTime does not compete on the basis of price. We are the nation’s largest dealer in helping people with credit concerns purchase great vehicles, and we strive to work with all of our customers to find the right vehicle and financing options available. It is our goal to be as transparent as possible on pricing, disclosing our prices online and posting them on every vehicle at our dealerships. Our 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 apologize again for the concerns you mentioned about payment and look forward to speaking with you to further assist. Thank you again for your time, I hope you have a wonderful day.
NatalieCustomer Relations
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Wonderful. Best experience I have had buying a car!
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Really like the car. The sales team was great. Went over everything including the car. Pretty easy process.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I can't believe how quick and easy buying my first car was! I got exactly the car I wanted, the online inventory was exactly what they had in stock and Mrs ** was so helpful and knowledgeable! She even gave my 4 year old daughter some crayons and something to color!!! Great overall experience.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
Let me tell you this. The customer service at DriveTime is outstanding. They welcome you as soon as you walk in the door. They was wonderful. They let me walk the lot looking at the cars they had and didn't rush out like the other car dealers do and I love that they gave me my space and time to look at the cars. When I was ready I walk in and someone was there to help me. I didn't wait long and the welcome they gave me and the outstanding customer services they gave me. I said I'm getting a car from here and that's what I did. Thanks DriveTime for the outstanding services. Keep it up.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
I was totally surprised. I went there with a negative attitude and to my surprise I came out with the car I was looking for.
Reviewed March 16, 2016
The staff at DriveTime in Lewisville was amazing. They got me in an affordable car and reliable one too. They were so helpful and patient. Best experience I have seen in awhile when dealing with cars. Outstanding.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
I enjoyed my experience there. The staff was very friendly. Also very glad there was things to keep my children entertained and occupied.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
I purchase a 2008 Pontiac back in December 23. On the 24th I called DriveTime letting them know that my service engine light had turned on. They told me I had to call the warranty department so I did, but it was closed because for holidays then I had to wait. It was a weekend. Long story short till today I still haven't been able to get my car fix. If it's one thing it's another. They took my case to customer relations. I really don't know even why because all they say is we will keep on paying for the service but then yet again I still have to pay a ** deductible of 100$ when I still have to pay for the payment on top of it.
My car has been already on the shop for 3 weeks and the mechanic said that he doesn't even know what is still wrong because if it's not one thing it's another! I just had enough of it already. Oh yeah and I still give my payment on time even though I'm overpaying for this car 'cause on the blue book it's worth 4500.00 gonna be paying overall. It's 3 times that amount. I mean it's stupid. I mean I purchase this car to make my life easier not harder! I mean I been without a car for some time already. It's been nothing but inconvenience since purchased this car and it putting me in a bad financial situation.
Hello Julia,
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We are sorry to hear of the mechanical concerns you are experiencing with your vehicle and apologize for any frustration this may have caused. Please be assured that all DriveTime vehicles are inspected prior to sale, and parts that fail are replaced. However, as with any pre-owned vehicle, we have no way to foresee if future failures may occur. Additionally, all DriveTime finance vehicles come with a Vehicle Return Program which allows our customers to return their vehicle five business days after the date of sale if they are not satisfied for any reason.
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 options available.
We understand that you have been in contact with our Customer Relations Department regarding this matter. If you are in need of further assistance, please feel free to contact us at 888-290-0148. Thank you and we hope you have a great day.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
I am very happy with the customer service I received!!! Eric was great - no pressure received - just let us choose what we wanted.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Great customer service at this branch of DriveTime. They helped me get into a newer car that was actually on another lot and got my monthly payments within my budget. Thanks for making me a happy customer, again!
Reviewed March 15, 2016
This south county location was excellent. I leased my car. Took a total of 2 hours from walk-in and I was driving. Car needed a few repairs and they got it done in a timely manner. Customer service was fantastic, plain, clear, quick, and didn't miss a thing. I would recommend this to anyone that needs a decent car quick. Thank you DriveTime.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Been 4 car lots and wanted to put my family in junk. But not you guys. Got the perfect SUV for great price.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Came in on 3-14-2016 and spoke with Jennifer **. She was by far the most courteous sales person I have ever met. She wasn't pushy to get a sale. She listened to what you wanted in a vehicle, showed you options based on what you were looking for and let you do all the choosing. After the sale I sat down with Matthew ** many to go over the terms and finalize the paperwork. He did a fantastic job in thoroughly explaining EVERY aspect of the paperwork and answered any of my questions. I will HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend DriveTime to anybody I know looking for a car! Definitely made me a customer for life!!!
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Very friendly, kind and polite service. Got my car the same day.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Well, my review is quite different from the others. First of all, yes, they approve you even if your credit isn't great - but they DO require something down. I had to come up with $300. Better than $3,000. Ok, so they charge me $244 a payday every two weeks for this car. The car is basic. No OnStar, No BlueTooth, can't even let the back seat down. When you turn the air/heater/defroster on radio stops working... I am not a happy camper. I couldn't return it and have to wait a year to trade it in. I didn't notice these things until my 5 days were up to return it (their policy). Well, the warranty is up after 1,500 miles. I drive 120 miles daily to work so that went fast. I won't be back after I am done with them. They tell me at the store I got it from that I could go monthly payments after 6 months and CS tells me "Nope, you can never go monthly." They need to be re-trained. They want $34,000 for a basic car?
Hello Brian,
I am sorry to hear of the mechanical issues that took place with your vehicle. I can absolutely understand how upsetting it is not to have the vehicle operating the way that it should. I assure you, all of our vehicles undergo a full inspection before we make them available to our customers. These inspections are performed by fully trained and certified mechanics, as we want to ensure we are providing our customers with safe and reliable vehicles. Even with the inspections being completed, we are never able to predict if a future failure will arise. For this reason, we provide our customers with a complimentary 30 day or 1500 mile warranty and our finance customers have the option of purchasing additional coverage.
I would like to take some time out to review this situation further for you. In order for me to provide you with the best possible service, myself or a member of our Customer Relations team will reach out to you within the next 24-48 business hours. Should you prefer immediate assistance, you are welcome to contact us directly at (888)290-0148.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.Philisha-Customer Relations
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Glenn ** was great at providing excellent customer service. I will definitely recommend DriveTime to family & friends.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
The guys at DriveTime really helped make this transition as smooth as possible. I went in there with low expectations but they surpassed all I could ask for. They stayed late to help us finish the sale and even went to another dealer to get the car we wanted, needed and that we could afford. It's all very much appreciated.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
It was a very nice experience buying my first car. Torrence was great. He did everything for me to drive away in a new car. He even went to another location to get the car I really wanted.
Reviewed March 15, 2016
Everyone worked as a team to help me purchase the vehicle and they stayed after close until the sale was complete. Their store was really busy, but they stayed focused. Also they were professional, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It was a pleasant experience.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
This dealership was wonderful. My agent was John ** and he was very friendly, helpful and thorough. He really put me at ease during my whole time there. I would definitely recommend him AND DriveTime to friends. The manager Brad was funny and extremely nice as well.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
I would recommend DriveTime to people. They do help you out no matter your credit score and everyone is friendly and they do help you in a timely fashion.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
March 11, 2016 Mr. ** and I purchased a 2010 Nissan Rogue from the Concord DriveTime dealership. We were very pleased with the experience. The salesman was Todd ** and he was wonderful. He answered all our questions, was very patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend this dealership to all my friends who are interested in purchasing a vehicle.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
We had a very good. They treated us very well. The manager is the one that help. When went to finish, we have someone else. He was very nice.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
Very professional, and not so demanding as other car dealers. Allows people to really think about their options before purchasing anything. Love it.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
DriveTime is awesome!!! The process to purchase my new car was quick and easy. Everyone there is nice and have remarkable customer service skills. They put me in a great car at a great price. Special shout out to Beverly ** and Nicole **. They were great. They will be my go to place for a new car from now on.
Reviewed March 14, 2016
For years I have been trying to get a decent car. I was always turned down because of my credit. I had the money to get it but was always turned down. I went online and started looking at DriveTime. I had heard of them but I thought that them looking at your income instead of credit score was a lie (like most companies do anyway). I went in and was going to talk to Shane about my possibilities, just to see if this was legit. He was busy but he did get me talk to another gentleman. Justin was really helpful. He told me about the different programs they offer. I was able to put down money that day on a 2013 Kia Rio! It was not much of a down payment either. Plus it was a no hassle. I love my car and I love that someone finally gave me a chance instead of having to go look at the typical run down used cars.
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