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About DriveTime

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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  • Options for all credit backgrounds
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  • Interest rates on the higher end

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    Rhett and Cody were unbelievable, extremely professional and super cool at the same time. I was impressed with the level of service 4 years ago when I bought my first DT car. This experience blew me away. These guys need raises and promotions. I could go on and on about how many hoops they jumped through to make my experience just right and went to lengthy to find me the car I really wanted. Extremely commendable!!

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    I love my car and the experience I had with Stacey. I will definitely recommend Drivetime to friends and family.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    By far the best...Most helpful...Friendliest car buying experience I have ever had.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    Everyone was very friendly and worked hard to get the car I wanted.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    Enjoyed the experience, the employees were pleasant people. Store is Cassat ave, Jax, FL.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    The service was excellent. This place is so different from any other car dealership which is really really good.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    I purchased a vehicle from DriveTime Round Rock and 2 weeks later, a defect caused damage to the side panel. I was told it could not be repaired by the dealership, my warranty, or even insurance. I was very disappointed and still went in to make an additional down payment. I mentioned the situation to Rebekka, the contract person, and she immediately took pictures and got on the phone with the marketing manager. The next day, I was in a new vehicle and couldn't be happier. I want to thank Rebekka for taking the time and initiative to take care of me and ensure I was pleased with my purchase. I will recommend DriveTime to everyone!

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    Greensboro team was outstanding. Paris and Cory were great.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2014

    It was really nice and every single employee was excellent. At one point, my daughter was acting crazy and they never made me feel bad about it, instead they joke with me and made me feel comfortable.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2014

    My mother recently died from an acute infection. She was sick or injured prior to this incident. I live eight states away and had to handle her bills and property. No executor was appointed. She had a car and I didn't and couldn't locate any bills or payment plans. I was told by a friend drivetime was the financier. After receiving the death certificate, I faxed the information. I was told they could not tell me anything about the bill on the car and take it to a locale dealer. I inquired about their life assist and he stated she did not qualify. They were uncooperative and insensitive. I don't even know, if she owes them anything on the car. I feel like I'm getting the shaft. Please assist. Do I need to secure an attorney to have the information released prior to turning the car in.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2014

    Late payment 2011 r/t emergency surgery. Deferment arrangements made. Company so far refuses to do a goodwill removal of late payments. On time since 2011. Will affect credit score until 2018!! !... 3 years after loan is paid in full. All companies have the ability to report or remove any information they choose! ! Have written a letter to CEO; awaiting reply. Helping customers with credit situations, but create a whole new set of them! Drivetime customer service was very dismissive in their return letter and my follow-up phone calls to them. I hope the CEO will offer a better resolution.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Kathleen,
    We apologize for your frustration. DriveTime takes our credit reporting very seriously, and we strive to be as accurate as possible. Please give us some time to research your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2014

    I went in to the Ft Worth location on N Riverside. After being approved for the 795 down, I found 2 different cars that I liked. Has we talked some I was told that the down would be like 1200. But that 400 of it would be deferred to later. That would been ok. So I asked to test drive one of the 2 that I liked. When Reggie drove it up to the front I heard an odd pop noise. I thought ok maybe it was just me hearing something. So took it for a drive and I heard the noise a few more times. And then I walked around it a few time and noticed that the rear tires would need to be replace very soon. I even did the coin test and they would not passed an inspection. Also the rear rotor's were bad.

    So I told Reggie what I thought about it and the problem I found and was told there was nothing he could do about them. Then I asked him if he could see if one of the other lots might have the same car or one similar to it. He said he would check. He was gone about 2 mins, came back out and said there wasn't. So I told him I would think about it and let him know later. Well on Monday Feb 24 I get a call from some lady at drive time about 9 or 10 that morning. She asked me how my visit went. I told her not good and what happen. She said she would check and see if and other lots in my area have what I was looking for. And she found 2 or 3. Well I was now really P.O. that they wouldn't do anything about the one I drove and that I was lied to about not any other ones.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Lorin,
    We apologize for the issues you found with the vehicle you were test driving; and with any miscommunication about the availability of other vehicles. If a customer finds mechanical issues with a vehicle during a test drive, the dealership should have been able to send the vehicle to a repair facility to have these issues addressed before sale.
    Please give us some time to research your information, and a Customer Relations Representative will be contacting you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2014

    We almost got sucked in to the DriveTime nightmare! I have read many reviews about the same experience that we had. We went to DriveTime because we don't have much of a credit score due to the fact that we don't normally finance things. We DO have plenty of income to pay and have been with our car insurance company for over 20 years. The reason I bring that up is because ** at DriveTime in Jackson, MS asked me if we were able to get insurance for the car we were buying!

    We were treated like we were broke, irresponsible, and stupid! The car we wanted to buy had some (probably brake) noise in the front end. We asked that they take care of that before we finalized the purchase. We were given the run around for days and finally they admitted that they wouldn't do any repairs on the car, anyway. Also, our state requires that all vehicles pass state inspection. DriveTime sells vehicles that are NOT inspected! Unheard of! I don't know what the state law says about that, but no reputable dealer is going to let someone drive away in an uninspected vehicle.

    DriveTime's document fees are double that of any other dealer. I experienced some very rude behavior, too. Their sales people don't seem to know much about the car business, only the DriveTime business. They said things that they didn't remember saying and kept us confused on everything. In my opinion, DriveTime is not trustworthy.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Pam,
    We are sorry to hear that you will not be purchasing a vehicle from DriveTime.
    DriveTime Dealership personnel ask all of our perspective customers about insurance, because if the customer needs it, DriveTime can assist in getting the vehicle insured.
    DriveTime does perform a thorough mechanical inspection of every vehicle we sell. The procedure for registration and State Inspection of our vehicles can vary from State to State. In certain States, the registration and State inspection is handled by the purchaser.
    Please give us some time to review your information and a Customer relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2014

    DriveTime has a helpful staff who were able to put me in a nice car that I am pleased with. This is my 2nd purchase from them, and I was happy both times.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2014

    DriveTime really needs to take a look at how they are marketing to get potential customers in the door. The commercials and calls from the customer service department once an application online has been filled out is VERY deceiving and it took us 3 trips before we actually drove off in a vehicle. We also saw several customers get upset and leave because of the deception that was presented to them to get them to the dealership. You are lucky none of them have reported you to the BBB. Overall, our experience was just so so. The management didn't seem to know all the answers to common questions and he appeared to be "shady". We will recommend friends to the dealership but we will tell them everything they need to know and bring going in.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Hi Tyree,
    We are sorry to hear about your concerns with discrepancies between your phone discussions with Internet Sales and your experience at the Dealership. Please give us some time to review your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2014

    I had to wait a very long time and really didn't get the car that I really wanted. I was just tired and ready to go.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Hi Kimberly,
    We are sorry to hear about your experience at time of purchase. Our dealership personnel strive to make the sales process go as quickly and smoothly as possible. We apologize that didn’t happen in your case. Please give us some time to review your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2014

    I was very happy with my purchase. The only problem was that the manager put other people in front of myself and another person which came in after us. Not professional at all.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2014

    My experience at drive time was excellent! My sales rep Elizabeth... Freakin awesome! She was very helpful with every question I had and she didn't give me any false information. As a server, I thought it was going to be difficult to make this happen because of my check stubs but It was not. They actually calculate how much you earn from your tips. So getting the car was easy because of how much I make. Overall, the best experience I have had buying a car. I recommend this to everyone.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2014

    Very happy with overall experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2014

    The customer service was great. They did everything they could to make sure I was satisfied and walked away with a car in my budget. And my new car is great!

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2014

    I had a pleasant sales associate at DriveTime. Eric was very polite with all he done. DriveTime of Petersburg, VA is where I bought my first vehicle.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2014

    Very pleased with the people. Very happy with the car so far. Just wish most of your cars had lower miles. Other than that it was very pleasant.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2014

    Customer service was great. I had fun the entire time I was there.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2014

    It was great & the fact it builds my credit is a major plus! The only thing I have issues with, is the leak in my 2009 Impala, that soaks my passenger front floorboard. Other than that it's a great car! And it was a great experience.

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    William increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with DriveTime, William increased their star rating on March 11, 2014.

    Updated review: March 11, 2014

    Thank you JP for getting me through this.. I understand you had to try to fix it first and appreciate all you and the people at the Dealership did, to try and make it right Thank you again

    Original Review: Feb. 20, 2014

    I bought a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. Within the first 30 days which it came with a 30-day warranty I was having problems with the ignition. The Fob key wouldn't come out and the front blower motor would shut off while driving. I called them, they transferred me to the warranty place. I went to the shop they told me to go to. I explained to them that if you shut off the vehicle it would reset the fan and would work for a little bit before doing it again. I also informed them there was a loud rattling coming from under the vehicle which the shop never checked out but was documented in my complaint. The problem happens to be the brake calipers.

    So after several times at the shop and many hours sitting waiting on my vehicle it still was doing the same thing but now getting worse. So I went back to dealer and complain that it's not being fixed properly. They have me contact customer service which again gives me the warranty department. They say bring it back to the same place that keeps replacing the wrong things. I had a Dr. appointment that I had to go to. Now the blower motor goes out again and now the windows won't go up. I get to Dr. and turn off the Fob key and now everything works. I get out of Drs. start the vehicle now nothing works.

    I go straight to the shop and show them. They take 4 hours to diagnose the problem. They even had to get a scanner from another store and say its an internal short in the ignition switch which they gave a fancy new name and call it a WIN wireless ignition node. It's shorting out and not communicating with the computer causing everything to shut off while driving. So now the Shop calls the warranty place and they now refuse to cover it because it's now past 30 days and 1500 miles when this has been the same continuing problem and all they can offer is for me to pay out of my pocket, send in receipts and get a freaking loan extension which means now I'm paying to have vehicle fixed and paying another month at the end of my loan.

    Well, not happening. I'm on disability. I don't have that kinda money. I asked for a different vehicle if they won't fix it. The dealer said no. So now I'm going to be forced into getting a lawyer for Auto Fraud calling the local TV Station, contact 13 that handles these kind of people and lets the community in on their dealings and drive around with how they screwed me by Not Honoring their warranty all over the windows till I get results. Sad part is I already sent people who bought vehicles also. Would like to add I'm not the only one at this Las Vegas location that is having issues. Someone, I believe his name was Henry came in at the same time. He's missing bolts that hold his brake calipers and now his rotors on his Chevy Silverado are jacked up and is having the same issues with the warranty place. These are all SAFETY ISSUES and I want them fixed or a different vehicle.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2014

    Both my partner and I were shopping around for a reliable car with someone who was willing to work with us & provide us with exceptional customer service. DriveTime did just that! Lovely staff and the agents are very patient when it comes down to selecting the perfect vehicle. Thanks DriveTime!

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2014

    DriveTime's Winchester location employees were terrific from the time I walked through the door. They gave me exceptional customer service. I would truly recommend any one looking for an automobile to check them out. You won't feel pressured or rushed to buy anything. They're a group of excellent sales people.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2014

    I went to the Lakeland, FL DriveTime location. The staff was very respectful and helpful. We found the car we liked and were very pleased with the courteous salesman.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2014

    Wanted to purchase a vehicle and was given the chance to test drive several cars to my needs. The sales force was polite, and informative. Highly recommend! I purchased a car and left very happy all around.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2014

    I was very impressed with the service that I rec'd and it made my buying experience very pleasurable. I will be referring others.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2014

    Great experience! I would definitely recommend all my friends to go to Drive Time to purchase their next vehicle!

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2014

    2/6/14, I came in looking to get cash car in Houston, TX. Sales rep Eddie ** was nice but lacked proper sales knowledge. Sales manager TY completely wasted my time. They sold me a 2008 burnt orange Dodge Caliber, took my money $3551.30 for down payment, then tell me, "Oh, we don't have authorization to sell this car." Like, wtf... We did the entire procedure, that should have been checked upfront. I pissed to the max, I will never refer anyone here.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Shaleithia,
    We sincerely apologize for the ordeal you went through trying to purchase a vehicle with DriveTime yesterday. As we have already discussed on the phone, your feedback will be forwarded to DriveTime Management and we hope to use it to improve our service at the dealership.
    We appreciate that you are giving DriveTime another chance. We hope that your next experience at one of our dealerships changes your opinion of DriveTime for the better. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you need any further assistance. 888-290-0148
    Thanks!

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2014

    Jenn was my sales person. She did a very great job and was very knowledgeable.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2014

    I would like to comment on the level of professionalism, and service I received at the Union City Dealership. I'm not a huge fan of the process it takes to purchase a car, however, Georgia made my experience the best I could ask for. It wasn't just her professionalism that encouraged me to write. It was the fact that she really cared about me and what I wanted. She was considerate of my time and very personable. She made me feel comfortable with my decision. She did everything right. I would give her a 9 out of 10 rating.

    There was a situation to occur while I was purchasing. A rude and disgruntled customer showed up, that had some negative feedback from his experience. He was obviously not happy with his purchase and wanted me and other buyers to know. I think the manager's name was Shae... But her and Georgia handled it very well and professionally even tho the customer was very rude. Georgia took it a bit to the heart... It really hurt her feelings but that goes to show how much she really cares about her clients. That helped me to realize that I was dealing with someone who was human... Most of the time that's not the case. Most would act as if it didn't affect them, as if they don't care. Georgia was really concerned and I commend that.

    Most of us don't really care what you know, we want to know that you care. That's the way in impulsing a buyer nowadays.. Show us that you care more than about a sale. Georgia and Shae accurately displayed this during my visit. It was a long day for us there and we did get a bit restless, so neither Georgia or Shae would be expecting this review. Please be sure to highlight their great work because they deserve it. P.S... I am also happy with my car. But that's not as important as how happy I am with the service I received!

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    Response from DriveTime
    Thanks for your feedback Jartaris!
    We will forward your positive comments about Georgia and Shae to their managers.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2014

    The sales crew was very professional and helpful, I highly recommend going to this location.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2014

    I purchased a car and felt the service and personnel all were great esp. our agent Ryan. I would recommend others to DriveTime and my agent.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014

    Ryan and Yolanda did an awesome job putting me in the vehicle that best fit me at a good price! I would definitely refer to anyone looking to buy a vehicle.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014

    I had a great experience with DriveTime. I had the pleasure of meeting Maxwell and Tyrone who were absolutely amazing at doing their job. We handled business, laughed, joked, talked. It was like being amongst friends and family.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014

    I am overjoyed with my car buying experience. I came prepared be at the car dealer all night... and I also came prepared be looked at as irresponsible because my credit was not excellent. I came prepared to get a car that they would give me because they (dealer) were doing me a favor. I came prepared to give up a lot of money on a down payment... I can gladly say that even though, I was prepared, I didn't have to be... My best car buying experience.... Hands down!!!! I recommend DriveTime... If you are reading this review... Give them a try... you won't be disappointed. This is my personal experience after visiting two other dealers.

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2014

    Service was excellent.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    I had a great experience over at the Mesa location. I tell you I was in and out, no questions asked!! :):):) would recommend anyone to get a car from them! :)

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    Customer service was excellent. I felt very comfortable and no pressure at all. John and Chris were very helpful. Thank you very much.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    I was a first time car buyer and I was very pleased with the service I experimented. All the associates were willing to work with me and give me all the advice I needed.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    The salesperson was very nice. I liked the atmosphere and was very comfortable with the customer service.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    Hassle free, informative salespersons, nice selection.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    I had a wonderful experience with DriveTime they helped me in every way.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2014

    I had the "privilege" of stopping at a few other places prior to here... and they were absolutely like nothing that I experienced the moment I drove up let alone walked in... complete comfort and easiness to say the least was my experience here... Should have been my 1 and only stop. Talked to couple potential customers while waiting to sign papers... Let them know how much of a pleasure it was to have a 1st time buying experience. Would I shop here again... absolutely, without a doubt. Allison ** was my sales associate. Very knowledgeable, very helpful, very pleased customer. I will recommend anyone that I know in the future looking for not just for a vehicle but a comfortable buying atmosphere, this should be a definite stop... DRIVETIME you guys rock!! !

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    Good experience. Everybody was very helpful.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    Your sales and financial people are cordial and friendly. Thank you for all your help and appreciate your help.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    I enjoyed how fast I was able to get approved and get my car. Everyone there was so nice and very helpful. I love my car and love the 5-yr warranty! Yay for DriveTime!

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    I worked with a rep, Ms **, who was beyond amazing!! She didn't call me every single second harassing me and forcing me to purchase. She helped me gather all my info and we even had moments of personal stories! She made me feel very welcomed and warm! I would definitely recommend everyone to this location!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    Although I was there for a long period of the day the associates were great. They helped me find exactly what I needed.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    My experience was wonderful. I have no complaints.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    I was very pleased with the car buying service at DriveTime. I have bought a lot of cars in my time and this was by far the best experience for me. Crystal and Dayne worked professionally to get the car I wanted. This car was located in Palm beach and they got it for me. They are the best and I hope you pay them good. They deserve it.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    After a full day horrible experience in a different I came in and spoke with Jessica. She is awesome!!! Answered all my questions and got taken care of and in my truck in no time.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2014

    Was the best experience buying a vehicle.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2014

    The sales people were very helpful. I felt like I didn't get the right amount for my trade, but was just relieved to get in a newer vehicle that DriveTime got me into.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Kyle,
    Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry you feel you did not get enough for your trade in. Please give us some time to research your account and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. DriveTime Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2014

    Brandon and Tim @ Southwest Drive time were very pleasant and honest about everything about all paperwork. They made my experience with Drive Time exceptional and would recommend anyone who needs a car to go see them.

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    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2014

    11 days after being sold a truck I am having to do work on it out of my pocket. I was sold a load of crap about a warranty and it was bumper to bumper for 30 days or 1500 miles and I haven't reached either and now they won't cover the bill on the truck repair and have gave me the run around for 3 hours sending me from department to department and giving me bogus excuses. I bought the truck around closing time on Saturday and called them on Monday and took it to the place I was told to take it to.

    This is NOT acceptable and shouldn't happen. When I told them I wanted my trade in back they now can't seem to find it so now it is time for an attorney. DO NOT BUY A VEHICLE FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY WILL TELL YOU ANYTHING TO GET YOU TO BUY AND ONCE YOU SIGN THE BOTTOM LINE THEY ARE DONE WITH YOU AND WON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR WORD...

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    Response from DriveTime
    David,
    We appreciate the feedback and are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your vehicle. The DriveTime DriveCare package is a Limited Powertrain Warranty. It covers many major mechanical repairs, like your Transmission for example; but it does not cover every repair in the vehicle. Please allow us some time to research your situation, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    Kyle – Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2014

    The workers were great. They handle my needs very well.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2014

    My 228k mile 4Runner was pretty close to leaving me stranded when the transmission recently went out. I needed a car at a reasonable price, and I needed it now. One problem, I recently lost my house, my previous job, and went through a divorce.... my credit was shot. I had purchased a car from DriveTime a few years ago. When I paid it off, the sales manager told me one thing that I still remembered to this day. He said "If you ever need another car loan, come to us and you won't have to pay the down payment." Well, that statement brought my business back to DriveTime. Once again, I found the perfect car for our family :-)

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2014

    I came to purchase a car in a quick time, if need every at the dealership, was very understanding and helpful and made sure I was well informed and got what I needed

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2014

    I went there not sure if I was going to be able to get a car since I recently just had a bankruptcy discharged, but the staff was amazing and was able to get me into a great car with no money down and affordable payments. I will be recommending them to everyone I know that is looking for a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2014

    I bought a vehicle from Drivetime. The sales people are the best I have been around in all my years of buying cars. I been telling everybody about my experience with them and recommend everyone give them a try.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    After looking at autos for several months I was so tired of rejections because of my FICO score. After all I feel I am a person with good intentions just had a run of bad luck. I am on the credit mend and DriveTime is helping me with that as they report to these credit bureaus that have flaws. I have the right auto for my business now and look forward to paying the note off early. I am still recovering from a wreck I was in and the sales staff was in touch with me not to sell me a vehicle but to see how I was doing. It wasn't until I went to the dealership that I started looking for the right one for my needs. Not only did I find the right one, I also found the staff made me feel like family. I will suggest DriveTime to anyone who is looking for an auto for their needs. A company that really delivers second to none!

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    A bit slow because computers were down.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    TW was awesome! He provided great service! Because of him I would refer customers to your company.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Thanks for the compliment Decarla!

    Is there anything we could have done to make this a 4 or 5 star review?

    Let us know, thanks!

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    My 3rd car with Drive Time. Everyone was really great. Really clean, all workers were polite and by far a great experience.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    The staff at the dealership on W. Broad St. were so friendly, courteous and accommodating even when I changed my mind a couple of times before I actually made the purchase, everyone came to greet us and introduce themselves and welcome us and thank us for coming in. Great experience!

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    Best car buying experience I have ever had. Everyone was so wonderful and the sales manager was amazing. He was kind and worked to make my experience fantastic. My sales girl was wonderful and the gentleman who sat with me to sign my contract was fantastic. I would recommend that location anytime.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    Everyone helped me get my truck, THANKS.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    Probably the best experience I have ever had buying a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    Staff are great people.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    I wasn't prepared to get another car but I had to out of necessity. The salesmen at DriveTime made the experience as painless as possible.

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    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    The staff at DriveTime are courteous and really helpful. I was able to select a vehicle and complete the deal very quickly, and would recommend DriveTime to anyone.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 24, 2014

    Buying a car from the Chattanooga location was a great experience! Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. I will definitely recommend this location to anyone looking to buy a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2014

    Once I was "approved" online, I saw they had the particular vehicle I had been looking for at this particular lot. Once I got there, I had to wait in the lobby for about 15 minutes before a Sales Manager came and took my information. Once he ran my credit, I realized he took the lowest credit score available to tell me that I didn't qualify for the actual car that I wanted, and then insisted that I test drive the cars that I "qualified" for. Not only was I unhappy, but my children were displeased also. After the test drive, the SM tallied up my monthly payments and I would be paying almost 500.00 a month for a car which I didn't want nor like... I don't think so... I haven't been back to the lot since. They are actually my last resort. Credit issues or not, if I can pay Drive Time nearly 400.00 plus bucks a month for a vehicle, I might as well be paying that for what I really really want instead of what I so-call "qualify" for.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Tiah,
    We are sorry to hear that the vehicles and financing options DriveTime was able to offer you did not meet your needs. Please give us some time to research your information, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2014

    We were bamboozled into a contract that we were never able to afford, we were never told that we could downgrade our vehicle up to a year of our contract date, and it was just 3 weeks after a year and they still would not make an exception in order to save our credit. If a companies motto is to HELP people build their credit they surely failed at that because they have completely destroyed our credit and while waiting for them to repossess the vehicle it is now sitting broken.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Sarah,
    We are sorry to hear you are having trouble with your payments. DriveTime fully discloses all the details of the vehicles financing including the APR, the amount and frequency of payments, and the total amount that will be paid through the life of the loan. The customer makes the final decision if a vehicle suits their budget.
    Customer Relations Representatives have been attempting to contact you to discuss your concerns. Please call us at 888-290-0148 at your earliest convenience.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Reviewed Jan. 21, 2014

    Got a Mercedes 6 months ago and it is now just sat on my drive way. It needs 3000 bucks worth of repairs ranging from new fuel pump spark plugs and wires need replacing, new brake shoes, basically everything not covered. I've been sold a lemon, a 20,000 dollar lemon and with this car I can't drive. I've asked them to take the car back. They said no. Tried to exchange it for a car that works, they said no. I've asked for them to have their mechanic look at it, they said no, what they have said is pay or default ....This sucks, they have zero wiggle room o can't pay for repairs plus payments and they won't budge.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Antony,
    We are sorry to hear you are having mechanical issues with the vehicle. DriveTime inspects and services all of our vehicles before sale; however with a used vehicle, sometimes unpredictable repair issues can occur. Our Vehicle Coverage Plan can assist with some of these repairs, like the fuel pump for example. If you have out of pocket expenses for any non-covered repairs, DriveTime may be able to offer assistance towards your car payments.

    Please give us some time to research your account and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2014

    The contract review was delayed for about 30 minutes due to unknown reasons. Meanwhile, I sat alone at the desk under the camera you use to videotape the process. In addition, the vehicle was delivered with only 1/2 tank of fuel. Do you not deliver with a full tank?

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    Response from DriveTime
    Silvio,
    We apologize for the delay in your vehicles sale. DriveTime Strives to make the sales experience as quick and convenient as possible; However, sometimes delays will occur.
    DriveTime does not include a full tank of gas with the sale of our vehicles. Our Dealerships do work to ensure that there is an adequate amount of fuel in the vehicle, but not a completely full tank.
    Please give us some time to research your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2014

    The staff at DriveTime made my experience as painless as possible. Buying a car is a very stressful time, more stressful than buying a house and this staff helped me feel very calm and at ease with the whole thing.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2014

    It was great experience. Everybody was nice and Roxy was very helpful and informative.

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    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2014

    I was very much satisfied with the turnout at the beginning. I didn't know how things were going to work out but through it all I was very pleased. And I will recommend anyone to go there, try to find a vehicle of choice.

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    Jennifer increased rating by 1 star.
    After a positive interaction with DriveTime, Jennifer increased their star rating.

    Original Review: Jan. 20, 2014

    I had to go back twice... first time I didn't drive home and then I had to wait all day for the truck to be ready for the drive home.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Jennifer,
    We apologize for the delay in your vehicles sale. DriveTime Strives to make the sales experience as quick and convenient as possible. However, an automobile is a major purchase. There is a lot of paperwork that needs to be processed correctly; and the vehicle needs to go through a delivery checklist to make sure it is ready for sale.
    Please give us some time to look over your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2014

    The staff at DriveTime was friendly and personable. They were very efficient and considerate. I would and have recommended DriveTime to friends.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2014

    I'd like to say thank to Mike and Sam. They were wonderful and really care about their customers. The whole experience at Drive Time was one of the best experience I have ever encountered. Everyone were very professional and really cares about the customer. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2014

    They made the process easy and I got to drive away with the car I wanted!

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    Response from DriveTime
    Thanks Greg!
    We are glad to hear you are happy with your car.
    Is there anything you can suggest that would have prompted you to give a 4 or 5 star review?
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2014

    Very satisfied with all the personnel that help me get into a car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2014

    I was expecting to be in Drive Time all day. But the guy I had assisting me was quick and very efficient. I've already recommended a few people to go. They had a great selection of vehicles to choose from as well. The whole team was great.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I thought that the staff was extremely helpful, I had a great time picking out my very first car that I have ever purchased on my own.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    All the salesmen that helped me were very pleasant and professional and honest. Though the process took longer than expected, overall it was an enjoyable experience.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Thanks Melissa!
    We are glad you enjoyed your experience. We apoligize for any delays in the Sales Process..
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    Salesman Sam is very good. I'd recommend.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    It was the best car company I ever hear. Got in and come out with a car that we wanted. Best price for payment. Help us very well and couldn't believe the things we receive like great SUV, payment well, clean car, etc. Thanks Drive Time.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    We want to thank Jason, who helped us purchase our 2nd car from DriveTime. He was very courteous and helpful. He made things very pleasant.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    The amount of time I spent from beginning to end was less than 5 hrs. I receive glad service.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    Everyone at DriveTime was very nice and made the process very easy. I love my new car.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    This was my first visit to drive time and I would recommend this place to all my friends. Staff was very pleasant to work with.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    My experience at Drive Time was a success. My sales ladies was very sweet and strictly about trying to find something that fit my price range. Thanks a lot.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    Had another wonderful experience trading my paid off car for a new, and I mean new, SUV. Entire staff on South Blvd in Charlotte took care of me. I gave a referral walking out the door.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    The folks at the Independence Drive time in Charlotte, NC... were awesome top to bottom!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I would highly recommend Drive Time to anyone looking for a vehicle. I bought my previous vehicle from Drive Time and was very pleased with the experience. So when they contacted me about the Champ program I was happy to go talk to them. The Champ program is amazing and the whole experience with the salespeople was great. They were very knowledgeable and very eager to do everything they could to make our transition to a new vehicle as smooth as possible. I will definitely continue to get my vehicles from Drive Time and I will tell everyone I know about Drive Time.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    Drive Time is a great place to buy a car. I would recommend this place to anybody that needs a car. Great selection, great prices, and the people are very friendly.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    My experience with Drive Time on Warden Road in North Little Rock, AR was exceptional. The staff was very friendly and helpful. From my salesman, Zack, to my finance guy, Kevin and to finish off my paperwork with Todd. Was by the far the best experience I have had between many car dealerships that I have visited. I don't mind at all with referring my family and friends to Drive Time NLR to purchase their next vehicle. The staff made everything very easy for you to understand, and went step by step through your paperwork to let you know what you were signing before you signed on the dotted line.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I was very pleased with the whole process.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I went to DriveTime with my mother to find a car. The salesman, Jeff, was extremely helpful. The process was easy and straightforward. We were able to get a great car for a decent price. DriveTime is an excellent car dealership!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I went into the Round Rock TX DT facility at 3 PM to purchase and trade in a vehicle and was out of the facility with new vehicle by 5 PM which was a pleasant experience and staff was very courteous and helpful at this location. Your South Austin Stassney location needs a lot of improvement & staff training.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I had a very positive experience at the location in South Dallas. The process was painless. After wasting multiple days at large dealerships I was able to get the car wanted at the price I could afford. Really no issues with anything. Jessica took good care of us. The only issue was the car didn't have a full tank of gas when I got it. Other than that everything was great.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    I was little afraid to come but once in the hands of Mr ** and the managers involved, felt that you were helping me and doing their professional business at same time. I am impressed about how simple buying a car can be but without forgetting that there are procedures, approvals and requirements a buyer has to meet. I only can say it was a great experience, great people.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2014

    Yes I would like to say thank you to Stephanie **. She is a very sweet and very experience at what she does. She took time out of her day off to come in and finalize my 2005 ford expedition that I bought through her. I would recommend her to anyone I know, to go see her to buy a car from. This is my second purchase at drive time and will buy my next car through her. She is a great and awesome employee you have and again thank you.

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    Reviewed Jan. 16, 2014

    I am totally happy with purchasing a car from DriveTime. It was practically flawless. The only thing I would change is the wait time of having to sign the documents. That took a little time but besides that little minor detail I would recommend everyone that is challenged in the credit area, go there. You will walk in but you will definitely drive out with a smile on your face. I really wish I could give more than 5 stars!!

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2014

    When my husband and I were searching for a new vehicle due to our old one having thousands of dollars of repairs needing to be made on a vehicle not even worth a thousand dollars we turned to DriveTime having heard several good things about their processes and their vehicles being very good quality... Man were we misled. We bought our car in July of 2013, and in our state they give you 3 months to get the plates on the car. We were told within about 30-45 days we would have the plates. Fast forward to the week our in transits expired and I had to call repeatedly to be finally told our plates had been there since about 15 days after we drove off the lot. We also had to go through the warranty process a week into owning the car due to the transmission going out and causing the car to jerk and shake whenever we made a left turn. It took them almost 3 weeks to finally approve and repair that issue, but we were denied the coverage for the alignment that needed to be done after the transmission was replaced.

    Now when I was driving home this morning (1/14/13) my car populated a message stating "reduced engine power" and my car is incapable of going more than 15mph. We have had nothing but problems with our vehicle that supposedly went through so many checks before it was sold to us. We are going to be in the market for a second vehicle in about a month and we were going to go through DriveTime again but with all the issues and the fact we keep having issues with our vehicle I don't think we will. And I may be going so far as to find someone to buy out our loan with DriveTime and get a car that won't give us nearly as many problems. I can understand regular maintenance type things but 2 instances of major mechanical issues and we haven't even had the car barely 6 months.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Krista,
    We are sorry to hear you are having mechanical issues with your vehicle. Although DriveTime thoroughly inspects our vehicles before sale, occasionally there can be mechanical issues that cannot be predicted. DriveTime offers a Vehicle Coverage Plan to assist with some of these repairs. Please allow us to research your account, and a Customer relations representative will be contacting you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2014

    I am a mother of 2 with not so good credit. Everywhere I went to try and get me a dependable car they turned me around with no questions asked. DriveTime was my last hope and I got approved. I got a 2004 Chrysler Sebring at a decent price with low miles. I would recommend them to everyone I know because if they helped me I know they can help others.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2014

    The staff was friendly and professional. The service overall was outstanding. However, the issue was with identifying a vehicle from the website that met my needs. I selected several prior to arriving (as can be reasonably expected) some were no longer available. Prior to arriving I found 5 additional vehicles that were possibilities and it took several hours to determine which were available and a match. I will say that the staff did everything they could to get the process rolling and get me out the door with my new vehicle. Kimberly (manager) and Justin (salesman) were the best.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2014

    Your staff made a difficult decision easy without being pushy, or overbearing. I'd recommend DriveTime to anyone.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2014

    I had a great salesperson in Robin and Ty her manager was an excellent sales person at explaining and helping us. I purchased my car at the north Houston location and all the crew were professional and caring. I would purchase again and I am actively sending my fiends there!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2014

    Staff was professional.

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    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2014

    DriveTime was straight to the point. They left no detail about my vehicle purchase in question. Derrick (at the Cassat Avenue location) went above and beyond helping me find the right insurance to fit my budget. They offered me exactly what I was looking for, and I left in my vehicle that day. I would highly recommend them to friends in the future.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014

    They were thoroughly helpful and efficient. Made you feel like you were talking to a friend instead of a customer. Will be referring multiple friends to go to DriveTime. I'm very satisfied with the customer service I received.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014

    I purchased a vehicle back in October and was surprisingly pleased with the excellent service and the speed of the whole process. Unfortunately, my daughter was in an accident. The vehicle was totaled two weeks ago. Thanks to DT's great service and GAP protection plan I was able to get her back into another vehicle with no hassle in less than 7 days from the accident. Everyone at the Orange Park, FL location is very friendly and helpful. Our family would definitely recommend you go see Matt and the gang at the Orange Park, FL. On a side note... if you ask our 9 year old son, they have the best popcorn in town.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014

    I'm really happy for all service I got for me from website to staff at dealer. Everyone was friendly and gave me a right detail, no game to get a car not like another dealer. Tell me right away I get approved or not, I'm there for 3 hr. Everything worked for me. All service is done in 1 time. This is what I'm talking about to be a good dealer, I will recommend to all people. Go to your dealer and all service you have is made, easy for me for payment too.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014

    At first I was thinking that it was going to be another car lot, but when they told me that it's not based on credit it's based on how much you make a month determines your down payment to make it short and sweet, they tell you the truth. I went and gave them the down payment of 600, got into a car that same night, drove off the lot with my brand-new car. I do recommend this for everybody who has bad credit and is trying to rebuild their credit. Thank you, DriveTime. I already have four friends that are going to DriveTime to get their new car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014

    Great job, Drive Time Cobb Parkway. Excellent service all away around. From when I enter door, talk to Courtney about buying a vehicle until I left with the vehicle. Thanks so much.

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    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014

    Experience was good. Spent 2 hours driving to get a vehicle that should have been fixed before even on the lot.... but overall good.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Hello Tommy,

    I am sorry to hear about your experience with our DriveTime dealership. Please give us some time to research your information, and a Customer Relations Representative will be contacting you to discuss your concerns.

    Sincerely,

    Kyle

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2014

    Roddy was very personable, professional and thorough!

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2014

    Daryl was very nice and polite.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2014

    Love the car but think I really got no opportunity to get the deal I wanted. I explained that I wanted to be around a certain payment and was not given any options on how I could get there. The payment ended up being 50.00 a month more than I requested. For a 16,000 listed car I ended up paying 22,000. I could have put more money down but that was not offered either. Then shown a payment of 199.00 biweekly and contract stated 200.03. Happy with my car but would not recommend DriveTime. Thank you.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Ken,

    I am happy to hear you love your vehicle, however I am sorry to hear about your experience. Please give us some time to research your information, and a Customer Relations Representative will be contacting you to discuss your concerns.

    Sincerely,

    Kyle

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2014

    Terence ** was awesome! He was very friendly and took the time to match me with a vehicle I felt comfortable with. I will be recommending DriveTime to people I talk with. :)

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    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2014

    I encountered nothing but friendly people from start to finish. And the transparency made it better so that I know exactly what I am getting into with this car. I was even amazed by the fact that I got a warranty with the car.

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    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2014

    I leased my vehicle in September and had no problems until I choose to make my payments by Western Union or MoneyGram instead of direct debit from my account. In December on the 10th to be exact, I called and spoke with a representative and requested payment options since it was my first payment to pay without using direct pay. The rep told me that I could do Western Union and have me the information required to do so. I did that. Then on Friday (1/3/14), I was called saying my payment has not been received, I informed the rep that I paid the payment and I called in to give customer service my reference number she insisted that they don't do Western Union payments and the next payment needs to be done by check free payments at Walmart.

    Ok on 1/4/14, I made the payment. Of course on Monday 1/6/14 the payment had not been received. I have her again my reference number and she then turns around and say I did it incorrectly it was suppose to be check free payment. I'm not use to those payment options so I thought I was doing it right. When I asked what I could do to avoid my car being deactivated, I was told to fax copy of receipt. I asked since I was off work until Tuesday could I do it then. I was told No today by 5. Ok I was in the Colonial Heights area where I purchased the vehicle and asked if they could faxed the receipts and they were very considerate and did so. Then when I spoke with Western Union and MoneyGram to find out my options to have money refunded and was told it would take 10 days.

    I told rep at DriveTime that info including what the dealership stated and she said if payment is not in she will have my car deactivated on Tuesday. I found this to be unfair when you are doing your best and what you were told that you still get treated like an irresponsible child. I made my payments and did what I was told and still being held accountable for their uneducated errors. This experience has made me reconsider buying another car from DriveTime not because of dealership but customer service. And I have informed my referrals also to go elsewhere. It’s just not fair....

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    Response from DriveTime
    Jamica,
    We apologize for any misunderstanding with your Lease Payment Options. Please give us some time to research your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns. We will do our best to find a resolution to your issue.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Sherri increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with DriveTime, Sherri increased their star rating on May 20, 2016.

    Updated review: May 20, 2016

    It's been fixed.

    Original Review: Jan. 6, 2014

    I bought my Hyundai Sonata 9/19/13. Few problems but nothing major until a dealer told me they could get me into a new car at a much lower rate. I went with my Sonata for trade in and was soon told that I had a branded title in regards to the odometer and said my car is worth far less than similar cars. This was never disclosed to me when I bought the car and see if this can get fixed through the DMV but if not I will definitely consider legal action!!!

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    Response from DriveTime
    Sherri,
    We are sorry to hear about the issue you are having with your vehicle. Please give us some time to research your situation and a DriveTime Customer Relations Representative will contact you.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2014

    I am so grateful for drive time, they worked with me. They ensured me that they will try their best to get me in a car of my liking. And they did. I love my Mitsubishi Endeavor..... Thank you.

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    After a positive interaction with DriveTime, Don increased their star rating on Jan. 2, 2014.

    Updated review: Jan. 2, 2014

    On January 2, 2014 I talked to JP from Drivetime customer service and he was very apologetic as to what happened to us. He agreed that all the problems could not occur within 3 weeks after buying the car. He gave us $100 off our first payment due to the hassle and inconvenience of the situation. Even though this should have never occurred it was nice that they were willing to acknowledge that an error on their part and give us some type of compensation. Thank you JP!

    Original Review: Dec. 29, 2013

    We purchased 2005 Chrysler Town and Country on December 3, 2013 from the Drivetime located on East Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas Nevada and was told by the sales person that the vehicle was a good reliable vehicle and that all their vehicles goes through four inspections prior to being available for purchase. A pre-purchase inspection, a mechanical inspection, a quality control in inspection and delivery inspection. On December 23, 2013 the vehicle started making a whining noise from the power steering pump. As per instructions from the dealership I took the vehicle to the mechanic shop that they told me to and advised them of the noise. Upon checking the vehicle the mechanic found a total of four problems and I was told that the vehicle could not be driven because of these issues. The power steering pump was leaking, the radiator was leaking, the transmission was leaking and the rack and pinion steering had to be replaced. I was told that a Drivetime inspector would have to approve the repairs and that I was temporarily out of a vehicle because it as unsafe to drive.

    Upon calling the warranty company all they said they could do for me was reimburse me for a rental car which I did not have the money for. I called Drivetime customer service and was told that they could not do anything for me either and when I asked about the so called inspections they told me that the cars are just looked over prior to being put on the lot for sale. I called the dealership where I bought the car and was also told that there was nothing they could do because once they sell the car it is out if their hands. I was denied any kind of assistance, compensation or anything from Drivetime or the warranty company. I cannot believe that these problems occurred within the three weeks after me buying the car. I believe that Drivetime knowingly sold me a defective vehicle. They refused to compensate me for my time and trouble and leaving me without a car for two days. The vehicle was repaired for almost $1500 and now I am concerned about what else might go wrong! My wife is afraid to drive it now due to its unreliability.

    I am concerned about what else might go wrong with this vehicle. We love the vehicle itself and want to keep it but how many times am I going to pay the deductible when something goes wrong?

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    Response from DriveTime
    Don,
    We are sorry you are having mechanical issues with the vehicle so soon after purchase. It is definitely not normal for one of our vehicles to need this many repairs in the first month after purchase.
    Please give us some time to research your account, and a Customer Relations Representative will be contacting you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Reviewed Dec. 21, 2013

    I was very pleased with the Brandon from Drivetime. I rate my visit with them a 10 plus they are all awesome and hope that everyone has very Merry Christmas.

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    Contract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 19, 2013

    My experience was Ok at first, but once you go to signing your contract, the price is a whole lot different from the price that showed to you the first time, really a few thousand more, which Really make you think DriveTime is a Rip off just like any Car Dealership... Now Gerrick at the Redbird lot was very helpful, kind and considerate...

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    Response from DriveTime
    Shenequia,
    We are sorry to hear you had some concerns about the price of your vehicle. A number of factors will add to the final price of a vehicle, including taxes, fees, and optional services like the DriveCare Powertrain Warranty. Our dealership personnel are there to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the price at the time of sale.
    Please allow us some time to research your account, and a Customer relations Representative will be contacting you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2013

    I referred my brother Andrico to the Drive Time in Kissimmee because he has adverse credit and needs a vehicle. Because I have been in the banking industry for over 10 years, my brother asked that I accompany him to help him understand his financing options. We initially spoke with ** who I had phoned earlier to set up an appointment and go over approval. He was very pleasant and helpful. He told my brother he would get the lowest down payment and payment possible because of his wages. At that point, we met ** since ** stated he would not be in the next day to assist with the sale.

    When we left that evening, we were both under that impression that things were going smoothly and that all information that was needed was complete. They went to get the first choice that my brother wanted which was a Chevy Trailblazer from another location. ** called my brother the next morning and told him he only needed to do $400 for the vehicle, but then told him since they had the car too long in their inventory, they were doing $300 down instead. Of course, my brother was ecstatic because he didn't have much to put down and was happy with that.

    When we arrived that evening to test the vehicle, we met with **. When ** turned on the vehicle, after being on for about 2 mins, it just turned off, which shocked all of us. We test drove the car and my brother indicated that he kept hearing noises. When we arrived back to the dealer, I suggested to my brother to not make an impulsive decision and see if they have something else he'd like. He chose a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer. Test drove that; brother likes it. Let's go do business... we thought.

    ** gave Andrico the buyer option summary and it had $3985 in "extras", which increased the amount financed from $14,295 to $19,005.50 with an 18.821% rate. I understood the rate because my brother's credit is not the best. His term was for 72 months. I asked if the extras could be removed and ** said they could but with double down deposit. I told him I thought that was ridiculous and he got his manager ** who stated that since they were using a job letter instead of bank statements to show POI, they made an exception to do $400 down payment....

    At that point I reminded them that he did produce 3 months bank statements that proved income and the job letter just verified the deposits made to his account. ** and ** took some time to review statements...again... and then ** tried to convince my brother to take $2895 Powertrain Protection Plan, $495 GPS, & $595 GAP (which he wanted to keep). My brother indicated that he didn't need those things and I told them that he never had those things in the past and couldn't afford any extras. ** went back to his desk and called out that the payment difference to take those things off would only be $1... I told him that was impossible and to show me. He spent some time typing at his desk and brought over another buy option summary that he manipulated to get the payment back up to the same.

    I asked him why he decreased his term and increased his interest to 20.821% at which point he said when customers don't take those extras, the term and rate would be different, which he didn't mention before. I told him that generally, things financed outside of the price of the vehicle has no reflection on rate or term, but he refused to adjust the term back to the 72 months he originally had. I told my brother to let's go elsewhere because we felt he was getting "had". I have since called customer relations at 888-290-0148 to complain and am waiting to hear back from a very nice representative within a few hours. I hope we are able to resolve this so my brother can get the car he wants with payments/options he can afford and I can update this complaint.

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    Response from DriveTime

    Shalonda,

    We are sorry to hear you were having concerns about the terms of the Financing Agreement DriveTime has offered your brother on his vehicle purchase. We understand you have already been in contact with a Customer Relations Representative to discuss and resolve your concerns.

    DriveTime’s APR’s is automatically generated by a formula that takes into account several different factors. Changing the total amount financed, or the length of the loan, among other variables will affect the APR that DriveTime can offer, which begins at 4.9% and increases from there depending on their scoring.

    At DriveTime we ensure that all of our buyers be fully informed about the terms and conditions of their Financing Agreement before they agree to purchase a vehicle with us. Our dealership personnel and the Customer Relations Department are more than happy to answer your questions or concerns.

    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Resolved outside ConsumerAffairs

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2013

    Since I have bought my car I have had to have the transmission rebuilt and now within 6 months of using DriveTime's approved shop the transmission is worse than when it was before. I can no longer downshift from 5th gear without having to pop the gear in and out of 5th several times. I tried taking it to a Ford Dealership to have it done properly and they said that it was not covered unless I took it back to the original location that did the crappy repairs the first time.

    Now my exhaust manifold has blown a weld not due to any improper maintenance and it is not covered. The exhaust manifold is a must part on an engine and it is not covered??? How is it legal to force a warranty into the price of a car when the warranty doesn't cover anything? I will be making sure to let everyone I know who is thinking about going to DriveTime to avoid them at all costs. This company is the worst company that uses shady practices to boost their profits. AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS!!! Consider yourself warned.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Michael,
    We are sorry to hear you are having an issue with your vehicle. The DriveTime DriveCare package is a Limited Powertrain Warranty. It covers many major mechanical repairs, like your Transmission for example; but it does not cover every repair in the vehicle. Please allow us some time to research your situation, and a Customer Relations Representative will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2013

    My experience was nice and pleasant. I was helped to get into the car I needed to be in. The people that I worked with were very helpful and professional.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 16, 2013

    We got an Impala 2010 two weeks ago from DriveTime, and we like it. It was my first time shopping with them. I needed a new car for a job. I heard about them from my brother and decided to go with them because they work with the down payment. I financed the car. The process was very smooth. They were very nice and knowledgeable.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2013

    A great place to get the car of your dreams and a stepping stone to repairing your credit..... Great customer/salesmen experience.... You are made to feel like you are the most important person in the lot.... No pushiness..... This is my second vehicle that I bought there because of the way I'm treated..... My credit score is up to where it's supposed to be...... I thank you DRIVE TIME.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2013

    Everyone at the Winchester location was very helpful and great customer service. Shanta ** was very helpful and enjoyed doing business with the whole staff.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2013

    I dealt with Jeff ** in the P.P store. I found him to be very helpful and knowledgeable in finding the right vehicle for me. His customer service made for a great car buying experience. I will highly recommend Jeff and DriveTime to anyone I know looking for a new vehicle.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2013

    Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The only thing that I change is the length of time it took. Our appointment was at 11:15 (we were a few minutes late due to going to the wrong place) and didn't get out until approx. 4pm. I would think there would be a way to streamline the process so it wouldn't take too long.

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2013

    I have the worst Credit you can Imagine. All other dealerships wanted Thousands down. I walked in and from the first moment there I was treated with respect and dignity. I told them what I could afford and to my surprise I am now a proud New Car Owner. Thank You Very Much Drive Time!!!!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2013

    Pleased overall with my visits to this location leading to my purchase. All staff were courteous, hospitable and professional towards me. Roddy made the process simple, fast, hassle-free and was well knowledgeable from start to finish. Would recommend and buy from again!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013

    As stated above, everything went well as far as the approval and the down payment. BUT... Upon test driving the truck, I noticed that the cruise control was not working. I informed the salesperson and she said it would be fixed before I picked up the vehicle. When I arrived to pick it up, 2 other salespeople told me that it had been fixed and one even said "I personally drove it, and the cruise works fine now." After signing all the paperwork (we were there for over 2 hours because the gentleman doing the final paperwork messed something up twice), I drove home and immediately noticed that the cruise control was NOT working. I called them back the next day and the salesperson said "Oh I thought we told you, we couldn't fix it because it's not a safety concern, there's nothing we can do for you." So 2 salespeople lied to my face that the problem had been repaired and then rushed me out the door so they could close early for their holiday party. I did not appreciate this experience and I will not be returning any business to Drivetime and I will let everybody I know how I was lied to.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Daniel,
    We are sorry to hear about your situation. This is definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. Please give us some time to research your account and a Customer Relations Representative will be contacting you to resolve your issue.
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013

    I have purchased other cars from drivetime. This experience was good. The only issue I have is that when you make your first payment you have to go somewhere else, instead of creating an account with drivetime online then paying that way without any more charges. My first two vehicles I was able to submit my payments that way. It was a lot easier and no other charges. Kind of wish they still had that service to offer. Drivetime has better their warranty program and offers you an option to take it or not. Overall they have improved, just wished they kept the paying online part of the program, instead of having you to either direct payment or pay else where with more fees. Thank you.

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    Response from DriveTime
    Cathy,
    Thanks for your feedback. DriveTime does have a variety of payment options. Some of our payment options charge a fee, and some do not. Please allow us some time to review your account and one of our Customer Relations Representatives will contact you to discuss your concerns.
    Thank you for your repeated business!
    Sincerely,

    J.P. Customer Relations

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    Staff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013

    Everyone there was courteous and pleasant! The process went smoothly and you could tell that they sincerely wanted to make sure you got what you wanted.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013

    The dealers were more than helpful. I would have never thought I would be in a nice ride at the age of 19. I have zero credit, I can't wait to start building it through Drive Time with my nice and affordable payments. Even if someone has great credit and could get any vehicle from any dealership, I would only recommend Drive Time. No Hassle at all!!! Best first Time Car Shopping Experience!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2013

    I had a great experience. I love my car. The paperwork process could have been sped up but all in all a great experience.

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    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2013

    DriveTime was a wonderful car buying experience. The programs they have for someone with not so perfect credit are great and they gave me more than a far trade on my old car. I would recommend DriveTime to anyone.

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    DriveTime Company Information

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

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