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DriveTime Automotive Group Inc., based out of Phoenix, Arizona, operates more than 140 dealerships in the U.S. and is one of the nation's largest used car dealership networks. The company focuses on helping you find a great vehicle, and its approval process lets you know your down payment and monthly payments before you start shopping.
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Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
The sale process went ok. However I was hoping to have the keys and car in my possession sooner than Tuesday evening, supposedly. I made down payment on Friday, Nov. 15 not realizing that I had to wait for my loan papers to be signed by mom. All in all, I just wanted to drive off the same day I made down payment.
Hi Tangela,
Sorry to hear you weren't able to get into the car as soon as you wanted! Was your mom your co-signer? If so, you're absolutely correct, everything needs to be signed and squared away before you can drive away with the vehicle. If there is anything we can do to help expedite the process please let us know.
Thanks,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
I had one the best car buying experience I ever had and I am very pleased.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
I earn an above-average income, but due to divorce and other factors in my past, have pathetic credit. I found Drivetime to be a very feasible hybrid between the "big dealers", who make you feel very bad about yourself, while wasting your whole day and the unctuous "buy here, pay here" lots, where one has no confidence the vehicle will last past the first payment due date.
Hi Ramon,
Glad to hear you found us and were able to get into a new car. Is there anything we could have done better to make your experience a "5 star" one? Please let us know if there is anything additional we can do for you.
Thank you,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
Excellent - The service, effort, professionalism and hard work. I loved the experience and will send others.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
Overall, I was pleased with my experience. My sales rep was nice and patient. The only real problem I had was the non-negotiable price of the car. It was priced almost 30 above what it was worth. I was told it was set by corporate so they couldn't lower it. Anyway, I paid a little more, but really got the vehicle I wanted. I'm happy with my overall experience.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
The whole experience was good. Very friendly and very helpful staff, was very knowledgeable. The only thing I didn't like was the cleanliness of the car when I received it. I wanted to take the car home but I will be taking it back to have it cleaned up.
Hi Paul,
We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with one of our dealerships in San Antonio. You car certainly should have been cleaned before you took it home. One of our customer service managers will be contacting you shortly to get that taken care of.
Thanks for the feedback and enjoy the new ride!
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
Drivetime reps were amazing. They got me approved even with no credit and got the the truck I wanted. I had very little to start with and now I have a great vehicle.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
The employees were very friendly and always met me at the door, always offering refreshments.
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2013
My mom was looking for a car as well and she found out about DriveTime. I live in Texas and it’s kind of hard to get around with public transportation here so I need a car. I don’t have a lot of credit. A lot of places, either they were quoting ridiculous interest rates or weren’t willing to work with me. This is the reason why I chose DriveTime.
I financed a 2008 Ford Fusion. It’s my first car. The process was very simple, helpful, very straightforward. Everything was out in the open. I’m very pleased with the salesperson. He was very helpful and awesome. I’ve already recommended them to my sister who was looking for a car.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2013
After reading all of these reviews, I decided to try a little test of my own. I submitted a fake online name with fake address and personal info. Guess what? The fake info was APPROVED for over $20,000 in financing on a car from Drive Time. Folks, these people are FRAUDS! The pre-approval means absolutely NOTHING!! They put a GPS tracker on the car when you buy it. If you fall behind ONE day on the payment, all they have to do is punch up that GPS and BAM that car is repossessed.
If you are in DIRE need of a vehicle and have no choice, then do NOT buy more car than you can afford to pay for. Do NOT believe their promises--the salesmen are there to make $ NOT be your new BFF. And car warranties are usually crap unless it is the one that comes from the factory on the car, most will NOT be worth the $ you pay for them, so do NOT count on it to be there for you if you purchase one. If you purchase a vehicle, cultivate a relationship with a decent mechanic for the make of your vehicle. If you find a car you like BEFORE you buy it, take some time and do an internet search to see if there are any recalls on it - many times cars will have things wrong with them they will already be covered under a recall. Lastly, remember that if it is not in writing then you have nothing to stand on.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2013
The only thing that stopped me from giving a higher rate was the fact that the computer system froze and they could not complete my trade/purchase and I had to drive my old car home and couldn't complete my business and take possession of the new car until late the next day. But Candace ** of the Riverside dealership gave me excellent customer service and you seem to be selling better quality cars now.
Hi Monica,
Thank you for the feedback and so sorry we were having technical issues on the day you wanted to take home your new ride! We are always making improvements to our infrastructure and I've let our internal IT team aware of the situation. Enjoy your new car and do let us know if we can do anything else for you.
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2013
My sales advisor was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, informative and most of all very patient with me as I looked at every vehicle on the lot 3 to 4 different times as I was unsure of what car to buy or lease but with her help and patience, I know I bought the perfect car. And I couldn't be happier. I also want to mention that the sales manager, Patrick, and the senior sales associate, Patti, were both very pleasant, helpful and again very patient as I was still signing documents an hour and 15 minutes after the store had already closed. So all in all, my experience was great and I absolutely have and will continue to recommend the Montclair Drive Time to all my family and friends! Thanks again! :-)
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2013
I have seen DriveTime over the internet and on one of my friend’s license plate. I felt like I can start doing it on my own now since I have a stable job so I went there. I’ve seen that there’s no credit or bad credit there so I chose them. I didn’t know if my credit was bad or if it was good, but I know I needed to build credit.
I financed a Nissan Altima. It’s lower compared to my previous vehicle… I like it. The process was easy and the sales rep was knowledgeable. I thought it would be complicated but they pretty much helped me through the whole thing, even setting up my account to take it out of my checking account.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2013
I was looking for a vehicle because it’s time to rebuild my credit and their program seems to be a little more manageable for someone that has a credit problem than most so I chose them. I financed the vehicle last Saturday. The process was fine and their salespeople are awesome. They tried their best to get you what you want, get your payment need and things worked out. They do work hard for you. The experience was painless.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2013
Jason, Chris, Frank, Tim and Team went above and beyond to get me my new car. I had applied at other dealerships but only qualified for a $10,000 car due to medical bills on my credit because of my time in the military. It was so comforting to know that I could get a new car without my credit being taken into consideration. I absolutely love my new car and everything that they have done for me. My visit was top of the line and I didn't feel pressured at all. DriveTime is honestly the company I will recommend for years to come and when I'm ready for a new car they will be the first people I go see because of the way they treated me and the level of service I had received. Way to go guys and thank you so very much.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2013
Corey and Jared were both very helpful, courteous and professional. Was very impressed and would recommend to anyone. Keep up the great job. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2013
Everyone was nice and helpful. This is why I always come back to Drive Time, because of the people who make the time to help me out when I arrive. I'm very happy with my decision that I make. Thank you, Drive Time, for always making the time to help me choose a vehicle I can count on.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
Great car and great price. I liked that the payment plan is affordable with the cost of living. My only complaint is that after I left the lot and got home, my fuel light flickered on and off though I'm not low and the oil is clean. Salesman could have been a little more personable.
Hi Samantha,
Glad to hear you had a great experience with one of our dealership's in Phoenix! I've escalated your issue to one of our customer service managers who is going to contact you and take care of that fuel light problem.
Thanks for your feedback!
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
My experience with Drive Time was excellent. There was no pressure to purchase a car, my salesman was very helpful and thorough in answering any questions I had. My customer service experience with them was above and beyond expectations and I would recommend Drive Time to anyone.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
I got a vehicle with your company and within the first few days it was acting up. I took the vehicle back to you guys and you guys got me into another vehicle and so far I’m satisfied with my new vehicle and enjoy it.
Hi Charlene,
We are very happy to hear you are satisfied with your new vehicle. If there is anything else we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know and enjoy your new car!
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
I purchased the vehicle on a Saturday. The Monday after, I was starting the vehicle to go to work, the battery was dead. On the day of the test drive, the vehicle had to be jumped. The vehicle was sold with a faulty battery. I purchased a new battery. The vehicle drives fine now.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
Wow, the guys at DriveTime in Glendale, AZ treated me with all the respect in the world. I have never ever had no experience like that. They treated me with dignity like if they knew me wow offering me coffee, popcorn wow and they promise me that I will get a car even if my credit was a little bad wow so that I can have the opportunity to fix my credit up again wow that made me and my wife feel so so great. Thanks to all of my friends at DriveTime.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
I picked out a Dodge Nitro first. I drove the car to work. My job is a 30 mins drive. I felt uncomfortable - my legs was too long... lol the car was too small. I called DT and ask if I could trade it in. They said yes... I'm driving a Dodge Magnum!!!! Thanks DT.
Hi Tangela,
You're welcome, and enjoy the extra leg room! Enjoy your new Magnum!
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
Easy and quick process. Upfront and no B.S. No pressure to buy, buy, buy!
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
Christopher was more than patient and kind through my car buying journey. Because of him, my experience at DriveTime was pleasant.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
I had the best experience at DriveTime each time. All you need is a little patience and it pays off.... it really does. I want to thank the Mesa facility for the most pleasant time. From the test drive of both vehicles to the best tasting popcorn. I want to Thank Robert, Corina, Kim, and for my second visit Mrs. Jackie and of course Josh. The best treatment and respect I could ask. They did their best both times and it paid off. I got the vehicle I wanted without hesitation and the transition was so smooth. Thank you, DriveTime, for everything!!
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
My salesman's name was Andy and he took very good care of me. Not only me but my family too. I had two small children with me and he was patient with all of us. Well not just Andy but the whole dealership was patient with my restless 4-year old and my newborn. The sales manager was great. I was treated with respect and they catered to my needs as to what I was looking for in a vehicle. I got the exact vehicle I was looking for and they really took the time out to put me in a car that I wanted and made sure I was able to stay within my budget. I would recommend this dealership to anyone who asked my opinion on where to purchase a vehicle.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
The team at Drive Time New Braunfels is deserving of an award! They are friendly and take the time to really impress and take care of every customer that walked in. I will tell everyone I meet about my experience and send them to this particular location because of the GREAT job they did! Thank you, New Braunfels Drive Time team!!!
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
I'm a returning customer. I upgraded my car w/ no problem and no money down. Not to mention this car is way better and customer service was outstanding.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
Kurt, my salesman, and Travis, the GM, were great! They made the car buying process simple and easy!
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
I have been with Drive Time for a very long time. I am now on the Champ team. It has always been great to visit Drive Time. The only negative feedback I have is that the phone calls are too much.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
I have to say this was the absolute best car buying experience I have ever had. It was even better than when I bought my motorcycle from Adamac Harley Davidson. I will definitely be telling everyone I know! Thanks so much to Larry (mng.) and Ms Kay. Neither of which missed any detail from start to finish... I am a totally happy camper :-)
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
The best service that I received out of any establishment I've been to. You could tell the whole crew really wanted to help and I left feeling like I made new friends. The process was very quick and accurate and on a scale of 1 to 10 I would give them a 100 lol.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
Needed to replace a 12-year-old car, staff was very friendly. Only drawback small lot, limited selection.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
DriveTime was able to work with me to give me a loan for the car I wanted... and could afford. I'm happy to be getting my credit back on track as well!!! I would recommend DriveTime to anyone needing to rebuild their credit! They also had a great selection of vehicles.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
It was a little bit rocky at first. However, Shai, made me feel as if better. She was an awesome sales person. It was great watching everyone work together to make things happen for me.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
Customer service was great. Everyone was laughing together and made me enjoy my experience.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2013
They have good customer service. Plus the cars match pretty closely to Kelley Blue Book value.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
I had the best experience buying my truck at Drive Time. All employees were very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. My wife bought a car from the same location several months ago and because of the great experience we came back to buy my truck. Again with excellent customer service. I think the best feeling is to not feeling as pressured as other dealerships. We love the environment. I want to give special thanks to Randy, Robert, and Lindsey!
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
He went over and above to make my purchase enjoyable. John was great. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
I was very undecided about a car but DriveTime Winchester waited patiently until I found me a car.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
I had a very good experience at drivetime the people were friendly the location is convenient to burlington. Thank you DRIVETIME.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
Good, I was worked with to get me the vehicle that I so desperately needed.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
The people are very nice and helpful. I loved my last car through DriveTime but needed bigger, so used the champ program and got into a bigger vehicle. Several years ago I went to buy my first car. I had money for down payment and all but no credit history so everyone wanted cosigners etc. So what started out as exciting turned to frustration when no one would help. We happened to drive by DriveTime and my boyfriend pulled into the lot. And we looked and to make a long story short, I walked out with my car. Thank you DriveTime for giving me the chance to prove myself.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
The staff was very helpful and nice and I am very grateful for that. It means a lot nowadays how some dealers are just out to sell you a car and not worried about after the sale, but Drive Time wasn't that way. I would recommend the dealership to all my friends and anyone else.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2013
I would like to say everyone at Drive Time in Ocala was very helpful. I was a little unsure at first but I found my vehicle 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and I'm traveling along way with it so I let you know how that went when I get there. As of now this car is the best vehicle I have driven. The only thing is my gas gauge was on E when I left so i put $40.00 in it and that gas gauge went past half full. I was very impressed with that. So Thank You Everyone.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
I really liked how the Customer got treated in the store and how fast everything went. It was quick but Ryan Hickey told me everything I needed to know to buy a car and he helped very good to go through all the paper work!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
I was in a major accident in Feb of this year with my kids and husband in the car. My truck was totaled but we were all ok. Bad thing we needed a new car and with really crappy credit scores we decided on Drive Time. Big mistake. We put 2000 down on an 05 Dodge Durango and we were also at the dealership for 6 and a half hours!!! And anyone out there with a 5 and 6 year old knows we were miserable. After getting our car it was about 2 weeks when the issues started. Out of nowhere my entire dash lit up and all my gauges were on and the worst part was no headlights, break lights, emergency lights, nothing. Also the drive shaft would get stuck in park.
I called Drive Time and reported the issue to them and the warranty center. 7 months later the problem is still occurring and nothing has been done. The car is very unsafe to drive specially when my lights out of nowhere stop working. Also every mechanic I took the car to recommended by the warranty center said there's nothing wrong when the car is in park and the speedometer is saying I'm going 70 mph. But God forbid I'm late on a payment. They call everyone we know!!!!!!!!! I have tried to trade this vehicle in with other car dealerships and also with Drive Time and no one will take it!!! If anyone has advice on what I can do I would be so grateful. I will NEVER AGAIN GO TO DRIVE TIME OR RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
I bought the vehicle for my wife and she is loving it so far. The experience at the dealer was superb.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
I have never come across a dealership with such friendly staff. The staff at DriveTime did everything they could to help me find the right vehicle and took the time to answer every question I had. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to have the DriveTime experience!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
So far, I've been very pleased with my recent Drive Time. Everyone was very friendly and informative.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
Brandon assisted me with my first purchase. He ensure that he heard my requests and helped me to find a car that suit my needs. He provided me with all the details and ensured I got what I was looking for in terms of payments etc. He even went past his shift to ensure that all was completed including taking me to the insurance company close by to ensure I could drive my car off the lot. Honestly, the service was spectacular and the reception was amazing. Kudos to Brandon and his team!! And kudos to Drive Time!! I look forward to having an even more wonderful relationship going forward!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
Everybody was super nice and they worked together to get me a nice car.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
The customer service was great. Every time I went to the dealership I was always greeted and acknowledged. Every member there always smiled and looked to be eager and happy to be there. I was informed is my options but everything was up to me on what I wanted for me and my family. I will be a returning customer. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2013
Was pretty simple. I do not like that we were required to sign up to auto draft and I do not like how difficult the emails are. They are misleading and hard to just view my account online. Otherwise the salesman was nice and went pretty smoothly.
Hi Angela,
Can you explain what issues you are having with our e-mails? We want to ensure you are able to read and use them, as they are intended to be a way for us to easily communicate with our customers.
Sorry for any confusion about your options for making payments, auto draft is not a requirement, just one of several convenient options. You can opt-out of auto draft at any time and utilize any of our other payment options by visiting our site (https://www.drivetime.com/MakeAPayment) or logging into your account at mydrivetime.com.
Do let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
We have had our check engine light on since we bought the car. We keep taking it in and having to pay the deductible to be told to take it back and pay deductible again. One time Amacco did not charge us. He too thought they were being unfair. They have taken over 8 months to change our payment plan, which they pushed on us. And after we thought we got it squared away we still get harassing phone calls 2 weeks out of the month from them. We have asked for help in writing to no avail. Our due date is either 24th or 27th of the month now and just 2 days ago they were calling my references. We called last night. They say we are 3 days late. So after one day late calling our references, when we are not late because due date is the 24th.
In 2 weeks one time we got 52 phone calls from Drivetime and my husband explained to one guy we have new contract. We pay monthly but the guy said we do not and we need to pay our bills...So I refaced contract again and requested help. I emailed everyone who has emailed me for help, stopping the harassment with no change!! Still almost 2 years later engine light is on, has been the whole time and harassment because they cannot get their systems right.. I want to get in on lawsuit if anyone knows of one pertaining to our problem.
Hi Tiffani,
This is clearly not the experience we want our customers to have with DriveTime and it is unacceptable that your vehicle has being having issues since you've purchased it. I've escalated your complaint to our customer service manager, who will be reviewing your account and contacting you today to see how we can resolve these issues as soon as possible. Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
I was already a customer with Drivetime and going through the process of the Champ Program. Lance was very helpful but Zev was the genius who put it all together. He was a pleasure to work with and made it all as smooth and fast as possible. Great guy, and Lance was also a very great guy. I went from a 2003 Isuzu Ascender to a 2007 Ford Expedition.
Terry,
We greatly appreciate the repeat business and thanks again for taking the time to leave us feedback. Enjoy your new Expedition and steer clear of the pot holes in Tucson!
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
The staff @ the Dixie Hwy location in Louisville, KY was excellent with service. The guys worked hard especially Van to make me comfortable & happy with my purchase. I will recommend DriveTime to others.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
The members at this location were all very pleasant. However, Jeffrey ** and the finance members were Awesome!
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
From the moment I went on the Drive Time website until I drove my new car off the lot I was impressed with the customer service. First of all the website is easy to navigate, and the phone call I received after I submitted my mini application was timed perfect, and gave me extra confidence I was making the right decision to go visit a Drive Time lot in person. Second on the day of my visit I got a phone call from a Drive Time salesperson, Rob, who updated me of what I needed to bring in the case I would buy a car. Finally when I got to the lot in Mesa I was greeted by Kim **. She was very helpful in helping me select a car and getting me financed to getting my car cleaned and gassed up. As you can see the whole process of buying a car was made easier with the help of the Drive Time excellent customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
Rhett ***** was my salesman and he did an awesome job. He was very informative and did a great job going over the entire car (lights, horn, windows, radio, etc.) to make sure everything was working properly. He explained all the paperwork that he handled as well. He is an asset to your company. Greg ( I do not recall his last name ) was also very personable and professional. The overall experience was great because of the no pressure setting. I was very pleased.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
Tyler, the store manager finally took over the reins and made sure that we got the vehicle we wanted. Before he took over, it wasn't looking like we were going to be taking a vehicle home with us. It was not really anyone’s fault. There just weren't any vehicles in Ohio that we really wanted except the Nissan Titan, which was at another store in Columbus. After Tyler crunched numbers for about an hour, he made it work and they went and got my new truck. I am Very satisfied with the results. Thanks for taking the time to accommodate our needs.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
My experience at Drive Time was awesome from beginning to end. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Customer service was incredible and far beyond what was expected.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
From the time we visited the lot to the time we drove off with our car, the experience and professionalism was amazing. Great staff and made us felt welcomed and important. Thank you for a great experience.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
I had a great experience working with Julius and the staff. They were patient, listened to what I asked for and worked hard to make sure I was happy with the deal and the car that I was able to get approved for. I would recommend and have already started recommending DriveTime to friends and family.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
Would like to thank Nick for all his help getting us in to our 2006 Chevy Cobalt. My wife just loves it and I now feel better that she is driving in a safe car. We have already told family that they should use Drive Time. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
They help me in every way possible to get what I wanted and I'm truly happy for that.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
Buying a vehicle at DriveTime was made so simple. Charles and Tyler were great and did answer all my questions. Tyler went above and beyond by sending Chris to my home with a jump box the morning after I bought my vehicle because it wouldn't start. He also gave me information for two in network auto shops to get my vehicle looked at. My only complaint is that sometimes information was explained differently by associates of the dealership, for example the fee for towing with a warranty. I would like all associates to be on same page and have consistent information.
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a good experience with Charles and Tyler but apologize for any confusion. Do you feel like all of your questions were answered before you left the dealership? If not, please let us know what we can do to ensure all of your questions are answered, we'd be happy to help.
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
My first time at DriveTime was a very good experience. I learned a lot about the car buying business. My second was even better. That's when I purchased my car. From the first call to Charlie, he was patient and helpful. Jamon the sales rep was professional. The sales manager explained all of my paperwork. I will recommend DriveTime to my friends.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I would like to thank Felicia and everyone at DriveTime for great customer service. You made this experience very pleasant for my son and I.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
This was my first time EVER getting a car. I also went in by myself not really knowing the process that it takes to get a car. I am 24 years young and my mom told me to go check out Drive Time off of Capital Blvd. I went and the help I received was excellent. It was for a GOOD bit of the time, but that was mainly due to me wanting to test drive different cars. The sales rep I had, Travis, was very patient with me. He understood that picking a car is not a fast process, unless you already have in mind the exact car you want. The best thing about Drive Time that I really loved is that they do trade-ins and also create a car list for you that is affordable for you income. They make it work so that the car payments will be based on your income and not what retail suggest. One of the managers, Jason, was also VERY helpful in helping with paperwork, making a decision, and helping making everything affordable! I would highly recommend going through these two guys for buying a car.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
This is the second vehicle I have bought from Drive Time & the experience was as easy as the first one. I have already recommended them to friends & family both.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I did not know that I would be paying twice as much for a $10,000 car and it was used and check engine light is on plus it has a dent. I'm very disappointed in that. Then when I took it back because of its issues I got the runaround.
Hi Charmaine,
We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our dealership team in Brandon. It sounds like you went ahead and took advantage of our 5-day vehicle return guarantee, so if there is anything additional we can do for you please don't hesitate to let us know. We will have a customer service manager followup with you.
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
My recent experience purchasing my new car was great the staff was helpful and informative.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I put a '07 Lincoln on the layaway hold plan for 2 weeks and I went in to pick up my car and the salesperson got paper work ready and car ready... Sales reps. were courteous and friendly...everything was explained to me and my wife.. I enjoyed Drive Time and its sales reps. I am looking forward to doing business with Drive Time in the future.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I had a great experience with Drive Time. The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. The whole staff made this the best car buying experience I have had.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
We had a great experience with Heath, Daniel and Carrie. We were treated with dignity and respect at all times!!!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I was very happy and surprised with the lack of push that the dealer representative gave. I was treated with respect and given several cars to choose from. The way I was treated boosted my pride in humanity.
HI Sojna,
We are glad to hear you are happy with your new vehicle and had an excellent experience at our dealership. If there is anything else we can do to improve, please let us know. Would you mind updating your "star rating" so it matches the review you left for us? It would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Sincerely,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
My experience at DriveTime was wonderful and greatly appreciated. Thank you so very much. I love DriveTime and I will recommend you every time.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Great experience. This is the second vehicle I purchased through DriveTime.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
The entire staff at the Mesa location were friendly, courteous and helpful. They took the time to explain all of my options and spent time making sure I was satisfied. The facility was clean, including the bathrooms. My salesperson, Kay **, was especially wonderful. She made my buying experience very pleasant. I would recommend Drive Time to anyone who was in need of a vehicle!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I was pleased with the help I received. I drove off with a new car! I am exuberant and couldn't be more happy! My car has only 30,000 miles on it and I have a five year, 50,000 mile warranty. I have already begun to tell other people where to go to purchase a new and reliable car... DRIVE TIME!!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
When you tell the customer 'guaranteed' it better mean 'guaranteed' without any additional money due. I was told that I was on the Champ program and was guaranteed 0 percent down, lower APR, and $500 rebate. When I arrived I was told you would need $439 down. I said no then got my everything I was told above but they added by balance from my car to the new car which is NOT what I was promised!!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Process was simple, great staff to work with and they explained everything well.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
My overall visit and experience at the dealership was very rewarding. All the people at the Downey location were very friendly, as well as helpful with my vehicle purchase. The managers, sales person all were knowledgeable about information which applied to the vehicle which I purchased. Manager was willing to make sure that I understood every document that applied towards the purchase. My salesperson went through all the details to ensure all the features were working on the vehicle (Ford Fusion, 2008). I would make it my choice to recommend others to apply for a purchase at the dealership.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I just purchased a 2005 Chevy Avalanche with DriveTime and they were spectacular. I received fast and friendly customer service. The sales process was not pressured and they answered every question I had without hesitation. The condition of the truck was immaculate. I am extraordinarily happy with my experience with DriveTime and my sales person Ebony. I will be bringing others to them real soon.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Justin ** was such a nice comfortable man to deal with and so was your manager. It was a good experience, made me feel comfortable and at ease and no pressure whatsoever.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
From the moment I walked onto the lot, I was cheerfully greeted and a sales representative was able to help me right away. They listened to my needs and my situation, and were able to get me into a good vehicle in very little time. Every employee at Drivetime had a positive attitude and were very friendly.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I enjoyed my 2nd experience w/ DT. I think it's a great place to buy vehicles & the sales people are great. I've had to also some service work my last truck & it was so simple, no hassle, quick & easy. Yes this is the car truck buying place.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Found the car I was looking for at a reasonable price. Sale people and sales manager were very friendly, never too pushy.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Drive time is definitely the place you would want to go and getting a car! Drive time gives you hope and making sure when you leave with the car. They check everything to make sure its working. And not only that they will give you the history about where the car been before you purchase it. So people go to them. Their job is to help you get a car.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Travis and Anna worked with me and my situation. I left with the vehicle I wanted and the price was very fair.
Hi Robert,
Thanks for your feedback. Is there anything we could have done better to make you trip to one of our dealerships a "five star" experience? Please let us know and if there is anything additional we can do for you.
Thanks,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
It was a very pleasant experience to purchase from you. Very professional and an overall excellent customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I bought a car from Drive Time in June this year. And in October, I was in a car accident and the car was totaled. As soon as my insurance information was received, the sales associates got me into a newer model by five years, with less mileage, a lower interest rate, and my payments are nearly the same. I saved over $7,000 thanks to the total loss coverage. Overall, I am completely satisfied with my car and buying experience with Drive Time and I will highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a car.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I would tell everyone to buy from Drive Time. They are very sweet, understanding and caring.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Everyone was so nice!!! I will gladly refer my friends and family.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
They were very honest, straightforward and better friendly. I would definitely recommended DriveTime.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Matt and his crew worked their tail off late at night to get me into the car I wanted with a very reasonable down payment. Not only did they stay past closing time, but they helped me get insured and registered. Very professional. Much thanks!
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
My salesperson was great, easy to work with and explained everything clearly.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I could not be more pleased with my experience with the bulk of Drive Time's staff and process. The salesperson I worked with, Nick, was friendly, understanding, and easy to work with. He explained things quite well and took the time to ask questions. DriveTime says that their customers are not just a credit score number, and I believe that! They definitely lived true to their word on that, and I was treated quite well as they worked with my financial information to find a payment that would work with me. My only complaint is that when I was ready to buy, it took almost two hours to get the papers ready and go over them with me. However, I understand that it may have been a busy night.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Great service, clean, helpful, polite. Frank helped us every step of the way. Thank you.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
Love our new car from DriveTime, great people to work with. Aston the salesperson that helped us was great, got us in our new car fast... Will recommend to others who need a car.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I have never had a more miserable car buying experience in my life, and I'm 56. Took me 3 days to buy this car. I needed a co-signer, because I co-signed for someone else. The salesman at the dealership assured me that all of my paperwork was done and ready, all we needed to do was my co-signer's part. We went into the dealership at exactly 9am, when they opened to finish this up. We had a non-flexible time limit that we had to be out by. Three hours later, they were still miffing around with who knows what. My paperwork was not only completed, but not really even started. Bring pay stubs... nope, don't need them. Bring them, no don't bring them...
Three hours after arriving on day 2, I had no choice but to leave. Went in again the next day and somehow, got it all together, and I am now driving my van. But, had this have been my 1st experience with DT, I'd never go back again. The whole process was rocky, and did not run well or smoothly at all. I could go on and on, but won't. I'm not happy with this experience.
Hi Denise,
We are sorry to hear that you had a poor experience at our dealership in Mesa, that is not the experience we want our customers to have. I went ahead and forwarded your complaint to our customer service manager who will reach out to you and gather some more details and see what we can do to make you a happy customer again.
Thanks for your feedback,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
My experience with DriveTime and the very helpful staff at the Myrtle Beach Lot was 100% satisfaction. They went above and beyond to make me and my vehicle-buying experience a very pleasant experience... I thank each and every one of them from start to finish... Thanks Guys - You are the best.
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2013
I've gotten the runaround at other places. But I sat down with Josh and let him know my exact situation. He worked with me on getting my 2nd vehicle from DriveTime!!
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2013
Ryan approached me when I walked in the door and he listened to my experience in the past and immediately started to find sources to help me get into a car that I wanted to drive... He succeeded at helping me and I was driving away in a car that I choose. I thank him and the other young lady that helped. They have wonderful customer service skills.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2013
Josh was very helpful. He was a pleasure to deal with in buying a new car.
Hi Kostas,
We are pleased to hear you had a good experience. Is this anything we could have done better in order to receive a 5-star rating? Please let us know so we can continue to improve.
Thanks for your feedback,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
Felt that our overall experience was good and we would definitely recommend friends in the future. Coming from a customer service environment, I was impressed. My only recommendation would be to minimize the paperwork process.
Rhonda,
Great to hear that you had an excellent experience! Thanks for your recommendation to minimize our paperwork, that is something we know our customer's don't like and we are attempting to streamline our sales process as much as possible.
Thanks for your feedback,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
Both Jessica and Gerrick were excellent associates. I felt extremely at ease, and I felt like they were working very hard to ensure my satisfaction.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
Predatory lending on Blacks and lower income consumers. Drive Time sells HIGH mileage, overpriced cars at obscene interest rates above 25% and puts customers on bi-weekly payments they can’t afford. They prey on low informed consumers, they lie about warranty coverage and they terrorize customers via criminal collections practices - breaking F.D.C.P.A. and harassing employers causing job loss and humiliation. Ernie **, founder, is a criminal with an arrest record. Look him up. They have criminals in management, stemming from Battery to Criminal DWI. Characters such as Al ** with multiple sexual harassment complaints are part of the corrupt culture of this criminal organization.
Hi Albert,
We were unable to retrieve your customer information in our system and are concerned about any experience you might have had with us and what led you to leaving this complaint.
Please contact us at reviews@drivetime.com and provide us the following information so we can work towards a resolution:
-Buyer’s Full Name
-Email Address
-Which dealership you visited
-What issue(s) you have experienced
I will immediately forward your information to my supervisor and we will immediately contact you. Thank you for your feedback.
Please feel free to contact me with any further inquiries or assistance needed.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
The customer service was excellent and friendly, however, the A/C was broken on two cars that I was interested in and had to be worked on causing the time I was without a car extended a couple days.
Hi Nathan,
Sorry to hear about the delay in getting you into the car you wanted, but hope that everything was resolved to your satisfaction. If there is anything further we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Thanks for your feedback,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
Although the Norfolk dealership did not have the car I wanted, they were able to get it from Newport News the very next day. On the day I signed for it, Norfolk store was having technical difficulties, so we had to go to the Chesapeake store to do all the paperwork. It was an interesting day, but not a stressful one. Heather and Tim were fantastic at helping with the finance questions and Antoine was great with answering all my car questions. Overall, it was a fantastic and pleasant experience.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
I would recommend DriveTime to family and friends to buy a car. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you, DriveTime.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
Eli, Ryan, and Yolanda were a great help! They got me in the car that I really wanted! I was pretty nervous to go to a dealership because I didn't want to be sold on a lot of things I didn't want or need, but they were very to the point. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
The sales rep that helped me was awesome and very patient. She made the whole transition smooth. The crew at Temple work great with each other. They made sure that all my questions were answered... Again... Thank you Mel.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2013
I recently purchased my car at the DT in Greenville, SC. It was a good experience at the dealership but ever since then, I have had problems with the car. I've had the car less than a month and it has already stranded me twice. I've called the warranty company and went to one shop.who had the car for a full 3 days and didn't fix anything. Now I'm being told to take it somewhere else to get a second opinion. Like I said I've had the car less than 1 month and can't even drive it. All the dealership will tell me is to call the warranty. If i just purchased a car within a month and can't drive, I would think the dealer would want to help.
Hi Keith,
We include a complimentary 30-day warranty on all our vehicles, so you shouldn't be having these types of issues. I've forwarded your information to one of our customer service managers who will reach out to your shortly so we can look into your situation and ensure your don't go another day without a car.
Thanks for letting us know,Chris
DriveTime Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
Sales team gave me the option to put a layaway payment towards the car I wanted so that it was not sold before I was able to put entire amount down. There were plenty of options and they listened to my wants before showing me a million cars. Down payment was very low and the payments are fair. Approved the day I walked in and I knew what the payments would be right away. I drove out with a very low mileage car. Signing was painless and fast.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
The guys at DriveTime were amazing. I have told all of my friends about how easy and efficient they were to work with. They put my mind at ease and put me in a car that was perfect for me. They will always have my business and I will tell everyone that I come in contact with what a great experience I had. I want to thank them for everything.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
Buying a car at DriveTime was probably one of the most painless experiences I have ever encountered when buying a car. The staff were knowledgeable, courteous and willing to work with you to get you in your chosen vehicle. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
I was nervous about buying a car for the first time but they made a very simple and easy. Help me understand everything and walk me through everything step by step. Also, the people that really friendly. I was working with an amazing young lady, last name **. Everybody was really friendly, and I also got to meet the manager and help me get the car I wanted. And the GM was amazing, just a great guy. Wish I could do it all over again. It was so great!!!!!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
Customer service provided all the information I needed to purchase a new car.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
People in this dealership really went above and beyond to help me with my 2nd vehicle. A lot better experience than the first purchase.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
Gunnar ** did his job very well and took the time to explain the vehicle and knew things about the vehicle. Gunnar also made sure that I knew what was going on with the trade and things of that sort. He was very helpful and honest with my purchase, and I am very happy to have had that type of experience with my first buy from a lot of any kind. Also note that he was not the ordinary pushy type of sales rep.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
I was please with the greeting being met at the door. Everything was explained from start to finish.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
I had a '99 Cougar that I traded in. The car was not in great shape at all but I got an offer that I felt was more than fair!!! The trade-in took care of my down payment and also paid off a title loan I also had. Again, thanks!!!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
It was the easiest and best experience I have ever had buying a car. They had the car I wanted at the price I was willing to pay. I couldn't complain about a thing.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2013
This is truly a blessing and I am thankful to God and to you for making this possible.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2013
With the 'pre-sale' paperwork out of the way, the experience was quick and easy.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2013
I love my new car! My salesman Isaac was wonderful and went above and beyond what he had to!
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2013
My Sales Rep was GREAT!! She was very professional and knew what she was talking about. I was very surprised and impressed with the financing options.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2013
The sales person assisting me was attentive and professional. Though I felt the manager was a little condescending when we were discussing the financial matters. I'm not stupid, uninformed, or unintelligent, and I don't want to be spoken to like I am. He was polite and professional also. But I did feel like I was being talked down to a little.
Hi Amy,
We are glad to hear you had a good experience with your sales associate at our Newport News dealership, but very sorry to hear you were unhappy with the manager. I've went ahead and forwarded your feedback to our customer service manager who will be immediately following up with the dealership and contacting you to see how we can improve your experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
Sincerely,Chris
Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2013
Never had a experience this good buying a car! Very professional staff in every way. I would highly recommend. I can't say anything bad about this place and I'm very hard to impress!!!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
I purchased a 2005 Dodge Durango from your Clearwater location! I love it! Friendly staff, they explained everything to me! I would highly recommend!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
I was very pleased with the dealership. I got the car that I wanted and payments I can afford. This is the 2nd time I have used DriveTime and overall I am happy.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
The salesperson and financial personnel showed very good courtesy. Keep up the good work...
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
I’m very happy with the help I received from Alex **. He was a great help as well as the whole team.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
This was my first time going to DriveTime. I thought it was too good to be true what I've seen on TV, but it was true. I thought to myself ok another disappointment by getting turned down and wanting more money down due to my credit. But Nope, I was able to drive off with a very nice SUV... =) Thank you all so much for making this happen!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
Stephanie ** was very helpful as well as the rest of the staff. The whole experience took some time to crunch numbers and such but Stephanie never complained and we weren't asked to come back the next business day. Very satisfied.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
I had a awesome experience and I will be referring everyone!!!
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
Paid down payment for car on Saturday. Left by 1630. Finance Manager withholding my vehicle until forms are signed by co-signer in Texas. He promised papers there overnighted by Monday. Co-signer showed in Texas at 1300 to sign documents. I showed up at Fayetteville office @ 1500 Monday and the documents were still not sent and still with Finance Manager. My 5 days started on Saturday and it’s now Tuesday and I still don’t have possession of the vehicle. I also was refused to cancel my contract and to be refunded my money. I am currently contacting my BDE legal advisors as well as filing a complaint with the State of NC. Also filing complaint with the BBB. The Finance Manager excuse is UPS isn't open on Sunday. Even though he had ample time on Sat and was still in his possession on Monday after 1500. He will be quoted as saying "You’re stuck with the car then". When asked how to cancel the contract.
Hi Nicolas,
We are concerned about your situation and are a little unclear on what exactly has caused you to be in this position. We've forwarded your issue to our customer service manager and someone from our team will be calling you today so we can come to a resolution. Thank you for letting us know and giving us an opportunity to make this right.
Sincerely,Chris
Customer Service
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
They are really awesome, show how much they respect people who walk in the building. Even though customer ask for anything what they need and they are explain how we ask many question about this company... I really complete satisfied their answer. This SUV are really usefully what they explain about the survey question. We are satisfied this company.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
I went in looking to see what my option was on a good used car. Laura ** took our information and begin to view our choices immediately. She was friendly and made us feel like family. We went home with a nice PT Cruiser!!! Awesome experience.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
It was a friendly atmosphere and the car I wanted originally was sold and I did not get the car. They had one identical car but with a few things the car did not have as the first. They have looked at other dealers at DriveTime to find what I was looking for and found a car in Nashville and they picked it up the next day and I had my car that afternoon. I am very satisfied with the service and my car .
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
This was my second time using DT and John was great! Friendly.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
We were treated very fairly. They helped us get into another car after ours was totaled in an accident. We will definitely be returning for our next vehicle.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
This is my second buying experience from Drive Time. The first time I bought a car from Drive Time about two and a half years ago was great and thought that was as good as it gets but this time far passed my first experience. Kenyetta, our sales person, and Matt went way out of their way to get us the right car at the right price and made us feel like family. I cannot say enough about them other than I will be sure to tell all my friends how well we were treated.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2013
Appreciated the details of how the process works and professionalism of the team.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2013
Very impressed with the service and set up of your Sanford location.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2013
Bought a 2010 Chevrolet Impala. The experience was great! It was quick and fast! They made me feel like I was important customer and did everything to help me. I will be back!
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2013
I recently purchased a Chrysler 200 from the Alameda dealership. Starting from Rebecca all the way to Chris, this group was awesome to deal with. They was patient with us and never let us felt pressured while trying to make a decision on the right car.
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