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DriveTime Used Cars
1709 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207, United States
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Ty
Review №1

John at DriveTime was very helpful in assisting me with the purchase of my truck. It was easy to reach him on the phone and get my questions answered. After the purchase of my truck I experienced some mechanical issues but they were 100% covered by the 1 month warranty as well as a rental vehicle while my vehicle was being repaired. I would definitely recommend DriveTime to others when looking for a used vehicle because of the good customer service and the fact the vehicle comes with a warranty that will cover you if you have any problems.

Ke
Review №2

Very friendly guys. Explained everything perfectly and answered all my questions quickly. Would recommend anyone to come by. Great job guys!

La
Review №3

John C. was amazing. He did a wonderful job from beginning to end. Buying from DriveTime was the easiest car transaction I have ever made. I will be returning when my youngest is ready for his first car.

ma
Review №4

Great place to shop for a car. John and Joe were amazing. My experience here was awesome. Went looking and test drive 2 vehicles on Thursday last week and came today and purchased my best choice. Thank you again guys.

De
Review №5

Second DriveTime car and we’re very happy! Got a great car at a fair price. Joe and Kingsley were awesome and we didn’t have to spend hours there. A great experience. Thanks DriveTime!

Mi
Review №6

Thank you DriveTime, and your amazing staff. John Clemmer made the experience as pleasant as possible. Completely stress free. Any questions I had were answered right away. He handled my purchase very professionally. I will recommend John Clement, and DriveTime to anyone that I know in need of a car. Thank you so much.Michael Daniels

Sa
Review №7

Joe at Drive time was amazing! Highly recommend him. His professionalism was Absolutely on point closed a deal which worked amazing for me low down payment and a awesome car! Not a long process at all in and out quick and easy. (I ask a question he taken care of that already I have no worries)Great customer service. Buying a car and trusting a person can be stressful go to Drive time in Bradenton I’m sure you’ll enjoy the process!😉 Thanks again every one.

Ha
Review №8

First time trying this company and i have to admit it was absolutly an amazing experience. John was excellent with providing me with all the info i needed to know. I walked in with bad credit and not much money. And he was able to find me a great deal on a car i really liked and helped me through all the proccesses. I really appreciate him and ill definitly be sure to reccommend him for future refrences. Thanks for all the help and thanks for getting me into a car i like!

Br
Review №9

The service I received from John my sales person was spot on. He served me up with the perfect car and there was no sneaky sales tactics. I would recommend drive time to anyone looking for a newer car at a fair price. Thank you so much

kr
Review №10

Was very pleasant to deal with and an awesome salesman. Was willing to do what he could to make me happy and make sure it was what I wanted and not just settle for whatever.. Very down to earth. Explained things in detail to ensure I understood all of my options available.. I would recommend John to any friends or family looking to purchase a vehicle from drive time.. Thanks again...

Ch
Review №11

Was worried at first for I have only purchased vehicles out right. Was very convenient and calming. They did not push me to buy anything. They wanted me to look at all the vehicles I was interested in. Everyone is nice and friendly. Would definitely refer friends/family here.

Lu
Review №12

Josh helped my husband and I at Drive Time and we couldn’t be more pleased with our experience there. This was my first time financing a car and they went above and beyond to help me get the perfect deal. Seems like the employees at Drive Time are not only co workers but a great team when it comes to helping their customers. 5 out of 5 starts for sure.

Ka
Review №13

This was the best car buying experience i ever had! Joe Franko was very helpful, knowledgeable, and so patient with me. He got me the car I wanted within a very reasonable price. And he even put gas in the tank before I left. I highly recommend DriveTime 👌THANKS JOE💙

Jo
Review №14

John was fantastic. We walked in having done some online shopping and he helped us find the car we were looking for. Even offered to stay late to close the deal. We were tired and wanted to go home. We agreed to meet the next morning to finish everything. It was like he never left. He’s a good man.

Ho
Review №15

Honestly would recommend drive time to anybody! John and Kingsley at the Cortez location were super helpful and informative. I dont know where we would be without them!

De
Review №16

John and Trevor were the most helpful salesmen Ive ever encountered. Extremely friendly and people oriented. Made my car buying experience great. Id come again if ever needed!

LI
Review №17

Dont care for them... wanted all my personal and financial info without showing me cars or test drive. Very dry I like to feel welcome. I been a customer service and sales representative for 30 years. They Need improvement lots!

Le
Review №18

John was so very helpful and informative with getting me my new car. Very nice staff and a nice selection of vehicles. I definitely recommend coming here 😊

Ab
Review №19

Drive time was very helpful they have a good selection of vehicles and they would help you get in a car that you would like I had a great experience. I would go back to buy my next vehicle

Th
Review №20

John At The Bradenton Location Was Excellent In Finding Me The Right Vehicle To Fit My Budget And Needs. Great experience. Got A Great Deal Too Thanks John.

as
Review №21

John was awesome he did everything he could to get me in the car I wanted and got it!!

Ru
Review №22

We are Overjoyed with the customer support and service provided by Frank in Tampa and Joe in Bradenton. Thank you so much for making the purchasing process as simple as possible and providing us with a wonderful vehicle at an affordable price!Frank, we are so grateful for your patience and courtesy that you provided us to make sure we got exactly the vehicle we wanted. We also appreciate the transparency in fees and legalize. We felt like you were providing us a service versus selling us a car..We highly recommend purchasing with Drivetime.

Ke
Review №23

Excellent experience and love my new car. I definitely would recommend Drive Time to anyone! 😁

Ni
Review №24

Trevor did a great job!! He is patient and very knowledgeable. Great customer service skills. He was very supportive and made me feel at ease.

Li
Review №25

John was great taking care of me. He was patient when i was choosing a car and great dealing with paper work. Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №26

Amazing experience!! Within 2 hours I was on the road in the nicest vehicle I have ever owned. Drive time is literally changing the world for me !!! From no car to a beautiful ride!!! And Joshua couldnt be more helpful!!!! Thank you drivetime!!!!

Mi
Review №27

Kingsley was absolutely wonderful to work with!I will recommend Drive Time to everyone!It was truly a easy process.

Ka
Review №28

My experience with Drive Time was flawless...Joe my salesman put me in the exact car that was best for me. The entire staff was very professional and worked well as a team. I am absolutely impress with their financial company they work with. They are thorough in explanation and their customer service is excellent. When it comes to warranty concerns, the C/S staff is very informed. I had a cabin filter replaced with no out of pocket cost with the particular vehicle I bought.The auto repair shops are very professional in providing the service... I feel that everyone with Drive Time has my best interest as a customer, and you cant get any better than that!

Mi
Review №29

All staff members were friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. I was pre-approved and made an appointment online. Every person I spoke to was knowledgeable. Once I arrived at the store, we were greeted as soon as we walked in. John took the time to listen to my concerns. John was able to provide answers to my numerous questions so that I was able to make an informed decision. I didn’t feel pressured to buy a car. John gave me ample time to make a decision without any pressure. I highly recommend DriveTime. John and all of the other staff are easy to speak to and work with.

Sh
Review №30

They are awesome! Joe helped me with everything I needed and answered all my questions! He helped me find MY car .. I recommend coming here ASAP!!!

Do
Review №31

I like them, they didn’t auto sals me, they were helpful patient. N stand by all of there cars. Still 3 days new will have more. I strongly recommend them the interest rates are a little high but it is what it is and the process is easy.John was great, N I appreciate him.

‘D
Review №32

I had a really good experience here, I love my new car. John was really helpful for me I highly recommend going to him.

Gi
Review №33

Drivetime to the rescue again‼️And a Big big thanks to John Clemmer,he was on point with information and explanation. And now am driving in style.Go check Drivetime out at their Cortez Rd location.

ju
Review №34

This place was great kingsley helped me and got me into a car after I was denied countless amounts of times and he was very patient and understanding I recommend this location to any and everyone signed a happy satisfied customer

Sa
Review №35

John was great! Hassle free getting me into a car! Super satisfied!

C
Review №36

I will start buy saying in both cars I was happy with the sales process until after possession was taken. Car #1 turned out to be infested with multiple generations of cockroaches. The dealer offered to and even started to treat the car. But after a few days of not being able to use the car after dark and having to strip down in the garage (couldn’t put an infested car in the garage) so we didn’t bring bugs in we decided to return the car under their 5 day satisfaction guarantee. They couldn’t offer any compensation, create a service ticket for the issue or even provide a loaner until the cockroaches were gone. Because the process of buying the car was so smooth I figured all of this was strictly because of the uniqueness of the issue and bought a different car off the lot. Because of there 30 day warranty what can go wrong? A couple things were noticed on the test drive which we brought to there attention. We learned that the local lots do not do any work or inspection on the vehicles. They come off a truck from Tampa and directly onto the lot. We asked the salesman about the broken armrest and the areas in the rear view camera screen that were not viewable. We were told they would fix the arm rest because it was functional damage not cosmetic and at first glance the rear view camera screen appeared to just be cosmetic. After driving the vehicle we realized it was not cosmetic but it was a functional issue. You can’t see what’s behind you when backing up with about 1/3 of the screen not viewable. This makes the Manufacturer installed safety feature unusable. Not to mention you can’t see certain buttons in the screen to navigate through options without holding your hands up trying to block all sunlight and squinting. Creates a totally distracted driver. So when we talked to our local lots (Cortez Rd, Bradenton) GM he said to call SilverRock and have it added to the ticket. They do not do any work after selling the car. It is all done through the 3rd party warranty company that DriveTime has partnered with. SiverRock has a BBB score of less than 2 out of 5. Now they had me bring it to a certified VW Service Center to be looked at. They agreed that the above mentioned items need to be fixed. Now SilverRock is saying they do not believe them and want a 3rd party to inspect it. I can guarantee you if the VW dealership said it was fine they wouldn’t have asked for a 3rd party to inspect. A certified VW service center said yes this is a safety issue and needs to be fixed. DriveTime is responsible for this because they are the ones who hire SilverRock to full fill the 30 day warranty. In the meantime we are stuck w/o our car and DriveTime needs to tell SilverRock to stop there time wasting tactics and just approve/pay the claim. 3rd party inspector. As if a reputable Certified Volkswagen Dealership would risk it’s name committing a fraud.

Ma
Review №37

Joe and Trevor were great. Joe was so helpful AND respectful. Thank you so much.

Ta
Review №38

I really dislike the whole process of buying a car but John made it so much better, he’s very personable and you don’t feel like your dealing with the typical high pressure car salesman. I would definitely recommend.

An
Review №39

This was the best experience I have had buy is car I got a great deal and the Salesman and the rest of the team were very helpful I would definitely recommend anyone to go to DriveTime in Bradenton oh ya it was very quick also I was there for only about and hour which is unheard of when purchasing a vehicle great place😃😃

Ja
Review №40

Trevor was awesome throughout the whole process. Helped me make an informed decision and got me back on the road with a great deal!

Ka
Review №41

The staff was great! They made it super easy and fast! Definitely recommend them if u need a car!

UP
Review №42

Very helpful and knowledgeable about what hes doing!!! No pressure to buy a car etc!!! Going beyond to work out a plan to get you rolling in thats just what Jhon did for me!! If I was togo buy another car with no hesitate Ill be going back too drivetime

An
Review №43

Thank you drive time and thank you so much John and the bradenton location. Im rollin now! Stoked thanks

Ra
Review №44

I had a great buying experience with DriveTime. Joe Franko went above and beyond to make sure I drove home happy.

EL
Review №45

Josh and Kingsley are AWESOME! Had a great experience! Will definitely recommend

Ja
Review №46

John Clemmer went above & beyond to make sure I was taken care of. The whole process was fast, & smooth I definitely recommend DriveTime Bradenton! Thank you for taking care of me and making sure I got what I wanted.

Ja
Review №47

Worked with John great guy the team also was friendly the only problem with the time spent viewing and writing up paperwork theres no machinesfor snacks so eat before coming. Just a subjection to corporate since Covid-19 Machines are much needed not only for the customer but also employee will benefit..

Ma
Review №48

Great experience buying a car. Bradenton lot didnt have what was in my budget nore what I was looking for they took the time to figure out what I needed and what I wanted. And found a perfect car in Brandon. Id suggest these guys to anyone. Such a great team!

Ca
Review №49

John and the team at the location where very helpful!! I will most definitely refer anyone I know to to go to them that was one of the best experiences Ive had at a used car dealership!!!

To
Review №50

Josh was amazing! Help me get into the car I wanted for affordable payments !

St
Review №51

John was a very good salesman. He was very helpful and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.We bought a 2015 Hyundai Sonata and absolutely love it. We liked the fact that we werent pressured into buying it. We had 2 cars we really liked and John helped us decide which one to buy. We will definitely reccomend him to anyone we know who is looking to buy a car.

An
Review №52

Joe was very nice he did his job very well and the manger assistaces was greatly appreciated .

St
Review №53

Within a month my car was breaking down spent 1245 on a car and spent half of what I paid for on that car into that car already. I ONLY had it for a month and I called and they are pushing me other directions on solving the problem but won’t resolve the problem.

Tr
Review №54

JOE FRANKO IS THE BEST SALES REP. HIGHLY RECOMMEND DRIVE TIME VERY NICE PERSON AND VERY HELPFUL

Be
Review №55

I stressed and stressed and stressed over nothing concerning purchasing/financing a new vehicle. After being turned down by other dealerships... My best friend says lets go to drivetime... There i was greeted by a car salesman by the name of Joe Franko. His courteousness and professionalism made this process so much unstresful... Im thankful i had him as my car salesman! I cant think of any place i f Er lt more at ease...Thank u drivetime

Da
Review №56

John took care of us and did not hesitate to show us multiple cars at our request! I was pre-approved online, made an appointment, and knew the car we wanted to look at. John was extremely friendly throughout the experience!! I highly recommend this location!!

Sh
Review №57

Joe made my purchase nice and smooth and it didn’t take long at all

Ja
Review №58

Joshua was very helpful and gave me great advice during the buying process!

Ap
Review №59

James was awesome! I love my new vehicle.

Mi
Review №60

Employee asked me what I was looking for.he was very professional but at this time he had nothing in my price range at this time

Li
Review №61

I want to start off by saying i was very skeptical at first until speaking with John. He was very patient with me and did a lot of research for my with several vehicle and never complained. John sent me several vehicles and allowed me to take my time choosing. After a few days I reached out to John Saturday march 13th to tell him I decided on the GMS Terrain in the Clearwater location. John got me scheduled to go that day and test drive and pick up the vehicle. when arriving to Clearwater they worked with John and everything was ready to go after test drive. The customer service at the Bradenton and Clearwater location was fabulous and I drove home with my new vehicle.Thank you again

Ed
Review №62

My salesman kingsley was awesome got me on the road quick and easy grat guy

Ja
Review №63

Amazing service.. I would invite people to go to drive time.. they helped me so much. A blessing. Thank you drive time.

Te
Review №64

Trevor was very helpful in helping pick out the car I really wanted and with affordable payment. Thanks a million!!!!

St
Review №65

Only dealership to get me into a great car with great payments great customer service

Mi
Review №66

John was amazing to deal with. He was knowledgeable and his customer service skills were impeccable. My husband was interested in a truck and he took the time to review everything with us. I will definitely recommend this dealership as well as John and his sales manager, Trever! Great experience!

Ed
Review №67

John was awesome. In and out, no hassle. This was a great experience.

Sk
Review №68

My wife and I have been looking for a used car for over a month now and I’ve got to say this place was the easiest, low pressure dealership we found. John reached out to me over the phone after my down payment was approved and answered all the questions I had. We showed up the next day and he showed us the vehicles in our price range( we don’t have good credit at all). There is no haggling because the prices are set. The only thing that lowers your payments is a larger down payment, no gimmicks. Left with a really clean one owner car with low miles and payments.Tl;Dr This place is great. John is really nice.

Ta
Review №69

Joe was amazing helping me find my first car. He really helped me find something that fits me and also something I actually wanted

Mi
Review №70

Our salesman John was first class! He made our experience worth sharing from the time we arrived until we were finished. The level of customer service that John as well as Trevor provided was second to none. Keep up the fantastic work guys!

Tr
Review №71

Joe Franko, you won’t regret going to see him.

Ai
Review №72

Trevor and John were awesome

S
Review №73

Josh was fast and efficient!! Would definitely recommend

Au
Review №74

Love drive time joe was awesome thanks for the sale

An
Review №75

John Clemmer was a wonderful salesman. Overall good experience.

Je
Review №76

Great Service! Josh was awesome!

Wi
Review №77

Great customer 👍 and would recommend anyone to them!!

Er
Review №78

John Clemmer is the person you want to help with your new car experience. He is amazing!!!

Re
Review №79

Josh was great! worked with me and got me what i wanted

He
Review №80

Excellent Service, Execellent Communication, and Execellent representation!

Da
Review №81

John was always polite and helped me get into a car he is the man you want to see!!!!

Ch
Review №82

Great peo,treated me very we

Jo
Review №83

Joe and John were such an amazing help through the whole process. My second time dealing with Drive Time and it’s been nothing but amazing. They are very laid back, and not pushy at all. Amazing customer service!!

De
Review №84

I had the pleasure of working with John, he was awesome from start to finish! We drove 4 hours to purchase a vehicle and it was a seamless process. Definitely would recommend Drivetime, Ask for John!

Jo
Review №85

John F Clemmer was great. He was the most professional sales person that I’ve ever had the pleasure to deal with. His customer care skills were impeccable. He treated us like family. I’ve never felt so comfortable making a large purchase ever. You are very lucky to have an associate such as he in your organization. Thanks John.

Er
Review №86

John was great to work with! I was in and out in no time at all. Great experience buying a car from him. I would send any friends or family to see John at DriveTime!

Ga
Review №87

Just got a car from DriveTime and I was really impressed with how professional and friendly the staff was. I didn’t feel rush to pick out a vehicle. I got to take my time and look at the options they had before making my choice. They were also more than willing of picking up a vehicle at a different location if I couldn’t find what I was looking for on their lot. I would highly recommend this place

Li
Review №88

Thank your so much to Joe franko and jusio

Bi
Review №89

Joe Franco and the staff were very helpful!!! Thank you!!

Te
Review №90

Josh was wonderful!!! I highly recommend this dealership!

El
Review №91

Everyone was super nice and very helpful. John did an excellent job at helping me get into a car that was in my budget and that I would love! He was very nice and answered any questions that I had. I would definitely recommend them in the future.

Ka
Review №92

I had a great experience buying my first car here! John Clemmer was my salesman and he was especially helpful. He made the experience a lot easier and was very informative. He also was willing to work with me and help me despite my situation. If you have the chance to visit this establishment, ask for him if you’d like the simplest and least stressful experience!

Mo
Review №93

Kingsley and John were very nice with great customer service!!!

Sa
Review №94

Amazing customer service! The best car buying experience. Amazed how stress free & easy they made it. Trevor & Johnathan thank you so much!!

Am
Review №95

John Clemmer was my salesperson, and he was amazing. He was patient for me to make time to meet with him. During the searching and purchasing process, he helped me find the exact car I was looking and was very helpful in explaining the process.I recommend asking for him if when you are looking for your next vehicle.

al
Review №96

John was great! Helpful, patient, and not pushy at all. Thank you so much!

Ka
Review №97

Josh provided a great and helpful service

Sh
Review №98

Terrible experience. Don’t waste your time

Ta
Review №99

I had John as my salesman, GREAT GUY! he kept in contact with me, knowing my situation & got my paperwork done in a great amount of time. I was able to do everything same day! It’s such a coincidence because the car i picked out actually was the car that they switched with their neighboring lots. He drove 2 hours himself to get it for me! If anyone is considering Drivetime, ask for John or Trevor. Both great guys! Thank you John!

Do
Review №100

I’m not going to lie I typically dislike car salesman and anything having to do with buying a car, but I got a tip from a friend who had used drive time, so I said hey I’ll try it I need a vehicle for my company anyway. Fast forward I spoke with John on the phone first and he was very accommodating, then when I came in to get a more substantial idea of what I wanted to do he had cars and suvs ready for me to check out according to my needs and my budget, I left that day with a Jeep in mind and a small amount on it, and to purchase it with in a few weeks, but after discussing with the wife we decided to change the vehicle to a 2017 Chevy equinox ls, we got it reserved and purchased it a couple days later, John was great!! when you go there ask for him, I’m telling you I don’t like car dealers but drive time was a pleasant experience, once we have this car for a year we are going to get another vehicle for my wife at drive time as well. You have a customer for life!! Thank you again

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  • Address:1709 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207, United States
  • Site:https://drivetime.com/?reg=tam&source=local&vend=google&camn=10607
  • Phone:+1 941-751-3888
Categories
  • Used car dealer
  • Car dealer
  • Car finance and loan company
  • Truck dealer
  • Used truck dealer
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–7PM
  • Friday:11AM–7PM
  • Saturday:11AM–8PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
Offerings
  • Buys used goods:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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