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DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville Reviews 29

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

3336 N Main St, 32609 Gainesville, FL, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jose and David the Asst Mgr. were both GREAT. They asked for what they needed in advance and didn't waste my time at the dealership. The selection was good, the pricing transparent (what a differenc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made my experience great was walking into drivetime and immediately being greeted by Simone. I talked to her on the day I set my appointment to test drive the vehicle. She assured me that we wou... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I purchased my vehicle from drivetime in Gainesville Fl towards the end of November 2024, now 2 months later of me having the vehicle it is knocking. Took it to an in service mechanic and they said i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From beginning to end, my time spent here was worth the purchase. Big purchases are usually stressful sometimes, Samantha helped the process go smooth, quick, and easy! Her customer service was above... See more

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Company details

  1. Used Car Dealer
  2. Auto Market
  3. Car Dealer
  4. Car Finance and Loan Company

About DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Written by the company

Finding your next car shouldn't be complicated. DriveTime makes it simple with a seamless experience that starts online and continues at our dealerships. Get approved online in as little as 30 seconds and then shop with your personalized terms on every car — all without impacting your credit.

Shop confidently knowing that you have both digital convenience and local support. Our 145+ dealerships nationwide maintain a consistent approach, where our team of experts pick up where you left off in the car-buying journey and help you find the right car that fits your needs. Drive home with peace of mind knowing that each purchase includes a 5-day return policy, 30-day/1,500-mile limited warranty, and an AutoCheck vehicle history report. DriveTime aims to transform the used car buying process into a more straightforward experience focused on transparency and putting our customers first.

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Join the millions of approved DriveTime customers and discover how easy car buying can be. With personalized terms on every car and a 99% approval rate, you can shop thousands of cars online and find the one that's right for you.

Contact info

  • 3336 N Main St, 32609, Gainesville, FL, United States

  • 13523397950
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company sells cars that are…

This company sells cars that are already failing mechanically! They fix them up enough to make them seem like they are in good working condition until you drive them for a few weeks!! I Purchased a car at the end of February from Drive Time in Gainesville. Within one week the car was stalling while driving! Called the warranty company to inquire about getting it repaired and was told where to take it. Took the car there and was told they could find nothing wrong with it. Suggested I change the oil and air filter which I did. Warranty Company paid for the diagnostic. Car drove ok for a few months then started stalling again. Engine light came on. Took the car in and was told that it needed a Camshaft and a crankshaft sensor , so had that replaced and oil changed again as well as an engine flush. A few weeks later the car started to idle roughly and it needed 2 engine coils and 2 spark plugs. So I had that repaired as well as an oil change again! Fast forward 2 1/2 months to the beginning of November when the car started idling at 1200 RPM. Took it to mechanic AGAIN and was informed that the engine had blown up….only 80,000 miles on the vehicle!! So, my mechanic filed a claim with my warranty company Silver Rock. They sent an adjuster out to look at the car and my mechanic said he was a total jerk. He had my mechanic drain the oil and said it looked dark (had just been changed in mid August) so there must be sludge in the engine….mind you the engine was just flushed in August!!!! My mechanic tried to give my service records to the adjuster and was told “I don’t even need to see those” we are denying the claim for improper vehicle maintenance!! How could there be improper maintenance when I had a boatload of service records including 3 oil changes, replaced sensors, replaced engine coils and spark plugs and an engine flush in that 7 months I had the car!!!!! So now I’m fighting with the warranty company to try and get them to cover the engine replacement! I’ve had to contact an attorney who will now be contacting the warranty company as well as Drive Time on my behalf and I’m also filing a complaint with my states attorney general and the better business bureau! I was sold a car that was clearly already failing and had just had “bandaids” on it to make it appear in decent condition. Now I’m stuck making payments on a vehicle I can’t drive!

7 November 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Thank you for leaving your review, Amanda Polk. We understand that mechanical concerns are never ideal. All our vehicles go through our inspection process which is backed by a Limited Warranty for mechanical failures within the first 30-days/1,500-miles. We also offer a 5-day Vehicle Return Policy, that allows our customers the opportunity to inspect and get comfortable with their purchase. If you have additional questions, please send us a DM or call our Customer Relations Department at (888) 290-0148.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service Ben Lee and…

Great Customer Service Ben Lee and Staff❤️and I made a second purchase ❤️ Happy Birthday To Me❤️

14 November 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Hello Kawanna Campbell, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your visit at our Gainesville DriveTime location! Everyone here at DriveTime loves to know that our customers had a great experience. We are always trying our best to make every customer’s interaction memorable, and we're glad that we've achieved it!

Best Regards,

DriveTime Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service. They really take care of returning customers and that was greatly appreciated. Please keep up the good work. Thank you Drivetime for all of my 4 cars.

4 October 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Thank you for taking the time to share your DriveTime experience, Marc Anthony. We love to hear that our sales staff provided a great car-buying experience for you at our Gainesville DriveTime!

Thank you,

DriveTime Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If u want a sales men to give you there…

If u want a sales men to give you there all better call Ben he will make ur dreams come true thank god for Ben

16 September 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, Jason Belcher. Our goal is to create a personalized car-buying experience for all our customers. So, we're glad to know [Employee Name] was able to create that for you!

Thank you,

DriveTime Customer Relations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Samantha made my purchase ant DriveTime…

From beginning to end, my time spent here was worth the purchase. Big purchases are usually stressful sometimes, Samantha helped the process go smooth, quick, and easy! Her customer service was above and beyond!

10 May 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

We are grateful to have you as a valued DriveTime customer Jasmine. We are thrilled to know that our sales team was able to create a personalized buying experience for you and help you find your desired vehicle. Thank You for the 5 star and choosing to take this journey with us!

Best regards,

DriveTime Customer Relations

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would never recommend this company to…

I would never recommend this company to anyone. We didn’t even make it home with the car we bought. We were broke down in the side of the road. It has been a nightmare ever since. This car has been in the shop 4 or 5 times and still is not fixed. Take your money elsewhere!!

7 February 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Thank you for leaving your review, Joseph Hunter. We understand that mechanical concerns are never ideal. All our vehicles go through our inspection process which is backed by a Limited Warranty for mechanical failures within the first 30-days/1,500-miles. We also offer a 5-day Vehicle Return Policy, that allows our customers the opportunity to inspect and get comfortable with their purchase. If you have additional questions, please send us a DM or call our Customer Relations Department at (888) 290-0148.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I purchased my vehicle from drivetime…

I purchased my vehicle from drivetime in Gainesville Fl towards the end of November 2024, now 2 months later of me having the vehicle it is knocking. Took it to an in service mechanic and they said i needed a new motor and Cadillac converter. My warranty does not cover the Cadillac converter so they want me to pay $5k out of pocket for this part when i believe that is not fair one bit. Also the oil was not changed when i purchased the car so now there is dirt and sludge all in the oil. Highly dissatisfied and will never use drivetime nor recommend them to anyone.

18 November 2024
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Thank you for leaving your review, Kaylynn. We understand that mechanical concerns are never ideal. All our vehicles go through our inspection process which is backed by a Limited Warranty for mechanical failures within the first 30-days/1,500-miles. We also offer a 5-day Vehicle Return Policy, that allows our customers the opportunity to inspect and get comfortable with their purchase. If you have additional questions, please send us a DM or call our Customer Relations Department at (888) 290-0148.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Very friendly and helpful

5 December 2024
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Hello Brady, On behalf of DriveTime, we want to thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience! We strive to make sure that every customer’s experience is one of a kind as we know every customer is one of a kind. Thank You for choosing to take this journey with us!
Kindly,
DriveTime Customer Relations

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Gainesville

Thank you for providing us with your feedback regarding your experience with our Gainesville location. It's our goal to provide all our potential customers a personalized and comfortable experience. If at any time the service level or communication at DriveTime is not up to our standards, we would definitely like the opportunity to address this. If you have any additional questions, please DM us or contact our Customer Relations Department at (888) 290-0148 and an agent would be happy to assist.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jose AAA+++

Jose and David the Asst Mgr. were both GREAT. They asked for what they needed in advance and didn't waste my time at the dealership. The selection was good, the pricing transparent (what a difference!), and the buying process painless. Jose was professional and friendly, and definitely knows his stuff.

13 June 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the best experience I have…

This was the best experience I have ever had buying a vehicle. Everyone was pleasant and professional, they were also very personable. The entire process was quick and easy and I got all of my questions answered. I will definitely recommend Drive Time to my family and friends. When I purchase any future vehicles, I will absolutely return.

14 September 2023

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