DriveTime Brings Cars and Buyers Together with First Washington, D.C. Location

Marlow Heights, Maryland – November 3, 2014 – DriveTime, the nation’s largest used car dealer and financing company helping people with credit issues find and finance vehicles, opened its first Washington, D.C. area location on Friday, October 31 in Marlow Heights at 4601 Saint Barnabas Road, Suite B, Temple Hills, Maryland. Recognizing a need in the marketplace, DriveTime is bringing their unique approach to used car buying, leasing and financing to D.C.

DriveTime’s salaried and college educated sales advisors match customers with the vehicle and financing option that best fits their individual situation and will be a welcome addition to the Marlow Heights community. The new location and planned growth will bring upwards of 20 jobs to the area over the next year. In addition to a retail location holding over 95 cars; the company has established a local inspection center where incoming vehicles are rigorously tested prior to being placed on the DriveTime lot with an eye towards both safety and reliability.

“We’re thrilled to be expanding our efforts into exciting new markets like Washington, D.C.,” said Jason Garcia, managing director of retail at DriveTime. “Over the next few months, we’ll be bringing our unique and transparent approach to used car buying and leasing to more customers giving them additional options to find a vehicle that works for them.”

Twenty percent of people in the United States have credit scores below 620, while 35% have non-mortgage debt in collection. Meanwhile, $27 billion of the $55 billion spent in the automotive finance space comes from the lowest ranges of the market. When people face credit issues, access to necessities as simple as transportation becomes a challenge. DriveTime alleviates that challenge by providing used cars and financing to everyone, including those with bad or no credit.

By providing customers with an affordable, comprehensive end-to-end solution for their automotive needs, DriveTime operates with a focus on transparency, respect and trust. From the sale, to financing and continued maintenance, DriveTime partners with its customers to connect people with cars.

In addition to sales and financing options, DriveTime offers the “Cancel Anytime” lease which allows vehicle return without consequence should personal financial problems arise.

About DriveTime

DriveTime started out as Ugly Duckling Rent-A-Car in 1977 and went through a series of transformations before becoming DriveTime in 2002. DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. is the largest used car dealer and financing company helping people with credit issues find and finance vehicles in the USA. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, DriveTime was founded in 2002 and currently operates over 120 dealerships in 21 states, employing more than 3,500 people across the country and serving over 90,000 customers a year.