Archive for the ‘DriveTime’ Category


Q&A: Can I Buy a Car with Bad Credit?

By on Thursday, December 16th, 2010 | Comments Off

Many people who have had credit problems in the past assume that their credit is so horrible that they will not qualify for an auto loan. For some it is a matter of fear of rejection. They are so afraid of being turned down for a loan, that they would rather not even try to [...]

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DriveTime Financial

By on Saturday, April 4th, 2009 | Comments Off

Unlike other dealerships, DriveTime Financial finances 99% of the cars themselves. This means they don’t hand off your loan application to a bank like other car dealerships do… they ARE the bank. Most banks look at your past and make a simple yes or no decision about your loan. DriveTime Financial focuses on your situation [...]

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New or Used Car?

By on Friday, March 6th, 2009 | Comments Off

If you’re in the market for a car, you may be wondering whether you should buy a new or used car. If you have bad credit, you may also wonder how your credit will affect your ability to buy. A New Car? Who doesn’t like the idea of a brand new car? Very few people [...]

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DriveTime Review

By on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 | Comments Off

Before starting to write this DriveTime review (formerly Ugly Duckling), the popular used car dealer known for providing financing for people with low to bad credit, I spent some time reading online DriveTime reviews first.  I have my own opinions based on personal research, and conversations with industry experts, but I often find it useful to [...]

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