Don't get me wrong. The staff was like and made me feel important but..... the process was horrible. At last second as i had keys in hand, both the sales associate and myself noticed a screw in the... See more
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Grant H was very kind and helpful. Grant had a great attitude and very good at his job. Grant H explained everything well. Grant know exactly how to do his job and very experienced. We had the bes... See more
Anna was amazing answered all my questions very helpful got me approved and done faster then any other dealership I’ve been too also nice and friendly
After many many hiccups on my end they got me approved and me and my little family are driving around in OUR car so thankful for Jennifer and Anna who both played big and helpful roles in our journey... See more
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About DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
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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.
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.
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3737 Ming Ave, 93309, Bakersfield, CA, United States
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No one believes me. Not even myself
Don't get me wrong. The staff was like and made me feel important but..... the process was horrible. At last second as i had keys in hand, both the sales associate and myself noticed a screw in the middle of the left front tire. As it was 6:45pm, they had to move quick. The dealership called me and said they had bad news. The car could not be sold in that condition. I came from Squaw Valley and Clovis to get a driver to bring one vehicle back, only to leave with nothing. I had to sign papers jacking me out of the deal and that was it. I received a call the next day to come get my new vehicle and that o needed to allow enough time to go through the entire car buying experience again. Albeit a faster than before time, it was still taxing on my patients. Worst buying experience of anything in my entire adult life.
June 15, 2026
Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
Thank you for reaching out regarding your experience with DriveTime. We would be happy to address any concerns you may have. Please send us a DM or give our Customer Relations Department a call at (888) 290-0148, so that we can help resolve this.
Grant H was very kind and helpful
Grant H was very kind and helpful.
Grant had a great attitude and very good at his job. Grant H explained everything well. Grant know exactly how to do his job and very experienced.
We had the best experience with Grant on getting the best truck. Thank you so much Grant H your the best.
May 28, 2026
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I had a great experience at DriveTime…
I had a great experience at DriveTime in Bakersfield and can’t thank Elliot and Fred enough for all their help. They were both professional, patient, and worked incredibly hard to make sure everything went smoothly with my purchase. I really felt like they went the extra mile to get me into the right car without any of the usual dealership stress. If you’re heading here, definitely ask for them they’ll take care of you!
March 31, 2026
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Ana was alot of help for it being my…
Ana was alot of help for it being my second time getting a car here by far it was the best really friendly and helpful
February 24, 2026
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Anna was so hopeful through your our…
Anna was so hopeful through out our whole process of getting a car! This is our second car here and we love this place. Thanks Anna so much !
February 23, 2026
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
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
Anabella Mora was very friendly and…
Anabella Mora was very friendly and helpful to our needs. She provided great customer service. She also got us in and out. Other dealerships kept us there all day and here we were done in just a couple of hours. Ana made sure that she provided us with the best vehicle that meeted our family needs.
January 28, 2026
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Annabelle and Elliot were great help
Annabelle and Elliot were great help. And the experience was super great as well.
Thank you
January 8, 2026
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
Thank you so much for your kind words, Victor. We really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share your DriveTime experience with us! We count ourselves lucky to have customers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you,
DriveTime Customer Relations
Great experience and simple process
Great experience and simple process. Fred was very friendly, patient, and thorough with the paperwork.
January 5, 2026
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mindy. We really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share your DriveTime experience with us! We count ourselves lucky to have customers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
Thank you,
DriveTime Customer Relations
Anna was amazing answered all my…
Anna was amazing answered all my questions very helpful got me approved and done faster then any other dealership I’ve been too also nice and friendly
December 5, 2025
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Took her time explaining everything
Took her time explaining everything. Friendly made everything an easy process
November 20, 2025
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Team was very polite funny and had…
Team was very polite funny and had excellent customer service
November 15, 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
We are grateful to have you as a valued DriveTime customer Robin. 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
Elliott Major was great and made the…
Elliott Major was great and made the experience fast and easy. Would recommend him for anyone who is looking to buy a car
November 15, 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Frederick! It's our goal to provide high-quality customer service while creating a personalized car-buying experience for every DriveTime customer. We are glad to know we accomplished that with you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Thank you,
DriveTime Customer Relations
Great customer service all around
Great customer service all around. No run arounds. Highly recomend this dealership.
November 7, 2025
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Ana was great
Ana was great. Provided great customer service. She got me into a vehicle I wanted.
November 6, 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
Hello Randy Becerra, 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
My experience was smooth and wonderful
My experience was smooth and wonderful. Special thanks to Anabella 😁
October 17, 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Bakersfield
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, Tina E. Our goal is to create a personalized car-buying experience for all our customers. So, we're glad to know Anabella was able to create that for you!
Thank you,
DriveTime Customer Relations
Service fred did a great job m getting…
Service fred did a great job m getting us into a nice vehicle
October 15, 2025
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Sales rep Fred Lara was extremely…
Sales rep Fred Lara was extremely helpful, highly recommend!
October 3, 2025
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Ana was very helpful and nice helped me…
Ana was very helpful and nice helped me find my car
October 3, 2025
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