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I was taking care of and I am satisfied with the service I experienced at DriveTime. I loved the service. Chad was awesome. Thank you.
Derrick Hudson was so amazing! From the beginning to the end of the entire process! He is so patient and so kind. And was good at holding a conversation during the entire process with great dad jokes!... See more
Gabrielle Caruolo was outstanding. She was friendly and professional. She made sure to explain everything in detail and answered all questions that were asked. She even stayed past closing time to m... See more
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About DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
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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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6321 Market St, 28405, Wilmington, NC, United States
- 19106799632
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I was taking care of and I am satisfied…
I was taking care of and I am satisfied with the service I experienced at DriveTime. I loved the service. Chad was awesome. Thank you.
15 May 2026
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Ethan took such great care of me
Ethan took such great care of me. I came in feeling completely lost. I had been rejected previously and when we came to drive time, I felt welcomed and in good hands! Ethan made the process easy as pie. I felt like the most important person in the world. The joy on my daughter’s face when I gave her the keys was absolutely priceless. Thank you Ethan and Drive Time!!!
1 May 2026
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Everyone was very personable
Everyone was very personable. Chad was extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. They made this transaction easy!!
17 April 2026
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Derrick Hudson was so amazing
Derrick Hudson was so amazing! From the beginning to the end of the entire process! He is so patient and so kind. And was good at holding a conversation during the entire process with great dad jokes!! Also the environment of the office was very nostalgic with the tunes that were playing!
3 April 2026
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Great Encounter
I had a great experience working with Derrick Hudson during my car purchase. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to answer all of my questions, explained everything clearly, and never made me feel pressured. I truly appreciated his patience and honesty, which made me feel confident in my decision. Excellent customer service from start to finish
3 April 2026
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The sales people were great and worked…
The sales people were great and worked with me dispute our distance away from the dealership.
17 March 2026
Ethan was absolutely magnificent!
Ethan was great. He was very accommodating and very helpful. His attitude was perfect.
10 March 2026
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
Hello Michele, Thanks for the awesome review! We work hard to meet your expectations, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon! Have a wonderful day!
DriveTime Customer Relations
Thaddeus helped me a great deal!
Thaddeus helped me a great deal!! He got me in a nice car quick. On love day!
14 February 2026
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Ethan and the Team were AWSOME!
Ethan and his Team were AWSOME!! They handle my process with no problem!!! I would definitely recommend them to everybody I know!!!!
22 January 2026
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Lakiya! 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
Ethan is the BEST
Ethan was so easy going! He helped me get my 2023 Nissan altima which is my first ever car and he was a delight to work with!
16 January 2026
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Ethan was great!
Ethan was great!! Super informative and super helpful.
16 January 2026
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Staff is absolutely amazing
Staff is absolutely amazing, very informative, professional and knowledgeable! Made the car buying process a breeze!!
2 January 2026
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Kindness made sure I understand…
Kindness made sure I understand everything before sign papers
20 December 2025
Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
Hello Renita Brooks, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your visit at our Wilmington 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
Derrick Hudson
Derrick, our salesman was awesome!!! He explained everything and made our experience with DriveTime a great one. We will definitely be referring family and friends to come see him on there next car shopping adventure.
19 December 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
Thank you for leaving your review, Gregory Spaulding. We love knowing you were satisfied with your experience with Derrick at our Wilmington DriveTime.
We hope you are enjoying your vehicle and wish you all the best!
DriveTime Customer Relations
Ethan is a great and patient person
Ethan is a great and patient person. He took the time to go over everything in full detail. He needs to give a training course
9 December 2025
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Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
Hello Joseph Farrior, Thanks for the awesome review! We work hard to meet your expectations, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon! Have a wonderful day!
DriveTime Customer Relations
Customer service was absolutely great.
15 November 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
Hello Michael, 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
Very friendly
Very friendly, made us feel comfortable. The whole work team was excellent
14 November 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from DriveTime Car Sales - Wilmington
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, SC. Our goal is to create a personalized car-buying experience for all our customers. So, we're glad to know we were able to create that for you!
Thank you,
DriveTime Customer Relations
Outstanding job Gabrielle
Gabrielle Caruolo was outstanding. She was friendly and professional. She made sure to explain everything in detail and answered all questions that were asked. She even stayed past closing time to make sure everything was correct and in order before we left the lot. If you ever visit driverime....make sure to look for Gabrielle ...you will be just as impressed and pleased as we were. Terrific job Gabrielle. 👏
16 October 2025
Alex and the staff are great and they…
Alex and the staff are great and they make you feel really comfortable with everything. They’re really good.
10 October 2025
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