Like many, the dream of owning a reliable car turned into a nightmare faster than I could have imagined. Purchasing what I thought was a dependable, almost-new car in 2019 quickly spiraled into a series of mechanical disasters. Barely a year and a half into ownership, with only 25,000 miles on the clock, the transmission failed. A brand new transmission later, I hoped the worst was behind me. However, by late November 2021, history repeated itself – another transmission failure at 48,000 miles! Then, to cap it all off, engine failure struck in June 2022. I was beyond frustrated; I was carless and defeated.
The dealership, thankfully, offered a buyback or trade-in. I opted to sell, managing to pay off the loan and walk away with a little extra. But the immediate problem was clear: I needed a car, and fast. My online searches began, typing in phrases like “cheap pre-owned cars,” “lease to own car,” and “leasing a vehicle,” desperately seeking a solution. That’s when I stumbled upon the concept of a car subscription service, and more intriguingly, the idea of Rent To Own Cars.
Intrigued, I clicked on a link that led me to Drive it Away. The promise seemed almost too good to be true: rent to own cars, where after a period, you have the option to purchase the vehicle, with a portion of your rental payments contributing towards the down payment. Skepticism quickly turned to excitement as I explored their website and downloaded their app. Unfortunately, initial disappointment struck again – the service wasn’t available in my area.
Just as I was about to lose hope, Sami from the dealership contacted me. He listened to my needs, my timeframe, and my financial situation. Then, he asked a pivotal question: “If I could talk to my team about expanding our service to Virginia, would you give me the time?” Absolutely! A month of anticipation followed, filled with updates from Sami as they worked out the logistics. Drive it Away specializes in Electric Vehicles, and incredibly, Sami managed to get me into the EV of my dreams – a stunning electric blue 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier! With incredibly low mileage and in pristine condition, it was loaded with features.
The process with rent to own cars through Drive it Away has been remarkably simple. Weekly payments are easily managed through the app, and incredibly convenient, these payments even include the car insurance! There was no credit score impact, the down payment was manageable, and the app allows me to track my progress towards ownership. Drive it Away truly delivers on its promise of accessible car ownership. If you’re aiming to save money, eliminate gas costs, and contribute to a greener planet with an affordable, newer model electric vehicle, exploring rent to own cars with Drive it Away is definitely the way to go! Reach out to them and mention Tiffany and Evie (my EV’s name!) from Virginia sent you!
