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driveway.com
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Vehicles & Transportation
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United States
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About this business

Driveway is the only online car retailer that puts you in complete control of every aspect of car ownership. You get to shop directly from a nationwide inventory because we’re part of the Lithia network—one of the largest automotive retailers in North America and #145 on the Fortune 500™. It's never been easier to buy, sell, finance, or set up service for your car from the comfort of your own home.

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Is Driveway legit?

Driveway (driveway.com) has a 3.9 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 165 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Vehicles & Transportation and its reputation is mixed. 24% of reviews are 1 star, a relatively high share; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss Customer service, User experience, Product. Last updated 2026-09-05.

What reviewers say

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly helpful staff for their outstanding patience, continuous dedication, and clear communication throughout the entire buying process. Many consumers state that customer service is exceptionally responsive and supportive, making the online vehicle purchasing journey remarkably smooth, straightforward, and stress-free. Though some reviewers noted challenges with vehicle condition details, missing items, and paperwork transparency during their transactions. A few people also mentioned encountering minor communication hurdles, unexpected delays regarding vehicle pickup, or occasional difficulties with administrative documentation. Some individuals felt that certain vehicle specifics could have been better explained prior to finalizing the purchase.

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What people say

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Keith Compton · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-29 ·

I wanted to personally thank Ebony…

I wanted to personally thank Ebony Horton on our car purchase through Driveway.com. I was a little concerned on making an online purchase for a car, but Ebony was very helpful, and made the process smooth sailing. Can't wait for the car to be brought to our home.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-30

Making an online vehicle purchase can feel like a big decision, so it’s wonderful to hear Ebony helped make the process smooth and reassuring. Helpful communication and steady support can make all the difference, especially when purchasing a car without seeing it in person first. We’re glad Ebony was able to guide you through the experience and help everything move forward with confidence. We appreciate you choosing Driveway, Keith, and hope you enjoy your new Cadillac when it arrives!

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Martin Cordeiro · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-28 ·

Penalized for honesty; ghosted after disclosing issue

I had a terrible experience selling my truck to Driveway.com. I finalized a deal on a Friday early afternoon. Afterward, I realized I forgot to mention a faulty sunroof. I have only used the sunshade for over 5 years and simply forgot the sunroof didn’t open correctly during the online assessment. Wanting to act with integrity, I called them back immediately to disclose it. The representative was nice and gave me the impression it was no big deal, stating she would contact the assessors and get back to me. Instead of adjusting the price offer as any reasonable person would expect, they quietly canceled the deal without notifying me. After hearing nothing, I had to call them on Tuesday morning just to find out they had declined the truck. They gave a string of excuses about their assessors going home early, or being too busy, and they tried to blame me for the situation because I brought up the sunroof later (like, had you dissclosed it in the beginning we would have turned you down from the start!)They then suggested I spend my own time and money getting a repair estimate from a Ford dealership. I submitted the quote to them at 9:00 AM. When I followed up hours later, they claimed they never received it. Once resent, they officially declined the vehicle again. Driveway.com completely lacks communication, relies on excuses, and punishes honesty.Moving onto Carvana was refreshing and simple. When I disclosed the sunroof to them, they did exactly what a reasonable company would do—they adjusted the quote with a slightly lower offer because fixing sunroofs is expensive. It made complete sense and I was prepared for it. They weren't scared off by honesty. Avoid Driveway.com if you value your time and integrity.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-29

Hello Martin, Your frustration with the experience you have detailed is understandable, especially after you made the effort to provide updated information about your vehicle and expected clear communication on next steps. When vehicle details change during the appraisal process, the review can impact eligibility or the final decision. However, customers should still receive timely updates and clear explanations throughout that process. It’s regrettable the communication and follow-up you received did not meet those expectations. Your feedback highlights the importance of transparency, consistency, and responsiveness during the selling process, and we will be using it to improve moving forward. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to our Customer Care team at (888) 378-3929 or [email protected].

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Dane Her · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-23 ·

I purchased a Mazda through Driveway

I purchased a Mazda through Driveway. There were a few hiccups during the process, but the customer service team did a good job resolving the issues. I'm actually writing to recognize Kimberly (Kim), the Customer Care Manager, for being helpful, responsive throughout. It is rare to come across someone like her who really puts the customer first. Buying a car online can be difficult because of trust issue, and I wouldn't say the experience was 100% perfect. However, buying a car in person can be even more challenging at times.. Driveway may not work the best for everyone, but it can be pretty decent option for people looking for a specific vehicle that is not available locally, or for those who prefer to avoid negotiating in person. I would recommend for those who already have another car available, since the entire process can take 3-4 weeks (i think this really depends..) and delays can occur at different stages. I was okay since I'm currently working from home. Overall, I’m happy with my car. I’m reposting this review because I noticed it had been deleted by my mistake.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-29

Dane, thank you for taking the time to repost your review and share your experience with Driveway. We truly appreciate your honest and balanced feedback. We're delighted to hear that Kim made such a positive impression throughout your purchase journey. Providing responsive, customer-focused support is something we strive for, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with Kim and the rest of our Customer Care team. Recognition like yours means a great deal. We also appreciate your candid comments about the challenges of buying a vehicle online. While we're glad our team was able to address the issues that arose and help bring the process to a positive outcome, we understand there is always room for improvement. Feedback like yours helps us continue refining the experience for future customers. Thank you for highlighting both the benefits and considerations of purchasing through Driveway. We're especially happy to hear that you're enjoying your Mazda and that, overall, you're pleased with your decision. We appreciate your business and wish you many happy miles ahead!

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Christene · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-28 ·

Awesome Customer Service

Shannon was very helpful and patient with my questions about the process. She was fast and efficient and made the process easy.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-29

We appreciate you opting to sell your car to Driveway, Christene, and thank you for the positive feedback. It will mean a lot to Shannon to hear her patient and helpful guidance led to an efficient experience for you. Our team wishes you the best ahead and we hope you'll consider working with us again in the future,

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Steven T · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-28 ·

Stealing leftovers

I've tried calling and have been passed to every department including finance and nobody seems to be able to point me in the right direction. When we did the paperwork for my car and trade in, my payoff amount was $22,826.00. I made a payment between that time and when the payoff actually happened and driveway paid $22,354.46. I am trying to track down the $471.54 that was left over. Every attempt to call or chat they just pass me off or end the chat with no help. I already have confirmation from my previous finance company that they didn't receive an overpayment so driveway just decided to keep an extra $471.54 and ignore me.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-28

Hello Steven, We understand how frustrating this situation has been, especially when you’re trying to get clarity on the remaining payoff balance and haven’t been able to reach the right person for answers. Questions involving trade payoff amounts and payment timing can be stressful, and customers should feel supported when trying to understand where funds are accounted for. It’s clear the communication and follow-through you’ve received so far haven’t met your expectations. This is certainly not the experience we want for our valued clients. A Customer Care agent will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your concerns personally.

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Alysha Calamia · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-28 ·

Shannon was wonderful!

Shannon was wonderful! She answered all my questions, phone calls, emails etc. Shannon made this process extremely easy.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-29

Thank you very much, Alysha, for opting to sell Driveway your Subaru. We appreciate the kind review and Shannon will be proud to know her guidance helped your experience to be wonderful and easy. Our best to you moving forward, and we hope to work with you again one day.

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James · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-24 ·

Very helpful throughout the process

Reply from Driveway2026-07-27

Thank you, James, for choosing to sell your vehicle to Driveway. It was our pleasure to help guide you through the process, and we're proud to see the team earned five stars. Reach out to us again whenever we can next be of service.

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Kirsten Carroll · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-20 ·

They gave me a great offer for my…

They gave me a great offer for my vehicle and I was excited considering the engine light was on and aBusted out back window from some kids. I disclosed all of this in the first survey and they had me go and take so many pictures of the car. It States that I will hear back shortly however after hours of submitting the pictures, the people never called or emailed so I gave them a call and the first lady I spoke to was very nice and understanding and I told her all about the engine light and she mentioned she would put it in the notes. After a few more hours of not hearing anything I called again and this time got a guy and he said no they wont take any cars with the engine light on even if it passed smog and it was just the seal on the gas tank causing it. I told them why didnt they disclose that in the beginning, like why give an offer, have me take so many pictures and then wait all day to never tell me no when they could have just said that from the start and not given me an offer. Very unpredictable company.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-24

Hello Kirsten, We understand how frustrating this experience must have been, especially after disclosing the vehicle's condition upfront and investing time completing the photo submission process. It’s also understandable that receiving different information from different team members would add to that frustration. Consistency and transparency are important throughout the process, particularly when customers are making decisions based on the information provided. Your feedback highlights an opportunity to improve both communication and expectation-setting during the appraisal process. If you're open to further discussion about your experience, a member of our Customer Care team will be reaching out to you directly.

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Geoffrey Grimstad · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-23 ·

Shannon was very helpful and answered…

Shannon was very helpful and answered all my questions promptly, as well as assisting me with a tech issue I was having!

Reply from Driveway2026-07-24

Thank you, Geoffrey, for opting to sell your vehicle to Driveway. It's great to hear you received five-star care from Shannon, who takes pride in providing our clients all the informative and helpful guidance they need to remain confident in their choice. We'll make sure to pass along your compliments, and we wish the best to you moving forward. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can assist you again down the road.

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Steven Temple · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-25 ·

Damaged Vehicle

Complaint Against: Driveway.com Vehicle: 2024 Audi RS3 Purchase Date: June 8, 2026 Delivery Date: June 25, 2026 On June 8, 2026, I purchased a new 2024 Audi RS3 from this dealership. Prior to delivery, the dealership photographed the vehicle, and those photographs clearly show that the lower front bumper was free of any damage. The vehicle was delivered to me on June 25, 2026. At the time of delivery, I did not immediately notice any damage to the lower front bumper. However, at a later date, while cleaning the vehicle, I discovered several large gouges and scrapes along the underside of the front bumper. After discovering the damage, I reviewed the photographs I had taken on the day of delivery. Although I had not noticed the damage at the time, the gouges are clearly visible in those photographs, confirming that the vehicle was delivered to me in that condition. This demonstrates that the damage existed before I had the opportunity to drive or otherwise cause it. I contacted the dealership as soon as the damage was discovered and provided the available evidence. The dealership also has pre-delivery photographs of the vehicle showing that the lower front bumper was undamaged before the vehicle left their possession. Despite this, the dealership has refused to accept any responsibility, stating that they had nothing to do with the damage and declining to provide any compensation or assistance with repairs. I believe this response is unreasonable. The evidence shows that the bumper was undamaged prior to shipment and that the damage was already present when the vehicle was delivered. As the selling dealership, they are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is delivered in the condition represented at the time of sale or for working with the transportation company to resolve any damage that occurred during transit. Instead, they have denied responsibility entirely, leaving me to bear the cost of repairing a vehicle that arrived damaged.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-24

Hello Steven, Thank you for providing us with this feedback. We appreciate that you took the time to document your observations and share them with our team. Situations involving vehicle condition concerns can be complex and often require a thorough review of available records, photographs, inspection reports, and transportation documentation to better understand the circumstances involved. It's appears that the outcome of that review did not align with your expectations, and we recognize the frustration that has caused. We take reports regarding vehicle condition seriously and strive to carefully evaluate each concern based on the information available. Client satisfaction is very important to us, and this is not reflective of the experience we aim to provide. A Customer Care agent will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your concerns personally.

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Earl · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-22 ·

Outastandig service and comunication

This is my very first car purchase, and Jaz has absolutely raised the standard to an incredible level! Her knowledge was astounding, and she communicated everything with such clarity. She dedicated over an hour on the phone, even extending her shift just to ensure I was fully prepared and excited to finish the steps and get in my new vehicle. I can't recommend her highly enough to anyone searching for a new ride!

Reply from Driveway2026-07-23

Starting with a first car purchase is a big milestone, Earl, and we're thrilled to hear Jaz helped make it such a positive experience. Her dedication to ensuring you felt informed, prepared, and confident throughout the process truly reflects the level of service we strive to provide. Spending the extra time to answer questions, explain details clearly, and make sure everything was in place before you took delivery demonstrates a genuine commitment to her customers. It's wonderful to know her knowledge, communication, and support helped set such a high standard for your first vehicle purchase. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Jaz. Congratulations on your new vehicle, and thank you for choosing Driveway!

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Benjamin Washington · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-21 ·

Jaz from Driveway was very helpful…

Jaz from Driveway was very helpful throughout my car purchasing endeavor. This was my first online car purchasing experience and she made it feel stress-free. She answered all my questions and guided me through the process.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-22

Trying something new can be stressful, especially when it comes to purchasing a vehicle online for the first time. We're glad to hear Jaz helped make the experience feel easy and comfortable from start to finish. Having someone available to answer questions and provide guidance every step of the way can make all the difference, and it's wonderful to know she delivered that level of support throughout your journey. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Jaz, Benjamin, and thank you for choosing Driveway. Here's to many exciting and safe travels in your new BMW!

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Adam · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-20 ·

She was fantastic

She helped me take the time to find the right vehicle very nice, very professional highly recommend

Reply from Driveway2026-07-21

Nothing beats that feeling of helping a Driveway client find their perfect vehicle match. Thank you, Adam, for allowing us the opportunity to do so with you and then sharing your commendations. It was our pleasure to deliver you professional, five-star care and we're proud to have earned your recommendation. Enjoy the road and reach out to us again whenever we can next help.

Selling my Jeep Compass

Paperwork was a hassle but I got it done, but once that was done waiting on a driver pickup and they really need to have English speaking people, that took awhile. He made it to my house eventually and got loaded, my contact was Tyler and he was the most help of anyone. My check was deposited this morning so if you aren't in a hurry to sell your car, my experience almost a month, they are great and far superior than the other car companies. So I thank you so much.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

Betty, we appreciate your patience throughout the process and are glad to hear everything ultimately came together successfully. Selling a vehicle can involve several steps, so it's great to know Tyler was there to provide helpful guidance along the way. We're also pleased to hear that, despite a few challenges with paperwork and pickup coordination, your payment was completed and that you felt the overall experience compared favorably to other vehicle-buying services. Thank you for choosing Driveway and for your honest feedback. We truly appreciate your business and are grateful for the opportunity to work with you.

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Rice Family · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-19 ·

Through the process

Through the process, even on a Sunday, Ms Ebony went far and beyond to help complete my transaction. Smooth and no hiccups. There was no pressure. Just pure professionalism and patience. I'd give her 10 out 5 stars.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

Feedback like this always brightens the day for our Driveway team. Thank you for trusting us with your time and sharing your experience. Ebony will be proud to hear her efforts earned such high praise, as we strive to deliver every client pressure-free, professional, patient and efficient assistance. We wish you and your family many enjoyable travels ahead and hope that you'll consider working with us again in the future.

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Jan Watts · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-18 ·

This company is a scam

This company is a scam! We are talking WEEKS and I still dont have my car, even though the money is out if my account, the car is insured, the payment is coming due, but still no car!! They cant even tell me when it will be delivered, it might be many more weeks, is all they will tell me!! DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY! I will update IF I ever get my car, but it is not looking promising! UPDATE 1: so I just got notified that my loan is active and they have received the money for the car. The car is now insured in my name, making my insurance the responsible party for god knows who is out there driving my car around. Also, they took it upon themselves to turn on my radio free trial so while they have my car they at least have so good music to listen too!!! What a joke! And just so Driveway is aware, replying with the same form letter message every other one stared review got is not a customer service win...

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

Hello Jan, We understand that not having a clear timeline for when your vehicle will arrive can understandably create a great deal of uncertainty and stress. Consistent communication and timely updates are important, and the experience you have described is not what we want for our valued clients. A Customer Care agent will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your concerns personally.

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Rosalee Swiger · 1 review · Experienced 2026-05-19 ·

This experience was great

This experience was great. I do not like buying cars but Driveway made the process so much easier and I got a much better deal than I could have even dreamed in my current location. Exact car, great milage and even the color I wanted (RED). The communication with the agents were top notch.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

Thank you for sharing your experience, Rosalee, and for trusting Driveway with your time and business. We're delighted to hear our team helped make the car-buying process easier, especially since purchasing a vehicle isn't usually something you enjoy. Finding the exact vehicle you wanted, with the mileage and color you were looking for, is always exciting, and we're glad we could help make that happen. It's also wonderful to know our team provided top-notch communication throughout the process and helped you secure a deal that exceeded your expectations. We hope you're enjoying your red Santa Fe and wish you many happy miles ahead!

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Sherrie · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-22 ·

I applied on June 22 and still haven’t…

I applied on June 22 and still haven’t received my Vehicle yet. The sad part about the whole thing is my first payment is in three days and I still haven’t got a delivery date yet.I’m very disappointed in driveway.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

Hello Sherrie, We understand how disappointing this experience has been, especially when your first payment is approaching and you're still waiting for a delivery date. After completing the purchase process, not having clear visibility into when your vehicle will arrive can understandably be frustrating and make planning difficult. Consistent communication and accurate updates are important throughout the delivery process, particularly when customers are preparing for vehicle ownership responsibilities. It's important to us that the issues you have encountered are resolved as quickly as possible, and a Customer Care agent will be reaching out to you directly to discuss your concerns.

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Paul Simpson · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-18 ·

She listens

She delayed submitting paperwork so I could go on a much needed vacation!

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

That's great to hear, Paul! Thank you very much for choosing to sell your vehicle to Driveway, and for leaving this five-star feedback. It's important to us that our clients feel they have received attentive, top-notch care, and it sounds like we hit that objective here. We hope you had a great vacation, and that' you'll consider working with us again.

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Patricia · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-19 ·

Jaz really was helpful and patient with…

Jaz really was helpful and patient with me trying to use technology that I didn’t grow with. She was kind and worked diligently to complete the sale.

Reply from Driveway2026-07-20

We're happy to have been able to assist, Patricia, and thank you for choosing Driveway for your time and business. Jaz will be proud to hear her kind, diligent and informative guidance gained your commendations. Safe and happy travels ahead to you, and we hope you'll choose to work with Driveway again one day!

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