Hitting the Open Road: Buying the Perfect Road Trip Ride

If you work a regular 9 to 5 job, chances are good that you’re always counting down ‘til Friday.

Because even if you like your job, there are bound to be a few things that drive you crazy. Your boss never seems to be working, a co-worker smacks her gum and listens to Michael Bolton at her desk and the main office printer has you re-enacting scenes from Office Space in your head.

Regardless of the situation, you are ready for the weekend.

If you’re like me, you not only want to get away from work but you want a complete change of scenery. That could mean taking the kids camping, visiting family members out of state or even checking into a hotel for a “staycation”.

Unfortunately, getting out of Dodge requires much more than an alibi and a suitcase. You need a car, my friend, and not just any car. You need an automobile big enough to haul your boyfriend, your kids and all your stuff – that’s also classy enough to meet your high standards.

Here are just a few things you need from your weekend warrior car:

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Labor Day Road Trip Must Haves for Parents Traveling with Kids

With summer coming quickly to an end, Labor Day is likely your last chance to slip away for a quick getaway before winter starts to settle in.

As much as many parents hate to admit it, end of summer relaxation can pose a challenge if you have to bring the kids along for the ride. There are some great ways to keep your kids entertained on the road, which will not only improve everyone’s travel experience but can also minimize driver distraction, increasing vehicle safety all around – no matter how long the car ride may be.

A parent knows better than anyone how to keep their own child occupied, especially with many kids touting an iPad armed with an endless array of games and videos. However, don’t forget about the classics which can help engage the entire family and make the trip on the road go by a little quicker!

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#DTRoadTrip: Our Fresno Finale!

We put the glamour of Los Angeles in the rear view and headed for the charming city of Fresno.

Tucked away in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno has a much different atmosphere than California’s bustling coastal towns. It’s a big area that feels like a small town. That might be because everything seems small when compared to the massive Sierra Nevada mountains that tower over the sprawling city and neighborhoods.

There are some natural wonders that we are dying to see up in those mountains, but before we do, we need to stop and see our friends at DriveTime’s Bakersfield and Fresno dealerships.

Meet the Team!

From San Francisco Bay and Northern California, used car shoppers come from far and wide to check out DriveTime Bakersfield and Fresno. Their customer service expertise make them popular with customers, but what really makes them unique is the respect they get from their competitors. It’s not uncommon for a customer to walk through their doors and say, “I was referred to you by another dealer.” That’s because there are some customers with unique financing issues that only DriveTime can help, and the other dealerships know this.

DriveTime Bakersfield and Fresno’s relationship with their communities and their competitors is a special one that benefits everybody, especially the customer.

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#DTRoadTrip: Los Angeles is Home to the Stars!

We made it! Coast-to-coast across the United States in 12 weeks!

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We couldn’t think of a better place to end our #DTRoadTrip than California. There is something here for everyone. From its world famous attractions, to its diverse natural beauty, its no wonder why California is the most visited state in North America.

Of all the cities we’ve visited on our #DTRoadTrip, there isn’t one quite as glamorous to Los Angeles. Known as the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is home to rock stars and movie stars, but we’re here to see the all-star sales teams of DriveTime’s Los Angeles dealerships.

Meet the Teams

In the lives of the people they help every day, the sales teams of DriveTime’s Montclair, West Covina and Torrance dealerships are super stars! They’ve helped boost many Los Angeles driver’s confidence by helping them finance vehicles they can be proud of. They’re known by their customers for their laid back approach in what is typically a very high pressure business.
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#DTRoadTrip: There’s No Place Like Home

We’ve fallen in love with every city we’ve visited on our #DTRoadTrip, but after 11 weeks on the road it was great to see some familiar sites again. Driving into the Phoenix valley again gave us a sense of relief. It reminded us that no matter how far we wander, there truly is no place like home.

Before we hit up our favorite attractions and restaurants in our home city, we had to pay a visit to DriveTime’s Home Office.

Visit Our Home!

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DriveTime is like a mosaic. It’s made up of thousands of individual contributions from our employees all over the country, and the big picture comes together at DriveTime’s corporate headquarters in Tempe.

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