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Car financing, towing, and car repair in metro Detroit.
About Detroit Drives
What is Detroit Drives?
Detroit Drives is a metro Detroit marketplace for cars, car financing, towing, and car repair. Shop used cars from local dealers, see your financing options for any credit, send for a tow truck, or get a mechanic, all in one place.
What areas does Detroit Drives serve?
Detroit and the metro area, including Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Southfield, Warren, Livonia, Westland, Taylor, Redford, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Eastpointe, Oak Park, and Inkster.
Does it cost anything to use Detroit Drives?
No. Using the site is free. You pay the dealer for your car, and the tow or repair provider for their work, after you've seen the price.
How do I contact Detroit Drives?
Use the form on any page, or email sales@detroitdrives.com.
Car financing
Can I get a car with bad credit in Detroit?
Often, yes. Many metro Detroit dealers finance buyers with bad credit, no credit, a past repossession, or a bankruptcy. Tell us your situation and we match you with dealers who work with buyers like you. Approval is up to the dealer and lender.
Will checking my financing options hurt my credit?
No. Detroit Drives never checks your credit and never asks for your Social Security number. If you decide to buy, the dealer may check your credit when you apply for the loan.
What do I need to finance a car?
Usually a valid driver's license, proof of income such as recent pay stubs, proof of address, and a down payment. The dealer tells you exactly what they need for your situation.
How much do I need for a down payment?
It depends on the car, your credit, and the dealer. A bigger down payment usually means a lower monthly payment. The payment calculator shows how the down payment changes your payment.
What is buy here pay here?
Buy here pay here means the dealer finances the car itself instead of a bank. It can help when banks have said no, but interest rates are often higher, so compare your options first.
Can I trade in my car if I still owe money on it?
Usually, yes. The dealer pays off the loan and applies any value left over to your next car. If you owe more than it is worth, the difference is often added to the new loan.
Towing
How much does a tow cost?
It depends on the distance and the vehicle. You'll get the price on the call before the truck is sent, so there are no surprises.
How fast can a tow truck get to me?
It depends on where you are and the time of day. You'll get an arrival estimate on the call before anything is booked.
Where can you tow my car?
Home, your own mechanic, or a shop we line up for you. If you need repairs, you'll see the quote before any work starts.
What should I do while I wait?
Turn on your hazards and stay in a safe spot away from traffic. If you're on the highway or anyone is hurt, call 911 first.
Do you tow trucks and SUVs?
Yes. Tell us the year, make, and model, and the right truck is sent, including flatbeds for all-wheel drive.
Car repair
Do you work with regular repair shops?
Yes. Most repairs happen at trusted local repair shops across metro Detroit. For jobs like batteries, brakes, and diagnostics, a mobile mechanic can come to you instead.
Can a mechanic really come to me?
For a lot of jobs, yes: batteries, brakes, starters, alternators, diagnostics, and more. If the job needs a lift or special equipment, we'll get you into a shop instead.
How much will the repair cost?
You'll see the quote before any work starts, so you can decide whether to go ahead.
What if my car won't drive?
We'll send a tow truck to get it to a repair shop. For some problems, a mobile mechanic can fix it where it sits.
Do I need to know what is wrong?
No. Tell us what you're hearing, seeing, or feeling, and the mechanic figures out the rest.
Still have a question?
Tell us what you need and you'll hear back, or email sales@detroitdrives.com.