car dealer · Philadelphia, PA

Drive Philly

Drive Philly is a buy here pay here dealer located at 6729 Essington Ave in Philadelphia, PA, offering vehicle sales six days a week.

4.8(420 reviews)

Advertises bad-credit financingBHPH Finder score 7.2/10

Open now · closes 8:00 PM6729 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153

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Drive Philly, buy here pay here car dealer in Philadelphia, PA

Google rating

4.8 / 5

Reviews

420

Hours today

9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Best for

Local buyers seeking a variety of used vehicles in Philadelphia.

About Drive Philly

Drive Philly is a buy here pay here dealer at 6729 Essington Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The dealership offers a selection of vehicles for local buyers and operates six days a week to accommodate customers looking for their next car.

The business maintains a physical showroom in Philadelphia and provides sales assistance throughout the week. Prospective buyers can visit the dealership Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM or on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Drive Philly is closed on Sundays.

Does Drive Philly offer in-house financing?

Not confirmed as buy here pay here, but its website (drivephilly.com) advertises bad credit ok, last checked Sep 13, 2026. Call before visiting and ask whether the dealer finances in-house.

How BHPH Finder scores Drive Philly: 7.2 out of 10
Google reputation (4.8 rating, 420 reviews)
5.7 / 6
Has a website we could read
1 / 1
Advertises bad-credit, low-down or no-check financing
0.5 / 1
Prints a down payment figure
0 / 0.5
Says it reports payments to credit bureaus
0 / 0.5
Open on Sundays
0 / 0.25
Verified by the owner
0 / 0.75

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What financing does Drive Philly offer?

  • Bad or no credit welcome
  • Trade-ins accepted

What does Drive Philly offer?

  • Buy here pay here sales
  • Used vehicle inventory
  • In-person sales consultations
  • Vehicle financing assistance

Why customers choose Drive Philly

Professional sales staff

Transparent vehicle condition reporting

Concerns regarding vehicle maintenance

  • Located at 6729 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
  • Open Monday through Friday until 8:00 PM
  • Saturday business hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Maintains a 4.8-star rating based on 420 customer reviews

When is Drive Philly open?

Monday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SundayClosed

Where is Drive Philly located?

6729 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153

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What do customers say about Drive Philly?

5.0Mamadou Diop6 months ago

I had a great experience at Drive Philly. The team was very helpful, professional and made the car buying process easy and smooth. Thanks again

5.0Sarah Daniel4 months ago

I found a vehicle at this lot through Autotrader and ended up having a really wonderful experience with Angela. She was super straightforward with me and wasn’t pushy at all throughout the car buying process. People have complained about the fee that the dealership charges, but Angela was straight up about the price from the beginning and explained what that price covered, so it didn’t feel like there were any details being kept from me.

5.0Henry Pierre-Louis6 months ago

I brought my new car there great services

5.0Michael Senkowskya year ago

Drive Philly 5 stars! If you're in the market for a new vehicle ask for Phil Debinski!! Phil took good care of me through the car buying process, he was a pleasure to do business with and even though I couldn't buy the car I came there to look at because the condition was subpar, Phil was VERY TRANSPARENT about the vehicle condition before I got there so it wasn't a bait and switch tactic. I was hoping the damages were something I could deal with at a price that reflected the damages but I didn't feel comfortable with that vehicle. Once I made it clear I wasn't interested I never fealt any pressure to buy the car, we pivoted directions (per my request) and I ended up finding a car I love (2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6T limited) in Very good condition

1.0Melissa Mancheno8 months ago

DO NOT PURCHASE FROM HERE — WOMEN, DO NOT GO ALONE I purchased a Toyota Highlander from this dealership in early October 2025. My elderly mother purchased a different vehicle from the same dealership two weeks prior, both transactions handled by the same salesman, Jose. These were different cars, not the same model or brand. By mid-November 2025, both vehicles began experiencing the exact same issues, where the radio and dashboard would completely shut off. I initially didn’t believe my mother until it happened to my vehicle as well. I documented the issue on video and contacted Jose, only to be dismissed and told there was “nothing they could do” and that I would need to take it up with the manufacturer—despite the car being newly purchased. During the sales process, Jose behaved in an extremely inappropriate and unprofessional manner. He repeatedly made personal advances, including offering to marry me and “take care of my payments,” even after I clearly stated multiple times that I could not afford a high car payment. At one point, he took one of my key fobs, stated he was “keeping it,” jokely of course and told me to never ever lie to him. I had just met this man. I assumed he was joking and intended to simply change the battery, but looking back, this behavior was alarming. I am now forced to further inspect the returned key fob to ensure it was not tampered with. The combination of taking my key, making advances, and then making a controlling statement was deeply unsettling. Looking back—red flags upon red flags. To make matters worse, In December of 2025 find out have to change my breaks because I then started hearing rotors scraping against my breaks. WAIT!! IT GETS BETTER, it is now January of 2026 and came across a notice that my personal and credit information may have been compromised through this dealership. This individual had full access to my personal data. Because of this, I am now being forced to seek legal counsel. They took my money and my elderly mother’s money and moved on. To end all this, my mother and I now have a monthly payment of $800.

Questions about Drive Philly

What are the business hours for Drive Philly?

Drive Philly is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The dealership is closed on Sundays.

Where is Drive Philly located?

Drive Philly is located at 6729 Essington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153.

How can I contact Drive Philly?

You can reach Drive Philly by calling +1 267-367-6935 or by visiting their website.

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