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Best Buy Here Pay Here
in South Carolina!
No Hit Credit Checks 100% In house Financing  99% Approval Rate 5 Minute Approvals 45 Minutes to Drive Away

Car Sales and Personalized Financing Built Around Real Life

Approval Based on You — Not Your Credit

We look at your stability, income, and your unique situation — NOT YOUR CREDIT SCORE. Apply from the convenience of your cell phone anytime or come see us in person. 99% of applicants are approved within just a few minutes. It’s easy and quick!

Buy & Drive in 45 Minutes

Our unique fast-track process is easy, quick, and completely stress-free. It’s the way car buying should be.

Reliable Vehicles, Fully Serviced, & Ready to Go

Every vehicle is thoroughly inspected, serviced, Carfax verified, and backed by DriveSmart’s 2000 mile/60 day limited warranty.

Just Added to Our Columbia Lot

Fresh inventory arrives daily — affordable, reliable, and ready for a same-day test drives.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Real reviews from drivers across Columbia, Blythewood, Camden, Cayce, Irmo, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Sumter, Winnsboro, and surrounding areas.

We have a real passion for helping people and we apply that core focus to every aspect of our business day in and day out. From low down payments to our quick 45-minute buying process, people trust DriveSmart to make their car buying experience simple and stress-free. Take a few minutes to read what customers from all across the Midlands say about us. Even better, come see us at 7934 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia, just 2 miles from I77. You’ll be glad you did.

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Fast and easy Roland was amazing got me in and out with great deals , please if you are looking go visit you will not be disappointed
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Gavin was very helpful and patient. He was understanding throughout the whole process and made sure we got what we came in looking for! This process was not long at all on Gavin’s side he knew what he was doing and got straight to it! With the help of Gavin I left very happy and satisfied thanks Gavin!
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Stephanie Lujan
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Gavin was a great salesman. Went out of his way to keep in contact with my busy schedule and had excellent customer service. I would recommend him and the sales lot to future customers.
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Ashley Green
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Gavin was awesome he got me the car I need. And it didn't take long at all. I was in and out with no problems at all. I highly recommend Drive Smart!!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!
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Allisun Capocci
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Gavin was GREAT! He made this super simple and went above and beyond and even tried to find us insurance very quickly the same day. Walked us through the details of everything.
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Easy process to getting into a vehicle. Had a predetermined amount to spend and had plenty of cars to choose from. Gavin was very helpful once we got to the lot. Told us about the inspection quality when these vehicles came in which was good info to have.
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Jasalin Mccrea
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Gavin was great! Knowledgeable and very fast service! Got us riding same day! 10/10 recommend!
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Audreanna Richburg
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Process was fast and easy, our credit wasn’t the best but we left riding in what we came for! Gavin was the best!
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Ahyanna Teneyek
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Mr. Rolland always got me in and out. This would be my second time financing with them and per usual, everything was smooth. They’ve always been very patience and flexible. Definitely recommend !
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Duck Confie
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DRIVESMART!!!! The whole experience was wonderful. The Representative Roland and the Finance Team were awesome. I was allowed to take my time with choosing the vehicle, Roland was patient in answering any questions I had and the process was easy for me to comprehend. Thank you guys so much!!!

Your Path to Real Ownership

Life happens — and when it does, DriveSmart is here to help. Whether you’re just getting started, rebuilding your credit, or simply need a dependable vehicle fast, we offer 100% in-house financing designed to help real people with real situations. Our customized approvals are based on stability, income, and your unique situation — NOT YOUR CREDIT SCORE. With a 99% approval rate, and a simple 36-month payoff program, we make car buying easy and ownership a reality.

Experience the DriveSmart Difference

Our team works one-on-one with you to help you find the best vehicle that fits your needs and budget. You’ll feel completely supported throughout the entire no-pressure, 45-minute buying process and since our vehicles have been fully serviced and come with DriveSmart’s 2000 mile/60 day limited warranty, you can drive off feeling confident you’re behind the wheel of a reliable vehicle. Once you’re on the road, our On-site Service Guarantee will help keep you there. Oil changes, brakes, tires, tune-ups, etc. WE DO IT ALL! All DriveSmart customers receive FREE repair evaluations and wholesale pricing on auto parts and services when you need them. Think it’s all too good to be true? It’s not!  Come see for yourself why we are South Carolina’s BEST Buy Here Pay Here dealership.

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Our Story and Our Commitment to You

DriveSmart was founded in 2014 by two brothers with a simple philosophy: Help people when they need help the most. Helping people is our passion. It’s what drives us. We understand our local community and feel strongly that helping our customers achieve success starts with having reliable transportation. Since opening our doors, DriveSmart has helped over 5,000 families drive their lives forward… The SMART way!

If you’re looking for a fully serviced, reliable vehicle with a low down payment and flexible payment options, all from a dealership that offers limited warranty and an on-site service guarantee, look no further than DriveSmart! We want to help you too.

Hours of Operation

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9:30AM-6:00PM
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We are open Saturday! Come visit between 10AM-4PM