Company Response
4/12/2024
April 12, 2024
Business Consumer Alliance
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We appreciate the opportunity to address our customer's concerns. We have confirmed that all policies, procedures, and applicable laws were followed in the origination and administration of the Retail Installment Contract (Contract). Please see the following for details.
On October 28, 2023, our customer entered the Contract when she purchased a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander from DriveTime. The Contract was subsequently assigned to Bridgecrest. At the time of purchase, our customer agreed to remit biweekly payments of $355.63 beginning November 24, 2023. She also agreed to finance a total amount of $29,093.38, with a 24.21 Annual Percentage Rate (APR), for a total sales price of $55,833.07. This information is outlined under the Truth in Lending Disclosures on page one of the Contract. There is no penalty for early payoff, and should our customer wish, she may explore third-party refinancing options at any time.
Included in the total purchase price of the vehicle are the following optional products our customer elected to purchase: a 5-year/50,000-mile Vehicle Service Contract (VSC), Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP), and LoJack Go (GPS). SilverRock is the administrator of these products, which can be cancelled at any time prior to their expiration, and any applicable prorated refund would be applied toward the principal balance of the account. To ensure that customers understand their financial terms and are satisfied with their purchase, Bridgecrest attempts a "Welcome Call" to go over Contract terms, scheduled due dates, simple interest structure, and sales experience. On October 30, 2023, we spoke with our customer and completed the "Welcome Call". She expressed her understanding of the terms of her Contract.
Upon receipt of our customer's complaint, we spoke with our customer on April 10, 2024, and discussed the above referenced information. We are unable to accommodate our customer's request to lower her monthly scheduled payment amount, alter her Contract terms, or facilitate an exchange of her vehicle. At this time, should our customer have any further questions we encourage her to contact us at the number provided below.
Bridgecrest thanks the Business Consumer Alliance for allowing us the opportunity to address this matter. Should you or our customer have any additional questions, please contact our Customer Relations department at (800) 967-8854.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline M.
Agency Specialist
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