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Getting Started

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Getting Started

What does NextDrive offer?

NextDrive offers Week-by-Week Lease vehicles, Rent-to-Own vehicles, and Sell Your Car reviews in the Memphis/Bartlett area.

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Customers can view real vehicles online, check the actual refundable Lease deposit or required Rent-to-Own down payment, and text NextDrive for the fastest next steps. The main programs are Week-by-Week Lease and Rent-to-Own. Sell Your Car is a separate review for a cash offer or NextDrive credit.

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Getting Started

What is the fastest way to get help?

Text NextDrive at 901-613-0332.

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Texting is the fastest way to confirm vehicle availability, the actual refundable Lease deposit or required Rent-to-Own down payment, and next steps. Use the secure submission page for private documents—do not send private documents by text.

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Getting Started

What do I need before pickup?

Valid driver license, proof of income, required pickup money, and active full coverage insurance before pickup.

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You do not need to purchase insurance before seeing/testing the vehicle, but full coverage insurance must be active before pickup and remain active during the agreement.

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Week-by-Week Lease

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Week-by-Week Lease

How does the Week-by-Week Lease work?

Lease lets you drive week by week with no ownership, no payoff, and no title transfer.

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Every lease vehicle requires a refundable lease deposit starting at $200. Pickup is the refundable Lease deposit plus the prorated pickup-day amount. The regular weekly Lease payment is due every Friday by 5 PM Central.

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Week-by-Week Lease

Does the lease require money at pickup?

Yes. Every Week-by-Week Lease requires a refundable lease deposit starting at $200.

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Some vehicles may require more. The actual deposit is shown on the vehicle listing. Pickup also includes the prorated pickup-day amount; the full regular weekly payment is not added at pickup.

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Week-by-Week Lease

What is the lease deposit for?

The deposit helps us send the vehicle out clean, washed, sanitized, full of gas, and ready to drive.

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The deposit also helps protect the condition of the vehicle. NextDrive records timestamped checkout photos/video before pickup and reviews the vehicle again at return.

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Week-by-Week Lease

Is the lease deposit refundable?

Yes, if the vehicle is returned properly.

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The deposit is refundable when the vehicle is returned on time, clean, washed, refueled to full, smoke-free, safely driven, fully insured, and in the same condition shown in checkout photos/video.

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Week-by-Week Lease

Can I lose my lease deposit?

Yes. The deposit may be used or forfeited for violations or condition issues.

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Unsafe driving alerts, speeding 85–95 mph, severe speeding over 95 mph, hard braking, hard cornering, rapid acceleration, abuse, reckless driving, repeated unsafe driving alerts, insurance lapse/cancellation, damage, smoke smell, dirty return, or not refueling to full may result in deposit forfeiture and account review.

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Week-by-Week Lease

Does lease lead to ownership?

No. Lease does not lead to ownership.

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Week-by-Week Lease has no ownership, no payoff, no title transfer, and no equity.

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Rent-to-Own

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Rent-to-Own

How does Rent-to-Own work?

Rent-to-Own gives you a path to ownership under the agreement.

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Every Rent-to-Own vehicle has a listed required down payment. The required down payment is due at pickup only. Your first regular payment starts on the next scheduled Friday after pickup.

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Rent-to-Own

What is due at pickup for Rent-to-Own?

The required down payment only.

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Rent-to-Own is different from Lease. The required down payment is due at pickup only, and your first regular weekly, bi-weekly, or 4-week payment starts on the next scheduled Friday.

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Rent-to-Own

If I pick up on Friday, when is my first Rent-to-Own payment due?

The following Friday.

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If you pick up on Friday, you are covered through Thursday, and your first regular payment is due the following Friday.

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Rent-to-Own

Can I swap my Rent-to-Own vehicle?

No. NextDrive does not offer Rent-to-Own swaps.

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A current Rent-to-Own customer may request a sell-back or credit review, but that is separate, case by case, and not a vehicle swap or exchange.

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Pickup Amounts

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Pickup Amounts

How much do I need at pickup for Lease?

Refundable Lease deposit + prorated pickup-day amount.

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The daily rate is weekly payment divided by 7, rounded down to the nearest cent before multiplying by the pickup-day count: Friday 7, Thursday 1, Wednesday 3, Tuesday 4, Monday 5. Saturday or Sunday requires final review before an exact quote. The regular weekly Lease payment is due Friday by 5 PM Central.

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Pickup Amounts

How much do I need at pickup for Rent-to-Own?

Your required down payment only.

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Your first regular payment starts on the next scheduled Friday after pickup. Weekly, bi-weekly, and 4-week options change payment timing, not the price.

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Pickup Amounts

Can I pay only the deposit and pick up a lease vehicle?

No. Deposit alone does not complete pickup.

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For Lease, pickup requires the refundable Lease deposit plus the prorated pickup-day amount. Final review, a signed agreement, active insurance, availability, and a confirmed appointment are also required.

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Pickup Amounts

Is the full regular weekly Lease payment added at pickup?

No. Pickup is the refundable Lease deposit plus the prorated pickup-day amount.

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The regular weekly Lease payment remains due every Friday by 5 PM Central.

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Insurance

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Insurance

Do I need insurance before seeing/testing a vehicle?

No. You do not need to purchase insurance before seeing/testing.

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Full coverage insurance must be active before pickup and must remain active during the agreement.

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Insurance

What happens if my insurance cancels or lapses?

That is a serious violation and may result in vehicle recovery/repo.

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Cancellation, lapse, non-payment, failed insurance payment, policy removal, or inactive coverage may result in deposit forfeiture, account review, and immediate vehicle recovery/repo under the agreement.

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Insurance

Does insurance have to stay active the whole time?

Yes. Full coverage insurance must remain active during the entire agreement.

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Coverage cannot be canceled after pickup. If NextDrive receives notice that insurance is inactive, lapsed, canceled, unpaid, or removed, the account is subject to review and recovery action.

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Mileage / Local Use

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Mileage / Local Use

Is mileage unlimited?

Yes, Unlimited In-City Miles for local Memphis-area use.

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NextDrive vehicles are for local Memphis-area driving. Out-of-area travel or driving roughly 75–100 miles from Memphis requires written approval first.

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Mileage / Local Use

Can I drive out of town?

Only with written approval first.

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Local use includes Memphis and surrounding local areas. Out-of-area travel requires approval from NextDrive before the trip.

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Payments

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Payments

When are payments due?

Regular payments are normally due Friday unless your agreement says otherwise.

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Weekly, bi-weekly, and 4-week payment timing may be available depending on the program and agreement.

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Payments

Can I pay bi-weekly or every 4 weeks?

Yes, if approved for that timing.

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Bi-weekly equals weekly × 2. The 4-week option equals weekly × 4. These options change how often you pay. They are not discounts and do not lower the price.

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Payments

What payment methods does NextDrive accept?

Cash App and Apple Pay after approval.

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Payment instructions are provided after approval and confirmation. No online payment is required before approval.

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Vehicle Availability

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Vehicle Availability

How do I ask about a specific vehicle?

Click Text About This Vehicle.

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That sends NextDrive the exact vehicle, stock number, program, and listing link so we can confirm next steps faster.

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Vehicle Availability

What if a vehicle is sold or no longer available?

Use View Available Vehicles or text NextDrive for similar options.

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Sold, leased, or unavailable vehicles are kept for reference but should not be treated like active inventory. NextDrive can help you find a similar available option.

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Vehicle Availability

Why should I use the vehicle text button instead of a general text?

It tells us exactly which vehicle you want.

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The vehicle text button includes the stock number, vehicle title, program, VIN/plate when available, and link. This helps NextDrive respond faster.

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Sell Your Car

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Sell Your Car

Can I sell my car to NextDrive?

Yes. You can submit your vehicle for a cash offer or NextDrive credit review.

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Use the Sell Your Car page to submit basic vehicle details and photos. Offers are subject to review, title verification, condition, mileage, market value, liens/payoff, depreciation, deductions, and final approval.

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Sell Your Car

Does NextDrive do trade-ins?

No. NextDrive does not offer trade-ins.

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NextDrive may review a vehicle for a cash offer or NextDrive credit, but it is not a trade-in, not a Rent-to-Own swap, and not a vehicle-for-vehicle exchange.

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Maintenance / Oil Change

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Maintenance / Oil Change

Is an oil change included?

Yes. Complimentary oil change included.

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Every NextDrive vehicle includes a complimentary oil change. This is an oil change benefit, not unlimited free maintenance.

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Maintenance / Oil Change

Is all maintenance free?

No. Complimentary oil change is included, but that does not mean unlimited free maintenance.

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Maintenance responsibilities may depend on the program and agreement. Text NextDrive for details about a specific vehicle or situation.

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Current Customers

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Current Customers

What if I am a current customer and need help?

Text NextDrive at 901-613-0332.

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Text us for account questions, payments, insurance updates, service concerns, or pickup/return questions.

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Current Customers

What if I get an insurance cancellation notice?

Contact NextDrive immediately.

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Full coverage insurance must stay active. Cancellation, lapse, non-payment, or inactive coverage is a serious violation and may result in recovery action under the agreement.

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Documents / Requirements

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Documents / Requirements

What documents do I need?

Valid driver license, proof of income, and full coverage insurance before pickup.

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NextDrive may request additional information depending on the vehicle, program, and approval review.

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Documents / Requirements

Do I need proof of income?

Yes. Proof of income or employment is required.

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This helps NextDrive review your ability to keep up with the agreement and payment timing.

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Documents / Requirements

How do I submit my information and documents?

For your privacy, please don’t send your driver license, proof of income, or insurance documents by text. Use NextDrive’s secure submission page instead. After you submit, text us your confirmation number so we can find it faster.

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For your privacy, please don’t send your driver license, proof of income, or insurance documents by text. Use NextDrive’s secure submission page instead. After you submit, text us your confirmation number so we can find it faster. https://rentnextdrive.com/submit-info

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Documents / Requirements

Does submitting my information mean I am approved?

No. Submitting your information does not mean approval.

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NextDrive must review the information and documents you provide. A submission does not reserve a vehicle, guarantee approval, or confirm pickup. NextDrive will contact you with next steps after review.

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Documents / Requirements

Why does NextDrive ask for a selfie/live photo with my driver license?

An authorized NextDrive administrator compares the selfie/live photo with the submitted driver license to help confirm ID ownership.

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The files stay private and are available only to authorized NextDrive administrators through short-lived access. This is a human review, not facial recognition, biometric matching, or automatic identity approval. The review does not guarantee approval, pickup, or vehicle availability.

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