Byrider Longview Photos (2024)

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What happened to JD Byrider? ›

Byrider is back in Lima

The buy here, pay here used car dealership, which formally reopened Sept. 30, has dropped the JD from its name and rebranded as Byrider as the corporate chain seeks a friendlier image.

Altamont Capital Partners acquired the company in 2011.

We're the largest buy here pay here dealership network of our kind in the United States, with over 150 locations all across the nation.

Finance. Drive On,” is the company's new tagline. The new branding drops the “J.D.” in J.D. Byrider, and lower-cases the “byrider.” New ads emphasize the idea that customers can get on with other aspects of improving their lives, once they have a car.

Byrider could help you get into a great used car with affordable payments today. The approval process is easy at J.D. Byrider. We look at your current financial situation--not just your past mistakes.

Buying from a Buy Here Pay Here dealership – and then making all of your payments on time – can actually improve your credit. You want to get approved for a loan. If you've been turned down previously for an auto loan at a traditional dealership, shop with Byrider for a new way of doing business.

J.D. Byrider, a used car dealership, has been sued by the Kentucky attorney general for selling substandard cars and trucks. The dealership settled the lawsuit by paying $7.1 million to customers. The Massachusetts attorney general also sued J.D.

CNAC has worked with Byrider to help over 1 million people get the financing they needed for the car they wanted. We offer private, secure payment processing services with flexible payment schedules and many different ways to pay. With CNAC, you could get easy financing for a great car.

“We decided to refresh our brand and launch a new website to ensure that both better represented our commitment to customer service,” Lafkiotes said. “Our clean and modernized branding and website make it easy for customers to navigate their way to owning a car.”

Craig Peters serves as the CEO / President of JD Byrider. Jack Correia serves as the Vice President of JD Byrider. Jim Wright serves as the Vice President of JD Byrider Auto Sales.

How many employees does Byrider have? ›

How many employees does Byrider have currently? Byrider has approximately 1.4K employees as of May 2024. These team members are located across 5 continents, including North AmericaAsiaEurope.

JD Byrider competitors include DriveTime | Bridgecrest | SilverRock and CarMax.

Customers can make payments in several different ways, such as by check, MoneyGram, online and electronic payments (ACH), cash or payment card, depending on how and where you make those payments and our current policies for accepting these types of payments.

J.D. Byrider announced Tuesday that it has been acquired by private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners. Altamont plans to provide Byrider with strategic direction, experienced resources and additional capital to support its growth and franchise expansion initiatives.

Gap Insurance (Optional): This optional coverage bridges the “gap” between your car loan's remaining balance and the actual cash value of your car in case of a total loss. While not mandatory, JD Byrider may recommend it for additional financial protection.