Drivetime Automotive 10-Q 9 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]	DT Acceptance Corp [Member]
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DRIVETIME AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001012704	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	102.1897	102.1897

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$31,197		$30,754
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	143,609		115,200
Finance receivables	2,131,714		1,938,931
Allowance for credit losses	-319,753		-299,516
Finance receivables, net	1,811,961		1,639,415
Vehicle inventory	285,394		319,567
Property and equipment, net	106,715		103,660
Lease fleet vehicles, net	74,434		31,161
Other assets	70,388		58,087
Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		28,542
Total Assets	2,552,240		2,326,386
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'
Payables and other accrued expenses	148,648		109,081
Accrued expensesbrelated party	610		647
Deferred revenue	100,746		42,133
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400
Portfolio term financings	1,103,907		987,821
Senior secured notes payable	253,083		253,316
Other secured notes payable	154,982		161,964
Total Liabilities	2,063,976		1,838,362
Shareholdersb equitybDTAG:	'		'
Total shareholdersb equitybDTAG	489,136		488,287
Noncontrolling Interest	-872		-263
Total Equity	488,264		488,024
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	2,552,240		2,326,386
DTAG [Member]	'		'
Shareholdersb equitybDTAG:	'		'
Common stock	0		0
Paid-in capital	148,370		147,729
Accumulated loss	-84,920		-45,650
Total shareholdersb equitybDTAG	63,450		102,079
Inilex [Member]	'		'
Shareholdersb equitybDTAG:	'		'
Noncontrolling Interest	-872	[1]	-263	[1]
DTAC [Member]	'		'
Shareholdersb equitybDTAG:	'		'
Noncontrolling Interest	$425,686	[2]	$386,208	[2]
[1]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interest-Inilex
[2]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interest-DTAC.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	$352,162		$309,468
Interest income	88,261		74,971
Other income	13,345		589
Total Revenue	453,768		385,028
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	259,248		211,638
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842
Portfolio debt interest expense	11,039		10,186
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	1,675		1,319
Senior secured debt interest expense	8,033		6,483
Senior secured debt interest expensebrelated party	0		158
Selling and marketing	12,037		8,904
General and administrative	57,809		42,407
General and administrativebrelated party	5,307		2,651
Depreciation expense	9,640		5,277
Total Costs and Expenses	453,872		366,865
Income (loss) before income taxes	-104		18,163
Income tax expense	901		342
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	-1,005		17,821
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		768
Net income (loss)	-1,005		18,589
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	-591	[1]	0	[1]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-414		18,589
DTAC [Member]	'		'
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interestbDTAC	-66,730	[2]	-59,749	[2]
DTAG [Member]	'		'
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	$66,316		$78,338
[1]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interestbInilex
[2]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interestbDTAC.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'
Net income (loss)	($1,005)		$18,589
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	591	[1]	0	[1]
Net income (loss) attributable to DriveTime consolidated	-414		18,589
Income from discontinued operations	0		-768
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842
Depreciation expense	9,640		5,277
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	1,498		1,660
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	1,282		311
Loss from disposal of property and equipment	440		31
Originations of finance receivables	-416,390		-311,829
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	155,636		151,103
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	-876		423
Decrease in vehicle inventory	34,173		41,857
Change in other assets	-12,679		-28,814
Increase in deferred revenue	58,612		6,779
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses	39,567		17,100
Change in accrued expensesbrelated party	-37		123
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	-40,464		-20,316
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	0		1,351
Net cash used in operating activities	-40,464		-18,965
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	702		641
Purchase of property and equipment	-11,077		-7,685
Purchase of lease fleet	-46,033		0
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	-56,408		-7,044
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	0		-33,909
Net cash used in investing activities	-56,408		-40,953
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'
Increase in restricted cash	-8,704		-15,760
Deposits into investments held in trust	-5,250		0
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	-14,455		-4,255
Additions to portfolio term financings	267,751		75,000
Repayments of portfolio term financings	-151,665		-135,207
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	313,600		210,300
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	-295,000		-122,500
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		20,000
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-6,982		-614
Payment of debt issuance costs	-1,980		-348
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	97,315		26,616
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	0		32,553
Net cash provided by financing activities	97,315		59,169
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	443		-749
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	30,754		26,480
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	31,197		25,731
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	31,197		25,731
Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information:	'		'
Interest paid	12,817		11,424
Interest paidbrelated party	0		158
Income taxes paid	704		518
Supplemental Statement of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:	'		'
Disposal of fully depreciated property and equipment	$4		$0
[1]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interestbInilex

Description_Of_Business_Owners

Description Of Business, Ownership Formation, Basis Of Presentation, and Principles Of Consolidation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of Business, Ownership Formation, Basis of Presentation, and Principles of Consolidation	'
	(1) Description of Business, Ownership Formation, Basis of Presentation, and Principles of Consolidation
	Description of Business
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. (“DTAG”) is the leading used vehicle retailer in the United States with a primary focus on the sale and lease of quality used vehicles and related products to the subprime market. Through DTAG's sister company, DT Acceptance Corp ("DTAC"), we provide auto financing and loan servicing for substantially all of the vehicles we sell. Auto financing is provided through retail installment sales contracts (referred to herein as "loans" and/or "finance receivables"). Through our national network of Company owned and branded dealerships, we provide our customers with a comprehensive end-to-end solution for their automotive needs, including the sale, financing and maintenance of their vehicles. As of March 31, 2014 we operated 110 dealerships and 21 reconditioning facilities located in 50 designated marketing areas ("DMA") in 20 states. As many of our customers may be unable to obtain financing to acquire a vehicle from another company, financing is an important component of our integrated business model and product offering. We fund this portfolio primarily through portfolio warehouse facilities, securitizations, and other portfolio term financings.
	Ownership
	DTAG and DTAC (collectively known as "DriveTime" and also referred to herein as “we,” “our,” “the Company,” and “us”) are sister companies operating collectively under common control and are consolidated for financial reporting purposes. Generally, DTAG directs our retail vehicle sales operations and DTAC directs our financing and loan servicing operations. As of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the shareholders of DTAG and DTAC were Ernest C. Garcia II (Executive Chairman) and the Garcia Family Trusts (collectively, herein also referred to as “Principal Shareholder” or “Mr. Garcia”) and Raymond C. Fidel (President and CEO). As of March 31, 2014 Mr. Garcia owned 100.0 shares, or 97.6% of each of DTAG and DTAC and Mr. Fidel owned 2.4939 shares, or 2.4% of each of DTAG and DTAC.
	Basis of Presentation
	We have determined that DTAC is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and DTAG is the primary beneficiary of DTAC. Therefore, the accounts of DTAG and DTAC are consolidated and intercompany transactions between DTAG and DTAC are eliminated in consolidation. We determined DTAG is the primary beneficiary of DTAC because DTAG has both (1) the power to direct the activities of DTAC that most significantly impact DTAC's economic performance and (2) a potentially significant variable interest that carries with it the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits of DTAC. DTAG has the power to direct the activities of DTAC because it originates and sells 100% of the loans DTAC is required to purchase, sets underwriting standards and origination terms, sets servicing and collection policies administered by DTAC, and DTAC was specifically created and designed by DTAG to obtain third party financing for DTAG's originations. DTAG also has potentially significant variable interests in the form of debt capital provided to DTAC through various debt issuances, guarantees of DTAC's debt, as well as operational liabilities owed to DTAG, all of which carry the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits of DTAC. Creditors of DTAC generally do not have recourse to the general credit of DTAG, except that the special purpose entity ("SPE") related to our term residual facility entered into a demand note with DTAC. The demand note is guaranteed by DTAG.
	Total assets of DTAC consolidated into DTAG are comprised primarily of net finance receivables, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments held in trust, and deferred financing costs. Total liabilities consolidated into DTAG are comprised primarily of portfolio warehouse, portfolio term, and senior secured debt. Total revenue of DTAC consolidated into DTAG is comprised of interest income and other finance charges. DTAC expenses are comprised of provision for credit losses, interest expense and general and administrative expenses.
	Also included in the consolidated financial statements are SPEs of DTAC, which are all bankruptcy remote entities formed in conjunction with our securitizations, warehouse facilities, residual facility, real estate financing, and bank term financing transactions. We have determined that these SPEs are VIEs and DTAC is the primary beneficiary. Therefore, all intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for all periods presented. We determined DTAC is the primary beneficiary of these SPEs because DTAC has both (1) the power to direct the activities of the SPEs that most significantly impact the SPEs' economic performance and (2) a potentially significant variable interest that carries with it the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits of DTAC. DTAC has the power to direct the activities of these SPEs because it services the loans in each of the securitizations, warehouse facilities and other lending arrangements. DTAC also has potentially significant variable interests in the form of holding the residual certificates for securitizations and rights to residual cash flows of the warehouse facilities. Creditors of the SPEs generally do not have recourse to the general credit of DTAC, except through servicing performance guarantees.
	On December 5, 2013, DTAC sold GO Financial ("GO") to the shareholders of DTAC. GO's operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were reclassified out of operations and presented as a separate line on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. We have determined that GO is a VIE, but that neither DTAG or DTAC are the primary beneficiary as we do not have the power to direct the most significant economic activities of GO, nor do we have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from GO's operations. Therefore, consolidation of GO is not required. We will not have significant continuing involvement in GO's operations. As such, GO qualifies for and is presented as a discontinued operation based on the guidance provided in ASC 205—Presentation of Financial Statements.
	Reclassifications
	Although not material, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the current period financial statement presentation.
	Noncontrolling Interests
	DTAG and DTAC are consolidated for financial reporting purposes. Therefore, we are required to separately present the noncontrolling equity interest of the VIE (DTAC) on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. The noncontrolling interest is DTAC’s equity and income for the periods presented. There are no third-party competing interests in DTAC. For the amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and income of DTAC consolidated into DTAG at March 31, 2014, see Note 16 — Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information.
	In 2013, we acquired a controlling interest in Inilex through the purchase of 50% plus one share of its fully diluted outstanding common stock. Inilex is a provider of GPS technology solutions and has been our provider of GPS installed on vehicle inventory for approximately two years. In accordance with ASC 810—Consolidation, we are required to fully consolidate Inilex's operations, and eliminate all transactions between the entities.
	For more information regarding DTAC's financial position and results of operations and the SPEs' financial position and results of operations consolidated into DTAG and DTAC, respectively, see Note 16 — Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information.
	These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes as of and for the year-ended December 31, 2013, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 24, 2014.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities. Certain accounting estimates involve significant judgments, assumptions, and estimates by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period which management considers to be critical accounting estimates. The judgments, assumptions, and estimates used by management are based on historical experience, management's experience, and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ materially from these judgments and estimates, which could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.
	Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include the allowance for credit losses, the revenue recognition pattern of ancillary products, the reserve for ancillary product refunds, inventory valuation, fair value measurements, certain legal reserves, our reserve for sales returns and allowances, our recovery receivables, and our limited warranty accrual. Estimates used in deriving these amounts are described in the footnotes herein. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Restricted_Cash_and_Investment

Restricted Cash and Investments Held in Trust	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]	'
Restricted Cash And Investments Held In Trust	'
	(2) Restricted Cash and Investments Held in Trust
	We maintain various cash accounts, which are pledged and/or held in trust as collateral under our debt agreements. We are permitted to invest funds in these accounts in short-term, high quality liquid investments. The following is a summary of restricted cash and investments held in trust:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Restricted cash	$	39,774	$	31,070
	Investments held in trust	103,835		84,130
		$	143,609	$	115,200

Finance_Receivables

Finance Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Finance Receivables - DriveTime	'
	(3) Finance Receivables
	The following summarizes the components of finance receivables:
		March 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
		(In thousands)
	Principal balances	$	2,068,792			$	1,871,576
	Recovery receivables	24,122				29,432
	Accrued interest	18,609				19,522
	Loan origination costs	20,191				18,401
	Total finance receivables	$	2,131,714			$	1,938,931
	Our finance receivables are defined as one segment and class of loan, which is the sub-prime consumer auto loan. Therefore, the disaggregation of information into portfolio segment and classes for assets with different risk characteristics is limited, and the level of risks inherent in our financing receivables are managed as one homogeneous pool and further segmented with our proprietary credit scoring system as described below in —Credit Quality Indicators. We have chosen our internal customer credit scoring model as our key credit quality indicator because it has a direct and prominent impact in managing our portfolio of receivables and monitoring its performance.
	A majority of our finance receivables are pledged in non-recourse SPEs, related to our warehouse facilities, asset backed securitizations, and bank term financings. The details of amounts pledged are provided in Note 5 — Debt Obligations. We do not place loans on nonaccrual status, nor do we classify loans as impaired, since accounts are charged-off when they become contractually past due under our charge-off policy. The amount charged-off is the difference between estimated recoveries and the carrying amount of the loan. We do not have loans that meet the definition of troubled debt restructurings.
	Recovery receivables consist of estimated recoveries to be received on charged-off vehicle loans, including proceeds from selling repossessed vehicles at auction, net of sales tax, insurance proceeds, bankruptcy and deficiency collections, and estimates of expected refunds on terminated ancillary products. The recovery amount from selling repossessed vehicles at auction is a forecast of vehicles to be recovered from loans previously charged-off. Upon repossession, estimated recoveries are reclassified and recorded as a component of other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	Credit quality information for our finance receivables portfolio is provided as of the dates indicated below:
	Age Analysis of Past Due Finance Receivables
		March 31, 2014							December 31, 2013						March 31, 2013
		Percent of			Loan				Percent of			Loan			Percent of		Loan
		Loans			Principal				Loans			Principal			Loans		Principal
		($ In thousands)
	Current	63	%		$	1,303,338			53.7	%		$	1,005,036		61.4	%	$	1,047,839
	Days Delinquent:
	01-30 Days	26.4	%		546,161				30	%		561,473			28	%	478,733
	31-60 Days	6	%		124,128				9	%		168,442			6.9	%	117,699
	61-90 Days	3	%		62,064				4.9	%		91,707			3.2	%	54,531
	91-120 Days	1.6	%		33,101				2.4	%		44,918			0.5	%	7,971
	Total Past Due	37	%		765,454				46.3	%		866,540			38.6	%	658,934
	Total Finance Receivables	100	%		$	2,068,792			100	%		$	1,871,576		100	%	$	1,706,773
	An account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Delinquencies may vary from period to period based upon the average age or seasoning of the portfolio, seasonality within the calendar year and economic factors. Delinquencies are presented on a Sunday-to-Sunday basis, which reflects delinquencies as of the nearest Sunday to period end. Sunday is used to eliminate any impact of the day of the week on delinquencies since delinquencies tend to be higher mid-week.
	Credit Quality Indicators
	We monitor our portfolio performance and the credit grade mix of originations. Our proprietary credit grading system segments our customers into credit grades.
	Many companies use FICO scores as a standard metric to assess the credit risk of customers. Our internal scoring models include the use of alternative data sources along with traditional credit bureau data which allow us the ability to separate the credit risk levels of the subprime auto segment into different categories. Our centralized proprietary credit scoring models are currently used to classify customers into various risk grades that are linked to financing parameters. The scoring models are periodically updated to account for changes in loan performance, data sources, geographic presence, economic cycles, and business processes.
	The static-pool tracking of portfolio loss performance is also monitored by credit grade. Our scoring model is comprised of credit grades ranging from A to D, with A being the lowest risk credit grade and a D being the highest risk credit grade. Generally, the lower the risk grade, the lower the unit loss rate.
	A summary of our portfolio by our internally assigned credit risk ratings at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, is as follows:
	At March 31, 2014
	Grade		Average		Percentage of		Total Loans		Percentage of		Loan Principal
			FICO Score (1)		Portfolio Loans				Portfolio Principal
											(In thousands)
	A		547		28.60%		45,837		28.80%		$	596,745
	B		519		38.20%		61,224		38.60%		797,989
	C		506		28.90%		46,318		28.80%		595,843
	C-/D		481		4.30%		6,891		3.80%		78,215
					100.00%		160,270		100.00%		$	2,068,792
	At December 31, 2013
	Grade		Average		Percentage of		Total Loans		Percentage of		Loan Principal
			FICO Score (1)		Portfolio Loans				Portfolio Principal
											(In thousands)
	A		547		29.00%		43,730		29.50%		$	551,251
	B		519		38.30%		57,836		38.90%		727,192
	C		505		28.20%		42,480		27.80%		519,653
	C-/D		484		4.50%		6,784		3.80%		73,480
					100.00%		150,830		100.00%		$	1,871,576
	(1)	Average FICO score is provided as an external metric of credit quality. FICO score is not utilized as the primary tool in determining internal credit grade.
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our portfolio concentration by state was as follows:
	As of March 31, 2014									As of December 31, 2013
	State		Percent of			Loan Principal				State		Percent of		Loan Principal
			Portfolio			(In thousands)						Portfolio		(In thousands)
	Texas		21	%		$	434,384			Texas		21.2	%	$	397,438
	Florida		15.6	%		323,247				Florida		15.7	%	294,043
	North Carolina		8.4	%		173,269				North Carolina		8.7	%	162,749
	Georgia		7.8	%		160,991				Georgia		7.6	%	142,001
	Arizona		6	%		124,059				Arizona		6.4	%	117,861
	All Others (1)		41.2	%		852,842				All Others (2)		40.4	%	757,484
		100	%		$	2,068,792					100	%	$	1,871,576
(1)	Consists of fifteen additional states wherein the portfolio concentration per state is at or below 5.8%
(2)	Consists of fifteen additional states wherein the portfolio concentration per state is at or below 6.0%.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table sets forth the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated:
	Three months ended March 31,
	2014				2013
Allowance Activity:	($ In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	299,516			$	252,590
Provision for credit losses	89,084				77,842
Net charge-offs	(68,847		)		(60,810		)
Balance, end of period	$	319,753			$	269,622
Allowance as a percent of portfolio principal, end of period	15.4		%		15.7		%
Charge off Activity:
Principal balances	$	(107,905	)		$	(97,917	)
Recoveries, net	39,058				37,107
Net charge-offs	$	(68,847	)		$	(60,810	)

Leased_Vehicles

Leased Vehicles	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Leased Assets [Abstract]	'
Leased Vehicles	'
	(4) Leased Vehicles
	A summary of our vehicle lease fleet is as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Lease fleet vehicles	$	79,043		$	33,009
	Less accumulated depreciation	(4,609		)	(1,848		)
	Lease Fleet Vehicles, net	$	74,434		$	31,161

Debt_Obligations

Debt Obligations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Obligations	'
	(5) Debt Obligations
	Portfolio Term Financings
	The following is a summary of portfolio term financings:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Securitization Debt:	(In thousands)
	Asset-backed security obligations issued pursuant to the Company’s securitizations	$	869,848		$	713,953
	Bank Term Financing:
	Secured financing transaction for our finance receivables portfolio	184,059			223,868
	Portfolio Term Residual Financing:
	Variable rate financing facility secured by residual interests in finance receivables of warehouse facilities and securitization trusts	50,000			50,000
	Total Portfolio Term Financings	$	1,103,907		$	987,821
	Securitization debt
	The following is a summary of securitization transactions with outstanding balances for each period presented:
			As of March 31, 2014												As of December 31, 2013
	Transaction		Debt			Gross Receivables				Cash				Interest	Debt			Gross Receivables		Cash		Interest
			Balance			Pledged				Reserve				Rate (1)	Balance			Pledged		Reserve		Rate (1)
			($ In thousands)												($ In thousands)
	2011-1		$	16,922		$	22,845			$	4,200			3.00%	$	22,772		$	31,271	$	4,200	3.00%
	2011-2		24,532			31,339				4,500				2.90%	34,762			41,954		4,500		2.90%
	2011-3		49,515			59,724				4,500				3.90%	61,485			75,037		4,500		3.90%
	2012-1		77,377			99,682				4,500				3.50%	90,175			117,529		4,500		3.50%
	2012-2		97,435			119,387				4,500				2.90%	113,142			138,194		4,500		2.90%
	2013-1		163,150			209,403				4,500				2.70%	181,018			233,346		4,500		2.70%
	2013-2		190,510			252,096				4,500				2.90%	210,599			277,023		4,500		2.90%
	2014-1		250,407			330,448				5,250				2.60%	—			—		—		—%
			$	869,848		$	1,124,924			$	36,450				$	713,953		$	914,354	$	31,200
	(1) These rates represent the original duration weighted average rates of the outstanding asset-backed securities.
	Asset-backed securities outstanding are secured by underlying pools of finance receivables (collateral) and investments held in trust (cash reserve). Credit enhancement for the asset-backed securities consists of a reserve account, over collateralization, and subordination of certain classes of notes in each trust to more senior classes of notes in such trust. Over collateralization represents finance receivable principal balance in excess of the face value of asset-backed securities issued. Cash reserves are funded with proceeds from the sale of asset-backed securities and through cash collections. Asset-backed securities outstanding have interest payable monthly at the fixed rates represented in the table above. All outstanding securitizations were rated in tranches with credit ratings from AAA to BBB by Standard & Poor's Ratings Service, a Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC business, and DBRS, Inc., with the 2013-1, 2013-2 and 2014-1 securitizations also rated by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.
	Individual securitization trusts are not cross-collateralized or cross-defaulted. Additionally, we have the option to purchase the remaining loans in a trust when the remaining principal balances of the loans reach 10% of their original principal balance. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of outstanding securitizations.
	Bank term financing
	The bank term financing is secured by an underlying pool of finance receivables and a cash reserve account. The amounts outstanding bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%, resulting in an interest rate of 2.15% and 2.17% at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This financing includes overcollateralization and a cash reserve similar to a securitization transaction, but consists of only one class of bonds and is unrated. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $226.4 million and $271.8 million in receivables were pledged as collateral to this facility, respectively. At both March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $6.9 million was held as a cash reserve for this facility. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the facility.
	Portfolio term residual financing
	The term residual facility is secured by residual interests in our warehouse facilities and securitization trusts. The amounts outstanding under the term facility bear interest at LIBOR + 4.50% at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 resulting in an interest rate of 4.66% at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This facility provides for funding through December 2019, with a term-out feature resulting in a final maturity of December 2020. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the facility.
	The SPE related to our term residual facility entered into a demand note with DTAC, which is guaranteed by DTAG. Under specific circumstances, the lender may require DTAC to fund the demand note, with proceeds used to pay down the term residual facility if any of the following were to occur: (i) termination due to a defined Event of Termination, (ii) failure to maintain borrowing base compliance after the termination date, or (iii) an Event of Termination occurs after the termination date and is continuing.
	Portfolio warehouse facilities
	The following is a summary of portfolio warehouse facilities:
		As of March 31, 2014
		Amount			Facility				Stated Advance			Collateral (1)			Interest		Expiration		Final
		Drawn			Amount				Rate						Rate (2)		Date		Maturity
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	($ In thousands)
	Deutsche Bank	$	101,500		$	150,000			65	%		$	183,975		2.41	%	Dec-14		Dec-15
	Wells Fargo	110,500			150,000				66	%	(3)	173,919			2.4	%	Dec-15		Dec-17
	RBS	90,000			125,000				65	%		147,456			2.4	%	Jun-14		Jun-15
	Total portfolio warehouse facilities	$	302,000		$	425,000
		As of December 31, 2013
		Amount			Facility				Stated Advance			Collateral (1)			Interest		Expiration		Final
		Drawn			Amount				Rate						Rate (2)		Date		Maturity
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	($ In thousands)
	Deutsche Bank	$	98,400		$	150,000			65	%		$	189,970		2.41	%	Dec-14		Dec-15
	Wells Fargo	107,000			150,000				66	%	(3)	178,685			2.42	%	Dec-15		Dec-17
	RBS	78,000			125,000				65	%		137,497			2.42	%	Mar-14		Mar-15
	Total portfolio warehouse facilities	$	283,400		$	425,000
	(1)	Collateral represents underlying pools of finance receivables pledged to each facility.
	(2)	Interest rate at period end equal to contractual benchmark plus index.
	(3)	The Wells Fargo stated advance rate includes a cash reserve account pledged to the facility in the amount of 1% of all collateral pledged to the facility.
	Deutsche Bank Warehouse Facility
	We have a revolving warehouse facility with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch ("Deutsche Bank"). The amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at the mid-month LIBOR plus 2.25%. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of this facility.
	Wells Fargo Warehouse Facility
	We have a revolving warehouse facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo"). The amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of this facility.
	RBS Warehouse Facility
	We have a revolving warehouse facility with The Royal Bank of Scotland plc ("RBS"). The amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of this facility.
	Collateral
The finance receivables pledged as collateral to each of the warehouse facilities is established for the benefit of the lenders. These facilities contain a borrowing base which requires us to pledge finance receivables in excess of the amounts which we can borrow under the facilities. The aggregate balance of finance receivables are presented on our consolidated balance sheets included herein, and we do not separately classify those assets serving as collateral since the creditors in each of the warehouse facilities do not have the right to sell or re-pledge the collateral, except in certain cases upon an event of default.
Senior Secured Notes Payable
In June 2010 we issued $200.0 million of 12.625% Senior Secured Notes (the “Senior Secured Notes”). The notes were issued with an original issuance price of 98.85%, resulting in an effective yield of 12.875%. In May 2013 we issued an additional $50.0 million of Senior Secured Notes. These notes were additional notes allowed under the indenture executed in June 2010. The additional notes were issued with an original issuance price of 111.00%, resulting in an effective "yield to first call date" of 7.67%, with interest, maturity and covenant terms identical to those of the initial offering. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15th and December 15th of each year.
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts of our outstanding Senior Secured Notes payable were $253.1 million and $253.3 million, net of unamortized net premium of $3.1 million and $3.3 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Senior Secured Notes.
Other secured notes payable
A summary of other secured notes payable follows:
	As of March 31, 2014
	Balance			Max Facility				Advance		Interest		Expiration
				Capacity				Rate		Rate (1)		Date
Other secured notes payable	($ In thousands)
Revolving inventory facility	$	130,000		$	130,000			75%	(2)	3.50%		Nov-14
Mortgage note payable	12,171			n/a				n/a		5.87%		Mar-17
Real estate facility	12,811			25,000				70%		4.05%		Oct-20
Total other secured notes payable	$	154,982		$	155,000
	As of December 31, 2013
	Balance			Max Facility				Advance		Interest		Expiration
				Capacity				Rate		Rate (1)		Date
Other secured notes payable	($ In thousands)
Revolving inventory facility	$	136,321		$	140,000		(3)	85%	(2)	3.75%		Nov-14
Mortgage note payable	12,231			n/a				n/a		5.87%		Mar-17
Real estate facility	13,412			25,000				70%		4.05%		Oct-20
Total other secured notes payable	$	161,964		$	165,000
(1)	Interest rate at period end equal to contractual benchmark plus index.
(2)	Advance rate is based on qualifying vehicle cost and is secured by our entire vehicle inventory. At March 31, 2014 the advance rate decreased to 60% for vehicles 151-180 days old.
(3)	Inclusive of a $10.0 million seasonal increase in the months of November through the end of January.
Revolving inventory facility
We have a revolving inventory facility with Wells Fargo. The interest rate on the facility is based on the Daily One Month LIBOR rate plus 3.25%, and is secured by our entire vehicle inventory. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of this facility.
Mortgage note payable
We have a mortgage note payable which is secured by our operations call center building in Mesa, Arizona (a commercial property). Terms of the note agreement provide for monthly principal and interest payments with a final balloon payment. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of this loan.
Real Estate Facility
We have a seven year fully amortizing real estate facility with Wells Fargo. The amounts outstanding under the facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 4.0%, or LIBOR plus 3.5% for properties added to the facility subsequent to August 22, 2013. At March 31, 2014, the line was collateralized by eleven properties. At March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of this facility.

Accrued_Service_Contract_Liabi

Accrued Service Contract Liability	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accrued Service Contract Liability [Abstract]	'
Accrued Service Contract Liability	'
	(6) Accrued Warranty Liability
	The accrued limited warranty liability represents our estimated obligations related to limited warranties that were included in the bundled price of vehicle sales and is recorded as a component of payables and other accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for each period presented. The following table reflects activity in the accrual for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Limited warranty accrual activity	(In thousands)
	Balance, beginning of period	$	15,806		$	24,420
	Warranty expense	—			8,556
	Warranty claims paid	(3,927		)	(6,355		)
	Balance, end of period	$	11,879		$	26,621

Deferred_Revenue

Deferred Revenue	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]	'
Deferred Revenue	'
	(7) Deferred Revenue
	Deferred revenue represents the remaining unearned revenue balance of our DriveCare® Extended Vehicle Service Contract, a 36 month/36,000 mile or 60 month/50,000 mile service contract ("VSC"), Guaranteed Asset Protection ("GAP"), GPS monitoring subscription ("GPS") and vehicle lease revenue. The following table sets forth information regarding the changes in deferred revenue:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Deferred revenue, beginning of period	$	42,133		$	2,501
	Revenue deferred	85,819			8,219
	Revenue recognized (1)	(27,206		)	(1,441		)
	Deferred revenue, end of period	$	100,746		$	9,279
	(1)     Revenue is recognized as a component of sales revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	(8) Related Party Transactions
	Relationship with Verde Investments, Inc.
	Verde Investments, Inc., or “Verde,” is an Arizona corporation that is wholly-owned by Mr. Garcia. Verde engages in the acquisition, development, and long-term investment in real estate and other commercial assets. Mr. Garcia is the principal shareholder, president and director of Verde. Transactions between us and Verde, as well as other related parties, are described below.
	General and administrative expenses
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded related party operating expenses as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	General and administrative expenses—related party	(In thousands)
	Property lease expense	$	1,206		$	1,198
	Restricted stock compensation expense	1,282			311
	Aircraft operating and lease expense	2,768			1,088
	Salaries and wages, general & administrative and other expenses	128			131
	Reimbursement of certain general and administrative expenses	(77		)	(77		)
	Total general and administrative expenses—related party	$	5,307		$	2,651
	Interest expense
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded related party interest expense as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Senior secured debt interest expense—related party
	Senior secured debt interest expense—Verde	$	—		$	142
	Senior secured debt interest expense—CEO	—			16
	Total senior debt interest expense—related party	$	—		$	158
	Related party interest expense relates to the $4.5 million and $0.5 million of Senior Secured Notes held by Verde and Mr. Fidel, respectively, during the first quarter of 2013. The notes were sold in August 2013, such that none of the Senior Secured Notes were held by a related party during the first quarter 2014.
	Relationship with GO Financial
	On December 5, 2013, DTAC entered into an agreement to sell GO to the shareholders of DTAC. Transactions between GO and us are described below.
	i.	Sale of loans
	We have an agreement with GO, such that GO purchases certain on-line generated loans from us each month. The loans are sold at par value with no associated gain or loss. The amount of the loans purchased for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $4.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	ii.	Shared services
	We provide certain administrative services to GO, as they build out their business processes. For example, we provide payroll, benefits, accounting and certain other corporate ancillary services. These agreed upon services do not allow DriveTime the ability to direct GO's business activities, and are provided at a marketable rate. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, total shared service revenues recorded to other income were $0.7 million.
	iii.	Reimbursement of general and administrative expenses
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014, GO reimbursed us in the amount of $1.4 million for certain general and administrative expenses that we incurred on GO's behalf.
	iv.	Inilex receivable for GPS devices provided to GO dealers
	Inilex has an agreement with GO, wherein Inilex provides GPS devices to GO dealers. GO guarantees a portion of the payment for these devices on behalf of GO dealers. As of March 31, 2014, the total receivables due from GO were $0.5 million and were recorded in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2013, the total payables due to GO were $0.1 million and were recorded in payables and other accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	v.	Commission Expense to GO
	Inilex pays GO a commission expense for each GPS unit sold through a GO dealer. Commission expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, and is recorded as a component of general and administrative expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations . As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, accrued commissions in the amount of $0.1 million and zero, respectively, were recorded within payables and other accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
	Shareholder notes receivable
	In December 2013 we executed notes receivable from our shareholders in the principal amount of $28.5 million, as a result of the sale of GO Financial. Interest only payments are paid monthly with the principal amount due in full in December 2018. Interest on principal amounts outstanding bear interest at LIBOR + 2.75%. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded $0.2 million in interest income related to these notes.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	(9) Income Taxes
	The condensed consolidated financial statements consist of financial and operating data of DTAG and DTAC, which are both S corporations. As DTAC and DTAG are flow-through entities for federal income tax purposes, there is no federal income tax expense related to the income of DTAC and DTAG, other than for two of DTAG’s C corporation subsidiaries, one of which is wholly owned with the other majority owned. The taxable income of DTAG and DTAC flows through to our shareholders, who are responsible for paying the associated taxes.
	The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of its assets and liabilities recorded in jurisdictions that either do not recognize the Company's S corporation status and/or assess a tax on the Company's operations at the entity level.  If determined to be necessary, the Company's policy is to record a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets to reduce the net carrying value to an amount that management believes is more likely than not to be realized. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had a net deferred tax liability of $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Although most states follow the federal recognition of S corporation status, some states do impose an entity level tax on that income; therefore, the tax expense is adjusted accordingly. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had an income tax payable of $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.   The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties, if applicable, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not accrue any amounts related to the payment of interest and penalties as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We do not anticipate any material changes to our unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.

Shareholders_Equity_Dividends_

Shareholders' Equity, Dividends & Stock Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity, Dividends & Stock Compensation	'
	(10) Shareholders’ Equity, Dividends & Stock Compensation
	Share Information
	At March 31, 2014, DTAG had 1,000 shares of common stock authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share, of which 102.4939 were issued and outstanding. DTAC had 1,000,000 shares of common stock authorized with no par value, of which 102.4939 were issued and outstanding. On March 20, 2014 the Board of Directors approved a restricted stock award to Mr. Fidel, consisting of 0.7243 shares of restricted stock in each of DTAG and DTAC. On April 18, 2014, 0.3042 shares were repurchased to satisfy federal and state income tax obligations pursuant to Mr. Fidel's 83(b) tax election, resulting in a net increase of 0.4201 shares issued and outstanding as of April 30, 2014.
	Dividends
	Certain of our debt facilities place restrictions on the amount of cash dividends we are permitted to pay to our shareholders. If we are in compliance with the indebtedness ratio restriction in the Senior Secured Notes, we are permitted to pay cash dividends limited to an amount not greater than the percentage of S corporation taxable income for such quarterly period equal to the highest combined federal, state, and/or local tax rate for individuals, plus 50% of the difference between net earnings less amounts paid for tax. If we are not in compliance with the indebtedness ratio dividend restriction in the Senior Secured Notes, specifically related to our ability to pay dividends, we are only permitted to pay cash dividends limited to an amount not greater than the percentage of S corporation taxable income for such quarterly periods equal to the highest combined federal, state, and/or local tax rate for individuals. As of March 31, 2014, we exceeded the indebtedness ratio, which restricted our ability to pay dividends related to net GAAP earnings in excess of amounts to pay taxes. The indebtedness ratio dividend restriction under the Senior Secured Notes is not an aspect of the financial covenants of the Senior Secured Notes, but rather a mechanism designed to place limits on the Company’s ability to pay dividends to its shareholders.
	No dividends were distributed during the three months ended March 31, 2014. However, in March 2014, the Board of Directors approved a cash dividend related to fourth quarter 2013 taxable income. The dividend of $3.8 million was declared and paid in April 2014 to our shareholders of record on the payment date and was not recorded as a liability as of March 31, 2014.
	Chief Executive Officer Restricted Stock Grant
	In March 2014, the Boards of Directors of each of DTAG and DTAC approved a new restricted stock award to Mr. Fidel, consisting of 0.7243 shares of restricted stock in each of DTAG and DTAC, pursuant to certain vesting restrictions. Mr. Fidel made an election under Section 83(b) of the United States Internal Revenue code of 1986 in April 2014, to be taxed on the fair market value of the entire restricted stock grant as of the grant date. In connection therewith, that portion of shares, the fair market value of which was sufficient to satisfy Mr. Fidel’s federal and state income tax obligations with respect to the entire award was deemed to be vested in full as of the grant date, which was determined to be March 20, 2014 under the provisions of ASC 718—Compensation—Stock Compensation. However, only those shares of a value equal to the minimum statutory federal and state withholding due from Mr. Fidel on the grant were repurchased by DTAG and DTAC, and the proceeds from such repurchase were delivered to the relevant tax authorities. One half of the remaining unvested shares of restricted stock vest subject to time based vesting of one-third each year over a period of three years commencing on March 20, 2014, and one half of the shares are subject to certain performance criteria. We believe it is probable the performance criteria will be satisfied.
	For income tax purposes, Mr. Fidel was deemed to own 0.7243 shares at the grant date. In April 2014 the Company repurchased 0.3042 shares resulting in Mr. Fidel owning 0.4201 additional shares in each of DTAG and DTAC as of April 18, 2014. In connection with the execution of the Restricted Stock Agreements, Mr. Fidel also entered into a Shareholders' Agreement with our principal shareholder and DTAG and DTAC, which, among other things, restricts his ability to transfer his shares of restricted stock and grants him certain tag-along rights in the event of a sale by our principal shareholder and certain piggy-back registration rights in connection with a public offering of our shares or any successor entity.
	In April 2014, we obtained a third party valuation of the 0.707% ownership award to Mr. Fidel, resulting in a $2.6 million fair value. As the terms of the agreements do not meet the specific criteria for liability classification as set forth in ASC 718—Compensation—Stock Compensation, we determined the awards to be equity based stock compensation awards, therefore recognizing the expense over the requisite service periods based on a graded vesting. As the restricted stock agreements require the achievement of a service and a performance condition, the Company will only recognize compensation expense for those periods where the service is rendered and the performance condition is met. In addition, as the number of shares and purchase price were known by Mr. Fidel at the time of grant, compensation cost was fixed and measured as of the grant date.
	As a result of this transaction, we recorded $1.3 million restricted stock compensation expense in the first quarter 2014 for the 0.3367 shares which vested in the first quarter 2014. The remaining 53.51% of the shares will vest over the vesting schedule presented below, as set forth in the Agreement, and will be recognized as compensation expense in the requisite service periods.
	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3
	(3/20/14-12/31/14)	(1/31/15-12/31/15)	(1/31/16-12/31/16)
	9 Months	12 Months	12 Months
	17.84%	17.84%	17.83%
	As set forth above, the vesting is deemed to be equal each period since the performance condition contains carry-back and carry-forward rights, allowing for the CEO to compensate for any shortfalls in future periods, and use excess performance in a given period to carry forward into future periods. As such, equal vesting was deemed appropriate since although it is probable he will achieve the criteria, no weighting can be estimated for each period.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded $1.3 million in restricted stock compensation expense associated with the 2014 restricted stock agreements between Mr. Fidel and each of DTAG and DTAC. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded $0.3 million in restricted stock compensation expense associated with the 2010 restricted stock agreements between Mr. Fidel and each of DTAG and DTAC. The stock compensation recorded for these periods also increased our Paid-in Capital accounts for both companies during these periods.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	(11) Commitments and Contingencies
	Lease commitments
	We lease used car sales facilities, reconditioning centers, our corporate office, aircraft, and certain other office/computer equipment from unrelated and related entities under various operating leases that expire through January 2025. The leases provide for periodic rent increases and many contain escalation clauses and various renewal options from one to ten years. In certain instances, we are also responsible for occupancy and maintenance costs, including real estate taxes, insurance, and utility costs. We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the length of the lease term. As of March 31, 2014, we had approximately $104.4 million in aggregate operating lease obligations.
	Legal matters
	We are involved in various claims and actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, based on consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on us. We believe appropriate accruals have been made for the disposition of these matters. In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, we establish an accrual for a liability when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are reviewed monthly and adjusted to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements and payments, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Legal expenses related to defense, negotiations, settlements, rulings, and advice of outside legal counsel are expensed as incurred.
	There have been no material changes to the status of pending litigation or our accruals for legal matters disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 24, 2014. On January 29, 2014 our counsel had a Notice of Response and Advice ("NORA") call with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB").  On February 20, 2014, we responded in writing to the CFPB with respect to the NORA call.  We have not yet had a response back from the CFPB.
	Additionally, in the ordinary course of business, we are a defendant in or subject to various other types of legal proceedings. Although we cannot determine at this time the amount of the ultimate exposure from these legal proceedings, if any, based on the advice of counsel, management does not expect the final outcome to have a material adverse effect on us.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	(12) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair values of financial instruments are based on estimates using quoted market prices, discounted cash flows, or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and the estimated timing and amount of future cash flows. Therefore, the estimates of fair value may differ substantially from amounts that ultimately may be realized or paid at settlement or maturity of the financial instruments and those differences may be material. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent our underlying institutional value.
	When assessing the inputs used in calculating the fair value of our financial instruments, we use a three tier hierarchy. This hierarchy indicates to what extent the inputs used in our calculations are observable in the market. The different levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:
	Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2: Other than quoted prices that are observable in the market for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3: Inputs are unobservable and reflect management's estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
	Limitations
	Fair values of financial instruments are based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument; they are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties, matters of judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with ultimate precision. These estimates do not reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale at one time our entire holdings of a particular instrument. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Because the fair value is estimated as of each balance sheet date presented, the amounts that will actually be realized or paid in settlement of the instruments could be significantly different.
	The following is a summary of carrying values presented within the balance sheet and fair value of our financial instruments for each period presented:
		March 31, 2014
		Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets	(In thousands)
	Finance receivables, net (1)	$	1,775,199	$	—	$	—	$	1,934,652
	Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		—		28,542		—
	Liabilities
	Securitization debt	869,848		885,089		—		—
	Portfolio term residual financing	50,000		—		47,573		—
	Bank term financings	184,059		—		184,059		—
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		—		302,000		—
	Senior secured notes payable	253,083		271,748		—		—
	Revolving inventory facility	130,000		—		130,298		—
	Mortgage note payable	12,171		—		12,745		—
	Real estate facility	12,811		—		13,086		—
		December 31, 2013
		Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets	(In thousands)
	Finance receivables, net (1)	$	1,598,010	$	—	$	—	$	1,692,247
	Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		—		28,542		—
	Liabilities
	Securitization debt	713,953		729,395		—		—
	Portfolio term residual financing	50,000		—		47,462		—
	Bank term financings	223,868		—		223,868		—
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	283,400		—		283,400		—
	Senior secured notes payable	253,316		279,914		—		—
	Revolving inventory facility	136,321		—		136,729		—
	Mortgage note payable	12,231		—		12,808		—
	Real estate facility	13,412		—		13,700		—
	(1)	Represents finance receivable principal balances, plus accrued interest, less the allowance for credit losses.
	Valuation methodologies
	Finance receivables
	The fair value of finance receivables is estimated by discounting future cash flows expected to be collected using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and the same remaining maturities. This discounted cash flow is estimated utilizing an internal valuation model, which uses a combination of market inputs (i.e. discount rates for similar and like transactions) and our own assumptions regarding credit losses, recoveries, and prepayment rates in our portfolio, based on actual experience. We estimate the cash flow of the portfolio and the cash flow of our retained interests in securitization, warehouse and bank term financing transactions in measuring total cash flow. These cash flows are developed on a leveraged basis since our finance receivable portfolio is financed by these debt instruments and are not separable transactions.
	Shareholder Notes Receivable
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of shareholder notes approximates the carrying value as the notes were recently executed at a market rate provided by a third party.
	Securitization debt
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of securitization debt was determined using a third-party quoted market price.
	Portfolio term residual financing
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of the portfolio term residual financing was estimated by discounting future expected cash flows over the life of the facility, using market rates for similar facilities.
	Bank term financing
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of the bank term facility was determined to approximate carrying value based upon our knowledge of the securitization market.
	Portfolio warehouse facilities
	The portfolio warehouse facilities are short term in nature and the interest rates adjust in conjunction with the 30-day LIBOR. The Deutsche Bank Warehouse Facility was renewed in December 2012. The Royal Bank of Scotland Warehouse Facility expiration date was extended in March 2014 to June 2014. The Wells Fargo Warehouse Facility was renewed in December 2013. As these facilities were either recently renewed or extended and contain a floating market rate of interest, we believe the fair value of these facilities approximate carrying value at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Senior secured notes payable
	The fair value of senior secured notes payable at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was determined using a third-party quoted market price.
	Revolving inventory facility
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of the revolving inventory facility was estimated by discounting future cash flows expected to be paid over the life of the facility, using market rates for similar facilities.
	Mortgage note payable
	At March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, the fair value of this note was determined using third-party market prices for similar commercial real estate mortgages. Both periods utilize the December 31, 2013 analysis, as the market for these instruments is not considered volatile.
	Real estate facility
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the fair value of the real estate facility was determined using third-party market prices for similar real estate collateralized facilities. Both periods utilize the December 31, 2013 analysis, as the market for these instruments is not considered volatile.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	(13) Subsequent Events
	In April 2014, a $3.8 million dividend related to fourth quarter 2013 taxable income was declared and paid to our shareholders.
	In April 2014, we completed our 2014-2 securitization, issuing $288.8 million of asset-backed securities with an original duration weighted average coupon of 2.42%. The securities were rated in tranches with credit ratings from AAA to BBB by Standard and Poor's Rating Service, and DBRS Inc.
	In April 2014, DTAG acquired the shares of Pathfinder Insurance Company ("Pathfinder"), a property and casualty insurance company licensed to operate in 43 states, within the continental United States, and the District of Columbia. Pathfinder is currently inactive, does not have personnel, operations, tangible assets (other than cash reserves), or liabilities, and has not issued or assumed new insurance policies since 2007. We acquired these assets for a purchase price of $9.5 million.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	(14) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other accounting standards setting bodies, which we may adopt as of the specified date required by each standard. We believe the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements upon adoption. However, the FASB continues to work on several projects, which will lead to new standards, which may have a material impact in future periods.
	In 2014, the FASB is expected to release a new revenue recognition standard, to become effective in 2017, which will eliminate industry-specific revenue accounting, and will establish a single set of guidelines for revenue recognition across all industries. The proposed standard provides new guidance on identifying separate performance obligations in a contract, determining and allocating transaction price, and determining when a performance obligation is satisfied. Included within the exposure draft is a requirement to consider the time value of money when addressing contracts with a significant financing component. We will assess the impact of the new pronouncement when released. We believe the proposed new guidance may have a material effect on our future consolidated financial statements, but cannot determine the extent of the impact at this time.
	In 2013 the FASB released a new lease accounting proposal which would eliminate the current operating and capital lease classifications and would require an asset or liability to be recorded for most leases longer than one year, similar to the current accounting treatment for capital leases. Additionally, the new guidance may change the way a lease is recorded on the income statement. The final standard is expected to be issued in 2014, and is anticipated to become effective in 2017. We will assess the impact of the new pronouncement when released, but believe the new guidance may have a material effect on our future consolidated financial statements by grossing up our assets and liabilities for leases that are currently treated as operating leases.
	The FASB also continues working on a financial instruments project to address the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The FASB continues to deliberate the proposed measures of this project, but is expected to issue the final standard for impairment in 2014. We will assess the impact of the new pronouncement when released, to determine whether such pronouncement may have a material effect on our future consolidated financial statements, as this pronouncement may have an impact on our allowance for credit losses.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	(15) Discontinued Operations—GO Financial
	A summary of revenue and income before income taxes reported in discontinued operations follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Total revenue	$	—	$	2,803
	Income before income taxes	—		768

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information	'
	(16) Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information
	In accordance with the indenture governing the 12.625% Senior Secured Notes (see Note 5 — Debt Obligations), certain wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries of the Company have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Secured Notes on a joint and several basis. Pursuant to Regulation S-X, Rule 3-10(f), we are required to present condensed consolidating financial information for subsidiaries that have guaranteed the debt of a registrant issued in a public offering, where the guarantee is full and unconditional, joint and several, and where the voting interest of the subsidiary is 100% owned by the registrant.
	The following tables present condensed consolidating balance sheets as of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013; condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for (i) DTAG and DTAC, —the co-issuers of the Senior Secured Notes, (ii) the separate DTAG and DTAC guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, (iii) the separate DTAG and DTAC non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, (iv) elimination adjustments, and (v) total consolidated amounts. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented because management believes that such information is not material to the senior note holders. Consolidating adjustments include elimination of investment in subsidiaries, elimination of intercompany accounts; elimination of intercompany sales between guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries; and elimination of equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries. The condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements herein.
	See "Note 20—Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information" to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2014, for information regarding the names of the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries of our Senior Secured Notes.
	Consolidated amounts may be immaterially different compared to the condensed consolidated financial statements due to rounding.
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company												Automotive
		Combined															Combined			Combined															Group, Inc.
																																			and
																																			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,231		$	4,115		$	5		$	—		$	14,351		$	5		$	736		$	16,105		$	—		$	16,846		$	—		$	31,197
	Restricted cash and investments held in trust	—			—			—			—			—			21,799			121,810			—			—			143,609			—			143,609
	Finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			2,131,714			—			2,131,714			—			2,131,714
	Allowance for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(319,753		)	—			(319,753		)	—			(319,753		)
	Finance receivables, net	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1,811,961			—			1,811,961			—			1,811,961
	Vehicle inventory	286,012			—			—			(618		)	285,394			—			—			—			—			—			—			285,394
	Property and equipment, net	84,738			391			—			—			85,129			4,163			15,261			2,162			—			21,586			—			106,715
	Lease fleet vehicles, net	74,434			—			—			—			74,434			—			—			—			—			—			—			74,434
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			—			146,965			(146,965		)	—			—			—			338,903			(338,903		)	—			—			—
	Other assets	2,368,646			34,650			643,199			(704,932		)	2,341,563			1,304,398			1,948,062			2,257,632			(3,238,717		)	2,271,375			(4,542,550		)	70,388
	Shareholder notes receivable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			28,542			—			28,542			—			28,542
	Total Assets	$	2,824,061		$	39,156		$	790,169		$	(852,515	)	$	2,800,871		$	1,330,365		$	2,085,869		$	4,455,305		$	(3,577,620	)	$	4,293,919		$	(4,542,550	)	$	2,552,240
	LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Payables and other accrued expenses	2,467,944			2,017			602,517			(704,283		)	2,368,195			1,651,449			7,804			3,903,077			(3,238,717		)	2,323,613			(4,542,550		)	149,258
	Deferred revenue	100,746			—			—			—			100,746			—			—			—			—			—			—			100,746
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			302,000			—			—			302,000			—			302,000
	Portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			1,103,907			—			—			1,103,907			—			1,103,907
	Senior secured notes payable	—			—			126,542			—			126,542			—			—			126,541			—			126,541			—			253,083
	Other secured notes payable	130,000			12,811			—			—			142,811			—			12,171			—			—			12,171			—			154,982
	Total Liabilities	2,698,690			14,828			729,059			(704,283		)	2,738,294			1,651,449			1,425,882			4,029,618			(3,238,717		)	3,868,232			(4,542,550		)	2,063,976
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Noncontrolling interest - Inilex	—			2,734			—			(3,942		)	(1,208		)	—			—			—			—			—			336			(872		)
	Shareholders’ equity	125,371			21,594			61,110			(144,290		)	63,785			(321,084		)	659,987			425,687			(338,903		)	425,687			(336		)	489,136
	Total Equity	125,371			24,328			61,110			(148,232		)	62,577			(321,084		)	659,987			425,687			(338,903		)	425,687			—			488,264
	Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,824,061		$	39,156		$	790,169		$	(852,515	)	$	2,800,871		$	1,330,365		$	2,085,869		$	4,455,305		$	(3,577,620	)	$	4,293,919		$	(4,542,550	)	$	2,552,240
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company												Automotive
		Combined			Subsidiaries												Combined			Subsidiaries															Group, Inc.
																				Combined															and
																																			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	5,589		$	15,477		$	5		$	—		$	21,071		$	5		$	588		$	9,090		$	—		$	9,683		$	—		$	30,754
	Restricted cash and investments held in trust	—			—			—			—			—			12,707			102,493			—			—			115,200			—			115,200
	Finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1,938,931			—			1,938,931			—			1,938,931
	Allowance for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(299,516		)	—			(299,516		)	—			(299,516		)
	Finance receivables, net	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1,639,415			—			1,639,415			—			1,639,415
	Vehicle inventory	320,406			—			—			(839		)	319,567			—			—			—			—			—			—			319,567
	Property and equipment, net	82,232			449			—			—			82,681			3,848			14,806			2,325			—			20,979			—			103,660
	Lease fleet vehicles, net	31,161			—			—			—			31,161			—			—			—			—			—			—			31,161
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			—			259,162			(259,162		)	—			—			—			418,091			(418,091		)	—			—			—
	Other assets	2,099,928			22,221			571,097			(696,457		)	1,996,789			1,182,734			1,779,757			1,955,012			(2,956,837		)	1,960,666			(3,899,368		)	58,087
	Shareholder notes receivable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			28,542			—			28,542			—			28,542
	Total Assets	$	2,539,316		$	38,147		$	830,264		$	(956,458	)	$	2,451,269		$	1,199,294		$	1,897,644		$	4,052,475		$	(3,374,928	)	$	3,774,485		$	(3,899,368	)	$	2,326,386
	LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Payables and other accrued expenses	2,125,853			2,067			599,332			(696,323		)	2,030,929			1,388,632			6,763			3,539,609			(2,956,837		)	1,978,167			(3,899,368		)	109,728
	Deferred revenue	42,101			32			—			—			42,133			—			—			—			—			—			—			42,133
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			283,400			—			—			283,400			—			283,400
	Portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			987,821			—			—			987,821			—			987,821
Senior secured notes payable	—			—			126,658			—			126,658			—			—			126,658			—			126,658			—			253,316
Other secured notes payable	136,321			13,412			—			—			149,733			—			12,231			—			—			12,231			—			161,964
Total Liabilities	2,304,275			15,511			725,990			(696,323		)	2,349,453			1,388,632			1,290,215			3,666,267			(2,956,837		)	3,388,277			(3,899,368		)	1,838,362
Shareholders’ Equity:
Noncontrolling interest - Inilex	—			2,698			—			(3,297		)	(599		)	—			—			—			—			—			336			(263		)
Shareholders’ Equity	235,041			19,938			104,274			(256,838		)	102,415			(189,338		)	607,429			386,208			(418,091		)	386,208			(336		)	488,287
Total Equity	235,041			22,636			104,274			(260,135		)	101,816			(189,338		)	607,429			386,208			(418,091		)	386,208			—			488,024
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,539,316		$	38,147		$	830,264		$	(956,458	)	$	2,451,269		$	1,199,294		$	1,897,644		$	4,052,475		$	(3,374,928	)	$	3,774,485		$	(3,899,368	)	$	2,326,386
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
	Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
	Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company												Automotive
	Combined															Combined			Combined															Group, Inc.
																																		and
																																		Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Sales revenue	$	365,500		$	—		$	18,145		$	—		$	383,645		$	13		$	—		$	683		$	(33	)	$	663		$	(32,146	)	$	352,162
Interest income	—			—			—			—			—			—			86,375			1,886			—			88,261			—			88,261
Other income	9,815			5,721			—			(2,659		)	12,877			19,805			—			45			(19,382		)	468			—			13,345
Equity in income of subsidiaries	—			—			56,768			(56,768		)	—			—			—			58,212			(58,212		)	—			—			—
Total Revenue	375,315			5,721			74,913			(59,427		)	396,522			19,818			86,375			60,826			(77,627		)	89,392			(32,146		)	453,768
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales	258,661			2,953			—			(2,366		)	259,248			—			—			—			—			—			—			259,248
Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			89,084			—			89,084			—			89,084
Portfolio debt interest expense	—			—			—			—			—			—			11,039			—			—			11,039			—			11,039
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	1,656			148			5			—			1,809			—			182			19,274			—			19,456			(19,590		)	1,675
Senior secured debt interest expense	—			—			4,016			—			4,016			—			—			4,017			—			4,017			—			8,033
Selling and marketing	12,037			—			—			—			12,037			—			—			—			—			—			—			12,037
General and administrative	38,163			1,298			4,900			—			44,361			17,843			18,427			14,456			(19,415		)	31,311			(12,556		)	63,116
Depreciation expense	8,706			76			—			—			8,782			347			143			368			—			858			—			9,640
Total Costs and Expenses	319,223			4,475			8,921			(2,366		)	330,253			18,190			29,791			127,199			(19,415		)	155,765			(32,146		)	453,872
Income (loss) before income taxes	56,092			1,246			65,992			(57,061		)	66,269			1,628			56,584			(66,373		)	(58,212		)	(66,373		)	—			(104		)
Income tax expense	—			516			28			—			544			—			—			357			—			357			—			901
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	56,092		$	730		$	65,964		$	(57,061	)	$	65,725		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(1,005	)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Net income (loss)	56,092			730			65,964			(57,061		)	65,725			1,628			56,584			(66,730		)	(58,212		)	(66,730		)	—			(1,005		)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	—			54			—			(645		)	(591		)	—			—			—			—			—			—			(591		)
Net Income Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	$	56,092		$	676		$	65,964		$	(56,416	)	$	66,316		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(414	)
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
	Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
	Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company												Automotive
	Combined			Subsidiaries												Combined			Subsidiaries															Group, Inc.
																			Combined															and
																																		Subsidiaries
Revenue:
Sales revenue	$	309,468		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	309,468		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	309,468
Interest income	—			—			—			—			—			—			73,291			75,249			(73,569		)	74,971			—			74,971
Other income	12,130			—			12,546			—			24,676			15,980			—			523			(15,536		)	967			(25,054		)	589
Equity in income of subsidiaries	—			—			71,391			(71,391		)	—			—			—			50,153			(50,153		)	—			—			—
Total Revenue	321,598			—			83,937			(71,391		)	334,144			15,980			73,291			125,925			(139,258		)	75,938			(25,054		)	385,028
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales	211,638			—			—			—			211,638			—			—			—			—			—			—			211,638
Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			77,842			—			77,842			—			77,842
Portfolio debt interest expense	—			—			—			—			—			—			10,186			—			—			10,186			—			10,186
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	957			135			13			—			1,105			20			464			86,788			(73,569		)	13,703			(13,489		)	1,319
Senior secured debt interest expense	—			—			3,321			—			3,321			—			—			3,320			—			3,320			—			6,641
Selling and marketing	8,982			—			—			—			8,982			1			—			(79		)	—			(78		)	—			8,904
General and administrative	24,837			(952		)	2,195			—			26,080			14,668			14,124			17,287			(15,536		)	30,543			(11,565		)	45,058
Depreciation expense	4,527			—			—			—			4,527			288			135			327			—			750			—			5,277
Total Costs and Expenses	250,941			(817		)	5,529			—			255,653			14,977			24,909			185,485			(89,105		)	136,266			(25,054		)	366,865
Income (loss) before income taxes	70,657			817			78,408			(71,391		)	78,491			1,003			48,382			(59,560		)	(50,153		)	(60,328		)	—			18,163
Income tax expense	—			83			70			—			153			—			—			189			—			189			—			342
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,003		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(60,517	)	$	—		$	17,821
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—			—			—			—			—			768			—			—			—			768			—			768
Net income (loss)	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,771		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(59,749	)	$	—		$	18,589
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Net Income Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,771		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(59,749	)	$	—		$	18,589
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp																		DriveTime
																																		Automotive
																																		Group, Inc.
																																		and
	Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			Subsidiaries
	Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company
	Combined															Combined			Combined
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	56,092		$	730		$	65,964		$	(57,061	)	$	65,725		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(1,005	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	—			(54		)	—			645			591			—			—			—			—			—			—			591
Net income (loss) attributable to DriveTime consolidated	$	56,092		$	676		$	65,964		$	(56,416	)	$	66,316		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(414	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			89,084			—			89,084			—			89,084
Depreciation expense	8,706			76			—			—			8,782			347			143			368			—			858			—			9,640
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	41			18			71			—			130			—			1,297			71			—			1,368			—			1,498
Non-cash compensation expense-related party	—			—			641			—			641			—			—			641			—			641			—			1,282
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	(111		)	—			—			—			(111		)	556			—			(5		)	—			551			—			440
Originations of finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(416,390		)	—			(416,390		)	—			(416,390		)
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			155,636			—			155,636			—			155,636
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(876		)	—			(876		)	—			(876		)
(Increase) decrease in inventory	34,394			—			—			(221		)	34,173			—			—			—			—			—			—			34,173
Change in other assets	(434,522		)	(11,429		)	(69,860		)	64,597			(451,214		)	(255,037		)	(171,650		)	(118,052		)	340,092			(204,647		)	643,182			(12,679		)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue	58,645			(33		)	—			—			58,612			—			—			—			—			—			—			58,612
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	342,092			(49		)	3,184			(7,960		)	337,267			262,817			1,042			363,466			(281,880		)	345,445			(643,182		)	39,530
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	65,337			(10,741		)	—			—			54,596			10,311			(112,584		)	7,213			—			(95,060		)	—			(40,464		)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	678			—			—			—			678			19			—			5			—			24			—			702
Purchase of property and equipment	(9,019		)	(20		)	—			—			(9,039		)	(1,238		)	(597		)	(203		)	—			(2,038		)	—			(11,077		)
Purchase of lease fleet	(46,033		)	—			—			—			(46,033		)	—			—			—			—			—			—			(46,033		)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(54,374	)	$	(20	)	$	—		$	—		$	(54,394	)	$	(1,219	)	$	(597	)	$	(198	)	$	—		$	(2,014	)	$	—		$	(56,408	)
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
	Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
	Subsidiaries			Subsidiary			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company												Automotive
	Combined															Combined			Combined															Group, Inc.
																																		and
																																		Subsidiaries
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(9,092	)	$	388		$	—		$	—		$	(8,704	)	$	—		$	(8,704	)
Deposits into investments held in trust	—			—			—			—			—			—			(5,250		)	—			—			(5,250		)	—			(5,250		)
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	—			—			—			—			—			—			(14,455		)	—			—			(14,455		)	—			(14,455		)
Additions to portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			267,751			—			—			267,751			—			267,751
Repayment of portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			(151,665		)	—			—			(151,665		)	—			(151,665		)
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			313,600			—			—			313,600			—			313,600
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			(295,000		)	—			—			(295,000		)	—			(295,000		)
Additions to senior secured notes payable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Additions to other secured notes payable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Repayment of other secured notes payable	(6,321		)	(601		)	—			—			(6,922		)	—			(60		)	—			—			(60		)	—			(6,982		)
Payment of debt issuance costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			(1,980		)	—			—			(1,980		)	—			(1,980		)
Dividend distributions	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(6,321		)	(601		)	—			—			(6,922		)	(9,092		)	113,329			—			—			104,237			—			97,315
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4,642			(11,362		)	—			—			(6,720		)	—			148			7,015			—			7,163			—			443
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5,589			15,477			5			—			21,071			5			588			9,090			—			9,683			—			30,754
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,231		$	4,115		$	5		$	—		$	14,351		$	5		$	736		$	16,105		$	—		$	16,846		$	—		$	31,197
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp																		DriveTime
																																		Automotive
																																		Group, Inc.
																																		and
	Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			Subsidiaries
	Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company
	Combined			Subsidiaries												Combined			Subsidiaries
																			Combined
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,771		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(59,749	)	$	—		$	18,589
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			(768		)	—			—			—			(768		)	—			(768		)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			77,842			—			77,842			—			77,842
Depreciation expense	4,527			—			—			—			4,527			288			135			327			—			750			—			5,277
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	41			15			164			—			220			—			1,276			164			—			1,440			—			1,660
Non-cash compensation expense-related party	—			—			155			—			155			—			—			156			—			156			—			311
Loss from disposal of property and equipment	(41		)	—			—			—			(41		)	91			—			(19		)	—			72			—			31
Originations of finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(311,829		)	—			(311,829		)	—			(311,829		)
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			151,103			—			151,103			—			151,103
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			423			—			423			—			423
Decrease in inventory	41,857			—			—			—			41,857			—			—			—			—			—			—			41,857
Change in other assets	(398,590		)	332			(81,588		)	66,267			(413,579		)	(196,465		)	(61,554		)	(219,895		)	303,856			(174,058		)	558,823			(28,814		)
Increase in deferred revenue	6,751			28			—			—			6,779			—			—			—			—			—			—			6,779
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	257,929			(616		)	2,931			5,124			265,368			204,125			(108		)	364,567			(257,906		)	310,678			(558,823		)	17,223
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from continuing operations	(16,869		)	493			—			—			(16,376		)	9,042			(11,869		)	3,090			(4,203		)	(3,940		)	—			(20,316		)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			1,351			—			—			—			1,351			—			1,351
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(16,869		)	493			—			—			(16,376		)	10,393			(11,869		)	3,090			(4,203		)	(2,589		)	—			(18,965		)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	453			—			—			—			453			96			—			92			—			188			—			641
Purchase of property and equipment	(7,194		)	—			—			—			(7,194		)	(133		)	(131		)	(227		)	—			(491		)	—			(7,685		)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(6,741		)	—			—			—			(6,741		)	(37		)	(131		)	(135		)	—			(303		)	—			(7,044		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			(33,909		)	—			—			—			(33,909		)	—			(33,909		)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(6,741	)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(6,741	)	$	(33,946	)	$	(131	)	$	(135	)	$	—		$	(34,212	)	$	—		$	(40,953	)
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp																		DriveTime
																																		Automotive
																																		Group, Inc.
																																		and
	Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			Subsidiaries
	Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company
	Combined			Subsidiary												Combined			Subsidiaries
																			Combined
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Increase in restricted cash	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(8,864	)	$	(6,896	)	$	—		$	—		$	(15,760	)	$	—		$	(15,760	)
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	—			—			—			—			—			—			(4,255		)	—			—			(4,255		)	—			(4,255		)
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			75,000			—			—			75,000			—			75,000
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			(139,410		)	—			4,203			(135,207		)	—			(135,207		)
Additions to portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			210,300			—			—			210,300			—			210,300
Repayment of portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			(122,500		)	—			—			(122,500		)	—			(122,500		)
Additions to other secured notes payable	20,000			—			—			—			20,000			—			—			—			—			—			—			20,000
Repayment of other secured notes payable	—			(464		)	—			—			(464		)	(93		)	(57		)	—			—			(150		)	—			(614		)
Payment of debt issuance costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			(348		)	—			—			(348		)	—			(348		)
Dividend distributions	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations	20,000			(464		)	—			—			19,536			(8,957		)	11,834			—			4,203			7,080			—			26,616
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			32,553			—			—			—			32,553			—			32,553
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	20,000			(464		)	—			—			19,536			23,596			11,834			—			4,203			39,633			—			59,169
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(3,610		)	29			—			—			(3,581		)	43			(166		)	2,955			—			2,832			—			(749		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,937			481			5			—			7,423			10			423			18,624			—			19,057			—			26,480
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,327			510			5			—			3,842			53			257			21,579			—			21,889			—			25,731
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Cash and cash equivalent from continuing operations at end of period	$	3,327		$	510		$	5		$	—		$	3,842		$	53		$	257		$	21,579		$	—		$	21,889		$	—		$	25,731

Description_Of_Business_Owners1

Description Of Business, Ownership Formation, Basis Of Presentation, and Principles Of Consolidation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy	'
	We have determined that DTAC is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and DTAG is the primary beneficiary of DTAC. Therefore, the accounts of DTAG and DTAC are consolidated and intercompany transactions between DTAG and DTAC are eliminated in consolidation. We determined DTAG is the primary beneficiary of DTAC because DTAG has both (1) the power to direct the activities of DTAC that most significantly impact DTAC's economic performance and (2) a potentially significant variable interest that carries with it the obligation to absorb the losses or the right to receive benefits of DTAC. DTAG has the power to direct the activities of DTAC because it originates and sells 100% of the loans DTAC is required to purchase, sets underwriting standards and origination terms, sets servicing and collection policies administered by DTAC, and DTAC was specifically created and designed by DTAG to obtain third party financing for DTAG's originations. DTAG also has potentially significant variable interests in the form of debt capital provided to DTAC through various debt issuances, guarantees of DTAC's debt, as well as operational liabilities owed to DTAG, all of which carry the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits of DTAC. Creditors of DTAC generally do not have recourse to the general credit of DTAG, except that the special purpose entity ("SPE") related to our term residual facility entered into a demand note with DTAC. The demand note is guaranteed by DTAG.
Basis of Accounting, Policy	'
	These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes as of and for the year-ended December 31, 2013, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 24, 2014.
Use of Estimates, Policy	'
	The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities. Certain accounting estimates involve significant judgments, assumptions, and estimates by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period which management considers to be critical accounting estimates. The judgments, assumptions, and estimates used by management are based on historical experience, management's experience, and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ materially from these judgments and estimates, which could have a material impact on the carrying values of our assets and liabilities and our results of operations.
	Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include the allowance for credit losses, the revenue recognition pattern of ancillary products, the reserve for ancillary product refunds, inventory valuation, fair value measurements, certain legal reserves, our reserve for sales returns and allowances, our recovery receivables, and our limited warranty accrual. Estimates used in deriving these amounts are described in the footnotes herein. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy	'
	Our finance receivables are defined as one segment and class of loan, which is the sub-prime consumer auto loan. Therefore, the disaggregation of information into portfolio segment and classes for assets with different risk characteristics is limited, and the level of risks inherent in our financing receivables are managed as one homogeneous pool and further segmented with our proprietary credit scoring system as described below in —Credit Quality Indicators. We have chosen our internal customer credit scoring model as our key credit quality indicator because it has a direct and prominent impact in managing our portfolio of receivables and monitoring its performance.
	A majority of our finance receivables are pledged in non-recourse SPEs, related to our warehouse facilities, asset backed securitizations, and bank term financings. The details of amounts pledged are provided in Note 5 — Debt Obligations. We do not place loans on nonaccrual status, nor do we classify loans as impaired, since accounts are charged-off when they become contractually past due under our charge-off policy. The amount charged-off is the difference between estimated recoveries and the carrying amount of the loan. We do not have loans that meet the definition of troubled debt restructurings.
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Allowance and Nonperforming Loans, Nonperforming Loans Policy	'
	An account is considered delinquent if a substantial portion of a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Delinquencies may vary from period to period based upon the average age or seasoning of the portfolio, seasonality within the calendar year and economic factors. Delinquencies are presented on a Sunday-to-Sunday basis, which reflects delinquencies as of the nearest Sunday to period end. Sunday is used to eliminate any impact of the day of the week on delinquencies since delinquencies tend to be higher mid-week.
Limited Warranty, Policy	'
	The accrued limited warranty liability represents our estimated obligations related to limited warranties that were included in the bundled price of vehicle sales and is recorded as a component of payables and other accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for each period presented.
Income Tax, Policy	'
	The condensed consolidated financial statements consist of financial and operating data of DTAG and DTAC, which are both S corporations. As DTAC and DTAG are flow-through entities for federal income tax purposes, there is no federal income tax expense related to the income of DTAC and DTAG, other than for two of DTAG’s C corporation subsidiaries, one of which is wholly owned with the other majority owned. The taxable income of DTAG and DTAC flows through to our shareholders, who are responsible for paying the associated taxes.
	The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of its assets and liabilities recorded in jurisdictions that either do not recognize the Company's S corporation status and/or assess a tax on the Company's operations at the entity level.  If determined to be necessary, the Company's policy is to record a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets to reduce the net carrying value to an amount that management believes is more likely than not to be realized. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had a net deferred tax liability of $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Although most states follow the federal recognition of S corporation status, some states do impose an entity level tax on that income; therefore, the tax expense is adjusted accordingly. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had an income tax payable of $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.   The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties, if applicable, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not accrue any amounts related to the payment of interest and penalties as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. We do not anticipate any material changes to our unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.
Legal Matters, Policy	'
	In accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies, we establish an accrual for a liability when it is both probable that the liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are reviewed monthly and adjusted to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements and payments, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Legal expenses related to defense, negotiations, settlements, rulings, and advice of outside legal counsel are expensed as incurred.
Valuation Methodologies, Policy	'
	Finance receivables
	The fair value of finance receivables is estimated by discounting future cash flows expected to be collected using current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and the same remaining maturities. This discounted cash flow is estimated utilizing an internal valuation model, which uses a combination of market inputs (i.e. discount rates for similar and like transactions) and our own assumptions regarding credit losses, recoveries, and prepayment rates in our portfolio, based on actual experience. We estimate the cash flow of the portfolio and the cash flow of our retained interests in securitization, warehouse and bank term financing transactions in measuring total cash flow. These cash flows are developed on a leveraged basis since our finance receivable portfolio is financed by these debt instruments and are not separable transactions.
Consolidation, Policy	'
	In accordance with the indenture governing the 12.625% Senior Secured Notes (see Note 5 — Debt Obligations), certain wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries of the Company have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Secured Notes on a joint and several basis. Pursuant to Regulation S-X, Rule 3-10(f), we are required to present condensed consolidating financial information for subsidiaries that have guaranteed the debt of a registrant issued in a public offering, where the guarantee is full and unconditional, joint and several, and where the voting interest of the subsidiary is 100% owned by the registrant.

Restricted_Cash_and_Investment1

Restricted Cash and Investments Held in Trust (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]	'
Restricted Cash and Investments Held in Trust	'
	The following is a summary of restricted cash and investments held in trust:
		March 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Restricted cash	$	39,774	$	31,070
	Investments held in trust	103,835		84,130
		$	143,609	$	115,200

Finance_Receivables_Tables

Finance Receivables (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Finance Receivable	'
	The following summarizes the components of finance receivables:
		March 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
		(In thousands)
	Principal balances	$	2,068,792			$	1,871,576
	Recovery receivables	24,122				29,432
	Accrued interest	18,609				19,522
	Loan origination costs	20,191				18,401
	Total finance receivables	$	2,131,714			$	1,938,931
Past Due Financing Receivables	'
	Age Analysis of Past Due Finance Receivables
		March 31, 2014							December 31, 2013						March 31, 2013
		Percent of			Loan				Percent of			Loan			Percent of		Loan
		Loans			Principal				Loans			Principal			Loans		Principal
		($ In thousands)
	Current	63	%		$	1,303,338			53.7	%		$	1,005,036		61.4	%	$	1,047,839
	Days Delinquent:
	01-30 Days	26.4	%		546,161				30	%		561,473			28	%	478,733
	31-60 Days	6	%		124,128				9	%		168,442			6.9	%	117,699
	61-90 Days	3	%		62,064				4.9	%		91,707			3.2	%	54,531
	91-120 Days	1.6	%		33,101				2.4	%		44,918			0.5	%	7,971
	Total Past Due	37	%		765,454				46.3	%		866,540			38.6	%	658,934
	Total Finance Receivables	100	%		$	2,068,792			100	%		$	1,871,576		100	%	$	1,706,773
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators	'
	A summary of our portfolio by our internally assigned credit risk ratings at March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, is as follows:
	At March 31, 2014
	Grade		Average		Percentage of		Total Loans		Percentage of		Loan Principal
			FICO Score (1)		Portfolio Loans				Portfolio Principal
											(In thousands)
	A		547		28.60%		45,837		28.80%		$	596,745
	B		519		38.20%		61,224		38.60%		797,989
	C		506		28.90%		46,318		28.80%		595,843
	C-/D		481		4.30%		6,891		3.80%		78,215
					100.00%		160,270		100.00%		$	2,068,792
	At December 31, 2013
	Grade		Average		Percentage of		Total Loans		Percentage of		Loan Principal
			FICO Score (1)		Portfolio Loans				Portfolio Principal
											(In thousands)
	A		547		29.00%		43,730		29.50%		$	551,251
	B		519		38.30%		57,836		38.90%		727,192
	C		505		28.20%		42,480		27.80%		519,653
	C-/D		484		4.50%		6,784		3.80%		73,480
					100.00%		150,830		100.00%		$	1,871,576
	(1)	Average FICO score is provided as an external metric of credit quality. FICO score is not utilized as the primary tool in determining internal credit grade.
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor	'
	As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our portfolio concentration by state was as follows:
	As of March 31, 2014									As of December 31, 2013
	State		Percent of			Loan Principal				State		Percent of		Loan Principal
			Portfolio			(In thousands)						Portfolio		(In thousands)
	Texas		21	%		$	434,384			Texas		21.2	%	$	397,438
	Florida		15.6	%		323,247				Florida		15.7	%	294,043
	North Carolina		8.4	%		173,269				North Carolina		8.7	%	162,749
	Georgia		7.8	%		160,991				Georgia		7.6	%	142,001
	Arizona		6	%		124,059				Arizona		6.4	%	117,861
	All Others (1)		41.2	%		852,842				All Others (2)		40.4	%	757,484
			100	%		$	2,068,792					100	%	$	1,871,576
	(1)	Consists of fifteen additional states wherein the portfolio concentration per state is at or below 5.8%
	(2)	Consists of fifteen additional states wherein the portfolio concentration per state is at or below
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables	'
	The following table sets forth the rollforward of the allowance for credit losses for the periods indicated:
		Three months ended March 31,
		2014				2013
	Allowance Activity:	($ In thousands)
	Balance, beginning of period	$	299,516			$	252,590
	Provision for credit losses	89,084				77,842
	Net charge-offs	(68,847		)		(60,810		)
	Balance, end of period	$	319,753			$	269,622
	Allowance as a percent of portfolio principal, end of period	15.4		%		15.7		%
	Charge off Activity:
	Principal balances	$	(107,905	)		$	(97,917	)
	Recoveries, net	39,058				37,107
	Net charge-offs	$	(68,847	)		$	(60,810	)

Leased_Vehicles_Tables

Leased Vehicles (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Leased Assets [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Lease Vehicles	'
	A summary of our vehicle lease fleet is as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Lease fleet vehicles	$	79,043		$	33,009
	Less accumulated depreciation	(4,609		)	(1,848		)
	Lease Fleet Vehicles, net	$	74,434		$	31,161

Debt_Obligations_Tables

Debt Obligations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt	'
	The following is a summary of portfolio term financings:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Securitization Debt:	(In thousands)
	Asset-backed security obligations issued pursuant to the Company’s securitizations	$	869,848		$	713,953
	Bank Term Financing:
	Secured financing transaction for our finance receivables portfolio	184,059			223,868
	Portfolio Term Residual Financing:
	Variable rate financing facility secured by residual interests in finance receivables of warehouse facilities and securitization trusts	50,000			50,000
	Total Portfolio Term Financings	$	1,103,907		$	987,821
Securitization Debt	'
	The following is a summary of securitization transactions with outstanding balances for each period presented:
			As of March 31, 2014												As of December 31, 2013
	Transaction		Debt			Gross Receivables				Cash				Interest	Debt			Gross Receivables		Cash		Interest
			Balance			Pledged				Reserve				Rate (1)	Balance			Pledged		Reserve		Rate (1)
			($ In thousands)												($ In thousands)
	2011-1		$	16,922		$	22,845			$	4,200			3.00%	$	22,772		$	31,271	$	4,200	3.00%
	2011-2		24,532			31,339				4,500				2.90%	34,762			41,954		4,500		2.90%
	2011-3		49,515			59,724				4,500				3.90%	61,485			75,037		4,500		3.90%
	2012-1		77,377			99,682				4,500				3.50%	90,175			117,529		4,500		3.50%
	2012-2		97,435			119,387				4,500				2.90%	113,142			138,194		4,500		2.90%
	2013-1		163,150			209,403				4,500				2.70%	181,018			233,346		4,500		2.70%
	2013-2		190,510			252,096				4,500				2.90%	210,599			277,023		4,500		2.90%
	2014-1		250,407			330,448				5,250				2.60%	—			—		—		—%
			$	869,848		$	1,124,924			$	36,450				$	713,953		$	914,354	$	31,200
	(1) These rates represent the original duration weighted average rates of the outstanding asset-backed securities.
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities	'
	The following is a summary of portfolio warehouse facilities:
		As of March 31, 2014
		Amount			Facility				Stated Advance			Collateral (1)			Interest		Expiration		Final
		Drawn			Amount				Rate						Rate (2)		Date		Maturity
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	($ In thousands)
	Deutsche Bank	$	101,500		$	150,000			65	%		$	183,975		2.41	%	Dec-14		Dec-15
	Wells Fargo	110,500			150,000				66	%	(3)	173,919			2.4	%	Dec-15		Dec-17
	RBS	90,000			125,000				65	%		147,456			2.4	%	Jun-14		Jun-15
	Total portfolio warehouse facilities	$	302,000		$	425,000
		As of December 31, 2013
		Amount			Facility				Stated Advance			Collateral (1)			Interest		Expiration		Final
		Drawn			Amount				Rate						Rate (2)		Date		Maturity
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	($ In thousands)
	Deutsche Bank	$	98,400		$	150,000			65	%		$	189,970		2.41	%	Dec-14		Dec-15
	Wells Fargo	107,000			150,000				66	%	(3)	178,685			2.42	%	Dec-15		Dec-17
	RBS	78,000			125,000				65	%		137,497			2.42	%	Mar-14		Mar-15
	Total portfolio warehouse facilities	$	283,400		$	425,000
	(1)	Collateral represents underlying pools of finance receivables pledged to each facility.
	(2)	Interest rate at period end equal to contractual benchmark plus index.
	(3)	The Wells Fargo stated advance rate includes a cash reserve account pledged to the facility in the amount of 1% of all collateral pledged to the facility.
Other Secured Notes Payable	'
	A summary of other secured notes payable follows:
		As of March 31, 2014
		Balance			Max Facility				Advance		Interest		Expiration
					Capacity				Rate		Rate (1)		Date
	Other secured notes payable	($ In thousands)
	Revolving inventory facility	$	130,000		$	130,000			75%	(2)	3.50%		Nov-14
	Mortgage note payable	12,171			n/a				n/a		5.87%		Mar-17
	Real estate facility	12,811			25,000				70%		4.05%		Oct-20
	Total other secured notes payable	$	154,982		$	155,000
		As of December 31, 2013
		Balance			Max Facility				Advance		Interest		Expiration
					Capacity				Rate		Rate (1)		Date
	Other secured notes payable	($ In thousands)
	Revolving inventory facility	$	136,321		$	140,000		(3)	85%	(2)	3.75%		Nov-14
	Mortgage note payable	12,231			n/a				n/a		5.87%		Mar-17
	Real estate facility	13,412			25,000				70%		4.05%		Oct-20
	Total other secured notes payable	$	161,964		$	165,000
	(1)	Interest rate at period end equal to contractual benchmark plus index.
	(2)	Advance rate is based on qualifying vehicle cost and is secured by our entire vehicle inventory. At March 31, 2014 the advance rate decreased to 60% for vehicles 151-180 days old.
	(3)	Inclusive of a $10.0 million seasonal increase in the months of November through the end of January.

Accrued_Service_Contract_Liabi1

Accrued Service Contract Liability (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Accrued Service Contract Liability [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Limited Warranty Service Contract Liabilities	'
	The following table reflects activity in the accrual for the periods indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	Limited warranty accrual activity	(In thousands)
	Balance, beginning of period	$	15,806		$	24,420
	Warranty expense	—			8,556
	Warranty claims paid	(3,927		)	(6,355		)
	Balance, end of period	$	11,879		$	26,621

Deferred_Revenue_Tables

Deferred Revenue (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]	'
Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure	'
	The following table sets forth information regarding the changes in deferred revenue:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Deferred revenue, beginning of period	$	42,133		$	2,501
	Revenue deferred	85,819			8,219
	Revenue recognized (1)	(27,206		)	(1,441		)
	Deferred revenue, end of period	$	100,746		$	9,279
	(1)     Revenue is recognized as a component of sales revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Related_Party_Transactions_Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded related party operating expenses as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
	General and administrative expenses—related party	(In thousands)
	Property lease expense	$	1,206		$	1,198
	Restricted stock compensation expense	1,282			311
	Aircraft operating and lease expense	2,768			1,088
	Salaries and wages, general & administrative and other expenses	128			131
	Reimbursement of certain general and administrative expenses	(77		)	(77		)
	Total general and administrative expenses—related party	$	5,307		$	2,651
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded related party interest expense as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014			2013
		(In thousands)
	Senior secured debt interest expense—related party
	Senior secured debt interest expense—Verde	$	—		$	142
	Senior secured debt interest expense—CEO	—			16
	Total senior debt interest expense—related party	$	—		$	158

Shareholders_Equity_Dividends_1

Shareholders' Equity, Dividends & Stock Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Vesting of Restricted Stock Award	'
	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3
	(3/20/14-12/31/14)	(1/31/15-12/31/15)	(1/31/16-12/31/16)
	9 Months	12 Months	12 Months
	17.84%	17.84%	17.83%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping	'
	The following is a summary of carrying values presented within the balance sheet and fair value of our financial instruments for each period presented:
		March 31, 2014
		Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets	(In thousands)
	Finance receivables, net (1)	$	1,775,199	$	—	$	—	$	1,934,652
	Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		—		28,542		—
	Liabilities
	Securitization debt	869,848		885,089		—		—
	Portfolio term residual financing	50,000		—		47,573		—
	Bank term financings	184,059		—		184,059		—
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		—		302,000		—
	Senior secured notes payable	253,083		271,748		—		—
	Revolving inventory facility	130,000		—		130,298		—
	Mortgage note payable	12,171		—		12,745		—
	Real estate facility	12,811		—		13,086		—
		December 31, 2013
		Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets	(In thousands)
	Finance receivables, net (1)	$	1,598,010	$	—	$	—	$	1,692,247
	Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		—		28,542		—
	Liabilities
	Securitization debt	713,953		729,395		—		—
	Portfolio term residual financing	50,000		—		47,462		—
	Bank term financings	223,868		—		223,868		—
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	283,400		—		283,400		—
	Senior secured notes payable	253,316		279,914		—		—
	Revolving inventory facility	136,321		—		136,729		—
	Mortgage note payable	12,231		—		12,808		—
	Real estate facility	13,412		—		13,700		—
	(1)	Represents finance receivable principal balances, plus accrued interest, less the allowance for credit losses.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Revenue and Pretax Profit Reported in Discontinued Operations	'
	A summary of revenue and income before income taxes reported in discontinued operations follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2014		2013
		(In thousands)
	Total revenue	$	—	$	2,803
	Income before income taxes	—		768

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin1

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company												Automotive
		Combined															Combined			Combined															Group, Inc.
																																			and
																																			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	10,231		$	4,115		$	5		$	—		$	14,351		$	5		$	736		$	16,105		$	—		$	16,846		$	—		$	31,197
	Restricted cash and investments held in trust	—			—			—			—			—			21,799			121,810			—			—			143,609			—			143,609
	Finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			2,131,714			—			2,131,714			—			2,131,714
	Allowance for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(319,753		)	—			(319,753		)	—			(319,753		)
	Finance receivables, net	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1,811,961			—			1,811,961			—			1,811,961
	Vehicle inventory	286,012			—			—			(618		)	285,394			—			—			—			—			—			—			285,394
	Property and equipment, net	84,738			391			—			—			85,129			4,163			15,261			2,162			—			21,586			—			106,715
	Lease fleet vehicles, net	74,434			—			—			—			74,434			—			—			—			—			—			—			74,434
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			—			146,965			(146,965		)	—			—			—			338,903			(338,903		)	—			—			—
	Other assets	2,368,646			34,650			643,199			(704,932		)	2,341,563			1,304,398			1,948,062			2,257,632			(3,238,717		)	2,271,375			(4,542,550		)	70,388
	Shareholder notes receivable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			28,542			—			28,542			—			28,542
	Total Assets	$	2,824,061		$	39,156		$	790,169		$	(852,515	)	$	2,800,871		$	1,330,365		$	2,085,869		$	4,455,305		$	(3,577,620	)	$	4,293,919		$	(4,542,550	)	$	2,552,240
	LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Payables and other accrued expenses	2,467,944			2,017			602,517			(704,283		)	2,368,195			1,651,449			7,804			3,903,077			(3,238,717		)	2,323,613			(4,542,550		)	149,258
	Deferred revenue	100,746			—			—			—			100,746			—			—			—			—			—			—			100,746
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			302,000			—			—			302,000			—			302,000
	Portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			1,103,907			—			—			1,103,907			—			1,103,907
	Senior secured notes payable	—			—			126,542			—			126,542			—			—			126,541			—			126,541			—			253,083
	Other secured notes payable	130,000			12,811			—			—			142,811			—			12,171			—			—			12,171			—			154,982
	Total Liabilities	2,698,690			14,828			729,059			(704,283		)	2,738,294			1,651,449			1,425,882			4,029,618			(3,238,717		)	3,868,232			(4,542,550		)	2,063,976
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Noncontrolling interest - Inilex	—			2,734			—			(3,942		)	(1,208		)	—			—			—			—			—			336			(872		)
	Shareholders’ equity	125,371			21,594			61,110			(144,290		)	63,785			(321,084		)	659,987			425,687			(338,903		)	425,687			(336		)	489,136
	Total Equity	125,371			24,328			61,110			(148,232		)	62,577			(321,084		)	659,987			425,687			(338,903		)	425,687			—			488,264
	Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,824,061		$	39,156		$	790,169		$	(852,515	)	$	2,800,871		$	1,330,365		$	2,085,869		$	4,455,305		$	(3,577,620	)	$	4,293,919		$	(4,542,550	)	$	2,552,240
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company												Automotive
		Combined			Subsidiaries												Combined			Subsidiaries															Group, Inc.
																				Combined															and
																																			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	5,589		$	15,477		$	5		$	—		$	21,071		$	5		$	588		$	9,090		$	—		$	9,683		$	—		$	30,754
	Restricted cash and investments held in trust	—			—			—			—			—			12,707			102,493			—			—			115,200			—			115,200
	Finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1,938,931			—			1,938,931			—			1,938,931
	Allowance for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(299,516		)	—			(299,516		)	—			(299,516		)
	Finance receivables, net	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			1,639,415			—			1,639,415			—			1,639,415
	Vehicle inventory	320,406			—			—			(839		)	319,567			—			—			—			—			—			—			319,567
	Property and equipment, net	82,232			449			—			—			82,681			3,848			14,806			2,325			—			20,979			—			103,660
	Lease fleet vehicles, net	31,161			—			—			—			31,161			—			—			—			—			—			—			31,161
	Investments in subsidiaries	—			—			259,162			(259,162		)	—			—			—			418,091			(418,091		)	—			—			—
	Other assets	2,099,928			22,221			571,097			(696,457		)	1,996,789			1,182,734			1,779,757			1,955,012			(2,956,837		)	1,960,666			(3,899,368		)	58,087
	Shareholder notes receivable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			28,542			—			28,542			—			28,542
	Total Assets	$	2,539,316		$	38,147		$	830,264		$	(956,458	)	$	2,451,269		$	1,199,294		$	1,897,644		$	4,052,475		$	(3,374,928	)	$	3,774,485		$	(3,899,368	)	$	2,326,386
	LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Payables and other accrued expenses	2,125,853			2,067			599,332			(696,323		)	2,030,929			1,388,632			6,763			3,539,609			(2,956,837		)	1,978,167			(3,899,368		)	109,728
	Deferred revenue	42,101			32			—			—			42,133			—			—			—			—			—			—			42,133
	Portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			283,400			—			—			283,400			—			283,400
	Portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			987,821			—			—			987,821			—			987,821
	Senior secured notes payable	—			—			126,658			—			126,658			—			—			126,658			—			126,658			—			253,316
	Other secured notes payable	136,321			13,412			—			—			149,733			—			12,231			—			—			12,231			—			161,964
	Total Liabilities	2,304,275			15,511			725,990			(696,323		)	2,349,453			1,388,632			1,290,215			3,666,267			(2,956,837		)	3,388,277			(3,899,368		)	1,838,362
	Shareholders’ Equity:
	Noncontrolling interest - Inilex	—			2,698			—			(3,297		)	(599		)	—			—			—			—			—			336			(263		)
Shareholders’ Equity	235,041			19,938			104,274			(256,838		)	102,415			(189,338		)	607,429			386,208			(418,091		)	386,208			(336		)	488,287
Total Equity	235,041			22,636			104,274			(260,135		)	101,816			(189,338		)	607,429			386,208			(418,091		)	386,208			—			488,024
Total Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity	$	2,539,316		$	38,147		$	830,264		$	(956,458	)	$	2,451,269		$	1,199,294		$	1,897,644		$	4,052,475		$	(3,374,928	)	$	3,774,485		$	(3,899,368	)	$	2,326,386
Schedule of Consolidating Statements of Operations	'
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company												Automotive
		Combined															Combined			Combined															Group, Inc.
																																			and
																																			Subsidiaries
	Revenue:
	Sales revenue	$	365,500		$	—		$	18,145		$	—		$	383,645		$	13		$	—		$	683		$	(33	)	$	663		$	(32,146	)	$	352,162
	Interest income	—			—			—			—			—			—			86,375			1,886			—			88,261			—			88,261
	Other income	9,815			5,721			—			(2,659		)	12,877			19,805			—			45			(19,382		)	468			—			13,345
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	—			—			56,768			(56,768		)	—			—			—			58,212			(58,212		)	—			—			—
	Total Revenue	375,315			5,721			74,913			(59,427		)	396,522			19,818			86,375			60,826			(77,627		)	89,392			(32,146		)	453,768
	Costs and Expenses:
	Cost of sales	258,661			2,953			—			(2,366		)	259,248			—			—			—			—			—			—			259,248
	Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			89,084			—			89,084			—			89,084
	Portfolio debt interest expense	—			—			—			—			—			—			11,039			—			—			11,039			—			11,039
	Non-portfolio debt interest expense	1,656			148			5			—			1,809			—			182			19,274			—			19,456			(19,590		)	1,675
	Senior secured debt interest expense	—			—			4,016			—			4,016			—			—			4,017			—			4,017			—			8,033
	Selling and marketing	12,037			—			—			—			12,037			—			—			—			—			—			—			12,037
	General and administrative	38,163			1,298			4,900			—			44,361			17,843			18,427			14,456			(19,415		)	31,311			(12,556		)	63,116
	Depreciation expense	8,706			76			—			—			8,782			347			143			368			—			858			—			9,640
	Total Costs and Expenses	319,223			4,475			8,921			(2,366		)	330,253			18,190			29,791			127,199			(19,415		)	155,765			(32,146		)	453,872
	Income (loss) before income taxes	56,092			1,246			65,992			(57,061		)	66,269			1,628			56,584			(66,373		)	(58,212		)	(66,373		)	—			(104		)
	Income tax expense	—			516			28			—			544			—			—			357			—			357			—			901
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	56,092		$	730		$	65,964		$	(57,061	)	$	65,725		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(1,005	)
	Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Net income (loss)	56,092			730			65,964			(57,061		)	65,725			1,628			56,584			(66,730		)	(58,212		)	(66,730		)	—			(1,005		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	—			54			—			(645		)	(591		)	—			—			—			—			—			—			(591		)
	Net Income Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	$	56,092		$	676		$	65,964		$	(56,416	)	$	66,316		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(414	)
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company												Automotive
		Combined			Subsidiaries												Combined			Subsidiaries															Group, Inc.
																				Combined															and
																																			Subsidiaries
	Revenue:
	Sales revenue	$	309,468		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	309,468		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	309,468
	Interest income	—			—			—			—			—			—			73,291			75,249			(73,569		)	74,971			—			74,971
	Other income	12,130			—			12,546			—			24,676			15,980			—			523			(15,536		)	967			(25,054		)	589
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	—			—			71,391			(71,391		)	—			—			—			50,153			(50,153		)	—			—			—
	Total Revenue	321,598			—			83,937			(71,391		)	334,144			15,980			73,291			125,925			(139,258		)	75,938			(25,054		)	385,028
	Costs and Expenses:
	Cost of sales	211,638			—			—			—			211,638			—			—			—			—			—			—			211,638
	Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			77,842			—			77,842			—			77,842
	Portfolio debt interest expense	—			—			—			—			—			—			10,186			—			—			10,186			—			10,186
	Non-portfolio debt interest expense	957			135			13			—			1,105			20			464			86,788			(73,569		)	13,703			(13,489		)	1,319
	Senior secured debt interest expense	—			—			3,321			—			3,321			—			—			3,320			—			3,320			—			6,641
	Selling and marketing	8,982			—			—			—			8,982			1			—			(79		)	—			(78		)	—			8,904
	General and administrative	24,837			(952		)	2,195			—			26,080			14,668			14,124			17,287			(15,536		)	30,543			(11,565		)	45,058
	Depreciation expense	4,527			—			—			—			4,527			288			135			327			—			750			—			5,277
	Total Costs and Expenses	250,941			(817		)	5,529			—			255,653			14,977			24,909			185,485			(89,105		)	136,266			(25,054		)	366,865
	Income (loss) before income taxes	70,657			817			78,408			(71,391		)	78,491			1,003			48,382			(59,560		)	(50,153		)	(60,328		)	—			18,163
	Income tax expense	—			83			70			—			153			—			—			189			—			189			—			342
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,003		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(60,517	)	$	—		$	17,821
	Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—			—			—			—			—			768			—			—			—			768			—			768
	Net income (loss)	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,771		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(59,749	)	$	—		$	18,589
	Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Net Income Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,771		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(59,749	)	$	—		$	18,589
Schedule of Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows	'
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp																		DriveTime
																																			Automotive
																																			Group, Inc.
																																			and
		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			Subsidiaries
		Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company
		Combined															Combined			Combined
	Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	56,092		$	730		$	65,964		$	(57,061	)	$	65,725		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(1,005	)
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	—			(54		)	—			645			591			—			—			—			—			—			—			591
	Net income (loss) attributable to DriveTime consolidated	$	56,092		$	676		$	65,964		$	(56,416	)	$	66,316		$	1,628		$	56,584		$	(66,730	)	$	(58,212	)	$	(66,730	)	$	—		$	(414	)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
	Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			89,084			—			89,084			—			89,084
	Depreciation expense	8,706			76			—			—			8,782			347			143			368			—			858			—			9,640
	Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	41			18			71			—			130			—			1,297			71			—			1,368			—			1,498
	Non-cash compensation expense-related party	—			—			641			—			641			—			—			641			—			641			—			1,282
	Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	(111		)	—			—			—			(111		)	556			—			(5		)	—			551			—			440
	Originations of finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(416,390		)	—			(416,390		)	—			(416,390		)
	Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			155,636			—			155,636			—			155,636
	Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(876		)	—			(876		)	—			(876		)
	(Increase) decrease in inventory	34,394			—			—			(221		)	34,173			—			—			—			—			—			—			34,173
	Change in other assets	(434,522		)	(11,429		)	(69,860		)	64,597			(451,214		)	(255,037		)	(171,650		)	(118,052		)	340,092			(204,647		)	643,182			(12,679		)
	Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue	58,645			(33		)	—			—			58,612			—			—			—			—			—			—			58,612
	Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	342,092			(49		)	3,184			(7,960		)	337,267			262,817			1,042			363,466			(281,880		)	345,445			(643,182		)	39,530
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	65,337			(10,741		)	—			—			54,596			10,311			(112,584		)	7,213			—			(95,060		)	—			(40,464		)
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	678			—			—			—			678			19			—			5			—			24			—			702
	Purchase of property and equipment	(9,019		)	(20		)	—			—			(9,039		)	(1,238		)	(597		)	(203		)	—			(2,038		)	—			(11,077		)
	Purchase of lease fleet	(46,033		)	—			—			—			(46,033		)	—			—			—			—			—			—			(46,033		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	$	(54,374	)	$	(20	)	$	—		$	—		$	(54,394	)	$	(1,219	)	$	(597	)	$	(198	)	$	—		$	(2,014	)	$	—		$	(56,408	)
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp
		Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			DriveTime
		Subsidiaries			Subsidiary			Company									Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Company												Automotive
		Combined															Combined			Combined															Group, Inc.
																																			and
																																			Subsidiaries
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(9,092	)	$	388		$	—		$	—		$	(8,704	)	$	—		$	(8,704	)
	Deposits into investments held in trust	—			—			—			—			—			—			(5,250		)	—			—			(5,250		)	—			(5,250		)
	Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	—			—			—			—			—			—			(14,455		)	—			—			(14,455		)	—			(14,455		)
	Additions to portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			267,751			—			—			267,751			—			267,751
	Repayment of portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			(151,665		)	—			—			(151,665		)	—			(151,665		)
	Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			313,600			—			—			313,600			—			313,600
	Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			(295,000		)	—			—			(295,000		)	—			(295,000		)
	Additions to senior secured notes payable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Additions to other secured notes payable	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Repayment of other secured notes payable	(6,321		)	(601		)	—			—			(6,922		)	—			(60		)	—			—			(60		)	—			(6,982		)
	Payment of debt issuance costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			(1,980		)	—			—			(1,980		)	—			(1,980		)
	Dividend distributions	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(6,321		)	(601		)	—			—			(6,922		)	(9,092		)	113,329			—			—			104,237			—			97,315
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4,642			(11,362		)	—			—			(6,720		)	—			148			7,015			—			7,163			—			443
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5,589			15,477			5			—			21,071			5			588			9,090			—			9,683			—			30,754
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	10,231		$	4,115		$	5		$	—		$	14,351		$	5		$	736		$	16,105		$	—		$	16,846		$	—		$	31,197
		DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp																		DriveTime
																																			Automotive
																																			Group, Inc.
																																			and
		Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			Subsidiaries
		Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company
		Combined			Subsidiaries												Combined			Subsidiaries
																				Combined
	Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
	Net income (loss)	$	70,657		$	734		$	78,338		$	(71,391	)	$	78,338		$	1,771		$	48,382		$	(59,749	)	$	(50,153	)	$	(59,749	)	$	—		$	18,589
Income from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			(768		)	—			—			—			(768		)	—			(768		)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision for credit losses	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			77,842			—			77,842			—			77,842
Depreciation expense	4,527			—			—			—			4,527			288			135			327			—			750			—			5,277
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	41			15			164			—			220			—			1,276			164			—			1,440			—			1,660
Non-cash compensation expense-related party	—			—			155			—			155			—			—			156			—			156			—			311
Loss from disposal of property and equipment	(41		)	—			—			—			(41		)	91			—			(19		)	—			72			—			31
Originations of finance receivables	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			(311,829		)	—			(311,829		)	—			(311,829		)
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			151,103			—			151,103			—			151,103
Decrease in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			423			—			423			—			423
Decrease in inventory	41,857			—			—			—			41,857			—			—			—			—			—			—			41,857
Change in other assets	(398,590		)	332			(81,588		)	66,267			(413,579		)	(196,465		)	(61,554		)	(219,895		)	303,856			(174,058		)	558,823			(28,814		)
Increase in deferred revenue	6,751			28			—			—			6,779			—			—			—			—			—			—			6,779
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	257,929			(616		)	2,931			5,124			265,368			204,125			(108		)	364,567			(257,906		)	310,678			(558,823		)	17,223
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from continuing operations	(16,869		)	493			—			—			(16,376		)	9,042			(11,869		)	3,090			(4,203		)	(3,940		)	—			(20,316		)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			1,351			—			—			—			1,351			—			1,351
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(16,869		)	493			—			—			(16,376		)	10,393			(11,869		)	3,090			(4,203		)	(2,589		)	—			(18,965		)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	453			—			—			—			453			96			—			92			—			188			—			641
Purchase of property and equipment	(7,194		)	—			—			—			(7,194		)	(133		)	(131		)	(227		)	—			(491		)	—			(7,685		)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(6,741		)	—			—			—			(6,741		)	(37		)	(131		)	(135		)	—			(303		)	—			(7,044		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			(33,909		)	—			—			—			(33,909		)	—			(33,909		)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(6,741	)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(6,741	)	$	(33,946	)	$	(131	)	$	(135	)	$	—		$	(34,212	)	$	—		$	(40,953	)
	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc.															DT Acceptance Corp																		DriveTime
																																		Automotive
																																		Group, Inc.
																																		and
	Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Guarantor			Non-			Parent			Eliminations			Consolidated			Eliminations			Subsidiaries
	Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company									Subsidiaries			Guarantor			Company
	Combined			Subsidiary												Combined			Subsidiaries
																			Combined
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Increase in restricted cash	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(8,864	)	$	(6,896	)	$	—		$	—		$	(15,760	)	$	—		$	(15,760	)
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	—			—			—			—			—			—			(4,255		)	—			—			(4,255		)	—			(4,255		)
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			75,000			—			—			75,000			—			75,000
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	—			—			—			—			—			—			(139,410		)	—			4,203			(135,207		)	—			(135,207		)
Additions to portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			210,300			—			—			210,300			—			210,300
Repayment of portfolio term financings	—			—			—			—			—			—			(122,500		)	—			—			(122,500		)	—			(122,500		)
Additions to other secured notes payable	20,000			—			—			—			20,000			—			—			—			—			—			—			20,000
Repayment of other secured notes payable	—			(464		)	—			—			(464		)	(93		)	(57		)	—			—			(150		)	—			(614		)
Payment of debt issuance costs	—			—			—			—			—			—			(348		)	—			—			(348		)	—			(348		)
Dividend distributions	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations	20,000			(464		)	—			—			19,536			(8,957		)	11,834			—			4,203			7,080			—			26,616
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	—			—			—			—			—			32,553			—			—			—			32,553			—			32,553
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	20,000			(464		)	—			—			19,536			23,596			11,834			—			4,203			39,633			—			59,169
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(3,610		)	29			—			—			(3,581		)	43			(166		)	2,955			—			2,832			—			(749		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,937			481			5			—			7,423			10			423			18,624			—			19,057			—			26,480
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	3,327			510			5			—			3,842			53			257			21,579			—			21,889			—			25,731
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Cash and cash equivalent from continuing operations at end of period	$	3,327		$	510		$	5		$	—		$	3,842		$	53		$	257		$	21,579		$	—		$	21,889		$	—		$	25,731

Description_Of_Business_Owners2

Description Of Business, Ownership Formation, Basis Of Presentation, and Principles Of Consolidation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	dealership	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]	DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]	Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]	Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
	state	Board of Directors Chairman [Member]	Board of Directors Chairman [Member]	Chief Executive Officer [Member]	Chief Executive Officer [Member]	Board of Directors Chairman [Member]	Board of Directors Chairman [Member]	Chief Executive Officer [Member]	Chief Executive Officer [Member]
	facility
Schedule of Company Ownership by Owner [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of dealerships	110	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of reconditioning facilities	21	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of states in which entity operates	20	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares owned	'	100	100	2.4939	2.4939	100	100	2.4939	2.4939
Ownership percentage of company	'	97.60%	97.60%	2.40%	2.40%	97.60%	97.60%	2.40%	2.40%
DTAG loans as a percentage of loans DTAC is required to purchase	100.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Restricted_Cash_and_Investment2

Restricted Cash and Investments Held in Trust (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Investments [Abstract]	'	'
Restricted cash	$39,774	$31,070
Investments held in trust	103,835	84,130
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	$143,609	$115,200

Finance_Receivables_Summary_of

Finance Receivables - Summary of Finance Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'
Principal balances	$2,068,792	$1,871,576	$1,706,773
Recovery receivables	24,122	29,432	'
Accrued interest	18,609	19,522	'
Loan origination costs	20,191	18,401	'
Total finance receivables	$2,131,714	$1,938,931	'

Finance_Receivables_Age_Analys

Finance Receivables - Age Analysis of Past Due Finance Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percent of Loans, Current	63.00%	53.70%	61.40%
Loan Principle, Current	$1,303,338	$1,005,036	$1,047,839
Percent of Loans, 01-30 Days	26.40%	30.00%	28.00%
Loan Principle, 01-30 Days	546,161	561,473	478,733
Percent of Loans, 31-60 Days	6.00%	9.00%	6.90%
Loan Principle, 31-60 Days	124,128	168,442	117,699
Percent of Loans, 61-90 Days	3.00%	4.90%	3.20%
Loan Principle, 61-90 Days	62,064	91,707	54,531
Percent of Loans, 911-120 Days	1.60%	2.40%	0.50%
Loan Principle, 91-120 Days	33,101	44,918	7,971
Percent of Loans, Total Past Due	37.00%	46.30%	38.60%
Loan Principle, Total Past Due	765,454	866,540	658,934
Percent of Loans, Total Finance Receivable	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Loan Principal, Total Finance Receivable	$2,068,792	$1,871,576	$1,706,773

Finance_Receivables_Credit_Qua

Finance Receivables - Credit Quality Indicators (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	loan		loan
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percentage of Portfolio Loans	100.00%		100.00%		'
Total Loans	160,270		150,830		'
Percentage of Portfolio Principal	100.00%		100.00%		'
Loan Principal	$2,068,792		$1,871,576		$1,706,773
Internally Assigned Credit Grade A [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Average FICO Score	547	[1]	547	[1]	'
Percentage of Portfolio Loans	28.60%		29.00%		'
Total Loans	45,837		43,730		'
Percentage of Portfolio Principal	28.80%		29.50%		'
Loan Principal	596,745		551,251		'
Internally Assigned Credit Grade B [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Average FICO Score	519	[1]	519	[1]	'
Percentage of Portfolio Loans	38.20%		38.30%		'
Total Loans	61,224		57,836		'
Percentage of Portfolio Principal	38.60%		38.90%		'
Loan Principal	797,989		727,192		'
Internally Assigned Credit Grade C [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Average FICO Score	506	[1]	505	[1]	'
Percentage of Portfolio Loans	28.90%		28.20%		'
Total Loans	46,318		42,480		'
Percentage of Portfolio Principal	28.80%		27.80%		'
Loan Principal	595,843		519,653		'
Internally Assigned Credit Grade C-/D [Member]	'		'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'		'
Average FICO Score	481	[1]	484	[1]	'
Percentage of Portfolio Loans	4.30%		4.50%		'
Total Loans	6,891		6,784		'
Percentage of Portfolio Principal	3.80%		3.80%		'
Loan Principal	$78,215		$73,480		'
[1]	Average FICO score is provided as an external metric of credit quality. FICO score is not utilized as the primary tool in determining internal credit grade.

Finance_Receivables_Concentrat

Finance Receivables - Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	100.00%		100.00%		'
Loan Principal	$2,068,792		$1,871,576		$1,706,773
TEXAS [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	21.00%		21.20%		'
Loan Principal	434,384		397,438		'
FLORIDA [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	15.60%		15.70%		'
Loan Principal	323,247		294,043		'
NORTH CAROLINA [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	8.40%		8.70%		'
Loan Principal	173,269		162,749		'
GEORGIA [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	7.80%		7.60%		'
Loan Principal	160,991		142,001		'
ARIZONA [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	6.00%		6.40%		'
Loan Principal	124,059		117,861		'
Other States [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	41.20%	[1]	40.40%	[2]	'
Loan Principal	$852,842	[1]	$757,484	[2]	'
Maximum [Member] | Fifteen States [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	5.80%		'		'
Maximum [Member] | Fifteen States [Member]	'		'		'
Concentration Risk [Line Items]	'		'		'
Percent of Portfolio	'		6.00%		'
[1]	Consists of fifteen additional states wherein the portfolio concentration per state is at or below 5.8%
[2]	Consists of fifteen additional states wherein the portfolio concentration per state is at or below 6.0%.

Finance_Receivables_Allowance_

Finance Receivables - Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Allowance Activity:	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$299,516	$252,590
Provision for credit losses	89,084	77,842
Net charge-offs	-68,847	-60,810
Balance, end of period	319,753	269,622
Allowance as a percent of portfolio principal, end of period	15.40%	15.70%
Charge off Activity:	'	'
Principal balances	-107,905	-97,917
Recoveries, net	39,058	37,107
Net charge-offs	($68,847)	($60,810)

Leased_VehiclesDetails

Leased Vehicles(Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leased Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Lease fleet vehicles	$79,043	$33,009
Less accumulated depreciation	-4,609	-1,848
Lease Fleet Vehicles, net	$74,434	$31,161

Debt_Obligations_Details

Debt Obligations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Bank Term Financing [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Collateral	226,400	271,800
Cash reserve	'	6,900
LIBOR [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Cash reserve	6,900	'
LIBOR [Member] | Bank Term Financing [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Basis spread on variable interest rate	2.00%	'
Interest rate	2.15%	2.17%
LIBOR [Member] | Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Basis spread on variable interest rate	4.50%	4.50%
Interest rate	4.66%	4.66%

Debt_Obligations_Portfolio_Ter

Debt Obligations - Portfolio Term Financing (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Portfolio term financings	$1,103,907	$987,821
Securitization Debt [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Portfolio term financings	869,848	713,953
Bank Term Financing [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Portfolio term financings	184,059	223,868
Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Portfolio term financings	$50,000	$50,000

Debt_Obligations_Securitizatio

Debt Obligations - Securitization Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	$1,103,907		$987,821
Repurchase Option Percentage	10.00%		'
Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	869,848		713,953
Gross Receivables Pledged	1,124,924		914,354
Cash Reserve	36,450		31,200
2011-1 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	16,922		22,772
Gross Receivables Pledged	22,845		31,271
Cash Reserve	4,200		4,200
Interest Rate	3.00%	[1]	3.00%	[1]
2011-2 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	24,532		34,762
Gross Receivables Pledged	31,339		41,954
Cash Reserve	4,500		4,500
Interest Rate	2.90%	[1]	2.90%	[1]
2011-3 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	49,515		61,485
Gross Receivables Pledged	59,724		75,037
Cash Reserve	4,500		4,500
Interest Rate	3.90%	[1]	3.90%	[1]
2012-1 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	77,377		90,175
Gross Receivables Pledged	99,682		117,529
Cash Reserve	4,500		4,500
Interest Rate	3.50%	[1]	3.50%	[1]
2012-2 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	97,435		113,142
Gross Receivables Pledged	119,387		138,194
Cash Reserve	4,500		4,500
Interest Rate	2.90%	[1]	2.90%	[1]
2013-1 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	163,150		181,018
Gross Receivables Pledged	209,403		233,346
Cash Reserve	4,500		4,500
Interest Rate	2.70%	[1]	2.70%
2013-2 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	190,510		210,599
Gross Receivables Pledged	252,096		277,023
Cash Reserve	4,500		4,500
Interest Rate	2.90%	[1]	2.90%
2014-1 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Assets that Continue to be Recognized, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement Assets and any Other Financial Assets Managed Together [Line Items]	'		'
Debt Balance	250,407		0
Gross Receivables Pledged	330,448		0
Cash Reserve	$5,250		$0
Interest Rate	2.60%	[1]	0.00%
[1]	These rates represent the original duration weighted average rates of the outstanding asset-backed securities.

Debt_Obligations_Portfolio_War

Debt Obligations - Portfolio Warehouse Facilities (Details) (USD $)

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Deutsche Bank Warehouse Facility [Member]

Deutsche Bank Warehouse Facility [Member]

Wells Fargo Warehouse Facility [Member]

Wells Fargo Warehouse Facility [Member]

RBS Warehouse Facility [Member]

RBS Warehouse Facility [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Mid- month LIBOR [Member]

Wells Fargo Warehouse Facility [Member]

RBS Warehouse Facility [Member]

Deutsche Bank Warehouse Facility [Member]

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount Drawn

$302,000

$283,400

$101,500

$98,400

$110,500

$107,000

$90,000

$78,000

'

'

'

Facility Amount

425,000

425,000

150,000

150,000

150,000

150,000

125,000

125,000

'

'

'

Stated Advance Rate

'

'

65.00%

65.00%

66.00%

[1]

66.00%

[1]

65.00%

65.00%

'

'

'

Collateral

'

'

$183,975

[2]

$189,970

[2]

$173,919

[2]

$178,685

[2]

$147,456

[2]

$137,497

[2]

'

'

'

Interest Rate

'

'

2.41%

[3]

2.41%

[3]

2.40%

[3]

2.42%

[3]

2.40%

[3]

2.42%

[3]

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.25%

2.25%

2.25%

Cash reserve as a percent of all collateral pledged

1.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

The Wells Fargo stated advance rate includes a cash reserve account pledged to the facility in the amount of 1% of all collateral pledged to the facility.

[2]

Collateral represents underlying pools of finance receivables pledged to each facility.

[3]

Interest rate at period end equal to contractual benchmark plus index.

Debt_Obligations_Senior_Secure

Debt Obligations - Senior Secured Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	31-May-13	Jun. 30, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes payable	$253,083,000	$253,316,000	'	'
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes issued	'	'	50,000,000	200,000,000
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	'	'	'	12.63%
Senior notes issuance price as percent of face amount	'	'	111.00%	98.85%
Senior notes issued, effective yield percentage	'	'	7.67%	12.88%
Unamortized discount of senior notes	$3,100,000	$3,300,000	'	'

Debt_Obligations_Other_Secured

Debt Obligations - Other Secured Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]

Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]

Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]

Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]

Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]

Mortgage Note Payable [Member]

Mortgage Note Payable [Member]

Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]

Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]

Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]

Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]

Vehicles 151-180 Days Old [Member]

Seasonal Increase [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

property

LIBOR [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Properties Added to the Facility Subsequent to August 22, 2013 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance

$154,982

$161,964

$130,000

$136,321

'

$10,000

'

$12,171

$12,231

$12,811

$13,412

'

'

Max Facility Capacity

425,000

425,000

130,000

140,000

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

25,000

25,000

'

'

Stated Advance Rate

'

'

75.00%

[2]

85.00%

[2]

60.00%

[2]

'

'

'

'

70.00%

70.00%

'

'

Interest Rate

'

'

3.50%

[3]

3.75%

[3]

'

'

'

5.87%

[3]

5.87%

[3]

4.05%

[3]

4.05%

[3]

'

'

Total other secured notes payable

$155,000

$165,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.25%

'

'

'

'

4.00%

3.50%

Properties used as a collateral

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11

'

'

'

[1]

Inclusive of a $10.0 million seasonal increase in the months of November through the end of January.

[2]

Advance rate is based on qualifying vehicle cost and is secured by our entire vehicle inventory.

[3]

Interest rate at period end equal to contractual benchmark plus index

Accrued_Service_Contract_Liabi2

Accrued Service Contract Liability - Limited Warranty and Service Contract (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Service Contract Accrual Activity [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$15,806	$24,420
Warranty expense	0	8,556
Warranty claims paid	-3,927	-6,355
Balance, end of period	$11,879	$26,621

Deferred_Revenue_Changes_in_De

Deferred Revenue - Changes in Deferred Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]	'		'
Deferred revenue, beginning of period	$42,133		$2,501
Revenue deferred	85,819		8,219
Revenue recognized (1)	-27,206	[1]	-1,441	[1]
Deferred revenue, end of period	$100,746		$9,279
[1]	Revenue is recognized as a component of sales revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Related_Party_Transactions_Rel

Related Party Transactions - Related Party Operating Expenses (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
General and administrativebrelated party	$5,307	$2,651
Property lease expense [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
General and administrativebrelated party	1,206	1,198
Restricted stock compensation expense [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
General and administrativebrelated party	1,282	311
Aircraft operating and lease expense [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
General and administrativebrelated party	2,768	1,088
Salaries and wages, general & administrative and other expenses	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
General and administrativebrelated party	128	131
Reimbursement of certain general and administrative expenses	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
General and administrativebrelated party	($77)	($77)

Related_Party_Transactions_Tra

Related Party Transactions - Transactions Interest Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Senior secured debt interest expensebrelated party	$0	$158
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Senior secured debt interest expensebrelated party	0	142
Chief Executive Officer [Member]	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Senior secured debt interest expensebrelated party	$0	$16

Related_Party_Transactions_Sen

Related Party Transactions - Senior Secured Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

31-May-13

Jun. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2014

Aug. 30, 2012

Aug. 30, 2012

Sale of Carvana Loans [Member]

Sale of Carvana Loans [Member]

Shares Service Expenses [Member]

Shareholder Receivable [Member]

Shareholder Receivable [Member]

Shareholder Receivable [Member]

GO Financial [Member]

GO Financial [Member]

GO Financial [Member]

GO Financial [Member]

GO Financial [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

LIBOR [Member]

Inilex [Member]

Inilex [Member]

Inilex [Member]

Outstanding Debt Held By Related Party [Member]

Debt Purchased from Verde by Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Senior Notes Sold by Verde [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior secured notes issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$50,000,000

$200,000,000

$0

$500,000

$4,500,000

Loans purchased by related party

4,100,000

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shared services revenue with related party

'

'

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reimbursement for certain general and administrative expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Due from related parties

'

'

'

'

28,500,000

'

500,000

100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dealer commission expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dealer accrued commissions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

Loans receivable, basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

2.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from related parties

'

'

'

$200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)	($0.80)	($0.60)
State tax liability	$0.50	$0.60

Shareholders_Equity_Dividends_2

Shareholders' Equity, Dividends & Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 28, 2010

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Apr. 30, 2014

Dec. 28, 2010

Jan. 31, 2008

Jan. 31, 2008

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]

DT Acceptance Corp [Member]

DT Acceptance Corp [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Vesting, Annual [Member]

Non-cash Compensation Expense [Member]

Non-cash Compensation Expense [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]

DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Board of Directors Chairman [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Dividends Payable [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non cash compensation recorded as general and administrative expense

$5,307,000

$2,651,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Par value of common stock

'

'

'

'

'

$0.00

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares of common stock authorized

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares of common stock issued

'

'

'

'

'

102.4939

'

'

102.4939

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares of common stock outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

102.4939

'

'

102.4939

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends, percentage of the difference between net earnings and amounts paid for tax that may be included in dividends paid

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

Dividend distributions

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restricted stock compensation expense

'

'

'

1,300,000

300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued in period

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.7243

'

'

0.7243

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares repurchased for payment of taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.3042

0.3042

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Residual shares owned after repurchase of shares for payment of taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.4201

0.4201

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage of company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.71%

'

'

'

'

Aggregate grant date fair value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,600,000

'

'

'

Vested in period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.3367

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants in period, unvested percentage

'

'

'

53.51%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Award vesting rights, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.33%

'

'

Notes Payable Related Parties, Percentage Waivable by Payor in Event of Early Termination

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

Notes Payable Related Parties, Percentage Deemed Compensation Expense to Payee

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

Shareholders_Equity_Dividends_3

Shareholders' Equity, Dividends & Stock Compensation (Vesting Schedule) (Details) (Scenario, Forecast [Member], Restricted Stock [Member], Chief Executive Officer [Member])	9 Months Ended	11 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting rights, percentage	17.84%	17.83%	17.84%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Aggregate operating lease obligations	$104.40

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Shareholder notes receivable	$28,542		$28,542
Portfolio term financings	1,103,907		987,821
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400
Senior secured notes payable	253,083		253,316
Other secured notes payable	154,982		161,964
Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	869,848		713,953
Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	50,000		50,000
Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	130,000		136,321
Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	12,171		12,231
Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	12,811		13,412
Carrying Value [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Finance receivables, net	1,775,199	[1]	1,598,010	[1]
Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		28,542
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400
Senior secured notes payable	253,083		253,316
Carrying Value [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	869,848		713,953
Carrying Value [Member] | Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	50,000		50,000
Carrying Value [Member] | Bank Term Financings [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	184,059		223,868
Carrying Value [Member] | Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	130,000		136,321
Carrying Value [Member] | Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	12,171		12,231
Carrying Value [Member] | Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	12,811		13,412
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Finance receivables, net	0	[1]	0	[1]
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0
Senior secured notes payable	271,748		279,914
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	885,089		729,395
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Bank Term Financings [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Finance receivables, net	0	[1]	0	[1]
Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		28,542
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400
Senior secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	47,573		47,462
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Term Financings [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	184,059		223,868
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	130,298		136,729
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	12,745		12,808
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	13,086		13,700
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Finance receivables, net	1,934,652	[1]	1,692,247	[1]
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0
Senior secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Securitization Debt [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Portfolio Term Residual Financing [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Bank Term Financings [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Portfolio term financings	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Revolving Inventory Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage Note Payable [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	0		0
Fair Value [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Real Estate Credit Facility [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Other secured notes payable	$0		$0
[1]	Represents finance receivable principal balances, plus accrued interest, less the allowance for credit losses.

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
				Securitization Debt [Member]	Securitization Debt [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
							Pathfinder Insurance Company [Member]	Securitization Debt [Member]
							state	2014-2 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	'	'	'	'	'	$3,800,000	'	'
Debt balance	1,103,907,000	'	987,821,000	869,848,000	713,953,000	'	'	288,800,000
Interest rate	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2.42%
Airplane sale	702,000	641,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of states in which license would be acquired	'	'	'	'	'	'	43	'
Purchase price	'	'	'	'	'	'	$9,500,000	'

Discontinued_Operations_Summar

Discontinued Operations (Summary of Revenue and Pretax Profit) (Details) (GO Financial [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
GO Financial [Member]	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Total revenue	$0	$2,803
Income before income taxes	$0	$768

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin2

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information (Details) (Senior Secured Notes [Member])	Mar. 31, 2014
Senior Secured Notes [Member]	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
Stated interest rate on debt instrument	12.63%

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin3

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information - Supplemental Consolidating Balance Sheets (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$31,197		$30,754		$25,731	$26,480
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	143,609		115,200		'	'
Finance receivables	2,131,714		1,938,931		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	-319,753		-299,516		-269,622	-252,590
Finance receivables, net	1,811,961		1,639,415		'	'
Vehicle inventory	285,394		319,567		'	'
Property and equipment, net	106,715		103,660		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	74,434		31,161		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	70,388		58,087		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		28,542		'	'
Total Assets	2,552,240		2,326,386		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	149,258		109,728		'	'
Deferred revenue	100,746		42,133		9,279	2,501
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400		'	'
Portfolio term financings	1,103,907		987,821		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	253,083		253,316		'	'
Other secured notes payable	154,982		161,964		'	'
Total Liabilities	2,063,976		1,838,362		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	-872		-263		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	489,136		488,287		'	'
Total Equity	488,264		488,024		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	2,552,240		2,326,386		'	'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member]	'		'		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	63,450		102,079		'	'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	10,231		5,589		3,327	6,937
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	286,012		320,406		'	'
Property and equipment, net	84,738		82,232		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	74,434		31,161		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	2,368,646		2,099,928		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	2,824,061		2,539,316		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	2,467,944		2,125,853		'	'
Deferred revenue	100,746		42,101		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	130,000		136,321		'	'
Total Liabilities	2,698,690		2,304,275		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	125,371		235,041		'	'
Total Equity	125,371		235,041		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	2,824,061		2,539,316		'	'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4,115		15,477		510	481
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	391		449		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	34,650		22,221		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	39,156		38,147		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	2,017		2,067		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		32		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	12,811		13,412		'	'
Total Liabilities	14,828		15,511		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	2,734		2,698		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	21,594		19,938		'	'
Total Equity	24,328		22,636		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	39,156		38,147		'	'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	5		5		5	5
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	0		0		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	146,965		259,162		'	'
Other assets	643,199		571,097		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	790,169		830,264		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	602,517		599,332		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	126,542		126,658		'	'
Other secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities	729,059		725,990		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	61,110		104,274		'	'
Total Equity	61,110		104,274		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	790,169		830,264		'	'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	-618		-839		'	'
Property and equipment, net	0		0		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-146,965		-259,162		'	'
Other assets	-704,932		-696,457		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	-852,515		-956,458		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	-704,283		-696,323		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities	-704,283		-696,323		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	-3,942		-3,297		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	-144,290		-256,838		'	'
Total Equity	-148,232		-260,135		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	-852,515		-956,458		'	'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Consolidated [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	14,351		21,071		3,842	7,423
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	285,394		319,567		'	'
Property and equipment, net	85,129		82,681		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	74,434		31,161		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	2,341,563		1,996,789		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	2,800,871		2,451,269		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	2,368,195		2,030,929		'	'
Deferred revenue	100,746		42,133		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	126,542		126,658		'	'
Other secured notes payable	142,811		149,733		'	'
Total Liabilities	2,738,294		2,349,453		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	-1,208		-599		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	63,785		102,415		'	'
Total Equity	62,577		101,816		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	2,800,871		2,451,269		'	'
DTAC [Member]	'		'		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	425,686	[1]	386,208	[1]	'	'
DTAC [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	5		5		53	10
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	21,799		12,707		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	4,163		3,848		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	1,304,398		1,182,734		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	1,330,365		1,199,294		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	1,651,449		1,388,632		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities	1,651,449		1,388,632		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	-321,084		-189,338		'	'
Total Equity	-321,084		-189,338		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	1,330,365		1,199,294		'	'
DTAC [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	736		588		257	423
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	121,810		102,493		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	15,261		14,806		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	1,948,062		1,779,757		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	2,085,869		1,897,644		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	7,804		6,763		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400		'	'
Portfolio term financings	1,103,907		987,821		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	12,171		12,231		'	'
Total Liabilities	1,425,882		1,290,215		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	659,987		607,429		'	'
Total Equity	659,987		607,429		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	2,085,869		1,897,644		'	'
DTAC [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	16,105		9,090		21,579	18,624
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	2,131,714		1,938,931		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	-319,753		-299,516		'	'
Finance receivables, net	1,811,961		1,639,415		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	2,162		2,325		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	338,903		418,091		'	'
Other assets	2,257,632		1,955,012		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		28,542		'	'
Total Assets	4,455,305		4,052,475		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	3,903,077		3,539,609		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	126,541		126,658		'	'
Other secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities	4,029,618		3,666,267		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	425,687		386,208		'	'
Total Equity	425,687		386,208		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	4,455,305		4,052,475		'	'
DTAC [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	0		0		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	-338,903		-418,091		'	'
Other assets	-3,238,717		-2,956,837		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	-3,577,620		-3,374,928		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	-3,238,717		-2,956,837		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities	-3,238,717		-2,956,837		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	-338,903		-418,091		'	'
Total Equity	-338,903		-418,091		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	-3,577,620		-3,374,928		'	'
DTAC [Member] | Consolidated [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	16,846		9,683		21,889	19,057
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	143,609		115,200		'	'
Finance receivables	2,131,714		1,938,931		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	-319,753		-299,516		'	'
Finance receivables, net	1,811,961		1,639,415		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	21,586		20,979		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	2,271,375		1,960,666		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	28,542		28,542		'	'
Total Assets	4,293,919		3,774,485		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	2,323,613		1,978,167		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	302,000		283,400		'	'
Portfolio term financings	1,103,907		987,821		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	126,541		126,658		'	'
Other secured notes payable	12,171		12,231		'	'
Total Liabilities	3,868,232		3,388,277		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	0		0		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	425,687		386,208		'	'
Total Equity	425,687		386,208		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	4,293,919		3,774,485		'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0		0	0
Restricted cash and investments held in trust	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables	0		0		'	'
Allowance for credit losses	0		0		'	'
Finance receivables, net	0		0		'	'
Vehicle inventory	0		0		'	'
Property and equipment, net	0		0		'	'
Lease fleet vehicles, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries	0		0		'	'
Other assets	-4,542,550		-3,899,368		'	'
Shareholder notes receivable	0		0		'	'
Total Assets	-4,542,550		-3,899,368		'	'
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'		'		'	'
Payables and other accrued expenses	-4,542,550		-3,899,368		'	'
Deferred revenue	0		0		'	'
Portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'	'
Portfolio term financings	0		0		'	'
Senior secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Other secured notes payable	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities	-4,542,550		-3,899,368		'	'
Noncontrolling Interest - Inilex	336		336		'	'
Shareholdersb Equity	-336		-336		'	'
Total Equity	0		0		'	'
Total Liabilities & Shareholdersb Equity	($4,542,550)		($3,899,368)		'	'
[1]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interest-DTAC.

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin4

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information - Supplemental Consolidating Statement of Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	$352,162		$309,468
Interest income	88,261		74,971
Other income	13,345		589
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	453,768		385,028
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	259,248		211,638
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842
Portfolio debt interest expense	11,039		10,186
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	1,675		1,319
Senior secured debt interest expense	8,033		6,641
Selling and marketing	12,037		8,904
General and administrative	63,116		45,058
Depreciation expense	9,640		5,277
Total Costs and Expenses	453,872		366,865
Income (loss) before income taxes	-104		18,163
Income tax expense	901		342
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	-1,005		17,821
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		768
Net income (loss)	-1,005		18,589
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	-591	[1]	0	[1]
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-414		18,589
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member]	'		'
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	66,316		78,338
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	365,500		309,468
Interest income	0		0
Other income	9,815		12,130
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	375,315		321,598
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	258,661		211,638
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	1,656		957
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	12,037		8,982
General and administrative	38,163		24,837
Depreciation expense	8,706		4,527
Total Costs and Expenses	319,223		250,941
Income (loss) before income taxes	56,092		70,657
Income tax expense	0		0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	56,092		70,657
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	56,092		70,657
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	56,092		70,657
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	0		0
Interest income	0		0
Other income	5,721		0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	5,721		0
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	2,953		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	148		135
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	0		0
General and administrative	1,298		-952
Depreciation expense	76		0
Total Costs and Expenses	4,475		-817
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,246		817
Income tax expense	516		83
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	730		734
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	730		734
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	54		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	676		734
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	18,145		0
Interest income	0		0
Other income	0		12,546
Equity in income of subsidiaries	56,768		71,391
Total Revenue	74,913		83,937
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	5		13
Senior secured debt interest expense	4,016		3,321
Selling and marketing	0		0
General and administrative	4,900		2,195
Depreciation expense	0		0
Total Costs and Expenses	8,921		5,529
Income (loss) before income taxes	65,992		78,408
Income tax expense	28		70
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	65,964		78,338
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	65,964		78,338
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	65,964		78,338
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	0		0
Interest income	0		0
Other income	-2,659		0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	-56,768		-71,391
Total Revenue	-59,427		-71,391
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	-2,366		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	0		0
General and administrative	0		0
Depreciation expense	0		0
Total Costs and Expenses	-2,366		0
Income (loss) before income taxes	-57,061		-71,391
Income tax expense	0		0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	-57,061		-71,391
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	-57,061		-71,391
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	-645		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-56,416		-71,391
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Consolidated [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	383,645		309,468
Interest income	0		0
Other income	12,877		24,676
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	396,522		334,144
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	259,248		211,638
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	1,809		1,105
Senior secured debt interest expense	4,016		3,321
Selling and marketing	12,037		8,982
General and administrative	44,361		26,080
Depreciation expense	8,782		4,527
Total Costs and Expenses	330,253		255,653
Income (loss) before income taxes	66,269		78,491
Income tax expense	544		153
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	65,725		78,338
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	65,725		78,338
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	-591		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	66,316		78,338
DTAC [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	13		0
Interest income	0		0
Other income	19,805		15,980
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	19,818		15,980
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	0		20
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	0		1
General and administrative	17,843		14,668
Depreciation expense	347		288
Total Costs and Expenses	18,190		14,977
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,628		1,003
Income tax expense	0		0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	1,628		1,003
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		768
Net income (loss)	1,628		1,771
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	1,628		1,771
DTAC [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	0		0
Interest income	86,375		73,291
Other income	0		0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	86,375		73,291
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	11,039		10,186
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	182		464
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	0		0
General and administrative	18,427		14,124
Depreciation expense	143		135
Total Costs and Expenses	29,791		24,909
Income (loss) before income taxes	56,584		48,382
Income tax expense	0		0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	56,584		48,382
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	56,584		48,382
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	56,584		48,382
DTAC [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	683		0
Interest income	1,886		75,249
Other income	45		523
Equity in income of subsidiaries	58,212		50,153
Total Revenue	60,826		125,925
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	19,274		86,788
Senior secured debt interest expense	4,017		3,320
Selling and marketing	0		-79
General and administrative	14,456		17,287
Depreciation expense	368		327
Total Costs and Expenses	127,199		185,485
Income (loss) before income taxes	-66,373		-59,560
Income tax expense	357		189
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	-66,730		-59,749
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	-66,730		-59,749
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-66,730		-59,749
DTAC [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	-33		0
Interest income	0		-73,569
Other income	-19,382		-15,536
Equity in income of subsidiaries	-58,212		-50,153
Total Revenue	-77,627		-139,258
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	0		-73,569
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	0		0
General and administrative	-19,415		-15,536
Depreciation expense	0		0
Total Costs and Expenses	-19,415		-89,105
Income (loss) before income taxes	-58,212		-50,153
Income tax expense	0		0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	-58,212		-50,153
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	-58,212		-50,153
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-58,212		-50,153
DTAC [Member] | Consolidated [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	663		0
Interest income	88,261		74,971
Other income	468		967
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	89,392		75,938
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842
Portfolio debt interest expense	11,039		10,186
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	19,456		13,703
Senior secured debt interest expense	4,017		3,320
Selling and marketing	0		-78
General and administrative	31,311		30,543
Depreciation expense	858		750
Total Costs and Expenses	155,765		136,266
Income (loss) before income taxes	-66,373		-60,328
Income tax expense	357		189
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	-66,730		-60,517
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		768
Net income (loss)	-66,730		-59,749
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-66,730		-59,749
Eliminations [Member]	'		'
Revenue:	'		'
Sales revenue	-32,146		0
Interest income	0		0
Other income	0		-25,054
Equity in income of subsidiaries	0		0
Total Revenue	-32,146		-25,054
Costs and Expenses:	'		'
Cost of sales	0		0
Provision for credit losses	0		0
Portfolio debt interest expense	0		0
Non-portfolio debt interest expense	-19,590		-13,489
Senior secured debt interest expense	0		0
Selling and marketing	0		0
General and administrative	-12,556		-11,565
Depreciation expense	0		0
Total Costs and Expenses	-32,146		-25,054
Income (loss) before income taxes	0		0
Income tax expense	0		0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	0		0
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	0		0
Net income (loss)	0		0
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests - Inilex	0		0
Net Income attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	$0		$0
[1]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interestbInilex

Supplemental_Consolidating_Fin5

Supplemental Consolidating Financial Information - Supplemental Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	($1,005)		$18,589		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	591	[1]	0	[1]	'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-414		18,589		'
Income from discontinued operations	0		-768		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842		'
Depreciation expense	9,640		5,277		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	1,498		1,660		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	1,282		311		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	440		31		'
Originations of finance receivables	-416,390		-311,829		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	155,636		151,103		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	-876		423		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	34,173		41,857		'
Change in other assets	-12,679		-28,814		'
Increase in deferred revenue	58,612		6,779		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	39,530		17,223		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	-40,464		-20,316		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	0		1,351		'
Net cash used in operating activities	-40,464		-18,965		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	702		641		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-11,077		-7,685		'
Purchase of lease fleet	-46,033		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	-56,408		-7,044		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	0		-33,909		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-56,408		-40,953		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	-8,704		-15,760		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	-5,250		0		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	-14,455		-4,255		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	267,751		75,000		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	-151,665		-135,207		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	313,600		210,300		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	-295,000		-122,500		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		20,000		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-6,982		-614		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	-1,980		-348		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	97,315		26,616		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	0		32,553		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	97,315		59,169		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	443		-749		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	30,754		26,480		26,480
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	31,197		25,731		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	31,197		25,731		'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	66,316		78,338		'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	56,092		70,657		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	56,092		70,657		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	8,706		4,527		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	41		41		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	-111		-41		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	34,394		41,857		'
Change in other assets	-434,522		-398,590		'
Increase in deferred revenue	58,645		6,751		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	342,092		257,929		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		-16,869		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	65,337		-16,869		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	678		453		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-9,019		-7,194		'
Purchase of lease fleet	-46,033		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		-6,741		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-54,374		-6,741		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		20,000		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-6,321		0		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		20,000		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6,321		20,000		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	4,642		-3,610		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5,589		6,937		6,937
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	10,231		3,327		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		3,327		'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	730		734		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	-54		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	676		734		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	76		0		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	18		15		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	-11,429		332		'
Increase in deferred revenue	-33		28		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	-49		-616		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		493		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	-10,741		493		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-20		0		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-20		0		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-601		-464		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		-464		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	-601		-464		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-11,362		29		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	15,477		481		481
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	4,115		510		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		510		'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	65,964		78,338		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	65,964		78,338		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	0		0		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	71		164		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	641		155		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	-69,860		-81,588		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	3,184		2,931		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	0		0		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5		5		5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5		5		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		5		'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	-57,061		-71,391		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	645		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-56,416		-71,391		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	0		0		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	0		0		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	-221		0		'
Change in other assets	64,597		66,267		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	-7,960		5,124		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	0		0		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0		0		0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		0		'
Drive Time Automotive Group, Inc. [Member] | Consolidated [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	65,725		78,338		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	591		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	66,316		78,338		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	8,782		4,527		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	130		220		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	641		155		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	-111		-41		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	34,173		41,857		'
Change in other assets	-451,214		-413,579		'
Increase in deferred revenue	58,612		6,779		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	337,267		265,368		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		-16,376		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	54,596		-16,376		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	678		453		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-9,039		-7,194		'
Purchase of lease fleet	-46,033		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		-6,741		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-54,394		-6,741		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		20,000		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-6,922		-464		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		19,536		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	-6,922		19,536		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-6,720		-3,581		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	21,071		7,423		7,423
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	14,351		3,842		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		3,842		'
DTAC [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	1,628		1,771		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	1,628		1,771		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		-768		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	347		288		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	0		0		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	556		91		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	-255,037		-196,465		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	262,817		204,125		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		9,042		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		1,351		'
Net cash used in operating activities	10,311		10,393		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	19		96		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-1,238		-133		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		-37		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		-33,909		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,219		-33,946		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	-9,092		-8,864		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	0		-93		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		-8,957		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		32,553		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	-9,092		23,596		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0		43		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	5		10		10
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5		53		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		53		'
DTAC [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	56,584		48,382		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	56,584		48,382		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	143		135		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	1,297		1,276		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	-171,650		-61,554		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,042		-108		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		-11,869		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	-112,584		-11,869		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-597		-131		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		-131		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-597		-131		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	388		-6,896		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	-5,250		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	-14,455		-4,255		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	267,751		75,000		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	-151,665		-139,410		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	313,600		210,300		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	-295,000		-122,500		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-60		-57		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	-1,980		-348		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		11,834		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	113,329		11,834		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	148		-166		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	588		423		423
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	736		257		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		257		'
DTAC [Member] | Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	-66,730		-59,749		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-66,730		-59,749		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842		'
Depreciation expense	368		327		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	71		164		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	641		156		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	-5		-19		'
Originations of finance receivables	-416,390		-311,829		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	155,636		151,103		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	-876		423		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	-118,052		-219,895		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	363,466		364,567		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		3,090		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	7,213		3,090		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	5		92		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-203		-227		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		-135		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-198		-135		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	0		0		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	7,015		2,955		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9,090		18,624		18,624
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	16,105		21,579		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		21,579		'
DTAC [Member] | Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	-58,212		-50,153		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-58,212		-50,153		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	0		0		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	0		0		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	340,092		303,856		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	-281,880		-257,906		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		-4,203		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	0		-4,203		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		4,203		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		4,203		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	0		4,203		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0		0		0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		0		'
DTAC [Member] | Consolidated [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	-66,730		-59,749		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	-66,730		-59,749		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		-768		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	89,084		77,842		'
Depreciation expense	858		750		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	1,368		1,440		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	641		156		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	551		72		'
Originations of finance receivables	-416,390		-311,829		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	155,636		151,103		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	-876		423		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	-204,647		-174,058		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	345,445		310,678		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		-3,940		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		1,351		'
Net cash used in operating activities	-95,060		-2,589		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	24		188		'
Purchase of property and equipment	-2,038		-491		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		-303		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		-33,909		'
Net cash used in investing activities	-2,014		-34,212		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	-8,704		-15,760		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	-5,250		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	-14,455		-4,255		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	267,751		75,000		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	-151,665		-135,207		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	313,600		210,300		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	-295,000		-122,500		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	-60		-150		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	-1,980		-348		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		7,080		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		32,553		'
Net cash provided by financing activities	104,237		39,633		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	7,163		2,832		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	9,683		19,057		19,057
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	16,846		21,889		'
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		21,889		'
Eliminations [Member]	'		'		'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:	'		'		'
Net income (loss)	0		0		'
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest - Inilex	0		0		'
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DriveTime Consolidated	0		0		'
Income from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'		'		'
Provision for credit losses	0		0		'
Depreciation expense	0		0		'
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt premium and discount	0		0		'
Non-cash compensation expensebrelated party	0		0		'
Loss (gain) from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Originations of finance receivables	0		0		'
Collections and recoveries on finance receivable principal balances	0		0		'
Change in accrued interest receivable and loan origination costs	0		0		'
(Increase) decrease in inventory	0		0		'
Change in other assets	643,182		558,823		'
Increase in deferred revenue	0		0		'
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	-643,182		-558,823		'
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in operating activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:	'		'		'
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of property and equipment	0		0		'
Purchase of lease fleet	0		'		'
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	'		0		'
Net cash used in investing activities	0		0		'
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:	'		'		'
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	0		0		'
Deposits into investments held in trust	0		'		'
Change in investments held in trust and collection account cash	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio term financings	0		0		'
Additions to portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Repayment of portfolio warehouse facilities	0		0		'
Additions to senior secured notes payable	0		'		'
Additions to other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Repayment of other secured notes payable	0		0		'
Payment of debt issuance costs	0		0		'
Dividend distributionsbrelated party	0		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations	'		0		'
Net cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations	'		'		0
Net cash provided by financing activities	0		0		'
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0		0		0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0		0		0
Cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations at end of period	'		0		'
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations at end of period	'		$0		'
[1]	Refer to Note 1 for a discussion regarding the noncontrolling interestbInilex