A Message from the CEO: Your Car Buying Advocate in the CSRA

I am Eric Lamar Roane, CEO and Founder of Drive Today CSRA.

In Augusta, Georgia, and across the CSRA, a reliable car isn’t a luxury—it is a lifeline. It is how you get to work, how you feed your family, and how you survive. My family has lived right here in Augusta for generations. We believe good, hardworking people are the heart of our community.

Why I Built Drive Today CSRA For over 30 years, I have worked in every part of the car business. I started by washing cars on the lot, worked my way up to selling, and eventually spent decades as a Finance Director and Sales Manager. I have seen exactly how the car business works from the inside out.

I started Drive Today CSRA because I saw a broken system. I saw hardworking neighbors treated like just another “lead.” I saw people judged by a three-digit credit score instead of being treated like real human beings facing real-life challenges. Our community doesn’t need just another car lot to wander around. You need a dedicated Automotive Advocate. You need someone with 30 years of inside experience to sit on your side of the desk, protect your wallet, and help you find a reliable car without the usual dealership runaround.

Our Philosophy: No Judgment. Just Solutions. At Drive Today CSRA, we live by the “Stuff Happens” rule. If you have bad credit, recent money troubles, or past repossessions, you will find absolute honesty and zero judgment here. I will show you the real facts, but I will never look down on you. A credit score is just math from the past; it does not show your true character. My job is to look past the paperwork, understand your exact situation, and show you a clear path forward. I don’t just sell cars—I solve transportation needs.

My Preferred Partners: A Network Built on Trust I do not work with just anyone. Over my 30 years in this market, I have learned exactly who to trust and who to avoid. I have hand-picked a network of dealerships, mechanics, lenders, and insurance agents. I truly believe in these people. They have good hearts, and they want to do the right thing to help you get riding today.

When you work with Drive Today CSRA, you get access to this trusted community network:

• The Dealerships that Step Up: I partner with community-focused dealers like Sean Joye at Joye & Company Auto Sales, who helps buyers with credit issues find a clear path forward. I work closely with Devine Williams at DNK Auto Sales, a preferred dealer that respects buyers trying to rebuild. For buyers needing a true lifeline, The Garage Auto Sales stands firmly behind their cars and helps families in need. And for buyers with established credit, I send you straight to top-tier partners like Milton Ruben Auto Sales and Malcolm Cunningham Auto Sales for a fast, easy buying experience.
• The Mechanics with Honest Eyes: I believe in total honesty before you ever sign a paper. That is why I trust Butler Automotive Repair to be our mechanical eyes and ears. They are deeply rooted in the Augusta community and give honest car inspections so you know exactly what you are getting. This protects your family from unexpected breakdowns.
• The Lenders who Look at the Person: Securing the right financing is where my 30 years of experience goes to work for you. I have built strong relationships with lenders who look past a basic credit score and look at your actual job and life. We use Lendmark Finance to help give subprime buyers a second chance, Credit Acceptance to approve your income and get you guaranteed options, and SRP Credit Union to get our prime buyers the absolute lowest interest rates in the area.
• The Protectors of Your Car: To make sure you are legally protected and ready to drive off the lot the exact same day, I rely on Affordable Insurance. They set up policies fast and honestly, making the final steps of buying a car simple.

My Promise to You When you come to Drive Today CSRA, you bring your situation, and I bring 30 years of experience to search the market, get the best terms, and make sure you get the reliable car your family deserves. My network of partners and I are here to lift this community up.

Stop guessing. Start driving. Let’s look at your situation together.