Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,469 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 38% of employees would recommend working at AutoNation to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AutoNation have been left by employees working as Receptionist , Parts Specialist and Manager .

Does AutoNation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AutoNation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AutoNation. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AutoNation?

38% of AutoNation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AutoNation 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AutoNation?

Sales Associate (339) , Sales (91) , Sales Manager (68) , Sales Consultant (65) , Sales Representative (48) , Finance Manager (40) , Car Salesman (38) , Automotive Service Advisor (36) , Manager (33) , Technician (30) , Porter (26) , Automotive Technician (24) , Internet Sales Manager (22) , General Manager (19) , Receptionist (19)

What are the pros of working at AutoNation according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and bi weekly" ((in 133 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 113 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 111 reviews)); "Many resources for training which is great because you won't get much help from your managers." ((in 65 reviews)); "Great coworkers and potential for promotion but not worth it" ((in 49 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AutoNation according to real employee reviews?

"long hours and lots of downtime if you don’t know how to keep yourself busy" ((in 155 reviews)); "Management at my store was poor." ((in 151 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 80 reviews)); "poor payplan, horrible long hours go unappreciated." ((in 67 reviews)); "no work life balance and you only get $100 for a new car sale" ((in 49 reviews))

What are employees saying about AutoNation layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AutoNation layoffs and their outlook for job security at AutoNation in 2026.

What are the top reviewed AutoNation locations?

Fort Lauderdale , Houston , Memphis , Irving , Denver , Orlando , Bellevue , Dallas , Miami , Las Vegas , Tampa , Atlanta , Corpus Christi , Los Angeles , Phoenix , Pembroke Pines , Clearwater , San Jose , Katy , Chandler , Austin , Roseville , Buford , Fort Worth , Sanford , Winter Park , Baltimore , Tempe , Valencia , Marietta

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AutoNation reviews

3.0

38% would recommend to a friend

(289 total reviews)

Mike Manley

40% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Work/Life balance

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Race / Ethnicity

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Reviews by job title

289 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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1.0

Feb 8, 2026

Poor leadership and broken shop culture

Oil express technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Location is convenient. That’s about it.

Cons

Outdated shop, poor communication between departments, and consistently ineffective leadership. Management creates tension instead of resolving it, which negatively affects morale and productivity. Promises about growth and advancement were not honored. Concerns raised professionally were met with intimidation rather than support. Overall, the work environment felt hostile and disorganized, making it difficult to succeed or feel valued.

1.0

Nov 16, 2025

Horrible

Billing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I don’t have any pros

Cons

Supervisors rarely communicate unless it’s to correct or silence the team, such as telling employees to stop talking or stop expressing concerns. Leadership appears uninformed or disconnected, often giving unclear or contradictory direction. Workload is inconsistent, resulting in being forced to take excessively long (sometimes 2-hour) lunches due to a lack of incoming work from stores. Frequent early send-homes for the same reason, which affects hours and overall pay. Upper management often speaks down to billers, creating a discouraging work environment. Write-ups are issued without prior warning or coaching, leaving employees feeling blindsided and unsupported.

3.0

Nov 7, 2025

Mixed Bag

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid team and work with good people

Cons

Recent moves made by management have contributed greatly to decline in morale

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