Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,468 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 37% 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?

37% 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 129 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 117 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 113 reviews)); "Good training but they dont put in practice what you learned." ((in 68 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 151 reviews)); "Management at my store was poor." ((in 148 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 78 reviews)); "poor payplan, horrible long hours go unappreciated." ((in 62 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

37% would recommend to a friend

(746 total reviews)

Mike Manley

39% 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

746 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Aug 6, 2024

Absolutely corporate nightmare

Sales consutltant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-lots of locations -consistent process

Cons

Terrible pay plan Too many hurdles for growth

3.0

Aug 1, 2024

my experience with the company

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

opportunity to earn bonuses and good training

Cons

managers look down on you

AutoNation Response

Thank you for this feedback on your store’s management team. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create an environment where all Associates feel valued. We’re disappointed to learn that this was not your experience and appreciate you sharing your feedback. If you would like to provide further details regarding your experience, please feel free to send us an email at askhr@autonation.com, referencing Glassdoor and we will connect you with the appropriate internal resource.

4.0

Jul 31, 2024

It was decent

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They do provide hybrid options

Cons

Pay could be much better and they dont provide any incentive

AutoNation Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. This is valuable insight for us, and we are constantly evaluating the total rewards package that we offer our AutoNation Associates. We thank you for your contributions and wish you all the best for the future!

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