Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,470 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 (34) , 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 130 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 121 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 108 reviews)); "Great Opportunity to make a lot of money and have fun if you are willing to work hard and follow the great training!" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great coworkers and potential for promotion but not worth it" ((in 47 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 152 reviews)); "Management at my store was poor." ((in 147 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 77 reviews)); "poor payplan, horrible long hours go unappreciated." ((in 66 reviews)); "no work life balance and you only get $100 for a new car sale" ((in 48 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

AutoNation reviews

3.0

38% would recommend to a friend

(2,415 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

AutoNation has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,415 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The AutoNation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Sep 28, 2023

Micro-Managing at it's finest

Executive management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company claims their people are # 1 in the Fundamental Five.

Cons

The Region Presidents are micro-managers that are so far removed from the day to day operations of a dealership they fail to understand what the associates face on a daily basis.

AutoNation Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback on our management style and structure. We’re disappointed to know we haven’t completely satisfied your workplace expectations here at AutoNation. We want our Associates to enjoy where they work, and have heeded your concerns and communicated them within our organization.

2.0

Aug 24, 2023

Satan as a corporation

Automotive technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are mostly pretty great.

Cons

You're gonna be the last concern they have. You're not getting enough hours, oh well!?! You haven't seen a car in here for hours, that's fine!!! The shop rate is $150+ but you get $20-25/hr, that math is ok with them! You wanna watch what it's like to see a mechanic starve while another gets the best jobs possible? This is the place for you! Trust me, even if you're desperate, stay away and go be a plumber or an electrician or sweep up parking lots. Literally anything is better than watching the slow death that is the dealerships of autonation.

AutoNation Response

2y

Thank you for reviewing our benefits and compensation. We value the hard work of all of our associates, and intend to compensate them fairly. We ensure your feedback is heard.

2.0

Feb 2, 2023

Corporate Controls

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent sales opportunities and decent hours for a sales job. *that changed after this post, added hours.

Cons

Hard to get promoted; if you are older, they make it harder on you; they do not look at the years of experience that you have. Very focused on many stats, If you are not in that range, you will be passed up for a promotion, If there is someone who has been in the business for 6 months, they will get promoted.

AutoNation Response

3y

When it comes to our Associates, our goal is to help them grow and stay with AutoNation as long as they want to stay. If you feel that you have not been afforded the same opportunities and level of consideration as your peers, please contact us directly. We truly value your employment with our company and want you to be treated fairly.

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