Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,471 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

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AutoNation reviews

3.0

38% would recommend to a friend

(748 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

748 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Sep 11, 2023

Decent

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall employment has been stable. Work is generally rewarding. The environment is moderate-fast paced.

Cons

Salaries can be lowballs and rely on the bonus, which is not guaranteed, to fill in the gap.

AutoNation Response

Thank you for this feedback. This is valuable insight for us, as we continue to evaluate our compensation plans and benefits of being an AutoNation Associate. We thank you for your time on our team!

3.0

Sep 7, 2023

It’s okay

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are nice and helpful

Cons

Long hours and not enough pay

AutoNation Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that you found the workload overwhelming. A career at AutoNation requires a lot of hard work and dedication. However, we do not want the requirements to negatively impact our employees’ personal lives. We acknowledge your concern and thank you for the review!

5.0

Sep 7, 2023

Nice and easy

Car salesman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as a salesman is easy and the pay is good

Cons

The hours are way to long

AutoNation Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback – it’s very important to us and the work we do to make AutoNation a better place to work. While AutoNation is a job that requires a lot of hard work and dedication, it should never consistently interfere with an employee’s personal life. We ensure that your feedback is heard and will keep your advice in mind when moving forward.

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