Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5, based on over 2,471 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 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 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 134 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 115 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 67 reviews)); "Great coworkers and potential for promotion but not worth it" ((in 50 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 159 reviews)); "Management at my store was poor." ((in 152 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 74 reviews)); "poor payplan, horrible long hours go unappreciated." ((in 65 reviews)); "no work life balance and you only get $100 for a new car sale" ((in 47 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

2.9

37% would recommend to a friend

(289 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

2.7

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

2.4

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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3.0

Jan 28, 2020

Great people but cutting costs is damaging the brand.

Dealership management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation, Results focus, Multi-Unit partnering

Cons

Cost cutting over last 2 years have severely impacted morale and service levels. Work life balance is impacted as fewer people for more activities.

AutoNation Response

Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. Our employees are our most valuable asset at AutoNation and we encourage communication between employees and management when it comes to workload. We are striving to create new solutions and your review is appreciated.

4.0

Jan 15, 2020

Parts

Sales associaate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, salary, laid back

Cons

No teamwork ethic, could use better managing

AutoNation Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're happy to hear that you find the benefits and compensation to be great, and will keep your feedback in mind with regards to fostering a team mentality. Thank you for this review!

1.0

Sep 28, 2019

Worst car dealership in town

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of other locations to work at besides Bradenton ford. Sitting in meetings while smelling dead rats Management puts football on tv all weekend and never leave the line of sight of the TV There are no pros, go to Sarasota ford if they are hiring.

Cons

By far the worst management Facilities from the 70s Carmax being built directly across the street Sarasota ford isn’t hiring

AutoNation Response

Thank you for your honest review of our local management. At AutoNation, we work to empower our associates with the resources and training needed for success. This includes strong management that invests in its team. We're disappointed to learn this was not your case, and thank you for your time on our team and for sharing this feedback.

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