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 138 reviews)); "Great benefits and 401k friendly" ((in 115 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 112 reviews)); "Good training but they dont put in practice what you learned." ((in 74 reviews)); "Great coworkers and potential for promotion but not worth it" ((in 48 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 154 reviews)); "Management at my store was poor." ((in 154 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 77 reviews)); "poor payplan, horrible long hours go unappreciated." ((in 64 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

37% would recommend to a friend

(2,413 total reviews)

Mike Manley

39% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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AutoNation has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,413 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Jun 14, 2013

the biggest isn't always the best

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they have a huge market share and dump a ton of money into advertising so customers fall into the dealership. there are opportunities to advance and relocate as long as your current manager oks the move.

Cons

lack of humanity. you are just a number to them. everything that is done is for stockholders. the lack of home/work balance. asking for time off is like pulling teeth, especially if you are at one of the "revolving door" dealerships. you are expected to be there if the doors are open. managers are allowed to have weekends off and have a regular schedule but salesmen are to be there every saturday and every other sunday and this is after working 40-60 hours that week.

4.0

Jun 4, 2013

NIce.

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I like the people who I interact with.

Cons

Sometimes a bit too challenging for others

4.0

May 28, 2013

Great Company

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growth potential... Room to grow? Fun time to be with a growing company. AutoNation ROCKS!

Cons

None at this time. If you work hard, you have nothing to worry about plus you make great money.

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