Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,466 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 (338) , Sales (91) , Sales Manager (68) , Sales Consultant (65) , Sales Representative (48) , Finance Manager (39) , 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 134 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 112 reviews)); "Great benefits and 401k friendly" ((in 104 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 46 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 152 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 76 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 46 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

(2,411 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 2,411 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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2K reviews

1.0

Mar 14, 2012

Worst compnay I ever worked for

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Recommend

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Pros

my supervisor was very accomodating, because I knew what I was doing and he knew I would watch out for him when first hired, everyone seemed happy and helpful

Cons

I would have to say everything! Pay is below average wages. Benefits are extremely expensive and in combination with the low pay, I couldn't afford benefits. This company is NOT employee oriented at all. They are only concerned with the bottom line. You are expected to work constantly, non-stop! NO down time at all. Would advise anyone who is considering employment at the Shared Service Center, DONT! Turn and run away as fast as you can.

1.0

Feb 29, 2012

There is "Us" and the rest of AN Staff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Location in downtown Fort Lauderdale Half day off day before a holiday

Cons

Top management flies around in corporate jets and stay at over priced hotels while everyone else is cost-cut to extreme. Middle managers have to fight over a $5 variance in hotel bills. Hourly people have to clock in and out. This is a corporation, not a factory. Salaries are uneven. You can work hard and get the same lousy 1 to 3% raise or no raise at all every year.

4.0

Feb 23, 2012

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is an industry leader and very forward thinking. They are always looking at the new technologies available and how they can be used to improve processes.

Cons

There is limited potential for advancement and therefore they are losing some very knowledgeable employees to competitors and other industries.

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