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 132 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 113 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 111 reviews)); "Good training but they dont put in practice what you learned." ((in 71 reviews)); "Great coworkers and potential for promotion but not worth it" ((in 45 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 159 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 79 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

37% would recommend to a friend

(2,411 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

2.8

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 2,411 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Feb 25, 2009

Is the headache worth the money???

Auto technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The pay is great compared to similar jobs. The benefits are good, but the employer match for 401k was just discontinued. The facilities look good to someone who doesn't work there. Store has lots of potential to make money.

Cons

The management comunicates very poorly with employees, no matter how many unnecessary meetings are held. Complaints are ignored or not delt with in a timely manner. Dishonest employees are allowed to do whatever they please. The work environment is overall negative. The facilites look good on the outside, but are poorly constructed and cheap. Performance reviews are not realistic.

1.0

Jan 10, 2013

Low Pay, bad training, long hours

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most people I work around are good people

Cons

Your commission salary is based on customer surveys. The survey itself is confusing. You get marked off for things you can't control. They are more concerned with the survey then if you're a good employee when people who fill the surveys out don't care about your job. Sometimes they are in a bad mood or have a spouse fill it out. But, people are fired for low surveys even after bending over backwards for the customer. Even if you make CSI and sell alot, salary is still low. No room for growth. Long hours. High turn around. They give everyone an assistant manager title so they don't have to pay overtime.

2.0

Oct 2, 2011

If you have thick skin, you'll be fine

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team truly cares about the product. Teamwork is excellent, the work isn't difficult, as long as the work gets done, people leave you alone.

Cons

Managers have very little respect for the people on the front lines and the job they do. It is very difficult to keep associates motivated when you are being treated poorly on a day to day basis. Most people are looking for work outside the organization despite the fact that they genuinely like most aspects of their job.

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