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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Feb 14, 2017

If you want growth and opportunity work somewhere else

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent benefits, annual check based of tenure, good market presence, that's about the best part of autonation. Not a lot of great things to speak of.

Cons

Schedule is worse than typical car business including being open on Easter Sunday. Lowest pay plan for both mgrs and sales associates, virtually no growth opportunity as they hire from outside first. 90% of the time openings are filled prior to posting the job. The compórtate office is full of people that have never worked in the stores and have no idea how their new programs will impact the business and employees. Terrible communication and no consistency in policy Things change from day to day or depending on who the GM or market president is.

1.0

Jan 24, 2017

Put your seatbelt on if you work in HQ

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The prestige of the name and work space. Corporate events. Access to Downtown and covered parking.

Cons

HQ is not a feel good place. Management rules by fear and being told 'you are replaceable, we are all replaceable' is common. Much of the company's public face is hypocrisy behind closed doors. They are focused on looking good but are out of touch with their own employees. Management is presented what they need to be shown and employees are expected and held to 24-hr received well. They notoriously pay vendors late and skirt the rules. The company runs like an insurance company - taking risks that they will only have to pay out or handle certain things. Appreciation is non-existent.

2.0

Mar 25, 2016

With over 330 dealerships AutoNation is the World's largest auto retailer.

F&i manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company benefits More "corporate" environment than independent dealerships AutoNation is always hiring, plenty of jobs available, from sales consultants to accounting personnel

Cons

Regardless of what anyone in H.R. or Mgmt tells you on an interview, your income is capped. Regardless of whether you're straight commission. If you happen to exceed all quotes and objectives and reach a high income one month, your payplan with be changed the following month. Having been a sales manager and F&I Mgr, I know from experience. If you happen to earn $14,000 in one month, you'll go thru a payplan change, not to exceed $12,000 any month afterwards. They're a public company and they only income that matters is their own.

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If you want growth and opportunity work somewhere else

Put your seatbelt on if you work in HQ

With over 330 dealerships AutoNation is the World's largest auto retailer.

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