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DriveTime Automotive Group

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DriveTime Automotive Group reviews

3.4

54% would recommend to a friend

(1,391 total reviews)
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Mary Leigh Phillips

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

DriveTime Automotive Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,391 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DriveTime Automotive Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
Feb 2, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

you get a paycheck plus commissions co-workers are very nice

Cons

Long hours-(worked 18 hours on a Saturday trying to close a deal) They are not realistic about the amount of cars you can sell in a given month. You deal with people who cant get a car anywhere else, but want the world from you at DT

4.0
Nov 11, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Earning potential. Nice base salary plus commission and monthly team bonus. Advancement oppurtunites are great especially if you are willing to relocate Job stability is excellent especially in rough economy

Cons

Long hours especially during tax season which lasts from the middle of January through April Vehicles tend to be very over priced and inventory comes with repair issues as soon as they are delivered. Must be willing to "buy in to DriveTime"

1.0
Nov 4, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Only if you desire a career in sales entry level and want to get some title work and Office experience, this is the place for you.

Cons

For starters, every few months, they are eliminating positions. For an individual freshout of college in need of a job or a semi-seasoned sales associate/manager wanting to spread their wings, DT is for you. For a seasoned or mid-career professional or an individual wanting to get a start in Operations or a tenured salesman or Upper-Management Pro, STAY AWAY. The positions at DT are only unique to DT and ONLY DT! Do NOT be fooled by this Operations Manager title as true Operations are only in the Logistics/Manufacturing industry. If you are NOT into sales, DON'T COME HERE! When you leave DT and try to apply for other jobs in Operations, you will NOT have the qualifications so do NOT waste your time or career! The Auto industry has the following infrastructure: Sales Associates, Sales Manager, Tag/Title Clerk, Receptionist, F&I Manager, General Manager, Service Advisors and Service Managers. In the 'normal" companies, most individuals have a specific field and duty where at DT, you do EVERYTHING, and now, Sales Associates are cross-trained in Operations, Inventory, etc ... This is not normal and you really are not building skills to transfer anywhere else because you are burnt out and have too many irons in the fire. As an Ops Manager, you are doing title work, underwriting, selling, controlling inventory, customer service, warranty issues, covering for everyone when there is a shortage, training, handling building issues, contracting, a/p, petty cash, cash handling etc ... Too MUCH! It also does not help that most dealerships cultivate petty environments and the GM's and Market Managers look the other way. Please think twice, for the sake of YOUR career!!!!

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