Put your seatbelt on if you work in HQ - Anonymous employee AutoNation Employee Review

1.0
Jan 24, 2017
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.

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5.0
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Pros

Great company to work for, Great team, more than a team felt like family.

Cons

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1.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

The department is work from home.

Cons

They do not provide any equipment/laptops and make you pay for your own virus protection. Extreme micromanagement leaves employees with little autonomy and creates unnecessary stress. Frequent layoffs and high turnover. Inconsistent scheduling and long hours, including recurring 10-14 hour days yet ending the week with no overtime. Employees are blamed for slow business conditions they cannot control. Unpaid on-call expectations when the work load is low. Low compensation relative to workload. Management often complains about having to answer employee questions, creating an environment where people feel discouraged from seeking guidance or clarification. Employees are treated as replaceable rather than valued contributors.

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