AutoNation fails in many area's while attempting to lure customers in with a false feeling of ease. - Sales Associate AutoNation Employee Review

2.0
Jun 2, 2010
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Pros

Corperate processes make somethings uniform. Hours are best ever I've worked, however just like anywhere else you have to be there a lot if you want to make a living. I never was "spoken to" when I was sick and called out.

Cons

Upper managment feels the need to micro manage every aspect of the car deal...almost as if they really have no clue what it like to sell a car and are willing to take customers time to find out. Paperwork for buying a car adds a extra 40 mins to the process. Customers often complain it takes too long, nevermind if something "real" pops up ( missing keys, cars out of gas, can't find car, ect....) Benifits are a joke and are only offered once a year by them sending a one page letter to your house, you miss that letter you are SOL. Commisions are very low 16-18% except if you can somehow manage to sell 18+ units a month then you can get it up to 25% (which 25% is the norm everywhere else). Money is taken out of every car with over priced charges before commisions are even figured. Floors are flooded with salespeople (300 unit stores have 45+ sales people). Managers give deals to thier friends.

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5.0
Jul 12, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

Long hours, Low work/life balance. Senior Management could improve a little

1.0
Jun 9, 2026
Recommend
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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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