Does Group 1 Automotive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Group 1 Automotive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Group 1 Automotive. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Group 1 Automotive?

39% of Group 1 Automotive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Group 1 Automotive 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Group 1 Automotive?

Sales Executive (42) , Sales Associate (40) , Sales (31) , Sales Consultant (21) , Automotive Service Advisor (20) , Technician (18) , General Accountant (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Sales Manager (13) , Finance Manager (12) , Manager (12) , Service Coordinator (12) , Warranty Administrator (10) , Sales Representative (9) , Service Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits with 401k and stock options" ((in 58 reviews)); "The people are great" ((in 36 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 14 reviews)); "4 day work week and coworkers are great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Staff on site are friendly and trying their best" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"POOR management!!!" ((in 71 reviews)); "Long hours and close out" ((in 59 reviews)); "low pay based of clocked hours too many employees" ((in 49 reviews)); "Rude and childish manager who cant take criticism but dishes it out behind peoples back ." ((in 29 reviews)); "There is is no work/life balance be prepared to stay at the dealership sixty" ((in 28 reviews))

What are employees saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Group 1 Automotive in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Group 1 Automotive locations?

Houston , Oklahoma City , Austin , Andover , Columbus , Beaumont , El Paso , Arlington , Stafford , Saco , Edmond , Boston , Danvers , Westwood , Atlanta , Tulsa , Round Rock , Dallas , Grapevine , Lubbock , Annapolis , Norwood , Atlantic City , Egg Harbor Township , Mobile , Amityville , Albuquerque , Irving , Richardson , Rockwall

Group 1 Automotive reviews

2.9

39% would recommend to a friend

(856 total reviews)

Daryl Kenningham

59% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (856 reviews)

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Group 1 Automotive has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 856 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Group 1 Automotive 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

856 reviews

2.0

Mar 2, 2011

Group 1 is not a place to advance.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Group 1 is the perfect place to go if you are looking to get some job experience. They have numerous turnovers so, it is fairly easy to get hired.

Cons

Group 1 Automotive does not respect there employees. If you are looking for career advancement, then this is not the place for you. Most of the benefits are not really benefits and you can purchase the same types of insurance from outside sources and it would cost you less. Holidays are few and far between and require that you work some of them. In the last couple of years, most of their employees have received pay cuts and the rest have not received raises in years. It seems like there layoffs have all occurred weeks before Christmas. If you are looking for recognition, this is not the place for you.

1.0

Apr 14, 2026

Toxic corporation with low pay and poor policies

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are unfortunately no pros of being a technician at this corporation when compared to other OEM dealers.

Cons

Group1 is a publicly traded company, this means they are only concerned with their bottom line. High paying jobs are funneled to low pay techs in order to bump up effective labor rate. When the stock price goes down they terminate people. There are an intense number of corporate policies and rules that you would not otherwise find elsewhere, that make your life as a technician harder, these policies are also set by people with 0 experience in the field. Everybody is paid just enough to survive, I have seen multiple techs with families that need to have a roommate to get by. There are so many terrible policies that all of the good technicians ultimately left for the most part. This company is just as bad if not worse than automation or lithia. Company advertises a 4 day work week an then makes you work 5-6. DO NOT WORK FOR GROUP 1

Group 1 Automotive Response

13h

Thank you for taking the time to lay out your perspective in such detail, and for the years you spent as a technician with us. We hear the concerns you've raised about pay, scheduling, and the policies that shape the day-to-day for our techs. Professionalism, to us, means building a workplace where skilled people are supported and fairly recognized for demanding work, and that's a standard we hold ourselves accountable to. While we can't speak to the specifics of any one experience, feedback like yours is something we take seriously as we keep working to do right by our technicians. We wish you all the best in your next role.

1.0

Sep 29, 2025

False hope.

Technical lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. They fail to do what they say.

Cons

Group1 comes in and buys up dealerships and gives everyone false promises. They Won’t buy shop equipment. Or do anything to help the shop when it’s slow. It’s unethical to allow someone to work for 80 plus hours and bring home a 30 hour paycheck when it is their job to bring in the work. The company has everything off site so good luck trying to get an answer quickly on warranty coverage. The best salesman leave due to their unreasonable pay plans. The future of the business is the independent business. All customer pay.

Group 1 Automotive Response

12h

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We hear the frustration around pay and around the support shops receive, and we want to be clear that following through on what we tell our people is a standard we take seriously. Integrity and professionalism mean doing what we say we will and giving our teams what they need to do demanding work well. While we can't speak to the specifics of any one experience, feedback like yours is something we take to heart as we keep working to do right by the people in our shops. We wish you all the best in your next chapter.

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