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Sonic Automotive reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(843 total reviews)

David B. Smith

71% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Sonic Automotive has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 843 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonic Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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843 reviews
1.0
Aug 26, 2016

Associates run the company.

Recommend
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Pros

Training is second to none. Regional support staff is there to help and give guidance when needed. Reporting is amazing and they give you the tools you need. They're technology is superior are are completely cutting edge.

Cons

Associate satisfaction is where they fall short. They listen to them, without even checking with the management to see if it holds any weight. I agree with associate satisfaction, yet when the tail wags the dog, your business will flounder. The GM I worked for managed to associate satisfaction and lacked accountability in a fear of hurting the ASI number. They have lost good managers, and recently an amazing manager due to listening to a couple disgruntled associates in the department, instead of listening to the majority. This will hurt them in the future if they don't get a handle on it.

1.0
Jul 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

There are lots of good people all over the place to meet and enjoy time with. They sell lots of nice cars and you can get a deal.

Cons

It is an old-fashioned place for management style, business practices and business ethics. Compensation ranges from fair to poor (and is getting worse). There are many bullies in this company and that mode is seen (an is) the path to power. Generally an unprofessional place. Technology is a joke.

1.0
May 1, 2016

Sales

Recommend
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Pros

The people that work there are great.

Cons

There is heavy turnover there. Low wages don't encourage an employee to put down roots.

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