Is AutoNation a good company to work for?

AutoNation has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 2,470 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 38% of employees would recommend working at AutoNation to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AutoNation have been left by employees working as Receptionist , Parts Specialist and Manager .

Does AutoNation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AutoNation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AutoNation. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AutoNation?

38% of AutoNation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AutoNation 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AutoNation?

Sales Associate (339) , Sales (91) , Sales Manager (68) , Sales Consultant (65) , Sales Representative (48) , Finance Manager (40) , Car Salesman (38) , Automotive Service Advisor (36) , Manager (34) , Technician (30) , Porter (26) , Automotive Technician (24) , Internet Sales Manager (22) , General Manager (19) , Receptionist (19)

What are the pros of working at AutoNation according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and bi weekly" ((in 130 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 121 reviews)); "About the only pro I have is the people I work with are great people." ((in 108 reviews)); "Great Opportunity to make a lot of money and have fun if you are willing to work hard and follow the great training!" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great coworkers and potential for promotion but not worth it" ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AutoNation according to real employee reviews?

"long hours and lots of downtime if you don’t know how to keep yourself busy" ((in 152 reviews)); "Management at my store was poor." ((in 147 reviews)); "Store level managers have very little authority." ((in 77 reviews)); "poor payplan, horrible long hours go unappreciated." ((in 66 reviews)); "no work life balance and you only get $100 for a new car sale" ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about AutoNation layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed AutoNation locations?

Fort Lauderdale , Houston , Memphis , Irving , Denver , Orlando , Bellevue , Dallas , Miami , Las Vegas , Tampa , Atlanta , Corpus Christi , Los Angeles , Phoenix , Pembroke Pines , Clearwater , San Jose , Katy , Chandler , Austin , Roseville , Buford , Fort Worth , Sanford , Winter Park , Baltimore , Tempe , Valencia , Marietta

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AutoNation reviews

3.0

38% would recommend to a friend

(2,415 total reviews)

Mike Manley

40% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Work/Life balance

AutoNation has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,415 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The AutoNation 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Aug 17, 2017

Lawyer

Associate lawyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is the best employer

Cons

No real cons about this employer

3.0

Mar 2, 2016

Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great processes in place. Used to be a great place to work

Cons

Top level management was awesome until Mike Maroone was COO.

2.0

Jun 2, 2010

AutoNation fails in many area's while attempting to lure customers in with a false feeling of ease.

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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