Is DriveTime Automotive Group a good company to work for?

DriveTime Automotive Group has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,444 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 51% of employees would recommend working at DriveTime Automotive Group to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DriveTime Automotive Group have been left by employees working as Dealership Coordinator , Assistant General Manager and Recruiter .

Does DriveTime Automotive Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DriveTime Automotive Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DriveTime Automotive Group. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DriveTime Automotive Group?

51% of DriveTime Automotive Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DriveTime Automotive Group 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DriveTime Automotive Group?

Sales Advisor (145) , Sales Manager (60) , General Manager (52) , Customer Experience Guide (50) , Sales Associate (36) , Loan Advisor (29) , Senior Sales Advisor (28) , Operations Advisor (26) , Sales Advisor - Full Time (15) , Assistant General Manager (14) , Sales (14) , CEG (13) , Dealership Coordinator (13) , Operations Manager (13) , Manager (12)

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

"The benefits are good but affordable." ((in 129 reviews)); "Good pay for base salary Also can get a team bonus if monthly goal is met for the dealership." ((in 123 reviews)); "Great culture and relatively easy analysis job" ((in 88 reviews)); "The people you work with are great and not only care about you professionally but also personally." ((in 84 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 33 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance.... I'm doing great at my job at the expense of my family" ((in 104 reviews)); "Long hours it makes no sense that the hours the dealerships are open basically have no life." ((in 99 reviews)); "The sales advisors as well as managers have allegedly been robbing the owner of this company blind for years." ((in 41 reviews)); "Upper management does not care about any of “the little people” They turned into a turn and burn company." ((in 40 reviews)); "Long hours almost everyday." ((in 24 reviews))

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

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

What are the top reviewed DriveTime Automotive Group locations?

Mesa , Tempe , Phoenix , Charlotte , Houston , Dallas , Atlanta , Fort Worth , Memphis , Las Vegas , San Antonio , Columbus , Orlando , Tampa , Independence , Raleigh , Saint Louis , Nashville , Indianapolis , Detroit , Denver , Jacksonville , Charleston , Austin , Los Angeles , Highland , Clearwater , Mobile , Albuquerque , Greensboro

DriveTime Automotive Group reviews

3.3

51% would recommend to a friend

(503 total reviews)

Mary Leigh Phillips

58% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

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1.0

Jun 3, 2017

A Culture of Dishonesty, Selling Lemons and Terrible High Interest Auto Loans

Sales advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None that I can really think of. The only ones that brings to mind is sometimes company paid lunch and can make a decent amount of money during "Tax Time."

Cons

-Working 50+ Hours a Week. -Yearly "Pay Enhancements" that lead into reduction on commission/bonuses and requiring you to produce more and work longer to make the same amount of money you did last year. -Limited career progression past Sales Advisor and promotions are only awarded to corporate Kool-Aid drinking drones. -Corporate leadership lies to customers and employees alike. -No work life balance. -Selling lemons and leasing broken cars to customers at a high price and high interest rate. -High default rate on loans and cars being returned because they broke down and the repairs were not covered by the "warranty." -Sales Advisors are scared of leasing and selling vehicles due to the fear of the car breaking down and losing a customer and losing the commission. -Most of a Sales Advisor's day is cold calling 60 calls a day, trying to sell cars, dealing with customer complaints, replacing dead car batteries and worrying about making enough money to support their family.

DriveTime Automotive Group Response

9y

We are disappointed to hear about your negative experience. As a company, we have strong expectations for all employees and managers to act with integrity. We appreciate your feedback to allow us to look into areas where we can improve and ensure that this expectation is being met.

2.0

Jun 2, 2017

Great start disappointing ending.

Sales advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Starting pay, I made 30,000 base and made 45,000 my first year. I worked with a great team. I really liked the nice family feel. It felt like having my own business. I made some real connections with customers. I also really liked test driving cars, I got experience with so many different types of makes and models.

Cons

Long hrs. Sometimes I would work bell to bell during tax season 9-9. Or I would be at work until 11-12 at night closing a tough deal. Some customers were very unprepared to by cars. I had to reminded them to bring their driver's lic. Drive time has super high payments and high interest rates. It makes closing cars really hard. After working there for 2 1/2 years I was laid off. They called me in on my day off and made me wait for 2 hrs before I was laid off and given my severance check. It was sad and very deeming and honestly made me loose so much trust in companies. Also there was lost of drama at the store over splitting deals. If you sell cars they treat you great. If you don't produce you will be treated poorly.

DriveTime Automotive Group Response

9y

Thank you for your feedback. While we recognize our busy season hours can be long, we are always looking for ways to improve the work/life balance and increase incentives to make this time worth-while for our employees. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts to help us continue to do so.

4.0

May 17, 2017

Drivetime inspection center over all is one of the best places I've worked.

Technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They pay hourly and there is steady work year round. During the buildup to tax season you can get overtime too. You always know what your schedule will be and you always know what your paycheck should be. The health insurance is good and they give out plenty of PTO.

Cons

The inspection centers start work at 6:00 am this may be a pro to some but I'm not a morning person. Also they only do raises once a year, if you get one it isn't much. At least that's what I'm told, I've never got one yet.

DriveTime Automotive Group Response

9y

As a company we strive to provide a stable environment for our employees. We are glad to hear that the consistent hours and compensation at our Inspections Centers are providing that environment for you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

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