Great place to work if you don't mind long hours - General Manager Advance Auto Parts Employee Review

4.0
Dec 18, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Pay for management is higher than other stores of similar size and volume. Senior management communicates well with General Managers about company issues. Bonuses are unlimited depending upon the volume of your store. Good benefits Parts avalibility and turn around times greatly exceed the competion. Senior management is receptive to suggestions and feedback. Corporate customer service is very helpful to it's employees. Upward mobility is easy at the store level for individuals who work hard and are competent. Company is very accomidating to individuals who need time off. Knowledgeable team members

Cons

General Managers are required to be in thier store 5 days a week for at least 50 hours. In addition to the 5 days a week at the store, you usually end up in a meeting once a week for anywhere from 2 hrs. to 8 hrs. Hours are constantly being cut by senior management and they require the General Manager to fill in any gaps or understaffing in the schedule. New contests, sayings, and policy changes every month. Too many accessories and not enough parts. Sales floor items: 60%, Hard Parts: 40%. Plan-o-grams are continuous and products rotate in and out. Understaffed a lot due to lack of hours.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of schedule flexibility

Cons

There is a lot of favoritism/bad management, especially in the DC that I work in. (DC-41)

1.0
Jul 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some good employees at the Store lvl

Cons

Everything else. Corporate violates HR laws daily. HR sweeps all under rug. You will regret working for this company. Pay is terrible, McDonald's pays more..... Required 50 a week for GMs. More like 60. You have been warned

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