You should know what you're getting into.. - Anonymous employee TrueCar Employee Review

1.0
Nov 20, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Food (However as of recently they cut this back) Location (If you live in or around the Santa Monica area) Compensation (The pay is well however it is Santa Monica) Benefits (I'd say above average benefits)

Cons

Where do I began. I think I'll just list things out in order so you have a clear idea of what you may be stepping in. - Pending the department growth is a possibility along with work-life balance. However lets be clear and growth is almost dependent on how many hours you are around. From what I've seen promotions normally were awarded based on basically living there with the managers. There are an extreme and I mean "EXTREME" amount of politics at this corporation. It doesn't matter if you work in tech, finance, HR, accounting or the dealership team. They promote there "friends" from within so let's keep this clear. - To reiterate, work-life balance just plain doesn't exist and it's even more extreme for tech, finance and accounting. Turnover has been literally unreal in those areas and the employees who've worked in those areas literally run out of that place whenever they can. - Management - There are a few very good managers in almost all areas so if you happen to work under a good one then congratulations. When I say few you probably can count them on 1 hand, let's put it that way.

Explore other reviews about TrueCar

5.0
Mar 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

My boss and team were amazing. Super talented and collaborative.

Cons

The company as a whole started floundering and its goals weren't clear anymore.

avatar
TrueCar Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions during your time with the company. We’re pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with your manager and team; fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment remains a key priority for us. We also appreciate your perspective regarding company direction and clarity of goals. As with any period of transition, maintaining alignment and focus is critical, and we recognize the importance of clear communication across the organization. We remain committed to strengthening this as we move forward. We appreciate your insights and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
3.0
Apr 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits & Remote Work

Cons

No matter how hard you work, there’s no recognition or pay increase. I wouldn’t recommend using the open-door policy if you have concerns about a manager. I raised an ongoing issue and ended up being written up based on claims that I wasn’t completing my work, even though I was following instructions. When layoffs happened, I was unfortunately among the first to be let go. It felt like a real slap in the face after all the time and commitment I gave to the company.

avatar
TrueCar Response
1w
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company. We’re pleased to hear that you valued our benefits package and remote work flexibility, both of which remain important components of our employee experience. We take feedback regarding recognition and our open-door policy seriously. TrueCar is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees can safely raise concerns and where all issues are reviewed fairly and objectively. While organizational changes and employment decisions are driven by broader business considerations, we understand that these transitions are difficult. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All