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DriveTime Automotive Group

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DriveTime Automotive Group reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,392 total reviews)
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Mary Leigh Phillips

59% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

DriveTime Automotive Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,392 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DriveTime Automotive Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Oct 16, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The compensation amount and all other aspects of this job really is what they tell you in the interviewing process. You really do make $50K first year or close to it. This company has a generous PTO arrangement. This company provides you with a lot of warm sales leads. I have 180 in my account currently. It is a team environment, and the business practice is structured in a way that encourages employees to work together. Every piece of work a sales advisor does is noted in the system and saved, and the company has regulations on place ensuring appropriate people get either full or split commission, which ensures a conflict free workplace among employees. Managers and district managers frequently buy lunch for the entire dealership for good performance. The company closes early for minor holidays like Halloween. It's really a good opportunity that is recommend to anyone.

Cons

No real job can be 100 percent perfect. The good things DriveTime guarantees do come at expense of a few things that are not ideal. The hours can be tough, and sometimes unpredictable. They are upfront about this in the interview. It's not always an easy job. You must have the personality and professionalism to walk people through a multi-step sales process. As a high-risk lender, there is a lot of paperwork and steps required to buy a car there, and sometimes, some customers get anxious about it. However, that is not common, and for the vast most part, people come and leave happy.

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
9y
Thanks for the candid review. Your summary really encapsulates everything a Sales Advisor at DriveTime experiences.
5.0
Oct 13, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy working for Drivetime. I have always had an interest in selling cars, but the safety of a guaranteed salary made it a no brainer. I work with a great group of people at the Pershall Rd. location, with supportive management. The new 4 day on, 3 day off schedule is a breath of fresh air! My goal is to make it to corporate eventually as a collections manager, and I feel this is a great steppingstone. I'd recommend this company to anyone seeking career growth with a strong employer.

Cons

None that I have encountered. Work life balance has become of great importance, and it shows in the employee morale.

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
9y
We are happy to hear our new flex schedule is making a difference in your work and life balance! Thanks for positive words and encouragement to our leadership and management teams.
2.0
Oct 10, 2016

Drive time review

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pros are your fellow sales advisors become your family and personal friends

Cons

No work life balance. Too metrics driven. And a unreasonable amount of pressure from managers

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