Does Group 1 Automotive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Group 1 Automotive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Group 1 Automotive. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Group 1 Automotive?

40% of Group 1 Automotive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Group 1 Automotive 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Group 1 Automotive?

Sales Executive (42) , Sales Associate (40) , Sales (29) , Automotive Service Advisor (20) , Sales Consultant (20) , Technician (18) , General Accountant (14) , Customer Service Representative (13) , Sales Manager (13) , Finance Manager (12) , Manager (12) , Service Coordinator (12) , Warranty Administrator (10) , Sales Representative (9) , Service Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits with 401k and stock options" ((in 57 reviews)); "The people are great" ((in 37 reviews)); "4 day work week and coworkers are great" ((in 17 reviews)); "Staff on site are friendly and trying their best" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Group 1 Automotive according to real employee reviews?

"POOR management!!!" ((in 73 reviews)); "Long hours and close out" ((in 55 reviews)); "low pay based of clocked hours too many employees" ((in 48 reviews)); "Rude and childish manager who cant take criticism but dishes it out behind peoples back ." ((in 30 reviews)); "There is is no work/life balance be prepared to stay at the dealership sixty" ((in 25 reviews))

What are employees saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Group 1 Automotive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Group 1 Automotive in 2026.

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2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(849 total reviews)

Daryl Kenningham

58% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

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3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Work/Life balance

2.5

Senior management

Group 1 Automotive has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 849 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Group 1 Automotive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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849 reviews

1.0

Nov 24, 2009

Their way or the highway

Sales and leasing consultant new and used cars

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good compensation potential, local management flexible with time off for personal affairs, many nationwide locations so relocating may be easy to do

Cons

scripted sales presentation and procedures, follow their sales processes or you're out, volume is the only thing that matters, cookie cutter philosophy to sales and operations for over 200 dealerships that doesn't always fit, medical benefit costs eat up your base salary, shifting pay plans lower compensation

2.0

Sep 28, 2009

don't fall for the blue sky pay plans..this industry isn't likely to ever be what it used to be.

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good income when the market explodes like during cash for clunkers

Cons

too few employees trying to run the stores due to economic downsizing, working people way beyond normal overtime.

2.0

Sep 26, 2009

Find another place to work it's not worth it

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Some of the best employees around

Cons

Must live at dealership to make any money, Cut 401k match ,sick & personal day GONE, Salespeople 40% pay cut, hourly employees 5% cut whats next? everyone is over worked and Management is condescending and unprofessional.

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don't fall for the blue sky pay plans..this industry isn't likely to ever be what it used to be.

Find another place to work it's not worth it

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