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DriveTime Automotive Group

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No incentive for high performers - CEG DriveTime Automotive Group Employee Review

1.0
5 Feb 2021
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Pros

Good benefits package 401K Good PTO Package

Cons

Where do I start? First, they took away commissions, so there is literally no incentive to sell. Instead of commission, you get a team bonus for hitting budget. So if someone sells 30 cars and someone else sells 5 cars, guess what? They get paid the same. They try to justify this elimination of commission by saying it encourages people to work together for the betterment of the customer while fostering a positive team atmosphere. Give me a break. You think it’s a positive team atmosphere when you have lazy Joe Schmoe getting paid the same as someone that busts their behind?Companies always try to make you view their BS through rose tinted glasses. They just got tired of paying high performers commissions. They increased the base salary, which encourages people to just be lazy, not care and rely on the hard workers to get their tiny team bonus for them. If you’re a hard worker and like getting paid for your output, don’t work here. They also cut most of the sales staff due to covid, so they work you like a dog.

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
5y
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Sad to see only 1 star after spending 3-4 years with DriveTime. I imagine you've seen quite a few changes over the years, as we're always trying new things to better the lives of both our customers and our employees. The increased base salary has stabilized our Customer Experience Guides' take home pay, so there's less fluctuation month to month, and also helps us focus on our customer's needs - not just a commission check. While it may not work for all sales roles out there, we are strong supporters of a team-based bonus approach. We work hard together and we win together! We wish you all the best on your next endeavor.

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Cons

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience as an Assistant Manager. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fast-paced environment, competitive pay, and work-life balance the role provided. As our business evolves, we're continually looking for ways to improve processes and better serve both our customers and employees. Feedback from team members helps us evaluate these efforts and identify opportunities to enhance the experience for everyone involved. Thank you for sharing your experience, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
27 Jun 2026
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Pros

Break room Covered work area good lighting

Cons

Deceptive Company policy that is hard to access (Need to create a case with HR to review policies that are not easily located). Management over work with little notice for demand of Overtime. Management Typically uses google search to base their decisions instead of consulting their diagnostic team. Over demand of core job responsibilities ( Doing more than what you agreed to do upon hire). If Something was missed or not performed a certain way management will stop your production to show what you did wrong with the expectation that you will still hit production targets. Management also tends to talk down instead of a coaching approach. If you happen to go above and beyond (which is hard to do) little rewards come your way ( Things that wont come). Typical work shifts consists of maintaining a pace that is hard to achieve to always hit targets even if several roadblocks are in the way that you cant avoid. Overall working here I found it difficult to effectively communicate with management or other co-workers. * Working here I have personally experienced Sexual harassment and sexual assault, I have informed management and have heard no update on that topic other than "talked to said employee". Then Said Employee's behavior changed and found it extremely difficult to perform duties.

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