The way advance really is - Anonymous employee Advance Auto Parts Employee Review

3.0
7 May 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Good way to learn about cars and what actually breaks on them. -great pride among non-management employees -20% discount helps -scheduling is great when time off is needed -accepting of personal life problems

Cons

-Horrible acronyms. -worthless district management -one sided contest. i.e. sales on oil.winning store g.m. gets free steak lunch. winning store team gets free hat. -customer always right no matter how stupid they are -batteries and wipers plus other things have to be done to help customers because management thinks were paid mechanics - almost always short handed at night and weekends causing unwanted stress with customers -have to complete long list of closing duties every night while management watches and doesn't help

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5.0
23 June 2026
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Pros

A lot of schedule flexibility

Cons

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4.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It’s a pretty easy job, very fun people to work with. Hours as a driver are pretty consistent.

Cons

The pay isn’t great. It would be nice if the drivers were making at least $17 or $18 an hour. Also benefits don’t extend to health insurance only dental and vision if you are only considered part-time. Anybody that isn’t the GM, CPP, and RPP are considered part-time, regardless of the hours you get.

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