Great place to work - Anonymous employee Autotrader Employee Review

5.0
7 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Hybrid working - Competitive salary with annual reviews - Strong benefits package - Share scheme that can accumulate up to 30% of your salary over five years. You can also cash this out instead of taking shares, so it can effectively act as an additional yearly bonus - Great opportunities for development and career progression, both within and outside your team - Supportive colleagues and management - Plenty of opportunities to learn and grow professionally, and with soft skills - A lot of social clubs, guilds etc - A few times of the year there will be team/community days out which are often all paid for I’ve been with Auto Trader for nearly five years and have worked across a couple of different teams during that time. As with any large business, experiences will naturally vary depending on the team and individual circumstances. Speaking from my own experience, I’ve always spoken highly of Auto Trader as an employer for many reasons. There have definitely been highs and lows over the years, but no workplace is perfect, and challenges will always come with internal and external changes. What matters most is how people adapt and respond to those situations. One thing I’ve noticed is that opinions on management can differ significantly. Some people simply dislike change and can be overly critical without acknowledging the positives. In my experience, managers have generally been supportive, approachable, and respectful, particularly when there is mutual professionalism and accountability. Like any workplace, attitude and approach can have a big impact on the experience you have. Also, seeing a few points in these reviews, such as encouraging people to leave fake reviews. Never heard anyone mention to do this.

Cons

- In the past, I know people have been coming into the business for a team on a higher salary than the person who is training them when they get into the role (for the same role). These situations need to be reviewed, as salaries should reflect on experience within the business and skills in role

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Autotrader Response
1mo
We're so glad that things like hybrid working, career development, benefits and our overall culture are making a positive impact on you. Your constructive feedback is valuable, too. Finding that right balance of consistent communication and support across different teams is something we care about and will continue to work on.

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5.0
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Pros

Work-life balance is amazing. Everyone is open to communication. You can talk about any issue with your manager without hesitating.

Cons

Everything is too structured. You cannot improve yourself too muchç

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Autotrader Response
1y
Hi there, thanks so much your 5* review and contribution to our Glassdoor page, it's very much appreciated! Lovely to hear you find the work-life balance amazing and the open communication, music to our ears and exactly what we strive for. We also appreciate your constructive comment around structure, are you referring to a career path or the work you do? Be good to hear more and how we can help understand that. Thanks again and we hope you continue to enjoy life at AT!
1.0
11 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Whatever was good about Autotrader is long gone by now

Cons

This place is a masterclass in corporate hypocrisy. Leadership constantly congratulates itself on being “inclusive” and “people-first,” but anyone who actually works here knows that’s just branding. Feedback is supposedly encouraged, yet when employees raise real concerns, management either ignores it completely or shuts it down if it doesn’t fit their narrative. They just doesn’t listen, or don't want to. Decisions are made behind closed doors and then pushed down with the expectation that everyone should just smile and accept them. When employees try to question things or suggest improvements, they’re labeled as “not aligned with the culture.” In other words: agree with leadership and keep quiet or go home. What’s most frustrating is the huge gap between the company’s public image and the internal reality. They love talking about diversity, inclusion, and open dialogue in external messaging, but internally many employees feel unheard and sidelined. It’s hard to take those values seriously when management repeatedly proves they don’t practice them. And if you post on Glassdoor? Don't you dare! Morale is low because people feel like their voices don’t matter. The leadership team seems far more interested in protecting their image than actually fixing the issues employees keep raising.

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Autotrader Response
3mo
We acknowledge your review and the feedback you have submitted.
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