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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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5.0
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Pros

Always busy, good pay, decent hours

Cons

Upper management regularly rolling out new initiatives that hinder dealerships ability to sell.

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
1w
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.
2.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

It use to operate like a startup. Flexible with the right management. Outings can be fun, but most of the fun has been laid off or budgeted out. Red tape, metrics, favoritism, and budgeting ruined everything. I miss what it use to be.

Cons

They have let go at least 50% of IT, and another 20% have left on their own if not more within the last year. The good old boy club is very strong, was told there's no where to move up. Years in a row never having any actual achievable goals to show accountability for promotion. They are running out of technical knowledge and the only one's who are staying are those who've been there for a long time, only. Even some of those are getting laid off unexpectedly. Having connections outside of work seems to matter more than skill or contributions wether that's code or hours spent. Be wary of applying here, they are running on a skeletion crew on just about every team, this was not the case a year ago. What's left is not the biggest contributors or most impactful team members. Once the CTO (Greg) left, it all started a shift, a little over a year ago. No sense of ownership on any of the teams, while every team is so fragmented. One could be implimenting something affecting the whole company and get laid the same day.

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DriveTime Automotive Group Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience as an Engineer. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and relationships built during your time here. At the DriveTime Family of Brands, we're committed to creating opportunities for growth through regular career conversations, internal mobility, leadership development programs, and transparent performance expectations. We also work hard to foster a culture where team members can share ideas, make an impact, and collaborate across teams. Thank you for sharing your experience, we wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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