Autotrader reviews

3.1

53% would recommend to a friend

(610 total reviews)
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Nathan Coe

67% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Autotrader has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 610 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Autotrader employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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610 reviews
5.0
Jun 11, 2026

Generous company with great development opportunities

Anonymous employee
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Pros

A very generous and caring company. They focused on their people and drive innovation in the motor trade and tech sectors. They have great opportunities for development and give you the access and support you need. I feel very lucky to be part of the Autotrader team.

Cons

Sometimes things can be very busy.

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Autotrader Response
1w
Thank you for this review and for hearing how we're focused on people and innovation in the relevant sectors. We're lucky to have you on the team, especially during those busy periods we know can come up.
5.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Brilliant company to work for, supportive with lots of great benefits

Cons

Could do more to support remote working

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Autotrader Response
2w
Thank you for your review! It’s great to hear that you find Autotrader a brilliant company to work for, that you feel supported, and that you enjoy our employee benefits. As part of our hybrid working approach, we offer dedicated remote working periods during the summer and winter, an employee benefit we know is incredibly popular with many of our colleagues. To help us better understand the specific types of support you're referring to during these periods, please feel free to reach out to your People Manager or a member of the People Team. We'd love to hear your feedback.
5.0
May 7, 2026

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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