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Advance Auto Parts
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Industry: Wholesale Trade · HQ: Raleigh, NC

Advance Auto Parts Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at Advance Auto Parts give their company a 3.8 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Advance Auto Parts employees are Senior Buyers submitting an average rating of 4.9 and Parts Specialists with a rating of 4.4.

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3.8
Average Rating
(based on 122 Advance Auto Parts Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.7
Growth Opportunities
3.4
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
3.9
Rewards You Receive
3.4
Support You Get
3.8
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.0
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Sales Manager
"I have been working for this company for four years. I've learned a lot about cars, which I didn't know zilch when I started. I recommend this job for someone in college looking for a part-time job."
Posted 9 years ago in Atlanta, GA
Assistant Manager
in Elkhart, IN

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"My boss at the time. I did like the inventory control, I was in control of that position."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Nights, weekends, holiday hours."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep your chin up and your mind in the position, don't let friendships rule over the job."

Customer Service Associate
in Tucker, GA

"This was a part time job while going to college."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"It was flexible hours with my college schedule."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Good management team."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.8
Advance Auto Parts (184)
4.7 Highest Rated in this Industry is DEFENDER Direct (13)
1.8 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Hampton Forge (8)
3.5 Average of All Companies in this Industry (13,143)
Counter Associate
in Opelika, AL

"Great place to begin a career in the auto parts industry."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Great people to work with and work for. I had a great store manager who was very accommodating with school schedule."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"If there was a down side it would be working on weekends during football season."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your employees and always do what you say you are going to do. Employee trust can't be bought."

Facilities Coordinator
in Roanoke, VA

"Due to advancement in this facility, employee turnover is very great."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Fast paced work."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Very little chance for advancement."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offering better benefits and advancement."

Customer Service Specialist
in Vidalia, GA

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"People, and it was easy, as my family knew lots about cars."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"I was in High School, so I didn't know what other opportunities were available."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Training."

Parts Professional
in Weirton, WV

"Good company with poor management."

Assistant Manager
in Fort Lauderdale, FL

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"People relationship."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"The salary."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If they cannot pay better the employees, they could improve theirs benefits."

Assistant Store Manager
in Dallastown, PA

"It was a filler job while I was in school."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Flexible."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Dealing with customers."

Head Cashier
in Torrance, CA

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Flexible work hours."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Like Auto Zone, competition among management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To be more fair."

Cashier
in Newnan, GA

"I enjoyed the people and it was a great part time job."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"I liked the people (customers and employees)."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Stocking shelves, but someone has to do it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer ongoing sales training - don't limit yourself to walk-in traffic, reach out to the community."

Assistant Manager

"High impact position."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"The people and the automotive problem solving."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"The night and weekend shifts."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Improve salary."

Sales Associate
in Fairfield, OH

"Great part time job while finishing school."

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Laid back environment, flexible schedule while finishing school."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"Compensation."

Parts Specialist
in Ellicott City, MD

What do you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"The flexibility to work while attending school."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company is very easy to work with, and flexibility is not an issue."

What don't you like about working at Advance Auto Parts?

"There is not a lot of room for advancement within the company."

Assistant Manager
in Muskegon, MI

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be professional, and be yourself."

Point of Sales Representative
in Richland, MS

"I just work there to help pay my bills."

Advance Auto Parts Reviews FAQs

Is Advance Auto Parts a good company to work for?

Advance Auto Parts has an overall rating of 3.8 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 122 Advance Auto Parts Review Ratings left anonymously by Advance Auto Parts employees, which is 3% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 96% of employees would recommend working at Advance Auto Parts.

Does Advance Auto Parts pay their employees well?

Advance Auto Parts employees earn $30,500 annually on average, or $15 per hour, which is 54% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 24 Advance Auto Parts employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Advance Auto Parts Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Advance Auto Parts?

96% of employees would recommend working at Advance Auto Parts with the overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. Employees also rated Advance Auto Parts 3.7 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.4 for Rewards You Receive, 3.4 for Growth Opportunities and 3.8 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Advance Auto Parts?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Advance Auto Parts is a Senior Vice President at $190,000 annually. Browse Advance Auto Parts Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Advance Auto Parts?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Advance Auto Parts is a Retail Sales Person at $16,000 annually. Browse Advance Auto Parts Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Advance Auto Parts?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Advance Auto Parts to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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