Where your skills and professional growth will come to die - Product TrueCar Employee Review

1.0
16 Jun 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When compared to other workplaces, I'm not sure there are pros here. You will get paid and you will have benefits. Outside of that, nothing stands out at TrueCar.

Cons

Unless you are really in a desperate spot, do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. I know COVID has been hard on so many people, but taking a role at a company like this is going to hurt you more down the road. The company growth/promotion cycle revolves around a small group of inexperienced "leaders" who are only looking out for their next payday on the foundation of your work. They do not know how to manage or grow talent, but instead rely on convincing executives that they are experts in fields they know nothing about. TrueCar's employee turnover rate is incredible and yet they still have to conduct layoffs each year because every initiative they come up with, fails. You will never hear any follow ups to goals or OKRs because either those working on them quit in the middle of the year or TC comes nowhere close to meeting them, ever. I was not laid off, but I wish I had been. Coming to TrueCar was the worst mistake I have ever made in my professional career. I learned nothing, the company has achieved nothing, and it was all a big waste of time. These statements are even more true than they have been in the past. As soon as I find an exit, I'm hitting the door and I believe this holds true for more than half of the people left here. If you still don't believe me, just look at the stock performance since 2018. Well before COVID ever existed, this company has been losing hundreds of millions in value. There are reasons and those reasons still work at TrueCar.

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5.0
22 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

My boss and team were amazing. Super talented and collaborative.

Cons

The company as a whole started floundering and its goals weren't clear anymore.

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TrueCar Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions during your time with the company. We’re pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with your manager and team; fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment remains a key priority for us. We also appreciate your perspective regarding company direction and clarity of goals. As with any period of transition, maintaining alignment and focus is critical, and we recognize the importance of clear communication across the organization. We remain committed to strengthening this as we move forward. We appreciate your insights and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
3.0
30 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great Benefits & Remote Work

Cons

No matter how hard you work, there’s no recognition or pay increase. I wouldn’t recommend using the open-door policy if you have concerns about a manager. I raised an ongoing issue and ended up being written up based on claims that I wasn’t completing my work, even though I was following instructions. When layoffs happened, I was unfortunately among the first to be let go. It felt like a real slap in the face after all the time and commitment I gave to the company.

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TrueCar Response
1w
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company. We’re pleased to hear that you valued our benefits package and remote work flexibility, both of which remain important components of our employee experience. We take feedback regarding recognition and our open-door policy seriously. TrueCar is committed to maintaining a workplace where employees can safely raise concerns and where all issues are reviewed fairly and objectively. While organizational changes and employment decisions are driven by broader business considerations, we understand that these transitions are difficult. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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