Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts is a retailer. They sell automotive parts, accessories, and tools to consumers and businesses.

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Rating based on 213 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Advance Auto Parts

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Advance Auto Parts get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid sick leave

    Does Advance Auto Parts give paid sick leave?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid leave when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    56% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 198 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Advance Auto Parts do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    76% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 199 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    You should be paid for all the work you do.

    A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

    How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

    Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

    How we know this

    • 26% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
    • 46% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
    • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
    • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

    Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.

    You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do workers at Advance Auto Parts worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.

    You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.

  • Okay
  • Only some people can choose their shifts

    Do Advance Auto Parts workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Advance Auto Parts workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    39% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 147 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job works with your personal life.

    It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to get time off

    How easy is it to get time off at Advance Auto Parts?

    Some people find it hard to get time off.

    How we know this

    43% of people report it’s hard to get time off.

    Based on data from 165 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute

    Do Advance Auto Parts managers change schedules at the last minute?

    Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.

    How we know this

    69% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.

    Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Advance Auto Parts?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is a Advance Auto Parts job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at Advance Auto Parts good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

    Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    42% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.

Benefits

    Okay
  • Only some part-time workers get health insurance

    Do part-time workers at Advance Auto Parts get health insurance?

    Some people who work part-time get health insurance.

    How we know this

    66% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they don't get health insurance.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.

    We believe all workers should get health insurance, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Advance Auto Parts feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    79% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get breaks without interruption

    Do people at Advance Auto Parts get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Only some people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    47% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.

    Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed out

    Is it stressful to work at Advance Auto Parts?

    Most people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at Advance Auto Parts enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Advance Auto Parts recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 213 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Advance Auto Parts?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 190 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to advance

    Do people get support to advance at Advance Auto Parts?

    Only some people are given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening

    Do people think Advance Auto Parts’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    91% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by headquarters

    Do workers feel well informed about how Advance Auto Parts is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

How Advance Auto Parts ranks

Advance Auto Parts ranks joint 118th to work for out of retailers.

  1. 118= Food Lion
    5.8
  2. 118= Advance Auto Parts
    5.8
  3. 118= Journeys
    5.8

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 20 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 February 2025.

Advance Auto Parts job reviews

  • Best thing

    I help others with problems that they cannot find and I provide solutions for shops

    Worst thing

    Angry customers who give wrong info

    7.0

    Advance Auto Parts Commercial Parts Pro, January 2025

  • Best thing

    My customers / commercial accounts. The few friendships I’ve made.

    Worst thing

    Severely understaffed, making it impossible to take sick time. Having to work when extremely ill.

    5.5

    Advance Auto Parts Commercial Parts Pro, December 2024

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 88% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 213 Advance Auto Parts employees

How much notice do people get of their shifts?

26%
46%
24%
3%
26% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time. 46% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time. 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time. 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on 201 Advance Auto Parts employees