Meh, don't believe the lies - Anonymous employee TrueCar Employee Review

3.0
May 28, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They feed us at least 1 company provided meal a week. Snacks Beautiful office space The health insurance is fantastic Generous hiring bonuses

Cons

In the interview process, they tell you that they don't track vacation, they track it obsessively, don't try to ask for more than a day or two off in a row. They will tell you how they are an agile shop, that couldn't be further from reality, development is very waterfall with the agile meetings stacked on top. Everything is top down, if you aren't management, your ability to change things is nonexistent. Communication between remote offices is sparse and poorly handled. Layoffs seem to be a yearly thing, and very much a popularity contest. If you are good at your job, but not popular, you won't make it through the next round of layoffs. Hiring bonuses are stock, so while they are generous, it is possible that they may not amount to much, depending on how the market goes. Development seems to jump from one priority to another, with no apparent plan to get things to market.

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5.0
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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
Apr 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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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