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International Cars

International Cars Limited is an employee owned automotive dealer network comprised of two Honda stores, one Chevrolet store, one Audi store, and one Porsche store. Their goal to advance their own employees up through the "ranks" is present on the daily. Numerous employees, myself included, have worked for the company for more than 15+ years, and there's reason for if. They take care of their own. One major downfall would be the lack of holidays celebrated, but that's the norm in the automotive industry. It's certainly not this company alone, as all large manufacturer dealerships are this way. Also, being paid on customer surveys is another con, but once again, thi's is an industry issue. Not an International Cars Limited only, issue. Overall, it's a decent place to work and grow.

Working at Honda North was an eye-opening experience. I was genuinely impressed by the strong sense of community and the passion many employees brought to their roles - especially those who had been with the company for a decade or more. The impressively low turnover rate truly stood out to me, especially coming from previous dealership experience where frequent staff changes were the norm.

Honda North fosters an environment that feels like an extended family, with a genuine focus on personal development and leadership. The company’s values are clearly reflected in the dedication and purpose of its employees - something that’s easy to notice when you take a moment to observe the culture.

Strong leadership is a defining trait here, and it’s clear that the company is committed to not just building great teams but also developing the next generation of leaders.

The culture is fun and relaxed yet most people are hard working and focused on doing their best, day in and day out.  
The benefit package is unlike any other I've seen in this industry, without a doubt.  Health insurance options are good and the employee portion is excellent when compared to other dealerships.  
Vacation and sick time is accrued so after 6 months you can start taking time off.  Only drawback is not being able to borrow against the balance, that really should be allowed.  
Being employee owned means getting a yearly "stake in the outcome" bonus, when business exceeds expectations.   This has been incredible, like nothing I've seen and it's divided equally among every person, regardless of your salary.  The owners are clearly very generous and enjoy seeing everyone share in the company success year after year.  


What is the best part of working at the company?
The annual stake in the outcome ibonus.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management, HR is unresponsive, except for the select few they like.  Work/life balance is non existent.  Not enough vacation time or PTO unless you’ve been there a long time.  Also, I was there 2 years and never earned shares as promised.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Sales reps are amazing!  Some of the sales managers are okay.  The HR department is weak!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Get to work, call customers in your pipeline, take new customers as they come in, facilitate the sales process !

What is the best part of working at the company?
Excellent sales staff and sales managers. Fantastic!!!  Hard working, honest service departments at all locations, completely unappreciative HR department.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
HR department is unapproachable and unkind.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fantastic in sales!  But don’t believe that the HR department cares at all about adhering to company culture as indicated by the owner!

This is the most toxic work environment I’ve ever worked in! The managers show favoritism to some employees and treat the other is horribly the rules do not apply to everybody the same. The managers talk about employees to other employees, they make fun of people and gossip. The work life balance is awful, you might make some $$ for a bit but they’ll cheat you out of $ like they do to their customers. Toxic! Run from this place as fast as you can 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Year end bonus, nothing else. It’s telling me I need to add more to my answer, but the only good part of working for this company is the bonus in January!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
All of it!  It’s a cult like culture and if you don’t drink the kool aid they lose their minds!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Awful unless you’re management

I love working for International Cars.  Great community of employees, great benefits, generous profit sharing, and a real sense of family as an employee owner!  I started in sales 17 years ago and have had the opportunity to grow and thrive within the company as a result  of great leadership, company sponsored training, and the encouragement of a great team!  

Honda North is a wonderful place to work. They have always been very welcoming and flexible from the beginning. I started here after spending 15 years in hospitality management and had to fine a new career path after being layed off during the panedmic. 
They are very flexible with child care schedules, offer great benefits, and profit sharing. 
I truly do enjoy my job and the place I work!  

If you've never worked for an ESOP company before, you'll be hooked quickly. Being an owner in the company that you work for is incredibly motivating, and it definitely show at International Cars. They put a lot of emphasis and having a good time at work and doing good things in the community, which I think are great values. 

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