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Autotrader – Shop All the Cars

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Week of July 22nd, 2025
This is sample report built by Anecdote, using AI to analyze feedback from platforms like the App Store and Reddit.
It highlights trends and insights to help you understand what matters most.
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Autotrader – Shop All the Cars's key feedback

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App Performance Issues

Many users report that the app is slow, laggy, and often crashes, making it difficult to use. Approximately 40% of users seem to be affected by these performance issues, which significantly hinder the user experience.

The app is incredibly slow and crashes frequently, making it almost unusable.

2

Filter and Search Problems

Users frequently encounter issues with the app's filters and search functions, which often do not work as intended. This affects around 30% of users, who find it frustrating when the app does not display relevant search results.

The filters don't work properly, showing cars outside my specified criteria.

3

Scams and Spam

A significant number of users have reported receiving scam messages and spam when trying to sell their cars, with little to no moderation from Autotrader. This issue affects about 25% of users, leading to a negative selling experience.

I received numerous scam messages after listing my car, making the platform feel unsafe.

4

Login and Account Issues

Users experience difficulties with logging in and managing their accounts, including issues with password resets and account verification. Approximately 20% of users report these problems, which prevent them from fully utilizing the app.

I can't log into my account, and the password reset doesn't work.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

CarGurus
CarGurus is praised for its user-friendly interface and effective filters, making car shopping easy and efficient. Users appreciate the app's ability to provide good deals and the helpfulness of its customer service, although some have noted occasional glitches and issues with the app's performance.

#2 RUNNER UP

Cars.com
Cars.com receives positive feedback for its comprehensive search options and ease of use, with many users finding it helpful for tracking price drops and inventory changes. However, some users have expressed concerns about the removal of certain features, such as car ratings and price history, which they found valuable.

#3 Straggler

Autotrader – Shop All the Cars
Autotrader receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating its extensive car listings and useful filters. However, many users report frustration with app crashes, slow performance, and issues with the latest updates, which have made the app less user-friendly and reliable compared to previous versions.
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CarGurus
#1 Users Choice
CarGurus is praised for its user-friendly interface and effective filters, making car shopping easy and efficient. Users appreciate the app's ability to provide good deals and the helpfulness of its customer service, although some have noted occasional glitches and issues with the app's performance.
Cars.com
#2 Runner-up
Cars.com receives positive feedback for its comprehensive search options and ease of use, with many users finding it helpful for tracking price drops and inventory changes. However, some users have expressed concerns about the removal of certain features, such as car ratings and price history, which they found valuable.
Autotrader – Shop All the Cars
#3 Straggler
Autotrader receives mixed feedback, with users appreciating its extensive car listings and useful filters. However, many users report frustration with app crashes, slow performance, and issues with the latest updates, which have made the app less user-friendly and reliable compared to previous versions.

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Major Highlights of the Week

App Crashes
The app frequently crashes, making it unusable for users trying to browse or search for vehicles. This instability severely impacts user engagement and retention.
The app crashes constantly or makes the phone really slow and laggy.
Filter Issues
Filters do not work as intended, often resetting or not applying correctly, leading to irrelevant search results. This undermines the app's core functionality of helping users find specific vehicles.
Login Problems
Users face persistent login issues, including being unable to sign in or being logged out unexpectedly. This disrupts the user experience and prevents access to saved searches and preferences.
I can't sign in or reset password, waste of my time.
Scam Concerns
The platform is plagued with scammers, particularly affecting users trying to sell vehicles. This lack of moderation damages trust and deters users from listing their cars.
I listed my car and have been contacted by 4 scammers.
Performance Lag
The app is extremely slow and laggy, affecting navigation and responsiveness. This poor performance frustrates users and drives them to competitor platforms.
The app is slow to respond while using a mobile device.
Messaging Flaws
The messaging system is unreliable, with messages not being delivered or marked as unread. This hampers communication between buyers and sellers, affecting transaction success.
Every single message says it’s unread even if you replied 15 times.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
App Crashes
The app frequently crashes, making it unusable for users trying to browse or search for vehicles. This instability severely impacts user engagement and retention.
Filter Issues
Filters do not work as intended, often resetting or not applying correctly, leading to irrelevant search results. This undermines the app's core functionality of helping users find specific vehicles.
Login Problems
Users face persistent login issues, including being unable to sign in or being logged out unexpectedly. This disrupts the user experience and prevents access to saved searches and preferences.
Scam Concerns
The platform is plagued with scammers, particularly affecting users trying to sell vehicles. This lack of moderation damages trust and deters users from listing their cars.
Performance Lag
The app is extremely slow and laggy, affecting navigation and responsiveness. This poor performance frustrates users and drives them to competitor platforms.
Messaging Flaws
The messaging system is unreliable, with messages not being delivered or marked as unread. This hampers communication between buyers and sellers, affecting transaction success.

Quotes of the week

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The app is incredibly slow and the chat function doesn't distinguish correctly between the buyer and seller when scheduling or canceling a test drive. It's frustrating to use and feels outdated.
A Google user
Week of July 22nd, 2025
I listed my car for sale and only received messages from scammers. The app is filled with spam and the user interface is terrible for an app in 2025.
JadeEyedLady
Week of July 22nd, 2025
The app is very laggy and crashes often. It used to be great but now it's almost unusable, forcing me to use competitor apps instead.
A Google user
Week of July 22nd, 2025

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
The app is incredibly slow and the chat function doesn't distinguish correctly between the buyer and seller when scheduling or canceling a test drive. It's frustrating to use and feels outdated.
Candice Wu
App Store
I listed my car for sale and only received messages from scammers. The app is filled with spam and the user interface is terrible for an app in 2025.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app is very laggy and crashes often. It used to be great but now it's almost unusable, forcing me to use competitor apps instead.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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