Automotive Service Advisor- Honda

John Hinderer Honda; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking a dedicated Service Advisor to build strong customer relationships and ensure the delivery of high-quality automotive services. The role involves advising customers on maintenance needs, preparing repair orders, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout their service experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must complete background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers about necessary automotive services.
• Prepare repair orders and estimates for services.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction standards.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

At Hinderer Motor Company, we’re more than just a dealership — we’re a family-driven organization built on integrity, passion, and a commitment to excellence. Our mission is simple: to create first-class experiences that excite and inspire—for both our clients and our team members.

We love what moves you!

About the Role: Service Advisor

Overview

The Automotive Service Advisoris responsible for building strong customer relationships and selling the technicians’ time. They greet and consult customers on service needs, perform a thorough vehicle walk around inspection as part of the write-up, sell and up sell services by emphasizing value, keep customers updated on services, field all live service calls, and take ownership of the customers’ experience by carrying out those additional assignments that allow the dealership to leave an impressionable experience with the customer.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Advises customers about necessary service for routine maintenance.
• Helps identify a mechanical problem by questioning the customer or doing a visual inspection or road test.
• Confers with customers about inspection results, recommend corrective procedures and prepare work order for needed repairs.
• Maintains high customer satisfaction standards & handles customer complaints.
• Prepares a repair order showing time, cost, and labor estimates for service.
• Explains the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer.
• Schedules service appointments.
• Test drives the vehicle with customer as needed to confirm the problem or refer to test technician.
• Refers to service history, inspects vehicle, and recommends additional needed service.
• Advises customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts.
• Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy.
• Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary.
• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promised time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Reviews repair orders to ensure that work is completed, and additional work and authorization is noted. Closes repair order as appropriate.
• Ensures that vehicles are parked in assigned areas. Makes sure they are locked, and all keys are marked and put away correctly.
• Handles telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
• Inspects all vehicles for body work, informs customer if work is needed and provides an estimate for body work.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Keeps work area clean and other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check inclusive of drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for auto insurance coverage under our company plan.
• Must be able to satisfy I-9 requirements.