Automotive Service Advisor - Honda

Hendrickauto; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid manufacturer training

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, vacation, and sick days

No-premium medical, prescription, and

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hendrick Honda Charlotte is seeking a Service Advisor to bridge customers and technicians, explaining repairs and writing up service orders. You will build repeat relationships that keep service lanes busy and customers loyal.

You will prepare estimates, communicate costs, and work with technicians to keep vehicles on schedule while delivering honest recommendations. dealership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven dealership experience as a Service Advisor or related role.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics and repair procedures.
• Ability to explain technical issues in plain language to customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and document their service needs accurately.
• Explain recommended repairs clearly, from oil changes to brakes.
• Prepare accurate estimates and communicate costs transparently.
• Work with technicians to prioritize repairs and keep vehicles on schedule.
• Recommend additional maintenance based on real customer needs with honesty.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Automotive systems knowledge

Diagnostics & repair procedures

Clear communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade Certificate or College Degree welcome

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

Job description

Hendrick Honda (South Blvd) Location: 8901 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 Build your career where people stay. For over 30 years, Hendrick Honda has been the Charlotte community’s trusted Honda dealer. Our customers come first, and our team shows it every day. It’s the same commitment behind the 875,000 five-star online reviews earned by Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships nationwide. You already know how to run a service lane. Here, you’ll do it with a team that supports you, a company that invests in you, and a pay plan that rewards the work you put in.

PAY: $70,000+ per year, commission-based on performance. Top performers earn $150,000 or more.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Service Advisor, you’re the link between our customers and our technicians. You’ll listen, explain, and keep every customer informed from write-up to delivery, and you’ll build the repeat relationships that keep service lanes busy and customers loyal.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers warmly, listen to their concerns, and document their service needs accurately.
• Explain recommended repairs and maintenance clearly, from oil changes and tires to brakes, suspension, and transmissions.
• Prepare accurate estimates and communicate costs with transparency.
• Work with technicians to prioritize repairs and keep vehicles on schedule.
• Recommend additional maintenance based on real customer needs, with honesty and integrity.
• Keep customers updated on repair status, added recommendations, and vehicle readiness.
• Process payments accurately and maintain clean financial records.
• Partner with the parts department to get what’s needed for each repair.
• Keep service documentation compliant with company policy and industry standards.
• Stay current on Honda technology and repair procedures.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven dealership experience as a Service Advisor or in a similar role (Honda experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to explain technical issues in plain language.
• Comfort recommending services with honesty and transparency.
• Familiarity with service writing software (Reynolds & Reynolds is a plus).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Trade Certificate or College Degree welcome.

WHY HENDRICK?

• Performance-based pay plan with bonus opportunities.
• Service Advisor onboarding program.
• 100% paid manufacturer training.
• Zero-premium medical, prescription, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, vacation, and sick days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Real room to grow with the largest privately owned auto group in the country.
• Back-to-back winner of Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For award.

SCHEDULE: This role requires regular, predictable attendance. Shifts may include evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: You’ll work primarily in the service area, standing, walking, and sitting throughout the day, and moving between customers and technicians. Duties include inspecting vehicles and conducting road tests. The environment may include noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and other typical service conditions.

HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP'S CORE VALUES

• Servant Leadership.
• Teamwork through Trust and Respect.
• Integrity.
• Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm.
• Passion for Winning.
• Accountability at All Levels.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement.

Ready to join a team that’s built to last?

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company. Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Hendrick Automotive Group believes that its people are its most important assets. Together, everyone achieves more. We work as a team, best utilizing our individual talents and skills to reach a common goal. Hendrick Automotive Group teammates help each other to balance their commitments to family and to the community they represent. Our 10,000 plus teammates across the country are empowered and trained to be leaders within our organization. At Hendrick Automotive Group we are defined by our integrity. We believe in doing what is right for our fellow teammates, our customers and our corporate partners. The core values of this company are what shape every action we take and every decision that is made. Our customers are important to us. They’re family. We genuinely desire for our customers to feel valued and cared about whenever inside our doors. Every day, Hendrick Automotive Group teammates recommit themselves to exceeding the expectations of our customers. The Hendrick name is synonymous with winning, at the dealership and on the race track. We are committed to continuing the Hendrick tradition of success and performance. Our teammates are empowered to overcome obstacles and do what it takes to satisfy our customers, lift up our fellow teammates and build profits. The automotive industry is rapidly progressing. Every day, Hendrick Automotive Group takes the initiative to find ways to achieve success through simpler, better, faster and leaner processes. We work daily to invest in the improvement of our teammates and develop resources to offer opportunities for personal growth and development. We strive for excellence in all that we do.