Experienced Automotive Service Advisor

Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville is seeking an experienced service advisor to greet customers, listen to vehicle concerns, and coordinate repairs. You will prepare repair orders with time and cost estimates and explain the work to customers while maintaining accuracy in service records.

You will collaborate with technicians, schedule appointments, advise on maintenance, and ensure high customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely updates.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• Two to four years of related experience or training in automotive service.
• ASE certifications or manufacturer training are desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and collect vehicle information to begin service.
• Explain repairs, provide labor and parts estimates, and prepare repair orders.
• Discuss additional recommended maintenance and obtain authorization for extra work.
• Coordinate with technicians and track progress of repairs throughout the day.
• Communicate changes in estimates or promised times to customers and seek approval.
• Schedule service appointments and maintain customer records.
• Advise customers on vehicle care and manufacturer maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate written notes and service history for each vehicle.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

Tools

ASE Certifications

CRM software

Job description

SummaryAutomotive service advisors greet customers, listen to their description of the problems or service needed, determine the type of service required and prepare repair orders. If a vehicle requires additional repairs not covered in the original order, they estimate the additional cost and telephone the customer for permission to do the work. They also advise customers on other available services.Essential DutiesAdvises 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.Prepares a repair order showing time, cost and labor estimates for service.Writes a brief description of the customer’s concern on the repair order to help the technician locate the problem.Explains the work performed and the repair order charges to the customer.Handles customer complaints.Schedules service appointments.Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible.Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtains vehicle information.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.Establishes “promised time.” Checks with dispatcher, if necessary.Obtains customer's signature on repair order; provides customer with a copy.Establishes customer's method of payment. Obtains credit approval, if necessary.Notifies dispatcher of incoming work.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.Implements and maintains a service marketing program.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.Keeps service department forms, menus and pricing guides up-to-date.Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks.Maintains high customer satisfaction standards.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.Other tasks as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceAssociate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) CertificationsManufacturer TrainingValid Driver's LicensePhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Why Automotive:Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communitiesTechnology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.