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Where to Find Jobs after Service Advisor Training

Automotive Training Centre

Completing your service advisor training qualifies you to work in auto repair shops. Specialty shops catering to performance vehicles, luxury brands, or specific car types offer a chance to delve deeper into a particular area of automotive repair.

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Customer Education is Part of Building Trust

Automotive Management Network

If the repairs are more extensive or expensive than they were expecting, they may become suspicious, and that’s a huge barrier to building trust. Shop managers want them to focus their efforts on selling, but part of selling is careful explanation and creating consent. This is an important distinction.

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Importance of Precise Income Statements for Tax Season and Beyond

AutoFix

Why Focus on Cash Flow Management Accurate income statements, or profit and loss statements, are a great tool to have on your side. On one hand, they’re a roadmap of where you’ve been, giving you the data needed to push your auto repair shop to the next level. Don’t split your parts into separate categories.

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7 Bad Control Arm Symptoms You Should Know (+How To Fix)

RepairSmith

Both arms then attach to the car’s frame. However, like other car parts, the control arm deteriorates eventually. This increased movement can affect the wheel alignment and lead to uneven car weight distribution. Eventually, your wheels will struggle to manage the car’s weight, causing uneven tire wear.

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How to Clean Fuel Lines and Revive an Old Car

RepairSmith

How to Safely Clean Fuel Lines in an Old Car (Step-By-Step) Cleaning fuel lines and the vehicle’s fuel system requires technical knowledge. Still have more questions about your car’s fuel system? Auto repair shops can charge anywhere between $20 and $1,500 for fuel system cleaning or a fuel line (gas line) replacement.

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5 Pressing AWD System Problems in Honda Pilot (+How To Fix)

RepairSmith

Check for VCM problems: They’ll dismantle the intake manifold to access the rear cylinder’s VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) unit. But, if you’re unfamiliar with car parts and AWD components, it’s best to leave the job to professionals — like AutoNation Mobile Service.