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The serviceadvisor engages in the direct dealings with the customer. From the time that the engagement takes place – the serviceadvisor must ensure that the repair opportunity is managed to make the best use of the technician’s time. The vehicle delivery step is an opportunity for relationship building.
The integration of automotiverepair operation processes can have a significant impact on quality service delivery. The serviceadvisor and interaction with the customer along with the technician and parts management processes are the key to a seamless auto repair operations.
Without a mechanic labor time guide, determining how much you’ll charge for individual automotiverepairs can feel like a guessing game. Yet much more goes into determining labor time for various repair jobs than just experience. Yet much more goes into determining labor time for various repair jobs than just experience.
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