Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Transitioning from service advisor training at ATC to a role as a Warranty Administrator can be a rewarding career path. Effective Warranty Administrators are vital in handling issues related to product warranties, applications, and claims, a significant part of a company’s operations and customer service efforts.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The role of an automotive service advisor is pivotal within the automotive service industry. This professional acts as a bridge between customers and the technical team that services vehicles. Explore four best practices for processing payments after service advisor training.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2025

Service advisors had the chance to take classes on topics like customer service and selling strategies. At the Overland Park Convention Centre, management training looked at how owners can improve their business by way of training in topics such as financial, leadership, artificial intelligence and more.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 28, 2025

Service advisors: The key to customer understanding While technicians are essential in identifying issues, the service advisors role is to bridge the gap between the shop and the customer. A rushed or unclear inspection report can leave customers confused about what repairs are necessary.

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Bolt on Technology

APRIL 1, 2025

The job title on your business card may say service advisor, but what does that mean? Are you the one who keeps in contact with the customers, giving them updates and bad news and asking for upsells? Do you handle scheduling jobs? Do you handle repair approvals? There are always problems you dont expect.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 20, 2025

Customer Service Index Study (CSI). Porsche outscored the competition in each of the CSI Voice of the Customer categories by wide margins: Service Advisor, Service Facility, Service Initiation, Service Quality and Vehicle Pick-Up. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. The post Porsche Tops J.D.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 23, 2024

Successful dealerships boast a sales team that can close deals and provide outstanding customer service. Service Advisors: Bridging Sales and Service in Automotive School As you’ll discover in automotive school , service advisors connect the sales and service worlds.

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Are there bottlenecks in the service advisor process? Are your service advisors properly trained in the art of sales, and in delivering exceptional customer service? Your service advisor wants to sell exhaust manifolds on a Chevy pickup truck. Are there wasted steps that can be eliminated?

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RepairPal

MARCH 17, 2023

As a service advisor, you know that keeping your customers happy is key to a successful service department. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a list of five […] The post 5 Simple Tips for Better Customer Service as a Service Advisor appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Training Investments: Clients invested in regular training programs for technicians, service advisors, and office staff. On-going education helps improve customer service, therefore boosting revenue. This boosted shop morale and employee performance!

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RepairPal

MARCH 17, 2023

As a service advisor, you know that keeping your customers happy is key to a successful service department. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a list of five simple tips that can make a big difference in your customer service game.

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RepairPal

MARCH 17, 2023

As a service advisor, you know that keeping your customers happy is key to a successful service department. To help you do just that, we’ve compiled a list of five simple tips that can make a big difference in your customer service game.

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AutoFix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Personalized communication has become a crucial factor in building trust, ensuring transparency, and creating long-term customer relationships. For auto repair shop owners, mastering automotive customer service isnt just about answering questionsits about educating customers, setting realistic expectations, and making them feel valued.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Similar approaches are necessary to ensure the recruitment and retention of top-tier talent, including skilled technicians, service advisors, and branch managers, whether in a corporate environment or within a franchise structure. It requires a well-rounded strategy that addresses the needs of the business and its people.

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AutoFix

MARCH 19, 2025

In the auto repair industry, customer service is just as important as technical expertise. One of the biggest challenges shop owners and service advisors face is handling difficult conversationsespecially when customers express frustration or assign blame for vehicle issues.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 7, 2024

Brian explores how this approach can influence your marketing efforts, customer service, and overall shop success. He shares real-life examples of missed opportunities, highlighting the importance of proper service advisor training and the need to always look for ways to turn a “no” into a positive response.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving automotive industry, the role of a service advisor is both challenging and rewarding. As the bridge between the customer and the service department, a service advisor's ability to communicate effectively, build trust, and manage technical information is crucial.

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CATI

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you’re a car lover with a knack for service and administration, you could provide plenty of value to an automotive team and pave the way to an extremely lucrative and fulfilling career. Automotive service advisors are professionals who connect customers with the right service and technician for their needs.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This initiative trains parts and service associates at select dealerships nationwide, equipping them with sales and customer service skills, according to the companies. Our goal is to help dealerships maximize tire sale potential by providing service advisors with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver exceptional service.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Shop Helper A shop helper assists in the daily operations of an automotive repair shop or service center. Their diverse responsibilities range from keeping the workspace tidy, handling tools, and assisting technicians to customer service tasks such as greeting clients and managing appointments.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This initiative trains parts and service associates at select dealerships nationwide, equipping them with sales and customer service skills, according to the companies. Our goal is to help dealerships maximize tire sale potential by providing service advisors with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver exceptional service.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 17, 2025

Customer satisfaction is directly related to dealership efficiency, so busy service departments are in need of a one-stop solution to streamline processes and build customer trust. BMW of El Cajon in El Cajon, California, is a mid-size dealership with around 30 technicians and 10 service advisors.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Rich Sands, CEO of STELLA Automotive AI , shared his excitement about the announcement, saying, “We are proud to provide GM dealers with our industry-leading AI platform that offers natural conversational capabilities across all customer preferred channels including voice, text and webchat.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 14, 2025

Dealership service department customer satisfaction was strong in 2024 though a bit less so for owners of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The study found dealerships greeted customers immediately on arrival just half the time, less than any of the other KPIs. Powers 2025 U.S.

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

He dove into strategies to improve your business and be better prepared for the fall and winter by offering strategies for better inspections, tire sales, customer service, labour rate and more. He outlined expectations for techs and service advisors — but also what they expect from their boss.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 13, 2025

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and UVeye announced the launch of a collaborative effort, beginning at the NADA Show 2025 , to enhance the quality of service from the moment a customer arrives at a dealership. ” When a customer arrives at a dealership, their vehicle will be scanned with the UVeye system. .”

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By utilizing data analytics, dealers can segment their customer base, identify service trends and tailor marketing efforts to specific needs. For instance, sending timely reminders for routine maintenance or promotions based on a customers service history can drive traffic back to the service drive.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 24, 2025

There is a profound need for more informed dealership sales and service staff to meet the expectations of EV owners and shoppers, said Greg Gates, chief operating officer at RockED. This collaboration will help ensure dealership personnel are equipped to serve the demand. 2 For decades, J.D.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 22, 2024

When the team is firing on all cylinders, customers engage in trusting relationships with their service advisors. And when trusted relationships are thriving, results (and paychecks) grow as customers agree to additional services being performed on their vehicle. When the culture is right, the behaviors are right.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 3, 2025

Whenever a customer comes to your shop for any brake repair, you need to know why they are there in the first place. Just writing a ticket for a brake job or suspension repair because the customer requested it can lead to a comeback and an unsatisfied customer.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 14, 2023

*Importance of Customer Experience (00:11:42)* Kieran emphasizes the importance of building an incredible product, brand, and customer experience to attract and retain customers. Explains how it can help with communication, responding to customers, and even writing marketing campaigns. *AI

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

It was a natural transition to the sales counter and a service advisor position. What he loved most about the job was helping employees and customers figure out and solve their issues. Fox describes the tire industrys current state as one of consolidation, aimed at improving recognition and service.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Stella manages data input and operational processes just like a seasoned service advisor utilizing conversational AI. This empowers dealerships with the myKaarma product to provide an elevated level of customer service and operational efficiency, benefitting both customers and dealers alike.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 6, 2024

They do quality work” “They give great customer service” “Pricing was better than the dealership” “Communication was top-notch” “They fully addressed the issues that needed to be addressed” “Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and most importantly HONEST” “Wow! Shop owners won’t get hung up on customer service or quality.

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AutoFix

AUGUST 6, 2024

Service Advisors: Selling With Their Own Wallet One critical aspect of running a successful auto repair shop is ensuring that your service advisors are not selling with their wallets. This means they should refrain from projecting their financial limitations onto customers.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Once that happens, marketing has done its job and it’s time for sales and customer service to kick in. Most of our clients have great service advisors who have great phone skills, but we still run into situations where the marketing we’re doing is working but it’s not resulting in enough new work for the shop.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

. “What’s so exciting is that we accomplished an intelligent read-write integration that enables STELLA to operate just like an employee at the dealership, with the ability to input data and manage operational codes just like a service advisor would do.”

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