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From the Magazine: The power of clear communication

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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. Service advisors should take as much time reviewing and presenting the inspection as technicians spend performing it.

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Get rid of this management style in your shop

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At the recent Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario training event in Mississauga, Ontario, Voth shared insights on modern management techniques that foster positive work environments. What he wants to see is shop owners abandon fear-driven management practices in favour of collaboration and open communication.

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Why your inspections need to be easy to read

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Speaking at the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario, he challenged shop owners to ensure their staff are talking to their customers in a more simple way. The service advisor then needs to transfer that information in the same appropriate manner to the customer. Does she even know where it is on the car?

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From the Magazine: Delivering value

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Thus, there is a fine balance and an art for the owner or service advisor to navigate these interconnected dynamics within the estimation, and checkout process. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Delivering value appeared first on Auto Service World.

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From the Magazine: Proactive staffing strategies

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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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How To Contribute To The Overall Profitability Of An Auto Shop After Automotive Service Advisor Training

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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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Why inspections are key to your shop’s success

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Speaking to the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario, Alan Beech, an aftermarket coach and consultant with Beech Consulting, shared insights on how a strong inspection program can lead to higher average repair orders, increased efficiency, and happier technicians.