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From the Magazine: Facing the future of auto repair

Auto Service World

Auto repair technicians and service advisors confront new challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry. As the technological and customer service landscape evolves, so too do their roles. Techs and advisors answered similarly as their shop owners: Availability (64 per cent). Most respondents (45.5

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From the Magazine: Delivering value

Auto Service World

So how do you add value to your automotive service shop without sacrificing the customer experience? However, focusing solely on price as a strategy for retention is a short-sighted approach for automotive service shops. It is the shops responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe upon return to the client.

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From the Magazine: Proactive staffing strategies

Auto Service World

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.

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Essential Skills Every Automotive Service Advisor Needs to Be Successful

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

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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From the Magazine: It’s Your Turn: A new path for automotive technicians

Auto Service World

The pandemic provided an opportunity for me to return to school and, shortly after, I took a leap and opened my own mobile repair business, focusing on both diesel and automotive services. The key advantage of running a mobile business is that the revenue goes directly to you.

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Building Trust with Customers: A Service Advisor's Guide

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

In the bustling world of automotive service, trust is the invisible yet powerful force that fuels lasting relationships between service advisors and their customers. Without it, even the most skilled advisors may struggle to retain customers and secure repeat business.

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Building Trust with Customers: A Service Advisor's Guide

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

In the bustling world of automotive service, trust is the invisible yet powerful force that fuels lasting relationships between service advisors and their customers. Without it, even the most skilled advisors may struggle to retain customers and secure repeat business.