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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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From the Magazine: Facing the future of auto repair

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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: Acquisition or fresh start?

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As well, the business will need to produce enough profit to hire a replacement for the owner, if they work in the business as a tech or service advisor. Erin Vaughan is the owner of Kinetic Auto Service in Regina This article originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of CARS magazine.

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From the Magazine: The missing link

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However, while the importance of training technicians is well understood, one crucial area of training often gets overlooked: Service advisors. If jobbers want to provide true value to their customers, investing in advisor training is just as essential — if not more so — than technical training. Why train service advisors?

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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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Five Proven Tips to Improve Your Bottom Line

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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. View full article Let me give you an example.

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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.