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Where to Find Jobs after Service Advisor Training

Automotive Training Centre

You’ve completed your service advisor training and are ready to embark on a rewarding career in the automotive industry. While service advisor training equips you for specific roles within the automotive industry, its transferable skills can lead you down unexpected paths.

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The Evolution of Engine Diagnostics Tools: A Guide for Auto Mechanic School Students

Automotive Training Centre

Mechanics could now plug a diagnostic tool into the car to retrieve fault codes, dramatically speeding up troubleshooting. Although OBD-I provided only basic codes and limited standardization between manufacturers, it was a breakthrough. This shift marked the beginning of a more technical, electronics-driven era of automotive training.

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Why You Need a Proven Process for Your Auto Repair Shop

Shop Marketing Pros

Do you prioritize customer convenience by offering pick-up and drop-off service, shuttle service, or loaner cars? Are your technicians highly trained and certified, equipped with high-tech diagnostic tools, or skilled in advanced troubleshooting? Ask them to use it as their framework going forward.

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The Numbers Don’t Lie: Track and Measure to Secure the Win

AutoFix

This is especially important if you have your service advisors on an incentive-based payment plan. Scorecard for Success The Scorecard for Success is an effective motivational tool for auto repair techs, service advisors, and shop owners. Don’t just leave it to your employees to look it over, though.

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From the Magazine: Generative AI and the aftermarket

Auto Service World

With AI-powered assistance, they can input symptoms, error codes and vehicle history to generate detailed troubleshooting steps. Bosch has already introduced AI-powered diagnostic tools that can assist technicians by analyzing patterns in error codes and suggesting the most likely fixes, significantly reducing troubleshooting time.

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