Subaru Service Writer/Advisor

Hodges Subaru
21425 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI
Full Time
$55,000 – $90,000 a year

As a Service Advisor, you will own our customer’s experience in the service lane. You are the first point of contact with our customers and will be well-versed in product offerings, technician scheduling and customer service. From greeting vehicle owners on the drive lane to explaining the repair process, our Service Advisors are true professionals who enjoy helping others. We welcome individuals who are new to the automotive industry but with previous roles in customer service, retail sales, restaurant industry or hospitality.

At Hodges Subaru, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Hodges Subaru is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401K plan
Paid holiday time off and vacation
Paid training
Discount for employee vehicle purchase
Family owned and operated
1st Subaru store in the State of Michigan
Long term job security

Responsibilities

Responsible for writing service repair orders and minor estimates
Provide outstanding customer service
Maintain a professional positive attitude at all times
Ensure current knowledge on latest vehicle data and service issues as well as warranty procedures as required by the manufacturer and Dealership, including all training as assigned by management, web based, IDL, and off site as necessary
Handle all customers in friendly professional manner
Use proper techniques to find out customers’ concerns, diagnose problem and make recommendations for maintenance and service needs
Have understanding of and comply with Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act requirements

Greet customers promptly and courteously

Answer phones as quickly as possible. If necessary obtain customers name and phone number to call back after their request has been researched. Call them back ASAP
Write repair orders, checking for additional service needs using vehicle history, visual inspection of vehicle
Prepares complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts
Establishes follow-up time
Monitors the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, completely updating customers frequently
Verifies that final invoice reconciles with work performed on the repair order
Explains all completed work and charges to customers

Qualifications

Organized and friendly personality
Demonstrated ability to manage others
Time management skills
Fantastic communication skills with your customers
Professional, well-groomed personal appearance.
Clean driving record
Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen

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