service advisor

Shop customer contact

A service advisor is the staff member at an auto dealership or repair shop who serves as the liaison between customers and mechanics.

They greet customers, document vehicle problems, explain needed repairs, provide cost estimates, and communicate updates: The service advisor called to say my car was ready.

The role combines customer service with basic technical knowledge.

Related

tire rotation · maintenance · oil change · estimate · invoice · waiting room · loaner car · recall · work order · diagnostic · checkout · upsell · brake job · clipboard · phone call · drop off · scheduling · complaint

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role in service transaction

service advisortechnician

Skilled practical worker

mechanic · lube tech · auto mechanic · grease monkey · body shop worker

transaction position

service advisorcustomer

Buyer of goods

car owner · client · patron · consumer

sales vs. service function

service advisorsales consultant

Someone who guides buying decisions

car salesman · sales representative · finance manager

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G