Automotive Service Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Service Writer to join our automotive dealership team. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for customers needing vehicle repairs and maintenance, ensuring a smooth and professional service experience. This role requires a strong understanding of automotive systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Prior dealership experience and automotive service advisor skills are highly valued to provide accurate estimates and facilitate effective service delivery. We are a motorsports dealer so we also service a variety of motorcycles, ATV's and UTV's

Duties

• Greet customers promptly and professionally, gathering detailed information about vehicle issues
• Write clear, comprehensive service estimates covering repairs such as oil changes, brake repair, transmission work, suspension, tire service, and shocks and struts
• Coordinate with technicians to prioritize repairs and ensure timely completion of services
• Upsell additional services or maintenance based on customer needs and vehicle diagnostics
• Manage vehicle repair orders from start to finish, updating customers on progress and explaining repair procedures in understandable terms
• Handle auto estimating processes accurately using dealership tools and software
• Process customer payments and handle cash transactions securely
• Maintain detailed records of services performed and communicate effectively with customers regarding vehicle status
• Assist in promoting automotive products or services to enhance customer satisfaction and dealership sales goals

Skills

• Dealership experience or auto service advisor background preferred
• Strong knowledge of automotive diagnostics, mechanical systems, and vehicle maintenance procedures
• Experience with auto estimating, transmissions, oil changes, suspension, tire service, shocks & struts, brake repair
• Mechanical knowledge combined with service technician experience is advantageous
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly
• Upselling abilities to recommend additional services or products effectively
• Proficiency in cash handling and sales techniques within an automotive setting
• Familiarity with automotive repair processes including automobile sales and service writing
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

This role offers an engaging opportunity for individuals passionate about the automotive industry to contribute their expertise while providing exceptional customer care.

Company Description

We are a small family-owned motorsports company that sells and services all brands of automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs and more. We also offer Parts, Accessories and General Merchandise.

Company Description

We are a small family-owned motorsports company that sells and services all brands of automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs and more. We also offer Parts, Accessories and General Merchandise.