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LaFontaine Automotive Group

Automotive Service Advisor - Dearborn, Michigan, United States

LaFontaine Automotive Group, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120

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Automotive Service Advisor - Dearborn, Michigan, United States LaFontaine Automotive Group

Join a growing business that is committed to family values, employee development, environmental stewardship, community involvement, and a vibrant company culture. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a company that values sustainability, people, and community impact.

Job Description The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling service work in the service department and for selling additional services to customers.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discounts on Sales and Service

Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)

Voluntary Benefits (Flexible Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)

401(k) and Employer Match

Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Skills & Qualifications

Problem Solving

Documentation and Repair Order Entry

Solid knowledge of computers and proficient in web navigation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Customer focused

Ability to overcome objections

Positive Attitude

Team Player

Excellent communication skills

Education & Experience

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information

Professional personal appearance

High School Diploma or GED

2 years or more of dealer experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) rating as set by service manager

Maintain the prescribed standard for “hours per customer repair order written”

Greet customers in a timely, friendly, and professional manner; keep waiting customers informed

Communicate with customers to determine the nature of their mechanical problem(s); obtain accurate customer and vehicle data

Test‑drive vehicle as necessary

Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications

Lift the hood of every vehicle and inspect for potential additional repair needs

Explain additional work clearly and note the main reason(s) the customer brought the vehicle in; ensure repair orders are legible

Notify dispatcher of incoming work

Provide estimates for labor and parts; if cost cannot be established, leave open and contact customer later for approval

Establish each customer’s payment method; obtain credit approval if necessary

Obtain customer’s signature on repair order and provide a copy

Follow up on the progress of each repair order during the day; contact customer by telephone regarding any changes in the estimate of time promised; record changes appropriately

Handle telephone inquiries regarding work in process and appointments

Compare final invoice with original repair order

Analyze quality control report to ensure work is completed as requested and reduce comebacks

Deliver vehicle to customer and answer any questions

Maintain follow‑up program on additional items found in need of repair

Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business

Ensure that work areas and customer waiting areas are kept clean

Physical Requirements

Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear

Frequently required to walk and sit

Potential exposure to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision

The Company Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award‑winning and nationally‑recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers, and 34 Michigan retail locations. The group employs nearly 2,500 individuals. The LaFontaine Family’s mission is to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non‑profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout Southeast Michigan. The group represents brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen.

Our Mission To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.

Our Core Values Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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