Automobile Service Consultant Flashcards
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A customer drops off a vehicle for a 'check engine light' concern but cannot describe any symptoms. What is the BEST first step for the service consultant?
Answer: Document the concern and recommend a diagnostic scan
Documenting the concern and recommending a diagnostic scan establishes the cause before any repair is authorized.
What does a 'three Cs' format on a repair order require the consultant to record?
Answer: Concern, Cause, Correction
The three Cs document the customer's Concern, the technician's Cause, and the Correction performed.
A repair will exceed the original written estimate by a significant amount. What must the consultant do?
Answer: Contact the customer for authorization before proceeding
Customers must authorize additional charges before the work is performed.
Which document legally records the customer's approval to begin work?
Answer: The signed repair order
A signed repair order authorizes the shop to perform the listed services.
A customer asks why a recommended brake service is 'urgent.' How should the consultant respond?
Answer: Explain the safety risk and measured wear in plain terms
Explaining the safety risk and actual measurements builds trust and lets the customer make an informed decision.
When greeting a customer at the service drive, the consultant should FIRST:
Answer: Acknowledge the customer promptly and listen to the concern
Prompt acknowledgment and active listening set the tone and capture the real concern.
A vehicle is still under manufacturer warranty for the reported fault. The consultant should:
Answer: Process the repair as a warranty claim per manufacturer guidelines
Covered faults should be handled as warranty claims following the manufacturer's procedures.