Automobile Service Consultant Flashcards
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A customer asks for the lowest-cost option that is still safe. The consultant should:
Answer: Present safe options and explain trade-offs
Presenting safe choices with honest trade-offs respects the customer's budget and supports an informed decision.
When a comeback (repeat repair) occurs, the consultant's first priority is to:
Answer: Address the concern promptly and arrange re-diagnosis
Comebacks should be handled quickly with a re-diagnosis to resolve the unfinished concern.
What information is essential when ordering the correct part for a repair?
Answer: The VIN and accurate vehicle specifications
The VIN and vehicle specifications ensure the correct part is ordered the first time.
A customer wants a written estimate before authorizing work. The consultant should:
Answer: Provide an itemized estimate of parts and labor
An itemized written estimate of parts and labor is standard practice and often legally required.
Effective active listening during write-up means the consultant should:
Answer: Ask clarifying questions and restate the concern
Clarifying questions and restating the concern confirm an accurate understanding of the problem.
A hazardous fluid leak is found during inspection. The consultant should:
Answer: Inform the customer of the safety concern and recommend action
Safety-related findings must be disclosed with a clear recommendation so the customer can decide.
Which factor MOST influences accurate labor pricing on an estimate?
Answer: The published labor time and the shop's labor rate
Labor charges are calculated from the published labor time multiplied by the shop's hourly rate.