How To Improve the Vehicle Check-In Process at Repair Shops


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Feb 21 2025 17 mins  

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Today, Michael Doherty talks about managing vehicle check-ins through the lens of offense vs defense. He says you should take an offensive approach by documenting the vehicle's condition with photos and notes during the check-in process. Additionally, he discusses how to improve customer satisfaction by cleaning the interior of their vehicle. Finally, Michael encourages collaboration between service advisors and technicians to ensure customer vehicles are treated with care.

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