Sonic Automotive
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Service Advisor - Dave Smith CDA

Pay
$72,000 – $120,000 per year
Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
2+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Customer service
  • Written and oral communication
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations
  • Reading comprehension
  • Written cost estimating
  • Appointment scheduling

Also useful

  • ASE certification
  • Sales experience

About the role

Schedules service appointments. Obtains customer and vehicle data prior to arrival when possible. Greets customers in a timely, friendly manner. Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time". Checks on progress of repair throughout the day.

Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed. Test-drive the vehicle or refer to the test technician as necessary. Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating at least comparable to that of the manufacturer, zone or branch average.

Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, using maintenance menus. Maintains a dealership-prescribed standard for "hours per customer repair order written."

Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, OSHA right-to-know, etc. Follows all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
  • Two years of experience in a dealership position.
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
  • ASE certification preferred.
  • Sales experience preferred.
  • Professional personal appearance.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. (The Advisor Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $0.00 and $0.00.)

About the Company

At Frontier Leasing and Sales, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Annual Salary Range: $72,000 to $120,000/year

Read the original posting

From Sonic Automotive's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Service Advisor - Dave Smith CDA role at Sonic Automotive?

The Service Advisor - Dave Smith CDA posting at Sonic Automotive states compensation of $72,000 – $120,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Sonic Automotive's official career site.

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