Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers sell new and used vehicles to the general public, and vehicle accessories and parts to garages, vehicle dealerships and the general public.
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What's Involved?
A Vehicle and Parts Salesperson and Advisor discusses customer’s requirements, advises on most appropriate vehicle, explains its features and arranges test drive;
negotiates sale price including any ‘trade-in’ and extra accessories, works out finance arrangements and completes sales paperwork;
carries out pre-delivery inspection and formal hand-over of vehicle to customer;
updates stock record, orders new vehicles from manufacturer, buys in used cars;
receives orders for parts by phone, email or in person and checks availability on stock record;
obtains parts from store or orders from suppliers;
organises delivery of parts and handles payment;
orders new supplies, arranges storage and updates stock records.
Courses Available
At Solihull College & University Centre
At Stratford-upon-Avon College
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