What is a parts advisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a parts advisor

1. Explore parts advisor education requirements

   Most common parts advisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   38.9 %

   Associate

   25.1 %

   Bachelor's

   21.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific parts advisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	38.43%
   Phone Calls	9.05%
   Core Returns	6.48%
   Cleanliness	5.43%
   Parts Counter	3.07%

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3. Complete relevant parts advisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New parts advisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a parts advisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real parts advisor resumes.

4. Research parts advisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
   • Continue to maintain Honda's value, quality, and integrity.
   • Work wholesale and retail parts department (s) as needed using ADP software and EPC.
   • Use ADP to manually load all items in inventory, change cost and list prices as needed.

5. Prepare your parts advisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your parts advisor resume.

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6. Apply for parts advisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a parts advisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams