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Under The Hood
Is the shop heated? Air conditioned?
Our back shop, Lube rack and Service drive are all heated during the cold Winters. During the Summer we have "Big Ass Fans®" throughout the shop and service drive to help keep the temperature down.
What is the size of the team I’d be working with?
Our current team consist of the 16 BackShop Technicians, including 3 Apprentices. Additionally we currently have a team of 6 Express Techs.
What are the shop hours and what are the shift timeframes?
The service department here at Carr starts bright and early at 7:00 am and we keep the doors open until 7:00 pm. Most of our technicians start at 7:00am and end their day around 4:00pm other techs prefer to come in at 8:00am and clock off at 5:00pm.
What tools does the shop provide that are available for all technicians to use?
We have a large tool room where we have all GM Specialty tools available for all techs, as well as all major shop equipment.
What type of break room facility is provided?
A large lunchroom is available for all our employees. A Large Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher and T.V. are available all day. In our customer lounge we have a self serve espresso machine. The lobby also hosts "Royal ReFresh micro-market®" where anyone is welcomed to purchase snacks, drinks, and deli times.
How many bays does your shop have?
Our Backshop consist of a total of 23 bays including 1 "Hunter Four-Post Lift Rack". Our Express Department Consist of 2 bays at the front of the service department.
How many repair orders do you average per month?
This year each month our RO count keeps going up. We averaged about 1400-1600 for the first half of the year. This last month of August we are managed to break another company record this month with 1900 RO's.
What is your parts ordering process?
Electronic ordering process
What is your policy on side work?
Side work for personal vehicles as well as family and friends is allowed in our shop. Our only requirement is that there be an RO open and all shop rules are being followed.
Are there any other unique features of the work environment worth noting?
In the Month of August we had a new Driver Over tread depth scanner by "tSCAN" installed on our service drive. This is allows us to read the tire tread and wear as well as a diag report of the current alignment on the vehicle.
Shop Talk
A few weeks ago, 10 of our awesome ladies—Yolanda Bentley, Kenzie Brennan, Kelsey Gonzales, Heidi Ireland, Amy Johnson, Elvia Lujan, Sarah Moss, Charla Pachmayr, Brandi Pinsly, and Heidi Weiler—took on the epic Hood to Coast Relay! It’s a long, tough race that goes through the night, but they all crushed it!
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Meet Diego Garcia, one of our talented technicians at Carr Chevrolet! Diego has been with us for almost a year and holds an associate's degree in automotive tech from PCC. He’s passionate about cars and enjoys constantly learning something new in the industry. Diego wishes more people knew about the extensive training and education required to be a high-quality technician. When asked about his experience at Carr Chevy, he highlighted the great growth opportunities and how it's an excellent place to advance your career. His love for working on personal vehicles and continuous learning is what initially attracted him to the automotive industry!
Meet Chris Waggoner, our go-to EV technician with 21 years in the industry. Serving as a Technician, Dispatcher, and Shop Foreman, Chris is a master at his craft, boasting some of the highest EV battery replacement numbers in the Pacific Northwest. On top of that, he's a two-time national champion cyclist!
We’re thrilled to celebrate our amazing mechanic, Wes, who’s been a cornerstone of our team for over 5 years! This past weekend, we had the joy of attending his beautiful wedding and witnessing his union with Jess. Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness for you both! Congratulations from all of us at Carr Chevrolet!
