Responsible for inspecting pre-owned vehicles, identifying mechanical and cosmetic repair requirements, and preparing accurate refurbishment cost estimates to support vehicle acquisition and retail preparation while maintaining quality and profitability standards.
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
- Inspect used and trade-in vehicles to assess their mechanical, electrical, body, paint, tyre, and interior condition.
- Identify defects, accident damage, wear and tear, and required repairs.
- Prepare accurate estimates for parts, labour, mechanical repairs, bodywork, paint, tyres, and detailing.
- Coordinate with Workshop, Parts, and Bodyshop teams to validate repair requirements and costs.
- Support Used Car Managers/Buyers with technical assessments for vehicle purchasing and trade-in decisions.
- Highlight vehicles with significant repair costs or potential technical risks.
- Monitor refurbishment costs and help ensure vehicles are prepared within approved budgets and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate inspection, estimation, and vehicle-condition records.
Qualification & Experience
- Diploma in Automobile Engineering
- 3-5 years in a similar role.
- Good knowledge in customer handling skills
- Good knowledge of vehicle mechanical systems, body repairs, parts, labour costing, and refurbishment.
- Strong attention to detail, numerical ability, and commercial awareness
- Experience gained through formal training or work experience
- Valid UAE Driving License
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