automotive detailer

automotive detail manager

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detail manager

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MetroTech Automotive

The most difficult part of the job was maintaining the already poor relationship with the contractor/dealership that I was working at.  Coming into the job, the dealership already did not like the management from onsite managers to corporate management.  This was a major factor into why my position and team got relieved of their duties at this site.  The quality of the work was not an issue, but the time it took to get the cars ready for the lot, and or customer delivery exceeded the expectations of the dealership primarily because of the turnover rate in employees that we had.  We had new workers that we were trying to train with no experience on a weekly, almost daily basis because people were quitting left and right either because the job just did not fit for them or the compensation to time ratio was not worth it for most people.  I could continue on these issues in depth but it would be repetitive and those were the main issues with that company and that particular dealership customer.  Just to top it off it was difficult for even the experienced worker including myself with the limited access to quality supplies needed to complete the work order for a month until the next re supply, and absolutely, terribly poor equipment to work with makes the job so much more difficult to meet quality and time standards.

I've worked for Metrotech Automotive for almost 10 years. Just like any other employer it has its ups and downs. A typical day is different for every dealership. You have people that open and people that close. If the dealership closes at 7pm it does not mean we leave at that time, we leave when the last sold vehicle is done and complete. We get paid flat rate which means we get paid a certain amount per vehicle. It can be very competitive. It certainly has its ups and downs but it equals out. Some days are busy some days are not. Dealerships can be busy steady or slow, it all depends on the location. I've learned a lot over the years with Metrotech to much to actually list.  Management varys upon locations we are at. Not only do we have to deal with the management team for Metrotech, we have to deal with the management of the dealerships. It takes some getting used to. One of the hardest things I have to do as a store manager is making sure all the employees under me are doing their jobs appropriately, and making sure the work they do is correct and to a standard Metrotech has set. I absolutely love detailing cars big or small. Detailing a vehicle and watching the vehicles owner see it after I am done with it, the expression is like no other. It keeps me wanting more. 

Basically to sum it up is that you have to use every minute to your advantage which is good sometimes on a flat rate since you could make your salary but the problem was that what would you do on a slow day which starting flat rate is $8 a car which requires a lot of of perfection to deliver a perfect car on which is not really worth your time since the company makes a whole lot more.
Other cons would include Working Conditions drama everyday 
And aswell the overtime work hours you would have to do with the possibility of no pay or even worse the same flat rate. Mostly we usually stayed an hour or two for a pending car sale to detail which or work hours would be from 12-8 and it would be 9 or even 10 on which a sales person would reply that the pending car deal will not be made on which you lost those 2 hours for nothing.
Every day is a gamble on either time or just waiting for some keys to arrive which would be already be already assigned or just some promaster or f150 f2500 on which nobody wants to do. All I can say is that this is a great job but for students but for a career in detailing look elsewhere unless you like to gamble with your standard of living.

I learned how to tint from MetroTech. Was a great environment, everyone was laid back and friendly and training pay was decent for what it was. But from day one I could tell that it wasn't about quality it was about quantity. Was told to strive for B- or C quality cause I'm gonna waste time trying to do any better. Management is laid back and friendly but don't seem to have enough power to actually fix problems. From what I've seen anyone that has enough power to make a change rarely steps foot into our shop and doesn't try to make a change even if problems are brought to their attention.

Salespeople tell their customers to grab their cars the second they pull off the trucks, so DON'T EXPECT TO WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE. By the time you get the car (after its been through PDI and detail) you barely have enough time to tint the car and you're rushed to do it.

If you can handle selfish salespeople and don't have a problem producing below average work then go ahead and apply. 



A typical day at MetroTech is very productive. I’m always staying busy on most days but there are some slow days. I feel like I’ve learned the proper way of cleaning a vehicle and the chemicals that is used. Management is very responsive when I have important questions and understanding when something comes up. At the dealership I work at is very friendly and understanding when we have a vehicle that may need extra attention and extra time. The hardest part about this job is the time consuming on vehicles that are extra dirty or vehicles that are sold and being rushed to complete the vehicle. The most enjoyable part of this job is not having to deal with customer service and seeing the before and after of a vehicle after you have detailed it.

On a good day of work with MetroTech, there is a lot of work to be done from used full details that have to be taken from some vehicles looking like complete trash to nearly brand new to be sold, to brand new car preps going from factory to the lot. dealing with the service department can be stressful but needs to get done. this job taught me speed, time management very well, increasing my social skills from coworkers to customers, as well as taking a car that looked like it was in a dump to nearly a brand new car you wouldn't be able to recognize. management was great, manager always helped out where needed and pushed us to perform harder and harder to make sure our work was as perfect as can be.


My experience with this company was disappointing overall. I had ongoing concerns regarding the accuracy of my recorded work hours and pay. To keep track of my hours, I began documenting my clock-in and clock-out times myself.

I brought these concerns to management, but I did not feel the issue was properly resolved. After raising the matter, I personally felt the work environment became uncomfortable and communication with management became difficult.

The job provided experience in window tint installation, but I believe there should be better transparency, communication, and accountability regarding employee time records and workplace concerns.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Horrible management. No PTO until a year. Management (3ric & @lexis) are just in it for themselves. Hours are not consistent. Everything is unprepared. No breaks besides the hour long lunch break. Pressures you into working 6 days a week after giving you a 5 day schedule.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The poor management and constant changes.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic, inconsistent, unsafe & honestly weird.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on the mood of poor management. 9 times out of 10 it's gonna be Toxic.

This company is only good for experience in detailing cars at dealerships. Especially high end cars. But other than that the managers are too relaxed theres not enough rules. Theres not enough work load and we were paid commission. And on top of there not being enough work nobody's check would ever add up . Every week metrotech has problems with there checks sometimes you might not get one. Or it could be hundreds of dollars off. I did like working there because it was very relaxed but its too relaxed. You will end up doing all the cars while other people just sit there and thats okay.

Work here was ok until it's wasn't ok anymore .. Not Really consistent with work, as some days there is no work to do, and you still have to stay until close because of dealership hours . Upper Management was lazy, and had many tasks that needed to be done, and never would get done unless I completed them. The job pay doesn't match up with the responsibility given. Great job for kids fresh out of high school not really the job for a bill paying adult 

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