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At Vaden, in my position, there is always something to do. Working under the merchandising umbrella means my responsibilities are broad, and I regularly collaborate with multiple departments to support the bigger picture. Everyone is friendly and always willing to help, especially when I travel to the different campuses, which makes it easier to accomplish my tasks before returning to Savannah. The most enjoyable part of my job is leading a team and helping develop them for their future careers. It’s especially rewarding when former team members reach out to share how they’ve applied something I taught them. The most challenging part of the role is not having a background in service or sales, which can occasionally make certain discussions or questions more complex. However, I consistently take the initiative to ask questions and expand my knowledge, allowing me to better support my team and grow in the role.

I have been very happy working as an Automotive Technician at Vaden Chevrolet in Hinesville. The management team is supportive, professional, and provides the tools and training needed to succeed. A typical day is busy and challenging, which keeps the work interesting and allows me to continue learning and improving my skills.

The workplace culture is positive, and my coworkers are always willing to help when needed. The most enjoyable part of the job is diagnosing and repairing vehicles while helping customers get safely back on the road. The hardest part can be keeping up with the fast pace during busy times, but the teamwork and support make it manageable.

Overall, Vaden Chevrolet is a great place to work, offering opportunities for growth, a strong team environment, and a commitment to employee success.

This place is the worst place , lie to customers , saying pre approved, it's a ploy to get them in the door , my manager wouldn't bring u in if he didn't think he could help u , it's a script to get u in the door , for appt, that BDC gets paid for , above market value for your vehicle is a lie, they do not , bait and switch tactics , they don't care what vehicle u want , they will put you in a vehicle that needs to be moved off the lot , more customers  complained cars breaking down two weeks after getting it , they push gap insurance maintenance service be cause there selling cars they bought from others that haved broken down never been fixed , do not believe a word a BDC tells u , call after call harass people on there phones 3 days , to a week , refresh start over,  it's ridicules,  you can't take breaks , or lunches, without management asking where u going , sat there for hours NEEDING to go to the bathroom I wasn't allowed , your not trained right , micro managed constantly,  200 calls speak to maybe 3 people , but EXSPECTED to have 10 12 appts,

As part of Vaden's community partnership with my current high school's work-based learning program, I secured my position in the marketing department and I'll say that it's been a really nice experience so far. I've definitely learned a lot more than I thought I would when I decided to apply and I don't regret my decision. My managers/supervisors are very understanding when it comes to my work/school life balance and even tell to me to take breaks from time to time. My coworkers are very lovely people who make the office environment less intimidating and are often readily available to help whenever I needed it. Overall, a very nice job to have during my transition into college. 

When starting at Vaden in Pooler, they paint a picture of everyone being a family. Well, that is the furthest from the truth. HR protects upper management at the cost of good employees. The company has a circle of management that is protected at all cost. Buckle up if you are on the front line with customers. Vaden will pile on appointments no matter if you are backed up or not with a lack of transparency from the company to the customer. When an appointment is schedule with the BDC, they are told same day diagnostics and have been instructed to not tell the customer that they are back up and vehicle will have to stay overnight. There have been countless times where upper management has mishandled or flat out ignored a situation that could hurt the company later on as well as made multiple employees uncomfortable in their daily working environment. 

Completely disorganized. Nobody wants change/turnover everyone just wants you to make it work with what they got no matter how negative that employees impact is. You can display data everyday show the excessive carryover of work being in the 20 plus everyday and nothing will be adjusted. The amount of work coming in cannot be completed by the amount of techs and none of this is being shared with the consumer so they in turn feel lied to and are angry when they cannot have the diagnostic completed same day thanks to bdc. Upper management will allow this to continue to happen as they are not on the front lines and do not have to deal with the consumers face to face and all there anger. I do not recommend working here in any aspect. You are a human shield to upset consumers not caused by your actions but those above you.

Working in recruiting at Vaden Automotive has given me a unique perspective on the company’s culture and leadership. There is a genuine commitment to hiring quality people, developing talent, and creating long-term career opportunities across the organization. Leadership is supportive, approachable, and focused on continuous improvement. It is rewarding to help candidates find opportunities within a company that values both performance and people. The environment is fast-paced, but that also creates meaningful opportunities to contribute and make an impact. Flexibility and adaptability are important! 

It’s a fast-paced environment, but in a way that keeps you engaged and constantly learning. The team culture is one of the biggest highlights; everyone works together, supports each other, and takes pride in what they do.

Leadership is approachable and genuinely cares about both the success of the business and the people behind it. I’ve been given opportunities to grow, take on new challenges, and build skills that have really helped me develop professionally.

One thing I’ve especially appreciated is the flexibility and work-life balance. There’s an understanding that life happens, and that level of support makes a big difference day-to-day.

Overall, it’s a great place to work if you’re motivated, want to be part of a strong team, and are looking for long-term growth. 

Typically won’t workday starts with greeting everybody at the dealership and then proceeding to move cars to service or main shop depend on what the car needs done. I believe I learn how to communicate with customers a lot more fluently and consistently management was I would say they are very like involved in my work life so if I have any concerns or issues there easily accessible. Workplace culture everyone is here to help one other make their job a lot easier and more streamline so there’s no competitiveness involved in anything. Honestly speaking, there’s nothing really hard about being a service reporter can be that hard is dealing with the heat and humidity. The most enjoyable part I would say is I play a part in helping people’s day get a little bit better. 

I love how the first thing that most companies say to get the potential employee in the door is: 'We are a family'. I never take that comment serious, but for some odd reason I mistakenly took these people a little serious. A few weeks in, I analyzed who are the favorites, who most likely makes more than the next person, who gets to have the same desired schedule and doesn't have to work the 'latest shift'. It's a popularity contest, even though these are supposedly adults. Read the reviews before applying, and not just the '5 star happy google reviews' at that. If you're not management or a friend of management, you don't matter at all. Any emergencies you have, doesn't matter. You're not an individual there. You might as well consider yourself an annoying telemarketer with low pay.

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Automotive parts manager 4 salaries reported	$85,000 per year

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