"Corvette Specialist"
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"Corvette Specialist"
I've seen many threads and posts here that throw around the term Corvette Specialist. You know, "My dealer has a Corvette Specialist, I will only go to a dealer who has a Corvette Specialist, etc....
Does any one here know what is required for someone to be a "Corvette Specialist"? Did they attend a special school? For how long?
Does any one here know what is required for someone to be a "Corvette Specialist"? Did they attend a special school? For how long?
Drifting
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My boy is a body shop manager and he is Z06 Certified for that work. It required a 1 week (I think) course at a GM training site. I don't know what the education is for a dealer tech. But, I strongly suspect that once a tech is certified the first time, after that it is reading stuff and taking on-line tests once per year.
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I've "thrown" that term around here myself.
I'm referencing the mechanics/technicians/bodymen/painters/etc. that work at my local Corvette Shop.
They do everything from full frame-off restorations of vintage Vettes to modifications of new ones.
They are also authorized to perform GMPP "warranty" work.
These men and women are Corvette Specialists.
I'm referencing the mechanics/technicians/bodymen/painters/etc. that work at my local Corvette Shop.
They do everything from full frame-off restorations of vintage Vettes to modifications of new ones.
They are also authorized to perform GMPP "warranty" work.
These men and women are Corvette Specialists.
Le Mans Master
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I've seen many threads and posts here that throw around the term Corvette Specialist. You know, "My dealer has a Corvette Specialist, I will only go to a dealer who has a Corvette Specialist, etc....
Does any one here know what is required for someone to be a "Corvette Specialist"? Did they attend a special school? For how long?
Does any one here know what is required for someone to be a "Corvette Specialist"? Did they attend a special school? For how long?
Burning Brakes
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From: Wailuku Hawaii
As far as what I experienced at 2 separate dealerships, they had Salepeople that were introduced as their "Corvette Specialists", one turned out to be a real pill, just wanted to talk about how good a salesman he was, and how he payed other salesmen to take the certification tests for him
then at the second dealership I was introduced to their "Specialist" this young man knew all there was about the C6, ( This was 2005), and the differences between the models, He didn't know how to treat customers tho, needless to say I bought from neither
I believe that there are more genuine, knowledgeable people here on this forum than at any dealership, sales or service, IMO, 
Salt
then at the second dealership I was introduced to their "Specialist" this young man knew all there was about the C6, ( This was 2005), and the differences between the models, He didn't know how to treat customers tho, needless to say I bought from neither I believe that there are more genuine, knowledgeable people here on this forum than at any dealership, sales or service, IMO, Salt
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Burning Brakes
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Local Chevy dealer near me is listed in a National Corvette mag. as being a Corvette specialist (CNY) but when I went to them to change a run flat on my C-6 they sent me to a BMW dealer... Specialist??????????
Burning Brakes
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My salesman told me he was a specialist. I asked what that meant and he said that he attended a class to learn everything about the C6. I think it was a load of cr@p because I knew more about the car then he did.
At the moment, my car is at a dealership due to being rear ended. It needs body work and has some exhaust issues (Corsa). I called West Coast Corvettes who referred me to a dealership that is a licensed Callaway vendor. So far, I've had top notch service and they seem to know their stuff.
At the moment, my car is at a dealership due to being rear ended. It needs body work and has some exhaust issues (Corsa). I called West Coast Corvettes who referred me to a dealership that is a licensed Callaway vendor. So far, I've had top notch service and they seem to know their stuff.
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[QUOTE=calemasters;1570338083]Some Chevrolet dealer technicians have taken a series of required GM training courses specific to the Corvette. After they have successfully complete the training, they are "Corvette Certified" trained technicians. All Chevrolet dealers that sell Corvettes should have a least 1 or 2 Corvette certified technicians, depending on their Corvette volume.[/QUOTE]
That sounds exactly right with respect to dealership service.
That sounds exactly right with respect to dealership service.
Drifting
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From: Eagle ID
My boy is a body shop manager and he is Z06 Certified for that work. It required a 1 week (I think) course at a GM training site. I don't know what the education is for a dealer tech. But, I strongly suspect that once a tech is certified the first time, after that it is reading stuff and taking on-line tests once per year.
Agree with calemasters and WayneO. The dealer also told me they had to have a certain number of Corvette trained technicians in the service department in order to meet GM standards for selling Vettes.
Instructor
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Someone that reads this forum everyday and searches the threads!
But that leads me to a good idea. Anyone that says they are a Corvette Specialist should have to pass a set of test questions that forum members have submitted.
But that leads me to a good idea. Anyone that says they are a Corvette Specialist should have to pass a set of test questions that forum members have submitted.
Burning Brakes
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Team Owner
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That is what I was told at my dealer when I asked about service since they did not sell many Corvettes. I still avoid taking it there though unless I run into some warranty work, so far so good.Some Chevrolet dealer technicians have taken a series of required GM training courses specific to the Corvette. After they have successfully complete the training, they are "Corvette Certified" trained technicians. All Chevrolet dealers that sell Corvettes should have a least 1 or 2 Corvette certified technicians, depending on their Corvette volume.
