Meet Daniel Kenevin 
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About Daniel
Job Title
Service Manager
Department / Team
Workshop / Service
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Daniel Kenevin is a highly experienced Service Manager with more than 25 years in the automotive industry, having started his career at just 14 years old. Over that time, he has built a broad skill set across technical, advisory, and leadership roles within both dealership and diesel workshop environments.
Daniel has held key positions including Service Advisor at Westpoint Star Mercedes-Benz, where he was awarded Service Advisor of the Year in 2017, earning national recognition along with a trip to Japan. He later moved into workshop and operational leadership roles, including Workshop Foreman and Controller, before becoming Operations Manager at a national diesel repair business.
His approach combines strong technical understanding with practical, hands-on problem solving. Daniel has a natural ability for diagnostics and fault finding, supported by his formal training in mechanical engineering and Mercedes-Benz service accreditation.
With a lifelong interest in mechanics, Daniel is driven by the process of identifying issues and delivering clear, effective solutions. He continues to lead from the front in his role as Service Manager, focusing on workshop efficiency, team performance, and delivering consistent outcomes for customers.
- Automotive servicing
- Dealership operations
- Diesel and heavy vehicle repair
Geographic Markets
- Western Australia
Key Projects
- Service department leadership – overseeing workflow, diagnostics, and customer service delivery
- Dealership service operations – worked within Mercedes-Benz systems and standards
- Diesel workshop operations – managed workflow and team performance in a national repair network
Areas of Specialisation
- Service department management
- Diagnostics and fault finding
- Customer-facing service advisory
Award Name
Service Advisor of the Year
Awarding Body
Mercedes-Benz (Westpoint Star / national program)
Year Received
2017
What it Recognises
Awarded for excellence in customer service, technical understanding, and performance as a service advisor, including national-level recognition and incentive rewards.
Formal Degree(s)
- Mechanical Engineering Certificate (TAFE)
Qualifications Summary (for bio use)
Daniel holds formal training in mechanical engineering through TAFE and has completed Mercedes-Benz service accreditation. His qualifications support both technical diagnostics and high-level service operations within dealership and workshop environments.
Years in Role
1 year as Service Manager
Years in Industry
Approx. 25+ years in the automotive industry
Previous Roles
- Operations Manager – Nationwide Diesel (approx. 4 years)
- Service Advisor – Westpoint Star Mercedes-Benz
- Workshop Foreman / Controller – High Standard Duty
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