How do you know if a shop is ASE certified?
Visit the ASE website (ase.com). Type in your zip code or city and state on the ASE Blue Seal Recognized Business Locator page to find an ASE participating shop in your area.
Does ASE certification expire?
Certification credentials are valid for five years. If it has been five years or more since you took a test, it’s time to take the corresponding Recertification Test. The five-year requirement ensures certified professionals are current in this rapidly changing industry.
Where can I buy ASE patches?
You can place an order online 24/7 at the ASE Store or by calling the ASE Store Customer Care Center during normal business hours at (855) 372-7748. You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
What does ASE master certified mean?
Automotive Service Excellence
Feb 11, 2014 | Car Care Central. Prescott Import Car employs ASE Certified Master Technicians, a title which means that they are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence on every mechanical and electrical component and system.
How long does it take to get ASE certified?
The process to become ASE Certified is not an easy feat. In order to attain ASE Certification, technicians must complete a minimum of 2 years of qualified work experience and pass a challenging test for each certification.
Are dealerships ASE certified?
It is up to individual auto shops, dealerships, and repair facilities to hire certified technicians. Yes, even dealerships do not always have their entire technician team ASE certified.
How do you become a master certified ASE?
Master technicians need a high school diploma, though an associate’s degree in automotive technology may be beneficial. They also need to have earned all eight ASE certifications and so need to have experience working as a technician, since that is a requirement to be eligible for certification.
How to become an ASE certified service consultant?
To become ASE certified, Service Consultants must pass the C1 test and present proof of two years of work experience specifically related to service writing, not hands-on automotive repair. Service Consultants must retest every five years to retain their certification.
How long does it take to become an ASE certified parts specialist?
To become ASE certified, Parts Specialists must pass one or more of the Parts series tests and present proof of two years of work experience specifically related to parts counter work, not hands-on automotive repair. Parts Specialists must retest every five years to retain their certification.
How often do you need to retest your ASE certification?
Those are certified in tests A1 – A8 are recognized as ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technicians. NOTE: A9 is NOT a requirement for Master Automobile Technician Status. Technicians must retest every five years to retain their certification.
What are the different types of ASE certification tests?
Tests A1 through A9 are intended for technicians who perform vehicle repairs. ASE offers a separate C1 certification test specifically for service consultants, who work with repair technicians and car owners. Click here for more information on the C1 test.