ASE CERTIFICATION

• Jack is an ASE Certified Master Technician possessing certifications in all 8 levels of certification.
• Jack has worked at American Automotive since 1994 and a history of working on vehicles since 1982.
• Jack worked at several GM dealerships for over 10 years before coming to American Automotive.

What is ASE?

ASE stands for National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

You may have seen the ASE blue logo at a repair shop or seen the ASE blue patch on the sleeve of a Technician. ASE is a national testing organization which sets standards for automotive technicians. To become certified by ASE, a technician first must have experience on a particular system, then take and pass the ASE test for that system. All ASE certifications are valid for 4 years, then the Technician must re-take and pass the updated test to be re-certified on that particular system.

Example: a technician has been working at a brake repair shop for a year and wants to become certified on brakes. Since he has qualified the experience criteria for brakes, he may take the ASE test. ASE offers testing only twice a year. Once the Technician passes the ASE test on brakes, he is then given a "ASE Certification on Brakes". The Technician can now wear the ASE blue patch and display the ASE logo at his place of work.

Different levels of ASE certifications for Technicians

When you see the ASE logo at a repair facility, be aware, that not all the mechanics at the shop need to be certified. Unless you ask, you don't know if your mechanic is certified, or what system he is certified.

Today's automobiles are so technologically advanced that most Technicians only certify in one or two areas. However, a Technician that is certified in all 8 automotive testing areas (see below) is given a "Masters Certification".

The more ASE certifications the Technician has, the better his pay and his employment. A Master Technicians is usually the highest paid Technician at a repair shop. The only reason not to become a Master Technician is because you don't have the experience required to pass all 8 ASE tests.

A Master Technician is a person that has obtained the required experience and is currently certified in all 8 automotive testing areas below:

1. Engine Repair
2. Automatic Trans/Transaxle
3. Manual Drive Train and Axles
4. Suspension and Steering
5. Brakes
6. Electrical/Electrical Systems
7. Heating and Air Conditioning
8. Engine Performance