Friend-Lee Automotive Service and Repair WE'VE MOVED TO NORTH ROYALTON!What Do Certifications Mean?Since 1972, the ASE certification has been awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. This independent, non-profit institute certifies professional service and repair technicians and parts specialists. The ASE tests are held twice a year and represent a real investment in both time and money for a technician. There are 42 different certifications. Only individuals with two years of hands-on experience are eligible for certification. Technicians who attain certification in all automotive areas receive the title of Master Certified Automotive Technician. The certification does not cover facilities, just individuals. However, a repair facility that has a Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition has 75 percent or more of its service and repair professionals ASE certified. To find such a facility, check online at www.asecert.org. To remain certified, repair professionals must be re-tested every five years. Tests encompass real-world, on-the-job skills questions on current technology. There are more than 420,000 ASE-certified professionals working in dealerships, garages, collision shops, refinish and repair shops, retail parts outlets, service stations, and specialty shops. Facilities usually post technicians' ASE credentials. |