For the last 50 years, ASE – which is short for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence – has been working to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and ...

LEESBURG, Va. (Nov. 18, 2014) — The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has added an advanced-level certification category geared toward technicians who service hybrid/electric ...

LEESBURG, Va.—"Test Program to Certify Nation's Auto Mechanics" was the headline in the Detroit Free Press on July 30, 1972. The article described the collaboration of two not-always-friendly ...

Q I’ve noticed some repair shops have a sign indicating they have ASE Certified Technicians . Can you explain what this is and how it affects my chances of getting my car repaired correctly and at a ...

Registration is now open through March 31 for 2026 certification testing. Technicians can choose in-person or remote testing.

I get this question all the time. Apparently, it’s a monetary concern for many people. They are under the misconception that anyone who is “handy” and somewhat schooled can fix a car. So why pay more ...

Mechanics who pass written tests in specific areas of auto repair, such as engine performance, heating and air conditioning, and brakes, earn certification from the National Institute for Automotive ...

As the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence celebrates five decades of certifying auto mechanics and upholding high standards for automotive service and repair, it's a good time to ...