An Overview of ASE Certification
A car enthusiast, Geoffrey Palermo shifted his focus to the automotive industry after spending 30 years in the hospitality sector. The owner of GMP Cars, LLC, he and his team provide repairs, upgrades, and restorations for exotic vehicles. Dedicated to delivering high-quality car care to clients, Geoffrey Palermo maintains a team of I-CAR Gold and ASE-certified technicians at his repair shops.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has been certifying automotive professionals since 1972. ASE certification not only demonstrates that such technicians have been working in the industry; it also shows that they have gone above and beyond when it comes to learning their trade.

To ensure professionals of varying specialties demonstrate their experience, ASE offers more than 40 certification tests focused on virtually every aspect of automotive service and repair. These tests feature up to 75 multiple-choice questions, along with 10 or more unscored questions used for statistical purposes. The latter are not separately identified, however, so test-takers are urged to answer all of them. Questions on each test address practical problems that professionals face during daily work situations and are approved by experts in the field.

ASE certification tests are offered throughout the year and are designed as computer-based exams. This ensures professionals obtain their results immediately. Prior to sitting for any test, professionals must pay the registration fees associated with their exam and meet experience requirements based on their skill-set. Repair technicians, for instance, may only need one year of experience, while service consultants need at least two years.
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