ASE Certification

To be respected and recognized as a mechanic you will want certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Testing and certification is organized as follows

Automoblie and Light Truck

 * A1 Engine Repair
 * A2 Automatic Transmission & Transaxle
 * A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
 * A4 Suspension & Steering
 * A5 Brakes
 * A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
 * A7 Heating & Air Conditioning
 * A8 Engine Performance
 * A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

Collision

 * B2 Painting & Refinishing
 * B3 Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
 * B4 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
 * B5 Mechanical & Electrical Components
 * B6 Damage Analysis & Estimating


 * C1 Automobile Service Consultant

Truck Equipment

 * E1 Truck Equipment Installation & Repair
 * E2 Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair
 * E3 Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair


 * F1 Alternate Fuels

Transit Bus Systems

 * H1 Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) Engines
 * H2 Diesel Engines
 * H3 Drive Train
 * H4 Brakes
 * H5 Suspension & Steering
 * H6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
 * H7 Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
 * H8 Preventive Maintenance & Inspection (PMI)


 * L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
 * L2 Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist


 * P1 Medium-Heavy Truck Dealership Parts Specialist
 * P2 Automobile Parts Specialist
 * P4 General Motors Parts Consultant

School Bus Certification

 * S1 Body Systems & Special Equipment
 * S2 Diesel Engines
 * S3 Drive Train
 * S4 Brakes
 * S5 Suspension & Steering
 * S6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
 * S7 Air Conditioning Systems & Controls

Medium-Heavy Truck Certification

 * T1 Gasoline Engines
 * T2 Diesel Engines
 * T3 Drive Train
 * T4 Brakes
 * T5 Suspension & Steering
 * T6 Electrical/ Electronic Systems
 * T7 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
 * T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection


 * X1 Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems Test