Comments on: Taking ASE Tests

By: ASE Test Results : Auto Repair Information Blog

ASE Test Results : Auto Repair Information Blog — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:01:14 +0000

[...] puts me firmly on a rotation that seems to never end. Some good comments were left on the taking ASE tests post. Some of the more interesting ones pointed out that it is almost unheard of to have to [...]

By: Andrew Haga

Andrew Haga — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:08:55 +0000

I can tell you one thing about ASE I needed them to get the job, (the first time) but since have found that my experience has the most impact on whether or not I get the job, raise or other major changes in my career.

I don’t mind retaking the tests every 5 years but the one thing I do mind is the cost and my current employer doesn’t really seem to care whether or not I remain certified and won’t pay for me to take them either.

In fact I am the only technician who has any ASE certification at work, but that is because I keep hoping that some day it will matter that I take these costly tests.

By: meshal youssef

meshal youssef — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:18:49 +0000

i want to take the test what i have to do

By: adrian

adrian — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:26:26 +0000

hey my boss work as mechanic 15 years now ,own a shop never ever has done any ase test he belive this is just wasting money,his customers list in computer is now over 1000 nobody ever ask for ase credential

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:43:22 +0000

Mark
who wants to look like Brad Pitt anyway. I don’t look for certs. I go with the guy who shows me he/she knows what they are talking about and has updated equipment to keep up with all the changes. keep up the good work

By: Steve Stromwell

Steve Stromwell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:53 +0000

Hi Mark, I am a DIY guy and when I can’t fix it I look to find the very best. And ASE says a lot of who you are. I do not want to spend my money on the education of the inexperienced and uneducated tech.
If ASE is doing it’s job it should be a good source of what’s new and important. Thanks for the Great Newsletter. -Steve

By: RayF

RayF — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:50:27 +0000

I think that a mechanic needs to be certified. Every 5 years seems excessive to me. Follow the money. ASE wants your money, that’s all they care about. I just recerted and there were at least 200 participants there with me. Hmmmm, 200 x approx $100 cha ching 20 grand and that was just at 1 test center. I say 10 year recetification is sufficient.
By the way, I have asked many family members and friends if they know what ASE is and none have known.

By: ZR2-Blazer Slayter

ZR2-Blazer Slayter — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:54:44 +0000

I try to do as many repairs as I can myself to avoid the situation all together. Sometimes, something is over my head and I take it in. I never ask to see the mechanics credentials (that worked on my car) but have seen the list of certifications in the office area.

I even thought about requesting the mechanic with the most certifications to work on the blazer. Although I never did make the request my thought was that mechanic must know his stuff! So I guess it may mean something to me?

By: charles hover

charles hover — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:58:52 +0000

Hi Mark,
I think all these tests other than the medical field is a true waste and another way for government to control and make extra money. like the A+ certificate for computer technician.

So many of them can take a test and pass. but what does that mean… really They can pass a test are they really knowledgeable, are they honest. Hell no not even the medical profession are but at least the law can and will go after them.

By: Hariwhit

Hariwhit — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:34:19 +0000

I think the certification is important when you first start out in your career;but after a few years its not necessary unless there is a big change in technology. Honesty is the best certification a person can have and it is tested everyday free of charge.

By: Brendan Bartholomew

Brendan Bartholomew — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:28:11 +0000

Hi Mark,

As always, another great newsletter! To answer your question, I can’t say that it’s ever been in my mind to wonder about whether the mechanic I’m taking my car to has ASE certification. One reason for this is that I’ve been taking my car to just two places (a local shop with a great track record and the Ford dealership) for many years now, and haven’t needed to shop around for a new mechanic.

When going to a dealership, one just assumes that the bureaucracy forces them to have certain levels of certification. Meanwhile, with the local shop I go to, the guys always do such a good job, and I’m so impressed with their integrity, that there’s never been any reason for me to wonder about their certification or lack thereof.

By: Warren Tracy

Warren Tracy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:00 +0000

From Warren: Here most drivers don’t know what ASE is and dose.
For the most part, people today, look for the cheapest way out.

I have found that even some not all ASE certified mechanic’s are no good at anything, except taking money. But I’ve seen just as many good ones out there too!

As far as re-testing and re-testing, I think all that is is to justify a job for someone and to make your life
miserable wile doing it. most mechanic’s certified or not are shade tree’ers as I call them. They can do the job and do it right (IF they have all that is needed to do it right).

For years now the auto industry has bent over back words to keep the I.G.O. and the weekender out of it. So they have to go to dealerships, to get the work done. And that’s the size of it. That is the way I feel about it. – Warren Tracy