Jack Pohanka, one of the founders and former chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), passed away on May 17 at the age of 92. “Jack Pohanka was a visionary who made an incredible impact on the entire automotive industry,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “ASE would not be the […]
ASE Extends Spring Scheduling Window Until September 30
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has extended the scheduling window to September 30 to give those who have registered additional time to schedule their tests. Spring registration will remain open until June 30 for more than 54 automotive, collision, medium/heavy duty, school bus, transit bus, and truck equipment repair certification tests. ASE […]
ASE to Resume Testing May 18
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will begin to resume testing on May 18 in selected areas of the country with test-center availability and lifted stay-at-home orders, it was announced today by Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “As always, our overriding priority remains the health and safety of automotive service professionals and […]
ASE April 23 Webinar on Recertification Using its Renewal App
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 4:00 p.m. EDT entitled A New Path to Recertification – The ASE Renewal App. Registration for the webinar is available online. The free, live webinar will discuss a new concept from ASE for maintaining credentials. During this […]
ASE Certification Expiring on June 30 Extended Until December 31
ASE has automatically extended all ASE certifications expiring on June 30, 2020 to a new date of December 31, 2020, it was announced today by Tim Zilke, president and CEO of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). “During these challenging times, we don’t want service professionals to worry about expiring ASE certifications. To […]
Auto Care Association and ASE Announce 2020 World Class Technicians
The Auto Care Association announced the latest recipients of the World Class Technician award, in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The two organizations provide this annual recognition to professional technicians who have achieved the extraordinary accomplishment of attaining ASE certification in 22 specific areas during the previous calendar year. There […]
ASE Announces New Officers for 2020
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its 2020 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Bobby Bassett, North American National Training Manager, Gates Corporation. Mark Polke, Manager of Sales and Consulting, Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert Bosch LLC, is Vice Chair; Brad Pellman, President, Pellman’s Automotive (Boulder, […]
Registration Now Open for Winter ASE Certification Tests
ASE winter registration is now open through March 31. More than 54 ASE certification tests are available covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry. Those registering will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take the selected ASE tests, whether registering on the first day of the registration period […]
ASE Honors 53 Technicians During Annual Meeting
Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized on November 13 at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. The annual awards banquet spotlights top scorers on the ASE Certification Tests. Forty-one companies from both OEM and Aftermarket segments […]
ASE Announces Conference on ADAS Technician Assessment
ASE announced it will conduct a conference in mid-September to determine how technicians can be accurately and fairly assessed for competency in diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and components. In its announcement, ASE said that the structure of different manufacturers’ advanced driver assistance systems, the procedures to calibrate the systems, […]