The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has developed a new lift inspection process for the more than 500 ALI Certified Lift Inspectors across North America to follow when inspecting any car lift, truck lift or other vehicle lift. The Check360 Certified Lift Inspection is a comprehensive examination of the lift structure as well as its electrical […]
Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers and Crash Champions Commit to Assured Performance Certification
Assured Performance announced that Joe Hudson’s Collision Center and Crash Champions have committed to 100% of their locations becoming certified as part of Assured Performance’s Certified Repair Provider Network. As part of their overall commitment, their locations will feature a Collision Care service experience with the consumer option of receiving a fully documented “Certified Repair.” […]
Interview: Trish Serratore, ASE
In our video interview, Serratore details changes to technician certification deadlines made in response to the pandemic and a new ADAS credential in development. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently opened registration for its winter certification test program. The non-profit technician certification organization continues to respond to the challenges the pandemic posed […]
ASE Winter Certification Registration Open
ASE winter registration is now open through March 31. More than 50 ASE certification tests are available, covering nearly every aspect of the motor vehicle service and repair industry including for collision repair technicians and parts specialists. Those registering will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take the selected ASE tests, whether registering […]
S/P2 and Advance Auto Parts Announce Partnership on Parts ID Credential
S/P2 has joined with Advance Auto Parts to offer a new online training course that provides essential parts identification information for those entering a career in automotive service, collision repair, and heavy-duty/diesel. In the “Identifying Automotive Parts” course, students learn to identify automotive parts, including those on brake systems, steering and suspension systems, engines, cooling […]
Interview: Stacy Bartnik Details CAPA’s New Wheel Standard
In our video interview, Bartnik, explains what types of wheels will be certified and the types of testing that will be required to achieve certification. On December 1, the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced the approval of CAPA Standard 901 covering the requirements needed to certify replica wheels. In our video interview, embedded […]
myASE Web Portal Now Open for Registration
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched its new myASE web portal where repair and service professionals can register, schedule tests and view certification information. “We are very pleased to announce that the enhanced myASE web portal is open for business, providing a more intuitive, user-friendly online experience and increasing the level […]
ASE Entry-Level Certification Offers Career Building Credential
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers Entry-Level certification, the first step in building career credentials as an automotive service professional. Entry level collision certifications include: Mechanical and Electrical Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair Painting and Refinishing Structural Analysis and Damage Repair “The ASE Entry-Level certification tests are designed to indicate a substantial […]
California Color Source Approved for Spies Hecker Field Certifications
California Color Source, the independent PBE distributor servicing Northern California, announced that Jeremiah Montoya and Alex Castillo both completed the Spies Hecker Field Certification trainer program. “Becoming only 2 of 5 people in California qualified to deliver Field Certifications for our clients is extremely important while training centers are running at limited capacities due to […]
Team PRP and Gold Standard Certified Parts Announce Partnership
Team PRP, the nation’s largest group of independent automotive recyclers announced an expanded partnership with Gold Standard Certified Parts. Last year, the two groups announced a partnership on recycled suspension part certification. “Team PRP is very pleased to be in this strategic partnership with Gold Standard,” stated Mark Gamble, Team PRP’s Executive Director. “We hold […]