VeriFacts Automotive announced that it had been selected as the provider of independent, third-party collision repair business coaching, evaluation and verification services for the CARS Cooperative and its members. Through the partnership, CARS Cooperative members will receive special pricing on new services with VeriFacts Automotive, including: Third-party, independent in-shop review and quality calibration to help […]
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 […]
Independent Auto Damage Appraisers Association Launches Certification Program
The Independent Auto Damage Appraisers Association (IADA) announced the launch of its new IADA Appraiser Certification Program. Not just a certificate for completing a certain number of courses, this program judges if an appraiser has the professionalism, experience, mastery, and dedication to be counted among the most skilled appraisal professionals in the world. Three certification […]
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 Education Foundation Extends Deadlines for Accredited School Training Program Renewals and Compliance Reviews
With many programs unable to complete their renewal applications and compliance reviews due to the difficult times we are facing, ASE has extended its deadlines for accredited programs. School programs with accreditation renewal deadlines from March 1, 2020 to December 1, 2020 will have six months added to their expiration dates. Programs with compliance reviews […]
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 […]
Maryland Collision Repair Parts Bill Withdrawn
Legislation sought to define OEM, certified and non-certified part types and require written consent indicating parts choice. A bill before the Maryland legislature that sought to add a section to the Maryland Statutes to define the different types of crash parts used to repair a vehicle and require written consent from the insured to the […]
Maryland Bill Would Provide an Insured Option of Requiring OEM, Certified or Non-Certified Collision Repair Parts
Legislation defines parts types and requires written consent indicating parts choice. Legislation introduced in the Maryland House of Representatives on February 7 seeks to add a section to the Maryland Statutes that define the different types of crash parts used to repair a vehicle and requires written consent from the insured to the use of […]
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 […]