The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) is featured in a newly released segment of “All Access with Andy Garcia,” a nationally distributed educational television series, profiling CAPA’s role as an independent standards organization for automotive replacement parts. The educational feature, embedded below, is aimed at raising consumer awareness of how those parts are tested and […]
Rhode Island Proposes Adding ADAS to Required Auto Body Technician Certifications
Public comment period open through June 25. Rhode Island regulators have proposed amending the state’s Motor Vehicle Body and Salvage Vehicle Repair regulation to make Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) a required category of technician certification for licensed collision repair facilities, opening a public comment period that runs through June 25, 2026. The amendment to […]
ASE Working on New ADAS Calibration Credential
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is developing a new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration technician credential, the organization announced May 18. ASE said it recently concluded a week-long Job Task Analysis and Content Development Workshop to define the credential’s scope and content, with the goal of establishing a common certification standard […]
ASE Opens Winter Registration for Certification Testing
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has opened registration for its winter certification testing period. Technicians who register by March 31 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment for their selected ASE certification tests. Registration is available at myASE.com. ASE offers three testing options: Technicians can take tests in person at more […]
Fall ASE Certification Registration deadline December 31
Last chance to register for five tests to be discontinued next year. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence announced that automotive service professionals must register for the fall ASE certification testing by Dec. 31. Those who register by the deadline will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE certification […]
AkzoNobel Certifies 203 European Body Shops in Sustainability Program
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinishes has certified 203 body shops across 10 European countries through its Sustainable Repair Network, with another 290 active body shops that are not yet certified. The coatings manufacturer announced the milestone Oct. 19, marking more than two years since launching the initiative. The certified shops span 119 companies operating in Denmark, Finland, […]
ASE, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Partner to Support Certified Automotive Professionals
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation announced Tuesday a partnership to provide financial assistance to ASE-certified professionals and their families during emergencies. The collaboration, called “Support Beyond Certification,” will coordinate outreach to ASE’s certified professionals about AACF’s emergency financial assistance programs for automotive aftermarket workers facing illness, […]
I-CAR Canada Expands Partnership with CWB to Increase Collision Repair Industry Access to Welding Certification
I-CAR Canada announced the next phase of its partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB Group) to expand access to welding training and certification for collision repair professionals across the country, including those in remote and underserved regions. This collaboration combines CWB Group’s expertise in welding with I-CAR Canada’s commitment to complete, safe, and quality […]
ASE Education Foundation Reports Growth in Automotive Education Programs
The ASE Education Foundation has released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting its efforts to address the ongoing technician shortage through educational program accreditation and implementation of industry standards. According to the report, both student enrollment in ASE accredited programs and the number of ASE entry-level tests taken by students increased from 2023 to 2024. The […]
ASE Modifies Requirements for L4 ADAS Specialist Certification Test
ASE has removed the prerequisite test requirements for the ASE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Certification test (L4), allowing more service professionals to take the test. “Shops are performing more ADAS service and repairs than ever before, and it is important that they can demonstrate to their customers that the service professionals on staff […]
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