ASE: What's in It for Car Owners ASE Certification Program Helps Take the Guesswork Out of Finding a Good Technician Finding a competent auto technician need not be a matter of chance. Much of the guesswork has been eliminated,thanks to the national program conducted by the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE tests and certifies automotive professionals in all major technical areas of repair and service. With more than 300,000 currently certified professionals,the ASE program is national in scope and has industry-wide acceptance and recognition. ASE-certified technicians and parts specialists can be found at every type of repair facility,from dealerships,service stations,and franchises to parts stores,independent garages,and even municipal fleets. Certification Benefits Motorists ASE certifies the technical competence of individual technicians,not repair facilities. Before taking ASE certification tests,many technicians attend training clas ... Read more »