ASE Introduces New Automobile Service E-Learning Program

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its new E-learning program, "Introduction to Automobile Service" (IAS). Delivered exclusively online and consisting of four e-learning training modules and a separate quiz, the program focuses on awareness of entry-level tasks related to basic automobile service.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced its new E-learning program, “Introduction to
Automobile Service” (IAS).

Delivered exclusively online and
consisting of four e-learning training modules and a separate quiz, the program
focuses on awareness of entry-level tasks related to basic automobile service.
An embedded glossary and safety zone section also will help to promote proper
safety measures. ASE says the IAS program was developed in response to requests
from the industry for an ASE product targeting individuals whose
responsibilities are concentrated in the entry-level career area. This new
e-learning product incorporates modules to both deliver and measure the
knowledge necessary to perform basic tasks.

Here’s an overview of the IAS program:

Module 1
Preparation and Documentation, includes
the following sections: A. Preparing Vehicle for Service, B. Locating
Information, C. Tools and Equipment, and D. Preparing Vehicle for Customer.

Module 2
Fluids, Filters, Belts and Hoses
Inspection and Service consists of these sections: A. Underhood (Part 1), B.
Underhood (Part 2), C. Undercar, and D. Filters and Drive
Belts.

Module 3
Suspension, Tire, and Brake Inspection
and Service incorporates content within sections: A. Suspension Inspection, B.
Tire (Part 1), C. Tire (Part 2), and D. Brake.

Module 4
Body, Battery, Charging and Electrical
Systems Inspection and Service contains sections divided into: A. Body, B.
Battery, C. Charging, and D. Electrical

Module 5
A final quiz covering the content in
modules 1 through 4. Upon achieving a passing score, the user earns completion
of the IAS program.

The target audience for this program
includes prospective and entry-level personnel, as well as any service
professional interested in this specialty area, including service writers and
parts professionals. For those new to the industry, the new IAS Program can be the
first step on the path to ASE’s certification program. Users who successfully
pass the IAS Quiz may print a customized certificate of completion, rather than
an ASE certification.

For more information on the new IAS
Program, visit the website at www.asecampus.com.

When Your Shop Is Worth Much More Than You Thought

Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

Case Study: Owner of San Francisco-based Import Service Shop Delighted to Discover Just How Valuable His Business is to Qualified Buyers
I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
Needless to say, delivering that kind of good news to a shop owner is a rewarding experience. Discovering that the sale of his business would result in his retirement nest-egg being substantially larger than he had ever thought was a fitting tribute to someone who had spent his entire working career as a busy automotive service shop owner.

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