National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Dave Johnson has become ASE president and CEO, replacing Tim Zilke.

Certifications are set to expire on June 30, 2021.

Now all of the auto series, including G1, will be available in Spanish, according to Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO.

Mark Polke, Bosch Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert Bosch LLC will serve as chairman.

Techs will be able to order ASE tests and products and place them into a shopping cart for immediate purchase.

There are an estimated 879,000 technicians in the United States, with more than 250,000 of them holding ASE certification.

The conference will offer more than 60 technical sessions providing more than 100 hours of available training over three days.

Thirty-six different companies from both OEM and aftermarket segments sponsored the individual technician recognition awards in the auto, truck, collision, parts and service categories, along with awards for automotive instructors.

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, the EPA will require Section 609 credentials to purchase non-ozone-depleting refrigerants such as R-134a and R-1234yf.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced changes that will offer an enhanced experience for professionals when taking tests to earn ASE certification.

The associations work together to recognize professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2016 test administered by ASE.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence notes that vehicle owners who keep on top of maintenance and service schedules can extend the life of their vehicles, will see better gasoline mileage and can rest easier, knowing they have lessened the odds of a mechanical breakdown.