Posted on 1/1/2019
Finding an effective, reliable auto repair shop can be tricky. How can you tell from one shop to another? ASE Certification is a leading indicator of well-trained, high-quality auto mechanics like those at Mechanics Direct in Lowell, MA. ASE stands for Automotive Service Excellence, a professional certification from The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in the U.S. and parts of Canada. The non-profit organization protects consumers through the promotion of excellence in vehicle repair through education and testing. Candidates for ASE-Certification must have a two-year degree in automotive repair and at least one year of on-the-job-training, or two years of on-the-job-training, and they must pass rigorous testing. The test can be tough. In fact, one out of every three auto mechanics fail the test the first time around. ASE-Certification must be renewed every five years to keep up with advancing automotive technology. When you’re looking for top-quali ... read more