ASE to discontinue five certification tests
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will discontinue five tests on December 31, 2025.
“Those individuals who want to be certified or recertified in these test areas should act now and definitely no later than Dec. 31,” said Matt Shepanek, vice president, credential testing programs for ASE. “ASE is constantly being asked by industry partners to create new credential tests. By retiring some of the lower volume tests, we will be able to free up resources to work on some of these new requests.”
The tests that will be removed include the following:
- Test E1: Truck Equipment Installation and Repair
- Test E2: Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair
- Test E3: Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair
- Test P4: General Motors Parts Consultant
- Test X1: Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems
Once these tests are retired, they’ll no longer be offered for technicians. The organization said it would work to notify “impacted users and systems” of the change. Meanwhile, ASE will continue to develop new certifications to best serve the industry.
“As part of that ongoing review, we are also in the process of updating some automotive series tests and we will be adding new certifications focused on today’s advanced vehicle safety and security systems,” said Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO.