ASE A5 Review: Disc Brake Service
Although it is impossible to determine what repairs might be needed until the brake assemblies are inspected, a preliminary road test can help pinpoint problems. During the road test, listen for noises and note any pedal pulsation or vehicle pulling when applying the brakes.
ASE A5 Test Prep: Brake Pulsation And Runout
Being able to diagnose and solve brake rotor pulsation problems is critical to passing the ASE A5 exam for brakes. Pulsation and brake performance problems may not seem to be the most difficult, but they often cause the most headaches for technicians. Below are sample questions based on the A5 task list, written by the editors
MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training Offers Pass Or Don’t Pay Guarantee On ASE Test Prep
MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training, a comprehensive training program with more than 180 hours of online video courses for automotive technicians and service writers, is now offering a “Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee” for ASE test takers.
Joseph Tuholski Named Cengage Learning/ASE Master Automobile Technician Of The Year
Cengage Learning recently announced that Joseph Tuholski of Tucson, AZ, has been named as the Cengage Learning/Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automobile Technician of the Year.
The Gates Corporation And ASE Name Ronnie Bush, Sr. Instructor Of The Year
The Automotive Aftermarket division of The Gates Corporation announced in collaboration with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) that Ronnie Bush, Sr. is the Gates Tools for Schools/ASE Instructor of the Year.
ASE Launches Maintenance And Light Repair Certification
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched a new certification test aimed at those technicians primarily involved with vehicle maintenance and light repair services. The Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) test is now available as part of the ASE certification program.
AVI Introduces Complete ASE A3 Test Prep Program
AVI and Bill Haas bring you the all-new ASE A3 Test Prep Program. Haas takes you through all you are going to need to know about manual drivetrains and axles. This class has unique cutouts of transmission parts for hands-on training and explores the basic fundamentals of the transmission.
ASE Test Prep App Now Available
Lets learn how to ACE the ASE! The Study App, announced in Las Vegas at the AVI Training Conference during AAPEX is now available! Technicians everywhere can download the ASE study app on their mobile phones.
AAIA and ASE Recognize World Class Technicians
Of the more than 759,000 automotive technicians working in the United States, 20 outstanding individuals have qualified for the prestigious 2012 World Class Technician Award. The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) work together to recognize these professional technicians who have tested and obtained ASE certification in 22 specialty areas during the 2011 test administrated by ASE.
Final ASE Written Tests Scheduled for November
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer the last of its written certification tests in November. The full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists will be offered over the course of three evenings on November 10, 15 and 17.
ASE Posts YouTube Videos Explaining New Test Format
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently announced the posting of two videos on the popular YouTube website describing what to expect at the test center when taking one of ASE’s new Computer-Based Tests (CBT). The videos, and three others from ASE, are available on ASE’s YouTube channel.
ASE Launches New Website and myASE Upgrade
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently announced a redesigned website and the introduction of its enhanced myASE portal, which is accessible from ASE’s Homepage.