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ASE Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification (B6)

Objective: To identify and recognize those estimators who possess knowledge of the skills necessary to properly analyze and estimate automotive collision damage.

Scope Of Program: The ASE Damage Analysis and Estimating (B6) Test complements the other tests in the Collision Repair Test series that identify and recognize collision repair technicians and refinishers. This test is specially constructed and intended for those professionals who may not actually repair vehicles, but have the special knowledge needed to assess collision damage, estimate repair costs, and work with vehicle owners.

Test Development: The questions that appear on the this test are written and approved by a cross-section of industry experts that includes collision repair shop estimators, collision repair technicians, independent appraisers, and representatives of automobile manufacturers, information providers, industry trainers and insurance companies. This procedure ensures that the tests are fair to all estimators without bias towards any specific manufacturer, insurer, or estimating system.

Format: The scored portion of the test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions that address seven content areas: Damage Analysis, Estimating, Legal and Environmental Practices, Vehicle Construction, Vehicle Systems Knowledge, Parts Identification and Source, and Customer Relations and Sales Skills. The test may also contain up to ten additional questions that are included for statistical research purposes only. Answers to these questions do not affect test scores, but since they are not separately identified in the test, all questions should be answered.

Certification Requirements: To become ASE certified, estimators must pass the B6 exam and present proof of two years of relevant work experience. The experience presented must be related to damage analysis and estimating, not hands-on collision repair. Estimators may substitute two years of relevant formal training for up to one year of the work experience requirement.

Recognition: Those who earn certification will be issued wallet and wall credentials, plus an appropriate pocket insignia. They will also receive ASE’s Blue Seal Tech News.

Recertification: To remain certified, collision damage estimators must be retested every five years. This requirement ensures ASE-certified estimators are staying current with changes in the industry.

Fees: There is a $32 non-refundable registration fee per person and a $26 test fee for each test when taken in the paper/pencil format. There is a $70 registration fee and a $37 test fee to take the computer-based test.  All computer-based testing fees are non-refundable.

Registration: The Damage Analysis and Estimating test is available in either Paper/Pencil or Computer-Based Testing format.

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