Every ASE Certification test, including recertification versions, is delivered in an easy-to-use computer format. This represents a total of 58 certification tests across 13 specialty areas. Even better, this extensive test line-up is offered to you all year-round!
Registration and Testing
Winter Registration
January 10 - March 31
Spring Registration
April 10 - June 30
Summer Registration
July 10 - September 30
Fall Registration
October 10 - December 31
Testing
Testing Dates: ASE testing is available year-round.
Tests Offered: All Certification and Recertification Tests
Testing Period: When you register for an ASE test, you will have 90 days from the original date of purchase to schedule an appointment and take your test at any of the over 450 Prometric test centers across the United States and Canada.
Testing Appointments: When registering online with myASE, you also need to schedule your own appointment date and time. With myASE, you can choose testing appointments across several weeks of test dates and times to best suit your busy lifestyle. You can take ASE tests during the day, in the evening, or on weekends, subject to test center availability. Schedule your tests as early as possible, as appointment times fill up quickly. If you register by telephone, you can register and schedule your tests at the same time.
Fees
Initial Certification Test Fees
- Registration Fee: $34, paid with each order.
- Test Fees (other than those specified below): $56 each
- Advanced Level Test Fees (L1, L2, L3, and L4): $112 each
- Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (TWV) Test Fees: $88 each
Recertification Test Fees
- Registration Fee: $34, paid with each order.
- Test Fees (other than those specified below): $56 each
- Advanced Level Test Fees (L1R, L2R, and L3R): $112 each
- You may purchase as many recertification tests as you want in an order, but we cap the cost of your tests at $168. So, the most anyone would pay to recertify in a single order is $202—no matter how many recertification tests are purchased.
- ASE Renewal App: For those certified in A1-A9, you may subscribe to the ASE Renewal App for $48/year to get one question per area per month, sent to your mobile device, to recertify and keep your credentials current. Visit www.ASERenewalApp.com for more details.
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Non-Certification Test Fees
- Registration Fee: $34, paid with each order.
- BMW Associate Level Assessment Test (BMW1): $56 each
- BMW Member Level Assessment Test (BMW2): $56 each
- BMW Collision Repair Technician Assessment(BMW3): $56 each
- BMW Master Level Assessment – Drivetrain(BMW4): $224 each
- BMW Master Level Assessment – Body and Chassis (BMW5): $224 each
- BMW Master Elite Level Assessment – Drivetrain (BMW6): $224 each
- BMW Master Elite Level Assessment – Body and Chassis (BMW7): $224 each
Test Times
* Note that ASE Certification tests usually include ten additional research questions that are not counted for score. You will not be told which questions these are, so you should answer every question. No research questions are added to Recertification Tests. You are only eligible to take the Recertification Test when you have previously passed the corresponding initial Certification Test.
ASE Computer Based Tests | Certification Tests | Recertification Tests | |||
Test | Name | Number of questions* | Testing time | Number of questions | Testing time |
Automobile / Light Truck Tests | |||||
A1 | Engine Repair | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
A2 | Automatic Transmission / Transaxle | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
A3 | Manual Drive Train and Axles | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
A4 | Suspension and Steering | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
A5 | Brakes | 55 | 1¼ hours | 23 | 30 min. |
A6 | Electrical / Electronic Systems | 60 | 1½ hours | 25 | 45 min. |
A7 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
A8 | Engine Performance | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 45 min. |
A9 | Light Vehicle Diesel Engines | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
Collision & Refinishing Tests | |||||
B2 | Painting and Refinishing | 65 | 1½ hours | 28 | 45 min. |
B3 | Non-structural Analysis & Damage Repair | 65 | 1½ hours | 28 | 45 min. |
B4 | Structural Analysis & Damage Repair | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
B5 | Mechanical / Electrical Components | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
B6 | Damage Analysis and Estimating | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
Service Consultant Test | |||||
C1 | Automobile Service Consultant | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min |
Truck Equipment Tests | |||||
E1 | Truck Equipment Installation & Repair | 55 | 1¼ hours | 23 | 30 min. |
E2 | Electrical / Electronic Systems | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
E3 | Auxiliary Power Systems | 55 | 1¼ hours | 23 | 30 min. |
Alternate Fuels Test | |||||
F1 | Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles | 65 | 1½ hours | 28 | 45 min. |
Maintenance and Light Repair Test | |||||
G1 | Auto Maintenance and Light Repair | 65 | 1½ hours | 28 | 45 min. |
Transit Bus Tests | |||||
H1 | Compressed Natural Gas Engines | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
H2 | Diesel Engines | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
H3 | Drive Train | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
H4 | Brakes | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
H5 | Suspension and Steering | 55 | 1¼ hours | 23 | 30 min. |
H6 | Electrical / Electronic Systems | 60 | 1½ hours | 25 | 45 min. |
H7 | Heating, Ventilation, & A/C | 50 | 1¼ hours | 20 | 45 min. |
H8 | Preventive Maintenance & Inspection | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
Advanced Level Tests | |||||
L1 | Advanced Engine Performance | 60 | 2½ hours | 50 | 2¼ hours |
L2 | Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis | 45 | 2 hours | 45 | 2 hours |
L3 | Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle | 55 | 2 hours | 45 | 2 hours |
L4 | Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist | 50 | 2 hours | n/a | n/a |
Parts Specialist Tests | |||||
P1 | M/H Truck Parts Specialist | 80 | 1½ hours | 36 | 45 min. |
P2 | Automobile Parts Specialist | 85 | 1½ hours | 38 | 45 min. |
P4 | General Motors Parts Consultant | 75 | 1½ hours | 33 | 45 min. |
School Bus Tests | |||||
S1 | Body Systems & Special Equipment | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
S2 | Diesel Engines | 65 | 1½ hours | 28 | 45 min. |
S3 | Drive Train | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
S4 | Brakes | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
S5 | Suspension and Steering | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
S6 | Electrical / Electronic Systems | 55 | 1½ hours | 23 | 45 min. |
S7 | A/C Systems and Controls | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min |
Medium/Heavy Truck Tests | |||||
T1 | Gasoline Engines | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
T2 | Diesel Engines | 65 | 1½ hours | 28 | 45 min. |
T3 | Drive Train | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
T4 | Brakes | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
T5 | Suspension & Steering | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
T6 | Electrical/Electronic Systems | 60 | 1½ hours | 25 | 45 min. |
T7 | Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
T8 | Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) | 60 | 1¼ hours | 25 | 30 min. |
Specialty Test | |||||
X1 | Exhaust Systems | 50 | 1 hour | 20 | 30 min. |
Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Tests | |||||
MIL1 | Entry Level | 50 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |
MIL2 | Diesel Engines | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
MIL3 | Drive Train | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
MIL4 | Chassis | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
MIL5 | Suspension, Steering and Hydraulics | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
MIL6 | Electrical / Electronics | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
MIL7 | Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
MIL8 | Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) | 40 | 1 hour | n/a | n/a |
Non-Certification Tests | |||||
BMW1 | Associate Level Assessment | 60 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |
BMW2 | Member Level Assessment | 60 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |
BMW3 | Collision Repair Technician Assessment | 60 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |
BMW4 | Master Level Assessment - Drivetrain | 60 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |
BMW5 | Master Level Assessment - Body and Chassis | 60 | 1¼ hours | ||
BMW6 | Master Elite Level Assessment - Drivetrain | 60 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |
BMW7 | Master Elite Level Assessment - Body and Chassis | 60 | 1¼ hours | n/a | n/a |