Five Certified Techs Awarded Gift Cards for Participating in Survey Leesburg, Virginia – July 18, 2024 – Over 8,400 automotive service professionals participated in the gasoline engine survey conducted by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
ASE has been commissioned to conduct a series of studies to identify and understand which repair tasks automotive service technicians perform most frequently. The initial survey focused on gasoline engine repair tasks and showed that 57 percent of those that completed the survey are currently A1 certified or were in the past, and 76 percent hold one or more ASE A2-A8 automotive certifications. A majority of those respondents hold each of those respective certifications.
Regarding training, technicians receive training from a variety of sources including on the job (79%), OEM training (69%), college (57%), high school (53%) and aftermarket (47%). Among those who completed the survey, 82 percent said they have 10 or more years of experience and 57 percent said ASE certifications factored into their pay plans. As a thank you to those who participated in the survey, five automotive service professionals were randomly selected to be awarded Snap-on gift cards. The winners, Andrew Cronin Sr., David Kaplanis, Jeramy Peterson, David Phillips and Calen Sober-Throop were among 8,400 respondents who participated in the gasoline engine repair survey.
“I took the survey because I believe feedback is important,” said Peterson. “I also believe ASE certification should be taken seriously, and when applicable, required. It is beneficial to both the technicians and employers to show proof of credibility. It builds confidence with customers as well as other automotive professionals. In general, being able to prove your worth up front before any work is done benefits everyone involved.”
“I participated in the survey is because I feel like the only way to have my thoughts and opinions heard is to fill out the survey, not often can an individual give their input to a large organization,” said Sober-Throop. “I think ASE certification is extremely important because it shows to your co-workers, management and the customer that you're held to a very high standard of quality. It's easy to be state certified but to get ASE certifications shows that you are willing to go the extra mile and have the ability.”
“The response to the engine repair survey was incredible and we thank everyone that participated,” said Matt Shepanek, vice president, credential testing programs for ASE. “The results we received will be shared with the industry and used to update training and review ASE engine repair tasks and test questions.”
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About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are approximately 220,000 ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools, and colleges throughout the country. For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.