Why You Should Take Your Car to an ASE Certified Mechanic
When you’re looking for a local mechanic to repair your vehicle, chances are you’re thinking about price, convenience, and quality of work. However, there is one other very important thing you should look for in an auto mechanic—an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification.
What is an ASE certification? This certification is issued by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence, and it isn’t easy to achieve.
In order for an automotive technician to achieve this certification, they must:
- Complete two years of on-the-job training OR complete a two-year degree and one year of on-the-job training
- Pass an exam
- Re-test every five years to maintain the certification
This certification is more than just a piece of paper; it shows that a technician has put the work in to be able to master all types of automotive repair tasks. In addition, once they are certified, they have to keep up to date on new technology and continue to hone their skills in order to maintain the certification.
If you need
Cumming, GA auto repairs, there are many benefits to taking your car to an ASE certified mechanic. Here are just a few:
ASE Certified Mechanics Meet High Expectations
Certifications aren’t just given out at random. ASE requires documented experience, and then testing that covers eight different areas of the automotive field.
An ASE Certified Mechanic Has More Experience
When you choose an ASE certified mechanic, you are much more likely to get an experienced mechanic than you are when you pick a mechanic at random. This experience is well worth it, in many cases.
ASE Certification is Not Permanent
ASE certified mechanics will have to retest every five years, at a minimum, to maintain certification. This means that you can feel confident that the mechanic with certification is staying current with his or her education too.
ASE Certification Covers New Technology
This certification is more than just the basics of car repair and maintenance—it covers all the newest technology, too. Even if you have a brand new model with high-tech gadgets, you can feel confident that an ASE certified mechanic will be trained to understand the systems in place.
It’s Cheaper in the Long Run to Go to a Certified Mechanic
Auto repairs aren’t cheap. No one likes paying more for a job than is truly necessary. However, when you pay a little more for a certified mechanic to complete the job, you know it is done right and you are much less likely to wind up in the shop again just a few weeks or months later. Plus, many ASE certified mechanics stand behind the jobs they complete. Finally, when you properly maintain your car, you’ll get more miles, and years, from it. That saves you money!
Poston Motor Co is Your Neighborhood ASE Certified Mechanic
If you want to work with an ASE certified repair shop or you have any questions about what the ASE Certification entails or how it can benefit you in your next auto repair, call or contact us at Poston Motor Company. We look forward to working with you!