The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) encourages counter personnel and parts professionals to renew or upgrade their ASE parts specialist certifications.

ASE offers two parts specialist tests: 

• P1 – Medium-Heavy Truck Parts Specialist 
• P2 – Automobile Parts Specialist

The ASE Parts Specialist Certification Tests are designed to improve the quality of service offered by automobile and medium-heavy truck parts specialists through the voluntary testing and certification of parts professionals.

“To succeed in today’s increasingly technical automotive service environment, parts specialists must stay current with evolving vehicle systems, technology and customer expectations,” said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE. “ASE certification demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and helps parts specialists distinguish themselves in a competitive marketplace. We encourage certified professionals to renew their credentials and those seeking advancement to pursue additional ASE certifications.”

To become ASE Certified, parts specialists must pass one or more parts series tests and provide proof of two years of work experience specifically related to parts counter work. The required experience must be focused on parts operations rather than hands-on automotive repair.

ASE certification is valid for five years. To maintain certification status, parts specialists must retest every five years. 

ASE offers a free, online study guide that contains test specifications, tasks lists, sample test questions and training resources. For more information about ASE parts specialist testing and other ASE tests, visit www.ase.com/test-series.

About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Established by the automotive industry 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 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.