If you explore our website, you’ll notice that we mention that all of our technicians are “ASE-Certified.”
But why is that important?
First of all, ASE exists to protect you, shop owners, and technicians by holding technicians to a high standard of mechanical knowledge. Established in 1972, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a nonprofit organization that certifies individual technicians — not the auto shops themselves.
To be certified, technicians are required to pass the ASE Certification test, which includes automobile, medium/heavy truck, equipment, bus, and collision repair skills, among others. They also need to have two years of on-the-job training or one year of on-the-job training and a two-year degree in automotive repair in order to qualify.
And it’s not easy — only 66% of individuals pass their ASE test on the first try! Technicians must also retest every 5 years to stay on top of ever-changing automotive technologies.
When a technician is ASE-certified, it gives managers and employers tangible proof that their technicians are trained in the latest automotive technologies. It also gives you, the customer, peace of mind. And when it comes down to it, you want to take your car to someone you trust.
Our Levin Tire Center technicians are among the 300,000 currently certified in the U.S., so you can always count on us to know what’s best for your car or truck. Stop by your nearest location today.