ASE CERTIFIED
~220,000 certified professionals nationwide
What It Is
ASE is the best-known technical credential in U.S. automotive service. It certifies individual professionals — not shops — who have passed standardized exams and documented hands-on experience. About 220,000 ASE-certified professionals work across the industry.
How Shops Earn It
Individual must pass the relevant ASE test series and demonstrate the required hands-on work experience. Must recertify periodically to stay current.
What It Means For You
Tells you the person working on your car has demonstrated baseline competence through standardized testing. It's a technician-level credential, not a shop-level one — a shop may advertise "ASE" but only have one certified tech on staff. Always ask which tech will work on your car.
Does It Affect Pricing?
No direct pricing requirement. ASE certification is about the technician, not the shop's pricing model.