The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence recently announced the discontinuation of several tests as of Dec. 31.
The tests affected are:
- Test E1: Truck Equipment Installation and Repair
- Test E2: Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair
- Test E3: Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair
- Test P4: General Motors Parts Consultant
- Test X1: Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems
Both certifications and recertifications for these five tests will be retired at the end of 2025 and will no longer be available, according to a statement from ASE..
“Those individuals who want to be certified or recertified in these test areas should act now and definitely no later than Dec. 31,” said Matt Shepanek, vice president, credential testing programs for ASE. “ASE is constantly being asked by industry partners to create new credential tests. By retiring some of the lower volume tests, we will be able to free up resources to work on some of these new requests.”
ASE said it is committed to ensuring that all impacted users and systems are notified accordingly.
“Along with transportation industry leaders, we continuously evaluate the need for new and existing certifications to best serve consumers and industry,” said Dave Johnson, ASE president and CEO. “As part of that ongoing review, we are also in the process of updating some automotive series tests and we will be adding new certifications focused on today’s advanced vehicle safety and security systems.”
