The Importance of Certifications When Choosing An Auto Mechanic

June 26th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , ,

by Rand Stuck This question apparently occurs to a lot of people who believe its a waste of money to consult a certified technician when it comes to their vehicles. Why not simply call in the neighborhood quack, who has always proved useful with a set of tools, instead? Well, there are various arguments against, but the strongest come in the form of the test lineup and mission statements of ASE (The Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) and I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair). These are the two most reputable organizations that certify auto service technicians after conducting tests. Go through the brief backgrounds of each organization, their respective mission statements, and finally their test line-ups. The Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Until the early 1970s, there was nothing to help consumers tell the difference between unskilled and skilled auto technicians

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