1. Certification grants you professional credentials. Since it recognizes your individual accomplishments, ASE’s certification serves as an impartial, third-party endorsement of your knowledge and experience on a national, even international basis.
2. Certification demonstrates your commitment to the automotive service and repair profession. Receiving ASE certification shows your peers, supervisors and, in turn, the general public, your commitment to your chosen career and your ability to perform to set standards.
3. Certification enhances the profession’s image. ASE’s certification program seeks to grow, promote and develop certified professionals, who can stand “out in front” as examples of excellence in the automotive service and repair industry.
4. Certification reflects achievement. ASE certification is a reflection of personal achievement because the individual has displayed excellence in his or her field by meeting standards and requirements established by the entire automotive industry.
5. Certification builds self-esteem. ASE certification is a step toward defining yourself beyond a job description or academic degree while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction.
6. Certification can improve career opportunities and advancement. ASE certification can give you the “edge” when being considered for a promotion or other career opportunities. ASE certification clearly identifies you as an employee who has demonstrated competency in specific technical specialty areas based on accepted industry standards.
7. Certification may provide for greater earnings potential. Many automotive professionals who have become ASE certified experience salary and wage increases based on their certification status. ASE-certified professionals are in high demand throughout North America.
8. Certification improves skills and knowledge. Typically, achieving ASE certification requires training, study and “keeping up” with changing technology. ASE certification showcases your individual competence by confirming proficiency and knowledge.
9. Certification prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities. Since ASE certification is a clear indicator of your willingness to invest in your own professional development. Certified professionals are aware of the constantly changing technology and environment around their profession and possess the desire to anticipate and respond to change.
10. Certification offers greater recognition from peers. As an ASE-certified professional, you can expect increased recognition from your peers for taking that extra step in your professional development.

The program relates the problems that are used in the exam to situations that technicians actually encounter while on the job.  It is based on the Motor Information Systems L1 Study Guide and is separated into separate sections for each system including general powertrain diagnosis, computerized powertrain controls, ignition system, fuel and air induction system, emission control system failures and I/M failure diagnosis.  Instructors Dave Hobbs and Jim Wilson relate the composite vehicle to their own point of view and situations they have come across in the field.  The package comes with a 6.5 hour DVD, Motor Study Guide and practice test.

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6.5 Hours DVD with Motor Study Guide included
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Our program uses Motor Information Systems A6 Study Guide as a foundation.  In addition AVI has built a FREE online practice test that evaluates your knowledge and recommends products to help you with the sections where you are lacking.  Our program also includes a DVD with Dave Hobbs that explains everything you need to know about the different subsystems of the electrical system.  The Motor Information Systems Study Guide is included with the package.  This comprehensive A6 preparation program is your surefire way pass the exam the first time.

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Study Guide and 3.5 hour DVD Training Program
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Like any ASE certification exam, the C1 Service Consultant test requires a great deal of knowledge and preparation.  Not only are you required to have two years of previous on the job experience, you also need to demonstrate communication skills, product knowledge, sales skills and an understanding of shop operations in order to pass the test.  This program will help you fine tune each of these skills so you will be prepared to take on C1 certification.

This program follows the same format as the Motor Information Systems C1 Study Guide.  AVI’s FREE C1 practice test consists of separate quizzes for each section of the test.  Based on the results for each quiz, AVI will recommend programs to help you understand the sections where you receive low quiz scores.  The C1 test prep program also includes a 45 minute DVD with instructor George Witt and the Motor Study Guide.  See if you are ready for the exam by taking the practice test today.

Study Guide and 1 hour DVD training program!
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ASE says that many techs struggle passing the A6 and L1 tests because of a lack of basic electrical skills so they strongly urge techs to become better ‘grounded’ in electrical knowledge.  In this Ohm’s Law program automotive electronics instructor Dave Hobbs brings home the often overlooked fundamentals of series and parallel circuits and the relationship between amps, ohms, and volts.

This program explains what a circuit is and types of circuits, defines Ohm’s Law and applies it to graphic schematics.  Dave covers parallel and series-parallel circuits, what to expect from them and where you can expect to see them.  He explains testing with ohmmeters and ammeters, serial data busses and hands-on electronics.  Dave will also show you how all of this knowledge will help you pass the L1 exam.

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This guide will provide in-depth information about the diagnosis and repair of each system that is involved in engine performance.  The book is divided into chapters that focus on each system individually to help you truly absorb the information and fully prepare you for the exam.  Take AVI’s practice test to see which sections of the book you need to focus on.  Base on your quiz results, AVI has supplemental training programs to assist you with the sections you need help in so you can be confident that you will leave the ASE test center with A8 certification.

Motor Information Systems A2 Study Guide is the best ASE study guide on the market.  Take AVI’s FREE A2 practice test online and find out which areas you need help in.  Based on your score of each section, AVI has the training programs with the information you need to turn your score around.  The AVI A2 practice test along with the Motor Information Systems Study Guide and supplemental AVI training programs are sure to help you make the grade.

Dave will start with an explanation of CAN data, how it works and why it is necessary.  He will show you how to identify vehicles that are equipped with CAN and how the system differs from others.  Dave provides schematics to help you learn how the system works.

This program explains functional diagnostics and defines buzzwords such as “Virtual Networks,” “Learned Nodes” and “Buddy Systems.”  Dave defines code suffixes and system numbers and shows you how they can help with diagnostics.  He also explains what a “CANDI” (Controller Area Network Diagnostic Interface) module is used for.  Dave packs a huge amount of information into this 1.25 hour seminar.

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In order to pass the ASE A6 or L1 Certification exam it is essential that you understand how to read and interpret schematic diagrams.  Instructor Peter Orlando is an expert at electronics and in this program he will help you comprehend electrical schematics using real world case studies.

Reading schematics involves understanding the meaning of different symbols.  This class will explain you what the symbols demonstrate and whether all manufacturers use the same symbols.  Peter shows you how to find components and connectors with location codes. He explains how to trace circuits using OEM and after-market schematics and provides a 3-step power diagnostic process.

You will learn the difference between an open, a short and a ground.  Peter will also explain the difference between a circuit diagram, a schematic diagram and a wiring diagram and why you should ALWAYS know which way the current is flowing.  If you want to pass the A6 or L1 exam, this class is a must.

MUST KNOW Information

• The difference between an open, a short & a ground
• The difference between a circuit diagram, a schematic diagram & a wiring diagram
• ALWAYS know which way the current is flowing

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Wayne shows you how to repair a leak in the parking lock interchange linkage (PLIL) and provides tips on disassembly and removal of the valve body and the front pump. He explains operation and testing of the shift solenoid. He also shows you how to disassemble the output shaft and final case, how to remove the clutch plate and gives tips on electrical testing.

72 Page Manual covering:

• Clutch assembly diagrams, valve body checks with pictures and assembly tips
• Clutch pack stack-up charts
• Case passage & convertor housing passage identification
• Scanner data, trouble codes, electrical information with terminal & connector pin schematics & much more

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