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ASE to Discontinue 5 Tests
Dec. 31 cutoff is scheduled as organization looks to add new certifications.
August 7, 2025
ASE will retire five certification and recertification tests by the end of 2025, including those for truck equipment, GM parts consultants, and undercar specialist exhaust systems.
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, or ASE, will retire five certification and recertification exams by the end of this year. Testing for the affected areas will no longer be offered after Dec. 31.
Tests to be Retired
E1: Truck Equipment Installation and Repair
E2: Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair
E3: Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair
P4: General Motors Parts Consultant
X1: Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems
Vice President of Credential Testing Programs Matt Shepanek encouraged people seeking certification or recertification in those categories to complete testing before the deadline.
“These are low-volume tests. Retiring them allows us to focus resources on developing credentials the industry is asking for,” he said.
ASE President and CEO Dave Johnson noted that updates are under way across several certification areas.
“We continuously evaluate certification needs and are currently updating several automotive series tests,” Johnson said. “We’re also developing new credentials for advanced vehicle safety and security systems.”
ASE emphasized that the move is part of an ongoing effort to align certification offerings with evolving industry demands.
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