What you'll learn

You test your ability to diagnose, service and repair cars and light trucks, picking the specialties that fit your work, such as engine repair, brakes, suspension and steering, electrical systems or heating and air conditioning.

• A1 Engine Repair
• A4 Suspension and Steering
• A5 Brakes
• A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A8 Engine Performance

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Is this right for you?

Level

Intermediate People with some experience who want to go further or prove what they know.

What you get

A certification employers can verify, made for the top of your résumé and your LinkedIn profile.

How you learn

Online, self paced.

How to use it

Put it at the top of your résumé and under Licenses and certifications on LinkedIn, with the verification link so hirers can confirm it in seconds. Name it in every application that uses this skill, and send it straight to recruiters and hiring managers.

Why it's worth it

Michigan lets certified mechanics transfer ASE test categories to their state mechanic certification in place of state exams. Source ↗

Time

Preparation varies; separate tests by specialty.

Before you start

Pass the ASE test plus document full time hands on work experience (or a combination of formal training and experience); the amount varies by test. The certificate is issued after the experience documentation is approved.

How you are tested

Initial tests at testing center.

Renewal

Five years; recertification required.

Full cost details

$34 registration fee per order + $62 per general test ($124 per advanced level L1 to L4 test); recertification tests $62 each ($124 advanced) with test costs capped at $186 per order ($220 including registration); optional ASE Renewal App $52/year for A1 to A9 holders. Training extra.

Where it applies

United States; employer recognition varies

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Sources and what we verified

ASE register now page: $34 registration, $62 per test, $124 advanced, $186 recert cap, $52/year Renewal App ↗

What we verified: Rechecked Oct 13, 2026 on ase.com; base prices unchanged from the Oct 7, 2026 record. The page lists advanced levels as L1 to L4 for initial tests and L1 to L3 for recertification.

Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.

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