Frequently Asked Questions
Who or what is ASE (and what
does it mean to you)?
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence,
(ASE) is widely known for its industry certification program
for automotive professionals. It was founded in 1972 as a
non-profit, independent organization dedicated to improving
the quality of automotive service and repair through voluntary
testing and certification of automobile technicians.
ASE voluntary certification is a means by which technicians
can prove their abilities not only to themselves and their
employers, but also to you - the consumer. ASE certification
is recognized internationally throughout the automotive repair
industry as the most valuable credential technicians can earn.
And because ASE certification is voluntary, it means technicians
wearing ASE logo on their shirts have made the time, investment,
and effort to earn certification, which means they can be
counted on to have a strong sense of pride in accomplishment
and commitment to excellence in their profession. ASE certification
means that a person has passed tough, industry-developed exams.
Does American Pride Automotive
have ASE-certified technicians actually working on customer
cars?
American Pride Automotive is open five days a week. Our ASE-certified
technicians are available to offer you full-service repairs
on your vehicle during all hours of operation. Repair shops
that advertise longer hours or open on Sundays may have limited
services available since they do not have all their technicians
working and many parts departments/stores are also not open.
What does AAA Approved Auto
Repair mean to you?
American Automobile Association (AAA) performs an inspection
of the facility, makes sure that the shop has the necessary
equipment to perform their indicated services and repairs
and that there is a current ASE Master Technician employed
at that facility.
How long has American Pride
Automotive been in business?
That’s a great question and here’s why. There
are too many shops in the Hampton Roads area to run the
risk of choosing one that’s been in business for a
short while. Although time isn’t the only measure
of a good business, it sure can give you the expectation
that they’ll
be around tomorrow to take care of you. By the way, we’ve
been in business, with many of the same people, since 1995. |
