ASE ADAS L4 Specialist Certification Helps Shops Optimize Repair Opportunities, Customer Confidence

As more shops are performing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) service and repairs, it is important that shops can demonstrate to their customers that the automotive service professionals on staff can diagnose, service and calibrate ADAS on vehicles. The ASE ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) is a way to help shops optimize repair opportunities on ADAS-equipped vehicles by employing L4 certified technicians.

"ASE certifications are the industry's leading way to recognize qualified technicians," said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE. "As ADAS systems grow increasingly complex, customers seek reliable sources for their safety needs. By 2018, over 92 percent of vehicles had at least one ADAS system so shop owners need assurance that their technicians are well-qualified and experienced in ADAS technology. Earning the L4 ADAS certification is the most effective way to demonstrate the expertise and trustworthiness that both employers and customers seek."

The new L4 test covers content focused on the diagnosis, service and calibration of radar, camera, ultrasonic and other advanced driver assistance systems. Many of the questions relate to a sample vehicle with ADAS technology used by most manufacturers. This vehicle is described in the composite vehicle type 1 reference booklet provided as an electronic pop-up during the test.

"Recently, I needed to have a cracked windshield replaced on my vehicle which was equipped with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system," said Johnson. "When the glass technician came to replace the windshield, he did a nice job of physically replacing the windshield. However, he never attached a scan tool and drove the vehicle to recalibrate the front camera that is attached to the glass assembly. The next time I drove the vehicle, it would not center on the highway lane as it had previously. Not calibrating the camera as instructed by the manufacturer resulted in a poor customer experience and potential safety issue because the technician did not have the tools or possibly the knowledge to execute the complete repair procedure. We encourage automotive service professionals to receive quality ADAS training and get ASE L4 certified so they can let their customers know that they have the understanding and expertise to keep them safe and their vehicles operating properly."

A study guide is available for individuals to help with ASE L4 test preparation. For more information and to register, visit https://ase.com/test-series.

About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

Established in 1972 as a non-profit organization, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a driving force in the transportation industry. As an independent third party, ASE upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the assessment, certification and credentialing of current and future industry professionals, and the prestigious ASE Blue Seal logo identifies professionals who possess the essential knowledge and skills to perform with excellence. Today, there are approximately 220,000 ASE Certified professionals at work in dealerships, independent shops, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, schools and colleges throughout the country. For more information about ASE, visit www.ase.com.