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Mike Storey, the director of training at Chapel Hill Tire , has earned his World Class ASE Certification. The World Class ASE Certification is among the highest honors in the automotive service industry and requires passing a series of exams covering a range of automotive systems and repair techniques.
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.
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At Preferred Automotive Specialists , a fixture of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community for over 30 years, these technicians have over 230 years of combined automotive experience and more than 80 assorted ASE certifications. With 13 bays and nine lifts, this is one independent repair shop that means business.
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The automotive aftermarket often celebrates its long and historic legacy—manufacturers that engineer solutions, distribution channels that crisscross the country, parts stores and repair shops that keep America moving. The post The future legacy of the automotive aftermarket appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.
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VIP tells us that Forsberg’s new role is effective immediately, and he will continue to support and educate automotive service customers while leading the service department in the Williston location. “At Each VIP store is staffed with ASE and Tire Industry Association (TIA) certified automotive professionals.
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VIP Tires & Service revealed that Bangor, ME technician John Bemis has reached the status of “World Class Technician,” one of the highest honors in the automotive service industry. Overall, VIP employs seven World Class Technicians, in addition to 46 Master Technicians and 283 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Technicians.
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