ASE Test Taking Tips/Advice 2022
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In todays episode I share some ASE test taking tips and advice to help you pass your tests.
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On the part you mentioned about eliminating the wrong question ase has a right click option that puts a line through the answer so visually you know that question is wrong and won’t go back to it it’s helpful because you won’t second guess yourself if you already marked it wrong 👍
Good point, forgot to mention that!
Man you’ve must have had the experience
Most people think ASE’s are useless, but usually people who do well on ASE’s test are the ones that very good at diagnosing
Lol
I disagree
The test doesn't prove you can do the work. It proves you can pass a test. I have most of mine didn't have them for decades in this field and out worked every ase master tech I've met. All of them were book smart but can't apply it.
Ase is an American standard. All of the imports didn't required for years. It's unheard of outside of the US.
I'm not saying this stuff doesn't matter. But I'm saying learn what matters to your employer. If it will make you more money that is the thing to do.
@@josephtesta5884 hand’s on experience W
@josephtesta5884 it shows you know in depth Complicated auto repair theory. If you can pass the engine performance it means you know the in depth theory. If someone can learn everything and remember it all then applying it would be a piece of cake. People who can't afford to buy the prep, tests and time to study are usually salty and jealous. You probably wouldn't pass with you narrow mind
My first time taking the tests, I took all 8. Cold turkey, no studying. I wanted to know if I knew it or not. Passed all 8. Ever since, I always did it the same way. Did the same with MH truck and L1. Only test that I didn’t pass was truck brakes. Studied and passed it the next time. Nice to see your certs all having the same expiration date.
I'd absolutely love to have a conversation with you.
Thats hard core. Ive been studying 2-3 hours per day 😂😂
Most impressive! Just barely starting to take the tests 😅
That’s impressive, I wish I would’ve got my ASEs at 19. At 28 now I have all types of experience, but suck when it comes to this
@@Lefty1x I was about 28 when I first took the tests. It was get them or pay cut. Wouldn’t have been that succesful with them at 19. I had absolutely no knowledge or experience with ac or suspension/steering at 19. But I knew how to make a car go fast! 😉
I've been doing this for 6 years and I just started at a gm dealer and this is the first place that actually pushes you to get them and are true to their word when compensating you for having them now I realize it's actually good to have them because no other place I've worked for in the passed cared at all
Just wanted to drop a quick comment on the face plug question for anyone that is curious. You were 100% correct. Face plugging is the result of a diesel engine idling for hours over the course of multiple weeks. The slow flow of exhaust gases/ zero pressure of the exhaust gases allow the soot particulates to get caught on the face of the dpf’s. As the soot builds, the dpf’s get packed with soot causing a multitude of problems. The best fix is to blow out the doc and replace the dpf’s.
thank you!
TY Nick, ASE's are now required at Pep Boys. I appreciate the advice and tips. You're the man!
Interesting. 😮
Is the pay 30+? Have your own tools and such?
They are required to attain a higher position, but in general they hire just about anyone who applies and shows up on their first day 🤢
22 years with GM. The ASE master is required for World Class. Dealers vary with the procedure and pay of actually taking them. Ultimately it's a resume for me. The questions are important as there are times you repair a vehicle someone else was working on and knowing what they were doing helps to know if you continue his path or restart completely. The tests are really for common knowledge in the category.
About 1/5 of the automotive brakes ASE test is circuit diagrams and figuring out why something in the brake system isn’t working. If you are taking the brakes ASE, it helps to know how to read basic schematics.
Waat about understanding
Written multiple choice test taking is difficult because it requires more than just being knowledgeable in the subject you are being tested on. First you have to be able to read, but more importantly, you need reading comprehension. Second you have to know the most effective way in which you learn and retain information. Third you have to understand the test format and the best test taking strategies to pass the test given the number of question and the time allowed.
Many people have problems with written tests because they have reading and learning disabilities. But, let me be clear, virtually everybody has their own reading and learning disabilities, and unless you have specialized help, which is very costly, it will take a lot of effort and time to understand and address your own learning roadblocks.
As it turns out everybody learns differently.
Unfortunately, the public education system in the US is not set up to provide the personalized teaching needed to address individual needs, or even trying to understand learning roadblocks.
The ASE most popular question formats are as follows: Direct or Completion, Most Likely, Tech A and Tech B, Except and Least Likely.
Test taking tips:
View the test as a block of questions with no relation to how they are ordered or relate to what you know on the subject. Meaning, always answer the easiest question first. In many tests you could go through several question at the start before you know the proper exact correct answer to a question. There is no relation to what you know and how the questions are organized. Keep going through the test until you find the next easiest question to answer.
Any question that is not answered will be marked as wrong. Which usually means you will need to make guesses in order to pass the test, usually between two very close answers. Because of this when you work on a question and can eliminate two out of the four answers, mark this and move on. Always wait to the end of the testing time to make you best guesses. Keep going through the test and answering the next easiest question to answer.
Multiple choice tests are built upon knowledge specifics, or facts, pertaining to the subject matter. This is why it is called a test. Knowledge facts can be key words or key numbers (constants) that the test designers feel is important to understand the nature of the work. For ASE the questions are written by a panel of technical experts from vehicle, parts and equipment manufacturers, as well as working technicians and technical educational instructors. If you understand who these people are you will understand how they design questions. Which means, the base meaning on the words they use (jargon) will many times show a pattern throughout the test. In other words, the test in its entirety represents how words are used in a specific context important to the people writing the test. By going through the test you will see patterns and how words are used in a specific context.
I work for city fleet, my shift handles trash trucks. As a Tech II, I’m required to have 4 ASEs. I don’t have them now, none of my crew does, but we have a year to get them. In our case, it doesn’t even matter what ones. I’m planning on going for G1 to hopefully a a relatively easy win and am studying T4 (truck brakes) right now. My tip I would add is find out which are considered the easiest (usually brakes and A/C) and get those first. I feel like getting that W right off the bat will help boost confidence and help with the next tests.
I can’t agree with you enough to read the questions CAREFULLY. I’ll give an example of a one I missed on a practice test: During a break inspection, it’s discovered that the brake linings are soaked in oil. What is the proper repair?
A) Clean the linings with soap and water
B) Replace the brakes
C) Clean the lining with alcohol
D) Repair the oil leak, then replace the brakes
As soon as I read B, I chose it because it was “so obviously” the answer. If I read the next two, I would have seen D and got it right.
As far as if ASEs being important, I consider them the college degrees of the mechanics world. You don’t need them to be a good mechanic, but you need them to move up (as you said repeatedly). Also, just as with any certification, they just look good on a resume. It’s even to a point where some places require them.
In any world, always fix the root cause unless the customer declines of course.
I’m just saying, read all questions and answers carefully. What should have been an easy one for me, I got wrong by being careless.
Passed my a4&a5 a while ago! Studying for a6&a7 now. And yes BMW requires all 8 ASE's for master level. I have 2 out of 2 of my BMW specific ASE's as well.
im taking bmw ase associates test in less then two weeks any advice or tips on what might be on that test if you've taken it?
how'd it go?@@ro530i
Appreciate all the info! I’ve been at this shop for 4 years now. Just a privately owned shop with roughly 5 techs. My boss has been pushing for us to get at least one certification in. I go this weekend to take at least 3. I suck at taking tests so wish me luck haha
Working on mine soon. Thanks for the video I appreciate it.
My community college (SLCC in UT) really push getting your ASEs saying it really helps in whatever auto field you're going into such as independent or dealership. I started working at Ford/Lincoln in Draper as just a quick-lane lube tech and I've been told by my flat-rate co-worker who apprenticed under someone in mainshop and he says they don't care one bit if you have ASEs or not. They care whether or not you are Ford certified! I don't plan on staying at a dealership (your channel is one of the reasons) so I will continue to get my ASEs.
ASE is very important in the school bus world. We all have to be master certified
Shit, not in Dallas. There’s a guy that graduated UTI, was changing oil at Walmart, and now a Tech III.
I'm a Porsche dealer tech and they dont care about ASE's at all because Porsche has its own internal testing/rating system. We're also bumper to bumper technicians instead of places like ford where you could be strictly quick service, heavy line, or suspension/alignment
Thank you for sharing your experiences and helping future techs in the industry.
Man, I’m about to take the med/ heavy truck tests. I’m like you, started in auto and switched to trucks. Little nervous but I’ve been studying and watching a bunch of vids. Good info bro, just subbed 👍🏼
I love and appreciate all your videos!
Happy Friday Nick! Hope you had a good week.
I was working at Chrysler for 3 years, got 2 ASEs and nobody cared. Now I work as a Tesla tech. Nobody cares either. But definitely looks good on the resume.
Yea seems like most dealers dont care once you work there but do help you get your next job you go for.
Working for Ryder, being a fleet they do not require you to have any certs. All employer training is ASE approved, as long as you have gone to the training classes they consider you to be qualified to perform those repairs. There isn’t much incentive to get your certs, they give you a 1 time $100 bonus for each test you pass, no hourly raises. We do get manufacturer training as well from Cummins, Detroit, freightliner, etc
This video is EXCELLENT TEST TAKING ADVISE !
Wish this video was just a few weeks earlier, could of used the tips!
Just recently finished my master status a1-a8 with A1 and A3 specialist add ons!🎉
Congrats bro!
yes sir, im working on getting my ase7. i've already set a date for the test, it will definitely help me with my job and parts, possibly, but i know its the next step for me in the automechanics field, God bless you sir, aloha, 💯.
i’m a mobile tech for a small diagnostics company. we do mostly calibrations for adas systems, and diags the shops can’t figure out. i’m not the most experienced tech on our team. i’m about to take the a6 (in an hour!) so THANKS FOR THE ADVICE. to answer your question, i’m only taking the a6 as a prerequisite to taking the L4 for adas systems. i can run circles around more experienced techs because i do som many OE cals, but there’s word the insurance companies are going to require the L4 soon. nervous man! i’ll let you know how it goes, thanks again!
Been managing a fleet of medium duty busses about 20 plus a few heavy’s for the last year and a half by my self hit the crash course I was a truck driver for 7 years prior so I knew enough to get me started my job doesn’t require any certs but it’s a definite feather in the cap and will help in the future for raises I had my foot in the door as a Ford tech they don’t care if you have certs going in because they have their own school they send you to if you wanna work for them diesel,medium duty, car etc
Congrats bro. Thanks for the advice.
I have been with Land Rover Jaguar for a few years. The brand doesn’t recognize ASE but our dealership is now making us.
Just left me dealership. A ford in Florida family owned. I applied with no ASE Certs and was told they aren’t recognized there. Was immediately hired as a tech and thrown to the wolves. Don’t fall in this trap. They will pay you very little, and call it paid training. While you’re learning on the job. You won’t make the hours you need to survive. Get your certs. Walk in there and demand the money you need.
Thank you for the tips. Every bit helps.
The number of semi-trick questions surprised me the last one I took.
Thanks for the tips. Work fleet, and yeah the want use to have ase. Working on my ase master too
Congrats!
ASE matter somewhat but they definitely do help. Some do require it. Nothing trumps experience tho.
Insightful tips, man. Thank you, and nice job on the 39k subs. F yeah. Do you have a favorite series of ASE study guides? At the lexus dealership I work at in between lube tech jobs I’ll sometimes read an eBay motors light maintenance study guide that I have, just trying to learn a thing or two here and there. I’d like to get some other guides as well
Thanks. I used the motorage study guides to prepare my self for the T series ASE
I work at a small Chevy dealer and they do care about ASE. I think it’s a good idea to get regardless incase you change jobs or start your own shop.
I work for CarMax and they use to require certs to move up at a great hourly rate, but as of a couple weeks ago they don’t require it, but still offer test reimbursement like they use to… they also used to offer literature to study with but unfortunately there is none left to barrow because people don’t bring them back…
I work for carmax. GET YOUR ASE’s!!! The Presidents Club is sweet and the raises are nice too
I was certified by liberty crane paid for by employer (Toyota) all heavy equipment and robotics and automation certified and still don’t have my ASE. I never thought of getting it because my work ethic proved what I was worth but I never cared about the money. I loved my career, I only thought of certifications recently to encourage my kids to follow their dreams. Nothing more.
I worked as mechanic for 4 years at private shop back in mid 1990s. Do you think it would be possible to get back in biz now? And if so, how long would to take get ASE after starting at a shop?
I have always worked on cars doing misc stuff like brakes and minor repairs. I am very good with hands my entire life. Natural but left to white collar job for money. Now I need a career change.
There’s a mechanic shortage. If you have 4 yrs experience you’ll get a job easily.
I want to join the automotive industry but idk how they all want experience and also the time factor I have a late night job that pays good and less work less stress and I know most places want you to be up around 5-7am at the shop If only I could come later so that I could get some sleep from my late night job it would be awesome
Automotive is an industry that you gotta start at the lowest part of the ladder meaning entry level lube tech. You can very quickly get into a tech position but you need a good work ethic and the will to learn.
@@TylerRivera635
No lube tech places at dealerships will hire me without experience I've actually been working on cars since 2016 so I know my fair share on working on cars but idk how I'll get experience if none of them are willing to hire me
@@turbro7185goodyear hired me fresh trey them.
didnt need them to get hired at the current shop i was just brought on at, but each ase level you complete, the shop im at bumps your pay $1/hr per cert completed
At gm soon if your aren't ase certified in areas you do warranty work they won't pay any olh time. So if you spend say 2 hours diagnosing an engine noise concern you will only be paid the 1 hour they normally give. Same for every other type of warranty repair.
Dam that’s terrible.
@LetsDriftMedia yeah needless to say they are pushing ases now lol
@@shanebaldwin5562 yea even if a dealer doesn’t require em I’d still rec anyone to get em. Always somewhere else that will pay you better for having your certs.
I'm about to take the brakes ase in 2 weeks. What advice can you give me for this particular test?
Good luck man, and are you taking automotive brakes or medium/heavy truck brakes ASE
@@LetsDriftMedia automotive
Taking mine in 2 weeks also
@@maxpinchinat1380 just make sure you understand how key components in the system function like the booster, and master cylinder. It’s been a long time since I took that test
Subaru requires you to have all 8 ASE’s in order to be a Subaru master technician. Subaru of America also pays you $150 per ASE you pass. $1200 is a nice incentive to take them. And most dealership reimburse your test fees if you pass.
That’s a good incentive when I was at the dealers they would re imburse you for the test fee but no bonuses.
Subaru is a good brand to work on. They also give you up to $1000 a quarter in csi money if you surveys are good
i work at goodyear now they are pushing me to get them they reimburse and they give you raises
They pay for the test too or they can only reimburse you when you pass?
@@beargillium2369 pass gotta pass
The dealership has been the only place that has truly cared about ase's for me.
Hey dude. Don’t know if you mind me asking but how much and how long did you study for each test? I want to get certified for a raise at work and after taking and failing the diesel engines test I was a little bummed out. Any study materials or what notes to take down? I studied but really just had no idea what to study exactly.
I’m not really good at studying so I just crammed as much info from the motorage study guides into my mind the night before. I have some downloadable study guides someone sent me if you join my discord server you will find them in there.
how do i join that discord server?
@@RubiCali2015 I put the latest invite link in my most recent posted video
Taking my A6 next month then A7 to get my electrical specialists cert
💪💪💪
At my utility fleet company they are not required. But they look good on the resume. I let all of mine expire
When I worked at Hyundai and Subaru they didn’t care about ASE’s at all. They cared more about there own classes.
I love ASEs because you get to feel like you got an A when you really only got a C, because 70% is a C.
i’m taking T3 and T5 tomorrow. if i pass them i’ll get my master truck status. anything jump out at you for the T3 test?
did you use any books to study? if so any recommendations that will help for these tests.
Motorage is good. Here is a link to some free PDF versions drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rZZ-HJJ1reDpruMupih-VFaizWHx7PdU?usp=share_link
Enjoy these free MotorAge ASE study guide PDFs for A1 through A8 ASE Certifications.
drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jHkr8RuNgzhyIWzAgUPrv_FxBwQye4RR?usp=sharing
Same with Nissan in order to be Nissan master you have to be a ASE master and then take all the online and in person classes
I work for Fedex Express.
Currently studying for my M/H Truck Master. Fedex pays you another 6 Bucks an hour if you aquire your master.
Here at our Subaru dealership they will reimburse for ASE, they won’t bump your by much, they much rather we have our Subaru carts over ASE, and will bump up for that.
Where did you go to take your ASE on average how much was the test? I want to just take them n see if I Pass 1st but not waste bunch of money
I work for Goodyear and they pay 50 cents more per hour for the first two certifications and 10 cents more per hour for each subsequent certification. Plus, they will pay for each test once I pass the exams and get the certification. It might not be much but worth it if someone else pays for it.
Take advantage if your work will pay for them, Once you have em all it will help you in the future when you are trying to land your next job.
Tbh you don't even need be certified in ase because at the end of the day most mechanics use a universal scanner so in the end it only matters if you know what your doing an if you love what you do you ll never work a day in your life.
Where do I get the study guides for the test I’m signing up right now. My job is fleet and they don’t require ase but I’m taking them for my future when I leave.
Thanks for the help in advance.
For my job at AVIS budget they bump you up if you get two ASE’s to become a B tech I’m currently trying to get electrical first since it’s one of the harder ones
Nice, get em all!
How do you learn and study for these?
I used the motor age ASE study guide handbooks.
I’m in New Mexico mane, and we have minimal and very little ase offerings, we have intellic, I’ve never met or heard too much of it, if any of yall know or have any advice to starting to get an ase ?!
even though i have 0 plans working at the fleet for diesel leaning more towards the industrial side ill still take it just so i can have it on file just like having cdl and epa 609
I'm sort of dyslexic so I don't have enough time but I still manage to get them
Would you recommend getting the book ?
If you want the paperback books yea, I have them all in a google drive folder as well if you would rather not spend the money.
drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1jHkr8RuNgzhyIWzAgUPrv_FxBwQye4RR?usp=sharing
Nick what you think about when in ASE test 10 questions extra are none credits? You may pass with that 10 none credit questions because they’re not counted reality you failed the test? Is it fair? What’s your opinion or even other readers?
I have no idea how they work them in. I feel like it helps you as in maybe if you get one of those right it counts towards your real score cause I felt like I bombed some tests yet still passed. but I could be wrong.
Have you taken any of the truck ase if so what study guides did you use
Yea took the 7 needed for master truck status. I used the motor age study guides. They helped me a lot since I never worked on heavy trucks or diesels before.
@@LetsDriftMedia cool did you buy them? Cuz if you did and it was worth i dont mind buying them if its worth it
@@Johnnyfleetmaintenance here you go, has all the motorage study guides for T series drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rZZ-HJJ1reDpruMupih-VFaizWHx7PdU?usp=share_link
At my diesel fleet place they give us an annual 1,000 bonus that gets split up into your hourly wage, for t2-t7 and L1,L2……
Thats awesome, we get a little bonus for maintaining them as well, another reason I pushed myself to get truck master.
When you started, did you have any knowledge of Automotive at all?
When I started schooling I had 0. After schooling I had a little but learned most things on the job
I see going to school soon and just wanted some insight lol
I work at Valvoline, They do not care about ASE. The training they do help with the cert, but they will not compensate for the test itself nor having one.
You recommend reading the ASE books ?
Yes
Do u work on the side?
the dealership dont care but i am going for it anyways
Good for you man that's awesome
Ase test registration ticket am I supposed to print it a take it to my appointment?
No they will have you in the system. Maybe take a picture just to be safe, make sure you bring your drivers license or ID
Work at a Chevy dealer no ase been heavy line for 3 years it's time I go take the tests boss now says no raise without them .
Found out a tech that has a lot of comebacks next to me makes almost $10 more cause he has 1 ase for brakes.
On practice test geeks what would the medium heavy truck t series test be under im taking mine here soon and I’m trying to study
No idea what that is but this might help you drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rZZ-HJJ1reDpruMupih-VFaizWHx7PdU?usp=share_link
They matter in my shop at my company. More Certs, More money
I am Master BMW tech and I am working on ASE I ha e to pass A1 through 8 to keep my masters
They require all 8 at a Nissan dealer I’m working at here in AZ been here 15 yrs and always wanted to change over to heavy duty diesel like semi truck work but so far the shops I talked to they don’t pay the same that I’m getting as a master tech on flat rate at nissan they run on hourly clock in and clock out it’s like a pay cut for me to start up in the diesel world and I know I have to start at bottom changing over to work my way up and I just can’t wrap my head if it’s worth it or not.. 🤷🏽♂️
Yea I feel you. That’s why I left the dealer at my age since I knew it was like starting all over I’d rather do it while I’m young. Luckily the spot I got into pays pretty good hourly rate. But if you have a good flat rate pay and make a ton of hours it’s definitely a pay cut in the beginning.
@@LetsDriftMedia yea always good hours at the dealership I’m at so pay cut would hurt and I have too many responsibilities between house, wife and kids to start over, by the time I’m ready I’ll be too old to change over, unless I find a shop that pays good hourly, see what happens keep up the good videos 👍
I'm a Diagnostician and shop owner who services nearly exclusively Shops including OEM MFGs. They all have ASE L1s who can't diagnose shit.
taking the T5 tomorrow 🤞
I wish there was practice test even doe there not the same question but a practice test to see how u do
How prep test asc don’t have pay to take the test
Yeah BMW now requires you be an ASE Master to become or stay a BMW Master . I know Subaru also requires it.
Working on getting a medium/heavy duty masters
2:07 hallelujah 😂
but doesnt everyone pay $50 a test? seems like a big risk
I saw your car at the schassis avs drift day.
Shoulda came by for a ride along!
What ASE books you use to study?
For the T series I used motor age books.
Passed a4 two days after this video came out
Congrats !
Man I keep failing those mMfers but I would ace the practice😂
Keep trying you’ll get em eventually!
Honda/acura never cared about ASEs. However nissan training gives you ASEs with their own factory training, so its like killing 2 birds with 1 stone.
Nissan gives you ASE? That doesn’t sound right
@@LetsDriftMedia I’ve already gotten my hvac and electrical ASEs by doing my online courses without even making my ASE account. Thats a big perk about nissan.
@@isorozco511 are you sure they are actually ASEs? Not trying to call you a liar but in order to be ASE certified you have to take a test at an accredited testing facility. Which would require an ASE account register with your info. You should go on the ASE website and see if you are actually certified.
Does anyone know if you need them to work at ford?
You don't.
Can I get car mechanic jobs?
How old are you man and your already master tech sheesh
All yhe shops in my area want people to be ASE certified before interview
failed my brakes ase yesterday, feel like shit
Happens.
saludes master ja ja meda risa como le ase master