ASE testing and certification
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, better known as ASE, is an independent, non-profit, self-supporting organization that was created in 1972 to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service by testing and certifying automotive professionals. ASE has nearly 250,000 currently certified automotive technicians and service professionals working nationwide.
Hyundai and Honda hybrid safety tips
Can hybrid and electric vehicles be dangerous to work on? Absolutely. However, if you get proper training and follow OEM repair procedures, you can safely and efficiently service and repair them. Here are a few manufacturer-specific tips that will help you just that.
Nissan and Chevrolet EV Safety Tips
Can hybrid and electric vehicles be dangerous to work on? Absolutely. However, if you get proper training and follow OEM repair procedures, you can safely and efficiently service and repair them.
In this article, we will cover manufacturer-specific safety guidelines aimed at keeping you safe while working on two fully-electric vehicles – The Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Bolt.
Sectioning & Welding Procedures | Lap Joints (:53)
Shows you step by step how to access unedited, up-to-date OEM procedures for sectioning and welding the inner quarter of a Chrysler Pacifica.
Volkswagen Routan Engine Stalls When it Rains
Vehicle: 2010 Volkswagen Routan (7B1), V6-4.0L (CGVA), Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 162,232
Problem: Customer stated that the engine would intermittently stall when releasing the accelerator pedal mostly when it was wet or raining. It stalled on dry days too but not as often. The malfunction indicator light (MIL) was not ON.
Dodge Caravan fuel pump won’t run but fuse is good
Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6-3.6L, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 113,661
Problem: The vehicle was towed in for a “crank/no start” problem. According to the owner, it started as an intermittent “hard start/extended crank” issue, which eventually turned into the “crank/no start” problem, and at that point, the malfunction indicator light (MIL) came on.
CX-7 Window Switch Causes Engine to Stay Running
Vehicle: 2011 Mazda CX-7, AWD, 2.3Turbo, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Mileage: 132,446
Problem: The vehicle was dropped off at the shop because the driver’s side window would not operate.
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