Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4)
Credential: Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4)
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4) certification is for individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to work competently in a General Motors Dealership parts department. General Motors Parts Consultants possess very specific working knowledge of the GM parts, dealer parts and accessories policies and procedure manual and the 19 specific major parts groups. To earn the Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4) certification, candidates must have two years of work experience specifically related to parts counter work and pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
1503 Edwards Ferry Road, NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (800) 390-6789
Fax: (703) 669-6127
Email: contactus@ase.com
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have two years of work experience specifically related to parts counter work (not hands-on automotive repair).
Written Exam
- General Operations (14%)
- Communications and Sales Skills (20%)
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GM Vehicle and Components Parts Knowledge (29%)
- Major Parts Groups 0-9 - Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
- Major Parts Groups 10-15 - Passenger Cars Only
- Major Parts Groups 16-17 - Light Trucks Only
- Major Parts Groups 18 - General Information and 21 - Accessories
- Catalog Skills (22%)
- Inventory Control (15%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Prometric. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the Prometric website:
For more information on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4)
Renewal Period: 5 years