Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2)
Credential: Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2)
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2) certification is for individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to work competently as a parts specialist at a retail or jobber parts store. Automobile Parts Specialists possess knowledge about a wide range of vehicle component systems for all makes and models, as well as customer relations, sales, merchandising, vehicle identification, cataloging, and inventory management skills. To earn the Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2) 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 - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2)
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 (13%)
- Customer Relations and Sales Skills (15%)
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Vehicle Systems Knowledge (53%)
- Engine Mechanical Parts
- Cooling Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Ignition Systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Emissions Control Systems
- Manual Transmission/Transaxle
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Drive Train Components
- Brakes
- Suspension, Steering, and Wheels
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Battery, Charging, and Starting Systems
- Miscellaneous
- Vehicle Identification (4%)
- Catalog and Information Systems Skills (8%)
- Inventory Management (4%)
- Merchandising (3%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2) 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 - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2)
Renewal Period: 5 years