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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is a widely recognized and sought-after auto mechanic credential. A mechanic with an ASE certification is one of about 385,000 mechanics around the country who has passed at least one specialty certification exam and who has at least two years of relevant work experience. They also have to recertify every five years. Finding an ASE certified mechanic can help you know that your vehicles problem will be solved by someone recognized as a knowledgeable professional.

Instructions

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Make a list of the shops in your area. Find a list of them in the phone book or online. Keep your list manageable. Having a list of more than about five to ten shops will take too long to work through. ASE certification is not so rare that you will have to look for very long to find an ASE certified mechanic at a shop.

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Call each shop and ask if mechanics there are ASE certified. You can also check the shops websites for information about certification. Cross off shops that do not have any ASE certified mechanics on staff.

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Visit some shops on your list. Look on the walls to see the blue ASE logo on certificates of mechanics in the shop that have attained ASE certification. Also check the front door. ASE signage may also be posted on or near it.

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Look on the uniforms of the mechanics on duty at the shop. Many of them wear an ASE patch on their sleeves. Many mechanics also carry ASE certification proof on their person as well.

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Visit the ASE website (ase.com). Type in your zip code or city and state on the ASE Blue Seal Recognized Business Locator page to find an ASE participating shop in your area.

Purchasing mechanic tools wholesale is a way to save yourself some valuable time and money. Several tool supply companies offer brand name products at wholesale pricing as a way to entice professional and amateur handymen to purchase their products. Additionally, many of these wholesale dealers offer online shops that add to the convenience of shopping for tools.

Master Wholesale, Inc.

Master Wholesale, Inc. has been in the wholesale tool business since the early 1900s, and began selling their products online in 1995, according to Master Wholesale. The company claims to provide the best prices and availability for any job, no matter how big or small. They offer brand name mechanic tools by companies such as Allied, Grey Pneumatic, Fuller and Champion at discount prices, and often times run various specials and closeout pricing on certain inventory, according to Master Wholesale. Online shopping with Master Wholesale is convenient as well, featuring easy to navigate web pages and free shipping on most orders.

Master Wholesale, Inc.

P.O. Box 80844

Seattle, WA 98108

800-938-7925

masterwholesale.com

Mechanics Tool Supply

Mechanics Tool Supply was established in 1991 with the goal of supplying professional quality commercial, industrial and automotive tools at discount prices, according to Mechanics Tool Supply. Brand name tools sold at low prices and quick service are what the company claims you will receive when shopping with them. Mechanics Tool Supply sells wholesale automotive and truck mechanics tools, mechanics body shop tools and mechanics hand tools from companies like OTC, Grey Pneumatic and GP socket, according to Mechanics Tool Supply.

Mechanics Tool Supply

879 Joliet Street, 324

Dyer, IN 46311

888-987-4853

mechanicstoolsupply.com

Tool Discounter

Tool Discounter is an online wholesale mechanic tool company that specializes in automotive and truck equipment, tools and supplies. According to Tool Discounter, their customers receive tremendous discounts due to their ability to by direct from the manufacturer, and thereby pass the savings on to the customer. Tool Discounter offers weekly specials and is proud of their customer service team who can answer questions via email, fax or phone, according to Tool Discounter.

Tool Discounter

4280 Centerville Rd.

Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-7813

877-663-8665

tooldiscounter.com