Types of Shops
Career Opportunities
Warranty Terms
ASE Tests
Maintenance Terms
100

This is a manufacture specific repair facility that usually also sells new and used cars.

A dealership.

100

This person looks up and gets you your parts in the parts department.

The Parts Counter Person

100

This is the warranty that comes with every new car sold in the US.

Limited Factory New Vehicle Warranty

100

There these many certifications required to become a Mater ASE Automotive Technician

8

100

This is what the acronym PMI stands for

Preventative Maintenance Inspection

200

This is usually a small repair shop that is privately owned in a local community.

An Independent Repair Shop

200

This person fixes the cars

The Technician or Mechanic

200

This is a warranty that covers just things like the engine and transmission. 

A Limited Powertrain Warranty

200

ASE Certifications are valid for this many years

5 years

200

A typical maintenance service is due based on time or mileage or both?

Either Time or Mileage

300

This is usually a repair facility that woks on a unique vehicle for a large company, an example may be the Post Office or a rental car company.

A Fleet Repair Shop.

300

This person is the liaison between the customer and the technician.

The Service Advisor

300

This is a warranty that is not necessarily provided by the manufacturer and the terms can be individualized. These are typically sold when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle.

A 3rd party (Aftermarket) Extended Limited Warranty

300

You are required to have this many years of work experience to qualify for ASE Certification

2 years

300

This is a common acronym for an oil change

LOF (Lube Oil Filter)

400

These are nationwide repair facilities that provide marketing and name-brand recognition for independent owners, such as Midas.

A Franchise Repair Shop.

400

This person keeps the mechanics operating smoothly, organizes the shop and helps technicians with difficult problems in the shop.

The Shop Foreman

400

This is a payment that must be made every time a repair visit is made at a shop.

A Deductible

400

You are required to have this many years of work experience to qualify for ASE Certification while also having a degree from an Automotive Educational Program like South Seattle College

1 Year

400

It is expected to check tire pressures during a maintenance service, true or false?

True

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