The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced that the ASE ADAS Specialist Certification test (L4) is available for technicians and shops looking to demonstrate their know-how and training when it comes to performing service on advanced driver assistance systems.
“ASE certifications are the industry's leading way to recognize qualified technicians,” said Dave Johnson, president and CEO of ASE. “As ADAS systems grow increasingly complex, customers seek reliable sources for their safety needs. By 2018, over 92 percent of vehicles had at least one ADAS system so shop owners need assurance that their technicians are well-qualified and experienced in ADAS technology. Earning the L4 ADAS certification is the most effective way to demonstrate the expertise and trustworthiness that both employers and customers seek.”
The latest L4 test covers diagnosis, service, and calibration of radar, camera, ultrasonic, and other advanced driver assistance systems. The test questions typically related to a sample vehicle equipped with common ADAS technology. The sample vehicle is described in a reference booklet that is provided as an electronic pop-up during the exam.
“Recently, I needed to have a cracked windshield replaced on my vehicle which was equipped with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system,” said Johnson. “When the glass technician came to replace the windshield, he did a nice job of physically replacing the windshield. However, he never attached a scan tool and drove the vehicle to recalibrate the front camera that is attached to the glass assembly. The next time I drove the vehicle, it would not center on the highway lane as it had previously.
Not calibrating the camera as instructed by the manufacturer resulted in a poor customer experience and potential safety issue because the technician did not have the tools or possibly the knowledge to execute the complete repair procedure. We encourage automotive service professionals to receive quality ADAS training and get ASE L4 certified so they can let their customers know that they have the understanding and expertise to keep them safe and their vehicles operating properly.”
