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Don Wood Automotive has ASE Certified Technicians.

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ASE Overview

 
The independent, non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was established in 1972 to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the voluntary testing and certification of technicians and other automotive service professionals. ASE also encourages and assists in the development of automotive training programs.

At present, about 385,000 professionals hold current certifications. They work in every segment of the automotive service industry: car and truck dealerships, independent garages, fleets, service stations, franchises, and more.

ASE's tests are industry-driven and are grouped into specialties that cover virtually every on-highway vehicle service segment. The exams stress knowledge of job-related skills.

Certification consists of passing at least one specialty test and documenting two years of relevant work experience. To maintain certification, those with ASE credentials must be retested every five years.

Written tests are conducted twice a year, in the spring and fall at over 750 locations around the country. In addition, selected tests are offered in a computer-based testing (CBT) format at 200 sites over a five-week period each summer and winter.

ASE tests are administered in the field by ACT, formerly American College Testing, a nonprofit corporation engaged in test development and administration, and in educational and vocational research.

Motorists as well as technicians and their employers benefit from ASE certification. It is a valuable yardstick by which to measure the knowledge and skills of individual technicians as well as the commitment to quality of the repair facility employing them.

ASE-certified professionals usually wear blue and white ASE insignia and carry credentials listing their exact areas of expertise (brakes, engine repair, etc.), while employers often display their technicians' credentials in the customer waiting area and ASE signage on the premises. Shops with a high commitment to ASE's mission are eligible to join ASE's elite Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, ACT, and the ACT Centers are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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  1. Don Wood Ford

    2065 East State Street
    Athens, OH 45701

    • Sales: (740) 475-5508
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  • Contact our Sales Department at: (740) 475-5508
  • Monday9am-7pm
  • Tuesday9am-7pm
  • Wednesday9am-7pm
  • Thursday9am-7pm
  • Friday9am-6pm
  • Saturday9am-5pm
  • SundayClosed

Welcome to Don Wood Ford

At Don Wood Ford, we're proud to serve the drivers of Athens with some of the most popular vehicles around Ohio, and the country. We're committed to giving drivers from across the The Plains, Nelsonville, Parkersburg WV,  Middleport and McArthur region the best in customer service, with a topnotch selection of brand-new vehicles to choose from, as well as an extensive inventory of pre-owned car, truck and SUV. Plus, with our expert finance, service, and parts centers in house, we strive to be your one-stop dealership for all your automotive needs.

Let Us Help You Through Car Ownership at Don Wood Ford

From browsing our showroom for options that fit your lifestyle to connecting you to the right Ford model and finalizing the buying process, we can guide you through it all at your pace. Our sales team gives you the freedom to explore vehicles and learn more by providing all the relevant information, while our finance team is able to provide clear information on payment, and our service and parts teams can help keep your Bronco, F-150, Mustang, Escape or Edge running at its best. With this type of care, you can be confident that we're the place to take care of all your automotive needs.

Visit Don Wood Ford Today to get Started

Our showroom in Athens is a quick drive from the surrounding The Plains, Nelsonville, Parkersburg WV,  Middleport and McArthur areas. Our staff is happy to answer any and all Ford questions that you may have so that you can make an informed decision about your next vehicle or caring for your current one. We look forward to serving you soon!