To be respected and recognized as a mechanic you will want certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service
Testing and certification is organized as follows
- B2 Painting & Refinishing
- B3 Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
- B4 Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
- B5 Mechanical & Electrical Components
- B6 Damage Analysis & Estimating
- C1 Automobile Service Consultant
- E1 Truck Equipment Installation & Repair
- E2 Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair
- E3 Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair
- H1 Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) Engines
- H2 Diesel Engines
- H3 Drive Train
- H4 Brakes
- H5 Suspension & Steering
- H6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- H7 Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- H8 Preventive Maintenance & Inspection (PMI)
- L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
- L2 Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist
- P1 Medium-Heavy Truck Dealership Parts Specialist
- P2 Automobile Parts Specialist
- P4 General Motors Parts Consultant
- S1 Body Systems & Special Equipment
- S2 Diesel Engines
- S3 Drive Train
- S4 Brakes
- S5 Suspension & Steering
- S6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- S7 Air Conditioning Systems & Controls
- T1 Gasoline Engines
- T2 Diesel Engines
- T3 Drive Train
- T4 Brakes
- T5 Suspension & Steering
- T6 Electrical/ Electronic Systems
- T7 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- T8 Preventive Maintenance Inspection
- X1 Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems Test