March 8, 2010
By John Tisdale. In case you haven’t heard, ASE has introduced a new addition to the Automobile Technician certification test series—the Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Test (A9). The new A9 test comes as a response to industry interest in having ASE provide a certification path for technicians working on light diesel engines. Many vehicle manufacturers have plans to incorporate diesel engines in existing production automobiles and light trucks in order to enhance their lineup. The first A9 tests were offered in the May 2009 ASE Test Administration. Click Here.
March 7, 2010
It is with much love and respect that we say goodbye to our dear friend, Sales and Operations Manager, Dennis Valone, who passed away suddenly February 17, 2010.
We were blessed to have him as part of the AVI family for over a decade. Dennis was more than a manager. He was a friend, father-figure, counselor, and an educator.
His knowledge and experience in the automotive industry was invaluable to our company. Dennis was an ASE certified technician and responsible for the research and development of new training materials.
Dennis was a dedicated family man. He was a man of strong faith. Those qualities made him the strong and caring manager we needed. He was also an honest man. We always knew where we stood with him. He treated everyone with respect and fairness.
He also loved sports. His office was a testament to that. You could spend hours looking at his collectibles and pictures. Monday mornings started off with “recaps” of the Detroit Redwings, Lions, or Tigers games.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Dennis was the glue that held AVI together. He will be truly missed by all of us.
Respectfully,
The AVI family.
April 13, 2009
By Sam Bell. The potential for hearing loss in your shop is very real and not something to be ignored. Sam Bell shares his personal experiences, and offers some good advice on this important topic. His report, which follows, provides “sound” advice to anyone who’s exposed to high levels of noise in the workplace. Click Here.
March 12, 2009
By ASE. Everybody knows that MD following an individual’s name means Medical Doctor. And most people know that CPA signifies Certified Public Accountant. Associations and professions use certification to recognize qualified and competent individuals. The certification process is one of the single most important steps in career development. Here are the top ten reasons an automotive professional should consider becoming ASE-certified. Click Here.
March 12, 2009
Henry Ford once said ‘Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.’ If you are preparing to take the ASE L1 certification test AVI has the tools you need to prepare for success. Use our new ‘L1 Test Prep’ website to sharpen your skills before the big test. AVI has you covered with six free quizzes to test your knowledge on the various topics you will be tested on when you take the ASE L1 certification test. Over 50 questions with videos help you gauge your strengths and weaknesses. Click Here.
