Hi allI have been reading the site below, and it made wonder how hard can it be to set this up in the UK
Most of us agree, including most of the motoring public that automotive technicians that work on todays modern vehicles should have a certain level of ability
Like the ASE Scheme in the US, this could be done on a voluntary basis, those that have the certification are the ones you want to employ and work on your car
Just an idea:
Regional test centres, say in collages or universities. You take a 4 hour Automotive Industry Standard computer test which access you knowledge and skill levels. Depending on your score you will be grade as to what you are competent to work on (fit tyres and exhausts up to engine management diagnostics)
You would be allowed to take a test once a year to try and improve your grade, and you would need to take a new test at least once every 5 years due to new technology
The cost of each test could be say £100:00. The motoring public would then have the choice to take their vehicle to a garage that employs Approved Technicians, and will also give companies some idea of a potential employees knowledge of motor vehicles
Its not fool proof, but its a start, and it seems to work in the US. It will certainy put off the cowboys. It will be up to the public if they still want to use them, but dont whinge when you get ripped off
So how about some of the Motor Trade bodies getting together to set up a few test centres and stop wasting money on failed schemes such as carwise
Peter