You will not find an Auto Tech in the local area with more formal certifications or more highly qualified than Charles Renz
Many consumers might not be aware of what it means to be an ASE Master Certified Technician and therefore do not know how to properly compare automotive technicians.
Charles Renz is an ASE Advanced Level MASTER Technician and in addition to the eight certifications necessary to hold the title of MASTER Technician, he also holds L1, C1 and X1.
There are 4 levels of mechanics.
• Car guy or Shade Tree Mechanic – this person may or may not have formal automotive education or on the job experience. There is no way to verify this person’s qualifications.
• ASE Certified Technician – Formal education and on the job experience – ONLY 1 or more ASE certification. Anyone can pass 1 ASE test and become an “ASE certified Technician”. Example: A person takes ONLY the A5: Brakes test is considered an ASE Certified Technician. They may have worked at a tire shop and may know nothing about the other components of a vehicle.
• ASE Master Certified Technician – Formal education and on the job experience – Has successfully passed ALL 8 ASE certifications. Meaning this technician understands EVERY system on a modern vehicle.
• ASE Advanced Master Certified Technician – Formal education and on the job experience – Has successfully passed the A8 Engine Performance ASE certifications and the L1 Advanced Engine Performance.
