Aftermarket Insider - August/September 2009 - (Page 17)

A new chApteR SEGMENT SPoTLiGHT AiA Opens the Book on the import Aftermarket With new Open-Book Online Certification Testing The Auto International Association returns because of their deeper understanding of import vehicle systems.” The completion of the AIA tests fulfills a testing prerequiEach test requires a candidate to locate site for the University of the Aftermarket’s information specific to import nameplate vehicles, replicating the “research” Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) desigcomponent of being an on-the-job counterperson using available resources nation. Beginning in 2010, Babcox’s Counterman to provide the right parts to help their customers diagnose and repair vehicles. magazine will require applicants for its Counter Professional of The online testing program was the Year Award to have created through the collaborative passed both AIA tests. efforts of AIA’s Education Committee and Babcox Publications. Currently, “While ASE certification more than 3,000 aftermarket profeshas always been a required sionals have earned the Import credential for the Counter Parts Specialist certificate, and Professional of the Year about 750 professionals have earned Award, we are happy the Master’s Level certificate. to add the new AIA certification to reflect the growing importance of Those who pass the tests receive import nameplate vehicles in the a signed certificate, letter and marketplace,” said Mark Phillips, embroidered insignia recogeditor, Counterman magazine. nizing their accomplishments. Original Engine Management (OEM), a supplier of import engine management components and filters, has announced that it will fund the purchase of the AIA tests as a valueadded service to its customers. “Now, more than ever, it is important that our distributors have all of their countermen certified as Import Parts Specialists,” said Jeff Olefson, OEM president. “Not only will they sell more import parts, but they will have fewer To learn more, and to take the tests, visit www. aiaglobal.org and click on GO! under Certification Exams. For more information, contact Lee Kadrich at 301-654-6664 or e-mail lee.kadrich@aftermarket.org. (AIA), a segment of AAIA, is now fully online with its open-book import nameplate certification tests, the Imports Parts Specialist and Master’s Level Import Parts Specialist. Counterman magazine in 2010 will require Counter Professional of the Year Award applicants to have passed both AIA tests. AFTERMARKET INSIDER | AUGUST • SEPTEMBER 2009 | 17 http://www.poweredbyu.com/products/learn/?t=aia http://www.poweredbyu.com/products/learn/?t=aia

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider - August/September 2009

Aftermarket Insider - August/September 2009
Contents
President's Message
Association News
Special Deliveries for AAPEX 2009
Industry Events
Member Profile
Toolbox
Three-in-One Market Intelligence
Segment Spotlight
Market Research
Company Profile
Market Research

Aftermarket Insider - August/September 2009