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The ASE G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair certification is awarded by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, and validates an entry- and maintenance-level technician’s ability to perform routine maintenance and light repairs across an automobile’s major systems.

The computer-based test is delivered by appointment through Prometric and contains 55 multiple-choice questions-45 scored items plus 10 unscored research questions that ASE pretests for future use-with 90 minutes of testing time.

Content spans seven task areas: Engine Systems, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

ASE reports scores on a scaled basis and does not publish a fixed passing percentage; the passing standard is set by a panel of industry experts for each test.

To receive the credential, most candidates need about one year of relevant hands-on work experience, half of which can be met with appropriate vocational training, though you may sit for the test before meeting the experience requirement.

G1 is a single, broad maintenance-level test rather than one of the A-series specialty tests, making it a strong starting point for new technicians and quick-lube and service-lane staff.

This free practice test mirrors ASE’s published G1 test specifications so you can find weak spots across every task area and get comfortable with the job-based question style.[1][2][3][4] To round out your prep, pair these with our free study guide, flashcards.

ASE G1 is one of the 29 ASE certifications — explore all our ASE practice tests to compare and prep across the whole family.

ASE G1 Exam at a Glance

ASE G1 Exam at a glance
DetailASE G1 Exam
Certifying BodyASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)
Total Questions55 (45 scored + 10 unscored research)
Time Limit90 minutes
FormatComputer-based by appointment via Prometric
Passing ScoreScaled score; passing standard set per test by ASE (no fixed percentage)
ExperienceAbout 1 year relevant work experience (half can be met with vocational training) to certify
Cost62testfee+62 test fee + 34 registration fee per order
RecertificationEvery 5 years by passing the current G1 recertification test

What Is on the ASE G1 Test?

The ASE G1 test covers seven task areas: Engine Systems, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.[1] Every area focuses on routine maintenance and light repair rather than deep diagnostics.

Suspension and Steering is the largest area, covering inspecting and servicing steering linkage, shocks and struts, ball joints, wheels, and tires. Brakes covers inspecting and servicing hydraulic, drum, disc, and parking brake components.

Engine Systems covers oil and filter service, belts and hoses, cooling system service, and basic engine inspection. Electrical covers batteries, lighting, and reading basic circuit measurements.

Manual Drive Train and Axles, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning round out the test with maintenance-level service of those systems.

The chart below shows ASE’s published weighting per task area, applied to the 45 scored questions:[1]

ASE G1 exam weighting by task area
Engine Systems16% · ≈7 Qs
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle7% · ≈3 Qs
Manual Drive Train and Axles11% · ≈5 Qs
Suspension and Steering24% · ≈11 Qs
Brakes20% · ≈9 Qs
Electrical15% · ≈7 Qs
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning7% · ≈3 Qs
ASE G1 practice test — ASE G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification practice questions by task area with explanations

Practice Questions by Area

Use Start Test for a full weighted ASE G1 simulation, or open the hub and pick a single task area to drill your weak spot. After each full exam, your results show a per-area breakdown so you know exactly where to focus.

What Are the Requirements for ASE G1 Certification?

To earn the ASE G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair certification you need about one year of relevant hands-on work experience; appropriate vocational or technical training can substitute for up to half of that requirement.

You may take and pass the test before you have met the experience requirement — ASE will hold your test result and issue the certificate once you document the required experience.

There is no separate education prerequisite simply to sit for the exam, which makes G1 a practical first certification for new technicians, quick-lube staff, and service-lane personnel. Register and manage your experience documentation through your myASE account at myASE.com.

How Do You Register for the ASE G1 Test?

You register for the ASE G1 test through your myASE account at myASE.com, then schedule your appointment at a Prometric computer-based testing center. The current fee is $62 for the test plus a $34 registration fee paid once per order, so a single G1 test costs about $96.

You can add other tests to the same order under the one registration fee, and you typically have 90 days from purchase to test. If you fail, you must wait 30 days before retaking, and you pay the test fee again.

Review ASE’s current Dates, Fees & Test Times page for exact pricing and scheduling rules, as fees can change.[3]

What Is the Passing Score for the ASE G1?

The ASE G1 has no fixed passing percentage — raw scores are converted to a scaled score, and the passing standard is set for each test by a panel of automotive subject-matter experts. That keeps the bar consistent even as question difficulty varies between test forms.

Only 45 of the 55 questions count toward your score; the other 10 are unscored research questions ASE is evaluating for future tests, and they are not identified during the exam.

Your score report shows whether you passed and breaks down performance by task area so you can focus study if you need to retake. It is your overall scaled score, not any single task area, that determines pass or fail.[1]

How Hard Is the ASE G1?

ASE does not publish an official first-time pass rate for the G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair test. Candidates who do not pass must wait 30 days before retaking and pay the test fee again.

Because G1 spans light service across the entire vehicle — from oil changes and brake inspections to suspension, steering, and electrical checks — technicians who prepare across all seven task areas, rather than relying only on the jobs they perform most often, tend to perform best.

45
Scored questions
count toward your score
7
Task areas
across the whole test
5 yrs
Recertification
passing the current test

The ASE G1 test is an entry- to maintenance-level test, so it is less demanding than the A-series specialty tests, but it is broad.

The questions are written by working technicians and focus on practical maintenance and light-repair procedures rather than deep diagnostics, so the difficulty comes from covering many systems at a working level.

Many items use the familiar ‘Technician A / Technician B’ format, where you must decide which technician is correct, both, or neither — a format that rewards careful reading.

Candidates who work the service lane often know fluids, brakes, and tires well but should deliberately review the systems they touch less often, such as manual drive train service and HVAC maintenance.

What to Expect on Exam Day

The ASE G1 is a proctored, computer-based test delivered by appointment at a Prometric testing center.[1] Arrive early to check in and bring a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID whose name matches your myASE registration. You’ll store phones and personal items; no notes are allowed.

Pace yourself across the test’s 7 task areas and don’t over-invest in any one question — flag and return as needed. Having simulated the full timing with practice tests makes the clock feel routine.

How to Use This ASE G1 Practice Test

  • Recreate exam conditions. Take the full test timed, with no notes.
  • Diagnose, then drill. Use a full ASE G1 simulation to find weak areas, then drill them.
  • Study outside your specialty. The systems you touch less often are the score-movers.
  • Read like a technician. Many items use the Technician A / Technician B format — read carefully.
  • Learn the why. Read every explanation — understanding beats memorizing.

Why Get ASE G1 Certified?

The ASE G1 credential signals to employers and customers that you can perform ASE G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair work competently — valuable for advancing your career and earning potential as an automotive technician.[1][2] These free ASE G1 practice tests are the most efficient way to get exam-ready.

Conclusion

Passing the ASE G1 comes down to preparing across all 7 task areas rather than leaning on the jobs you do most often. Use this free ASE G1 practice test to find your weak areas, drill them to mastery, and reinforce them with our study guide, flashcards so you walk in confident on test day.

ASE G1 Practice Test FAQ

The ASE G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair certification is awarded by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. It validates an entry- and maintenance-level technician's ability to perform routine maintenance and light repairs across a vehicle's major systems and is delivered as a computer-based test by appointment through Prometric.

References

  1. 1.ASE. “Official Maintenance and Light Repair (G1) Study Guide (test specifications PDF).” ase.com, 2026. ↑
  2. 2.ASE. “Test Series (official test overview).” ase.com, 2026. ↑
  3. 3.ASE. “Dates, Fees & Test Times (official pricing).” ase.com, 2026. ↑
  4. 4.ASE. “myASE registration and scheduling.” myase.com, 2026. ↑
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