AIA

Both tests are given in an "open book" format. A score of 80 percent or better is required to pass each test. Those who pass the tests receive certificates recognizing their accomplishments.

Sample Multiple Choice Questions from the Import Part Specialist Certification Test:

Your customer orders a fuel pump. What is the most likely related sale or upgrade that should be recommended?
To complete a timing belt job on most four-cylinder Honda Accords, what other belt should be installed?

Sample Multiple Choice Questions from the Import Parts Specialist Certification Test - Master's Level:

Two timing belts are listed for the BMW 325 series, 1984-1987. What is the difference?
What do the terms VVTL on Toyota and VTEC on Honda indicate?

Click here for a detailed "walkthrough" document that will provide more details on the tests themselves, as well as instructions to help you set up your account and take the tests.

The pricing for the AIA Certification Tests follows:

AFFILIATION	TEST LEVEL
	Import Parts Specialist Test	Master's Level Test
Non-member*	$70	$80
AAIA member**	$50	$60
AIA segment member	$30	$40

*Non-members may qualify for the special AIA segment discounts by joining the AIA segment of AAIA prior to ordering tests. To obtain an AAIA membership application online, click on www.aftermarket.org, call AAIA member service at 301-654-6664, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm EST, Monday – Friday (except holidays), or e-mail aaia@aftermarket.org. Applicants will be invoiced and shortly after submitting dues payments, new AIA segment members will receive their membership ID code needed to order tests at discounted prices.

**Current AAIA members who are not AIA segment members may receive the special AIA discount by taking a PLUS+MEMBERSHIP in AAIA, by contacting AAIA customer service and paying the $200 PLUS+MEMBERSHIP annual dues, prior to ordering tests.

Significant volume discounts are available to AIA members only, beginning with orders of 50 or more tests, priced at just $26 and $36 respectively for the Specialist and Master's Level tests

For more information on the AIA Certification Program, contact Lee Kadrich at 301-654-6664 or lee.kadrich@aftermarket.org.