NAPA XCCELERATOR ASSESS

Know What You've Got. Before You Bet On It.

For decades, shops have hired on gut. A resume. A handshake. A few days on the floor. Then the surprises start. The NAPA XcceleratoR changes that.

Assess gives you an objective, defensible picture of every technician's readiness before they touch a customer car.

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What is Assess

Assess is the job assessment tool inside the NAPA XcceleratoR. In 45–60 minutes, it measures every technician against ASE-aligned standards for G1, A4, and A5. Evaluating cognitive fit, tool and parts knowledge, and practical competence. The result is a clear 0–100 overall score and a micro-score in each ASE service category.

Hire on it. Onboard against it. Build a career around it.

Person wearing XR Training Goggles and holding VR controllers during automotive training, with a vehicle in the background.

How It Works

STEP 1: Put On the XR Training Goggles.

Assess is delivered in the XR Training Goggles. The technician steps in, puts on the XR Training Goggles, and begins an interactive 45-minute experience built around real shop scenarios.

STEP 2: Measure What Matters.

Cognitive fit. Tool and parts knowledge. Practical competence aligned to ASE G1, A4, and A5. Every dimension scored against a consistent framework — not guesswork, not gut feel.

STEP 3: Get a Score You Can Act On.

An overall 0–100 readiness score. Category-level micro-scores against ASE certification standards. A clear, defensible picture of where this technician is today and where they need to grow.

Rate Technician Readiness in 45 Minutes.

The Assess score gives you two layers of insight — an overall readiness rating and a breakdown across every ASE service category — so you know exactly where each technician is strong and where they need work.

0–100 Readiness Score

A single, defensible number that tells you where a technician stands, objectively and consistently, against ASE-aligned standards.

Scored Across Core ASE Areas

Category-level scores across all eight service areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission, Manual Drivetrain, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance.

Actionable From Day One

The score tells you who's ready to bill, who needs Accelerate, and who needs more time — no interpretation required.

Use Cases

Hiring

Screen candidates before you commit payroll. Know who's worth the offer, and at what level, before the first day on the floor.

Onboarding

Know exactly where a new hire needs support on day one. Skip the guesswork. Start targeted.

Workforce Planning

See where the gaps are across your bay, your shop, or your region. Make decisions based on data, not assumptions.

Career Development

Give technicians a clear, fair path forward. Show them where they stand. Show them what's next.

Major Account Programs

Standardize readiness measurement across a network of shops. Compare, benchmark, and deploy with confidence.

Remove the Guesswork When Hiring.

67%

D-tech annual turnover rate

$30K–$50K

Cost to replace one technician

45 min

Time to a complete readiness picture

0–100

Readiness score aligned to ASE standards

Stop Paying for the Wrong Hires:

• D-tech turnover runs at 67%.

• Replacement cost is $30,000–$50,000 fully loaded.

• A 10-point retention lift on a 30-tech pilot saves $90,000–$150,000 per year — directly.

• Assess is how you stop betting on the wrong people.

Source: 2025 NADA Workforce Study; WrenchWay 2024–25 Technician Survey; SHRM replacement-cost benchmark

Assess Isn't a Test.

It isn't an exam. It isn't a pass/fail quiz.

It's a job readiness tool — built for the shop floor, not the classroom.

Built for Both Sides of the Shop

Shop Owners & Hiring Managers

Stop hiring on gut. Assess gives you a defensible, objective readiness score for every technician — so you hire the right people, onboard them faster, and stop paying for surprises.

Technicians

Assess isn't here to judge you. It's here to show you where you stand — and give you a clear, fair path to where you want to go. Your score is yours. Your growth is yours.

Virtual reality goggles and controllers used for automotive training.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Visit our Package Builder page to select the number of technicians you want to enroll and view your bundle of XR hardware and software.

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Is Assess a pass/fail test?

No. Assess is a job readiness tool, not an exam. It produces a 0–100 readiness score and category-level micro-scores against ASE certification standards, giving you a nuanced, actionable picture rather than a binary result.

How long does it take?

About 45-60 minutes. The technician completes the experience in the XR training goggles at their own pace.

What does it measure?

Cognitive fit, tool and parts knowledge, and practical competence, scored against ASE certification standards for G1, A4, and A5.

Will technicians feel like they're being judged?

Assess is positioned to technicians as a career development tool — a way to see where they stand and chart a path forward. The language and experience are built to be encouraging, not threatening

Can I use Assess for hiring — not just existing staff?

Yes. Assess is built for hiring screening, onboarding assessment, workforce planning, career development, and major account standardization.

Does Assess integrate with my existing HR or shop management system?

Integration capabilities are in development. Talk to your NAPA rep for current options.