Overview
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
Day-to-day
- removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
- fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms
- removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
- inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
- removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
- installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
- inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
- operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
- balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter
You can work as a Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter without formal qualifications, however, a certificate II or III in automotive technology may be useful.
Find a Diploma or Certificate in Motor Vehicle and Accessory Fitting
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