Overview
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters (General) fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
Day-to-day
- removes old and damaged parts and cleans surrounding areas on vehicles
- fits batteries and installs accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms
- inspects, removes and repairs muffler mountings, and fits new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
- removes radiators from vehicles and cleans and repairs them
- installs new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairs and replaces other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
- inspects tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairs punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
- operates air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
- balances wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.
Considerations
- Requires driving
To become a Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)
You can work as a Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General) without formal qualifications, however, a certificate II or III in automotive technology may be useful.
Skills employers are looking for
