Body Components, Accessories and Trim

Course code AUTO 1240

Credit 1.0

Length 25.0 hours

Course outline View

This course covers common areas of concern for wind noise, rattles and water leaks. This includes diagnosis and repair of interior and exterior components, accessories, trim, latches, locks, regulators, sensors, switches, movable glass, mirrors, roof racks, seats, dashboards, running boards, and bug shields. Topics include proper use of diagnostic equipment such as smoke machines, chassis ears, and water hoses.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Exterior components:
    • Mirrors
    • Roof rack
  • Interior components:
    • Seats
    • Dashboard
  • Accessories:
    • Running boards
    • Bug shield
  • Diagnostic tools:
    • Smoke machine
    • Chassis ears
    • Water hose

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41709 June 15, 2026
to June 19, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Cariboo Hill Secondary School See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60192 August 17, 2026
to August 21, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42428 April 21, 2026
to April 24, 2026
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42430 April 21, 2026
to April 24, 2026
Lab
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.