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

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

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

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70357 December 15, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
70373 January 26, 2027
to January 29, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Chatelech Secondary School See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40274 April 27, 2027
to April 30, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
40276 May 11, 2027
to May 14, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen
Lab
Varies See full schedule
42509 June 14, 2027
to June 18, 2027
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Cariboo Hill Secondary School See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60067 August 17, 2027
to August 20, 2027
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. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.