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Automotive AccessoriesActivity

ObjectiveUpon completion of this activity, you will be ableto estimate the cost of accessories for a vehicle.

Connections to NATEF GeneralService Technician TasksNone

ToolsComputer with Internet access, calculator (or usethe calculator on the computer)

SuppliesNone

CautionsNone

DirectionsCheck off the boxes 0 when completed. Whenyou see a hand .e: next to the task, write theinformation in the activity journal. If you haveany questions during the duration of this activity,stop and ask the instructor (if available) forassistance.

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manufacturer, make, model, and year.Make a list of accessories that you wouldlike to add to the vehicle. Examples includeanything from mud guards to car covers torear spoilers to a trailer hitch.

o Log onto your computer and open up anInternet browser.

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~ Use this Internet site to estimate the cost ofthe accessories. If you choose accessoriesthat need professional installation or finish-ing (e.g., parts that need to be painted bya body shop), call local service centers forestimates.

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o Compare prices from multiple sources.£S Organize your information in the activity jour-

nal table or use a spreadsheet program such asMicrosoft Excel.

o Log off your computer.

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~ Activity Journal

1. What is the manufacturer, make, model, and year of your vehicle?

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3. What types of accessories did you choose and why?

4. What factors contribute to the overall cost?

5. Were all the accessories that you wanted available for your vehicle? If not, explain why.

6. How much did the price of a similar accessory vary from one vendor to another?

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