Body Parts of a Car
Exterior Body Parts
- Hood: The hood, also known as the bonnet, is the hinged cover that provides access to the engine compartment.
- Fenders: Fenders, also known as wings, are the sheet metal panels that cover the wheels and protect them from debris.
- Doors: Doors allow passengers to enter and exit the vehicle. They typically have windows for visibility.
- Trunk lid: The trunk lid, also known as the boot lid, provides access to the trunk, which is the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle.
- Roof: The roof is the topmost part of the car that provides protection from the elements.
- Bumpers: Bumpers are designed to absorb impact in a minor collision and prevent damage to the vehicle.
- Spoilers: Spoilers are aerodynamic devices that help to reduce drag and improve handling.
Interior Body Parts
- Dashboard: The dashboard is the panel in front of the driver that contains the instrument cluster, controls, and other gauges.
- Steering wheel: The steering wheel is used to control the direction of the vehicle.
- Seats: Seats provide seating for the driver and passengers.
- Console: The console is a storage compartment located between the driver and passenger seats.
- Headliner: The headliner is the material that covers the roof of the car’s interior.
- Carpet: Carpet covers the floor of the car’s interior.
- Door panels: Door panels cover the interior surfaces of the doors.
Other Body Parts
- Frame: The frame is the structural backbone of the car that provides support and rigidity.
- Suspension: The suspension system absorbs shock and vibration from the road and maintains contact between the tires and the road.
- Brakes: The brakes slow down or stop the vehicle.
- Wheels and tires: Wheels and tires provide traction and support for the vehicle.
- Exhaust system: The exhaust system carries exhaust gases away from the engine.