How to Identify Car Body Parts

Exterior Body Parts

1. Hood

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• Covers the engine compartment
• Opens to allow access to the engine

2. Fender

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• Covers the wheels
• Protects the body from road debris

3. Door

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• Provides access to the interior
• May have windows and locks

4. Trunk

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• Provides storage space
• May have a lid or hatch

Interior Body Parts

1. Dashboard

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• Contains the instrument cluster and controls
• Provides information to the driver

2. Steering wheel

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• Controls the direction of the car
• May have buttons for various functions

3. Seat

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• Provides seating for the driver and passengers
• May have adjustable settings

4. Carpet

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• Covers the floor of the car
• Helps to reduce noise and vibration

Undercarriage Body Parts

1. Frame

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• Provides the structural support for the car
• Connects the suspension and drivetrain components

2. Suspension

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• Absorbs shocks and vibrations
• Keeps the wheels in contact with the road

3. Drivetrain

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• Transmits power from the engine to the wheels
• Includes the transmission, driveshaft, and differential

4. Exhaust system

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• Removes exhaust gases from the engine
• May have a catalytic converter to reduce emissions