What are Car Body Parts Called?

Exterior Body Parts

Hood: The hinged cover over the engine.
Trunk: The enclosed storage space at the rear of the car.
Fender: The sheet metal part that covers the wheel wells.
Bumper: The protective part at the front and rear of the car that absorbs impacts.
Grille: The opening in the front of the car that allows air to flow through the radiator.
Headlights: The lights at the front of the car that illuminate the road ahead.
Taillights: The lights at the rear of the car that indicate braking and turning.
Side mirrors: The mirrors on the sides of the car that allow the driver to see behind them.
Windshield: The glass panel at the front of the car that protects the driver and passengers from the elements.
Rear window: The glass panel at the back of the car that allows the driver to see behind them.

Dashboard: The panel at the front of the car that contains the gauges and controls.
Steering wheel: The wheel that the driver uses to steer the car.
Seats: The chairs that the driver and passengers sit on.
Carpet: The fabric that covers the floor of the car.
Headliner: The fabric that covers the roof of the car.
Door panels: The panels that cover the inside of the car doors.
Console: The central storage area between the front seats.
Visors: The sunshades that fold down from the roof above the windshied and rear window.
Grab handles: The handles that passengers can grab onto for support.
Seat belts: The safety devices that prevent the driver and passengers from being ejected from the car in a crash.

Frame: The metal structure that supports the rest of the car.
Engine: The powerplant of the car that converts fuel into motion.
Transmission: The gearbox that transfers power from the engine to the wheels.
Driveshaft: The shaft that connects the transmission to the wheels.
Suspension: The system that connects the wheels to the frame and absorbs shocks from the road.
Brakes: The system that slows down or stops the car.
Exhaust system: The system that carries exhaust gases away from the engine.
Fuel system: The system that stores and delivers fuel to the engine.
Cooling system: The system that prevents the engine from overheating.
Electrical system: The system that powers the car’s electrical components.