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What are the Body Parts of a Car Called?
Exterior Body Parts
- Hood: The hinged cover over the engine.
- Trunk: The enclosed storage area at the rear of the car.
- Fenders: The panels that cover the wheels.
- Doors: The openings that allow passengers to enter and exit the car.
- Roof: The upper part of the car that covers the passenger compartment.
- Grille: The opening in the front of the car that allows air to flow into the engine.
- Headlights: The lights that illuminate the road ahead.
- Taillights: The lights that indicate the car’s presence at the rear.
- Bumper: The part of the car that absorbs impact in a collision.
- Mirrors: The devices that allow the driver to see behind and beside the car.
- Spoiler: The part of the car that helps to reduce drag and improve stability.
- Antenna: The device that receives radio signals.
Interior Body Parts
- Dashboard: The panel in front of the driver that contains the controls and gauges.
- Steering wheel: The device that the driver uses to steer the car.
- Seats: The cushions that provide seating for the passengers.
- Carpet: The material that covers the floor of the car.
- Headliner: The material that covers the ceiling of the car.
- Door panels: The panels that cover the doors of the car.
- Center console: The console that is located between the front seats.
- Glove box: The compartment in the dashboard that is used to store small items.
- Sun visors: The devices that block the sun from the driver’s and passengers’ eyes.
- Vanity mirror: The mirror that is located on the passenger’s side sun visor.
- Cupholders: The devices that hold cups and other beverages.
Underbody Parts
- Frame: The structure that supports the car’s body.
- Suspension: The system that absorbs shocks and vibrations.
- Drivetrain: The system that transmits power from the engine to the wheels.
- Exhaust system: The system that removes exhaust gases from the engine.
- Fuel system: The system that stores and supplies fuel to the engine.
- Electrical system: The system that provides power to the car’s electrical components.
- Brakes: The system that stops the car.