Parts of a Car

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Car parts

Definition

1

Accelerator

The device, typically a pedal, which controls the speed of a vehicle's engine.

2

Blinker / Turn signal

The vehicle's turn signal.

3

Brake

The device for slowing or stopping motion of a vehicle.

4

Brake light / Stop light

A red light at the back of a vehicle that is automatically illuminated when the brakes are applied.

5

Bumper

A horizontal bar fixed to the front or the back of a motor vehicle to reduce damage in a collision.

6

Clutch

The device which transmits the drive from the engine to the gearbox in a vehicle.

7

Fascia (British)

Dashboard (American)

The panel facing the driver containing instruments and controls.

8

Exhaust pipe

A device through which waste gases are expelled from an engine.

9

Fog light

A bright light on a motor vehicle, used in foggy conditions to improve road visibility or warn other drivers of one's presence.

10

Gear

A toothed wheel that engages with another toothed wheel or with a rack in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

11

Headlight

A powerful light at the front of a motor vehicle or railroad engine.

12

Bonnet (British) 

Hood (American)

A metal part covering the engine of an automobile.

13

Horn

A device on an automobile for making a warning noise.

14

Rearview mirror

A small angled mirror fixed inside the windshield / windscreen of a motor vehicle, enabling the driver to see the road behind.

15

Boot (British) 

Trunk (American)

The luggage compartment in a car.

16

Steering wheel

The wheel turned by drivers when they wish to change direction.

17

Windscreen (British) 

Windshield (American)

A framed pane of usually curved glass at the front of the passenger.

18

Wing mirror (British) 

Side mirror or Side – view mirror (American)

A mirror found on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle.