Names of Car Body Parts

Just like a human body, a car body has names for all of their parts as well. They are not the same as the human body but they are easily identifiable once you know what they are. They are important to know, especially if there were to ever be something wrong with the car.

• Hood: The hood of the car is the cover that protects all of the important parts of the car that make it run. Some people like to show off the parts under the hood of the car such as the engine and transmission, so they remove the hood. By doing so, you make the car less aerodynamic.


• Doors: Sometimes there are two or four doors to a car. This is the entry point to the inside of the vehicle.


• Roof: The roof of the car is what protects the driver and passengers from the weather elements. Some roofs of cars are removable, soft top or hard tops.


• Trunk: This is the lid of the cargo area. While driving, the trunk lid must be latched at all times for safe driving.


• Fenders:  There are two fenders on each car. The driver side fender and the passenger side fender. These are the pieces that are located in front of the car doors.


• Quarter Panel: The quarter panels of the car are located behind the doors of the car. There are two of them on each car. The passenger side and the driver side quarter panels.


• Bumpers: There are two bumpers on a car, the front bumper and the back bumper. These metal pieces somewhat protect the car from running into things if you get too close. Sometimes, especially in newer cars, bumpers are made of plastic and do not help nearly as much with protecting the car.