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body
Automobile structure designed to house and protect the mechanical components, the passengers and cargo.
washer nozzle
Device squirting liquid on the windshield in order to clean it.
front fascia
Component on the exterior of the body below the bumpers reducing air resistance.
bumper molding
Metal or plastic trim embellishing the front and rear bumpers.
cowl
Transverse component of the body between the hood and the windshield allowing air into the passenger compartment.
fender
Component of the body forming a streamlined and aerodynamic casing around the wheels.
grille
Plastic or metal grating in front of the vehicle protecting the radiator and serving as decoration.
headlight
Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front.
hood
Lidlike part of the body covering and protecting the engine.
outside mirror
Mirror fixed to the outside of the passenger compartment enabling the driver to see behind and along the sides of the vehicle without turning around.
windshield wiper
Rubber squeegee, usually mounted in a pair; it is activated by a motor and cleans the windshield.
windshield
Glass and plastic pane protecting the occupants from inclement weather while providing good visibility.
body side molding
Metal or plastic part attached along the doors to protect them against light impact.
door lock
Mechanism housed in the door to lock it; it is manipulated with a key or button.
mud flap
Piece of rubber or plastic attached behind the rear wheels to repel projectiles.
door
Moving panel with a handle, attached to the body by hinges or a sliding system, providing access to the passenger compartment.
door handle
Device for activating the door’s opening mechanism.
window
Side window that can be lowered, protecting against inclement weather while providing good visibility.
tire
Circular deformable unit made of rubber, mounted on the wheel and inflated with air, providing the connection between the car and the road, and absorbing the unevenness of the road.
wheel cover
Decorative metal or plastic part concealing the wheel hub.
gas tank door
Flap concealing the fuel-tank opening, which is plugged by a cap.
trunk
Enclosed space at the rear of the vehicle, or sometimes at the front, designed to hold and transport cargo that is not too large.
quarter window
Small window among the series of windows on the side of the body.
drip molding
Small open canal capturing rainwater from the roof and carrying it to the rear, where it drips off.
center post
Vertical safety pillar between the two doors connecting the upper part of the body to the lower part.
roof
Exterior component with a slightly curving surface forming the vehicle’s covering.
sliding sunroof
Moving part in the roof that opens up over the front seats to let air into the passenger compartment.
antenna
Device receiving radio waves broadcast by a station.
