Car Vocabulary

What is a car?

A car is a machine which has an engine, wheels, seats and doors.  It is used to transport things and / or people.  The first car was made in 1885.

What is some common car vocabulary?

Types of cars

Parts of a car

  • Windscreen – the window at the front of a car.
  • Side mirror – the mirror on the side of a car which allows the driver to see to the side of the car.
  • Back door – the door which allows passengers to get into the back seats of a car.
  • Passenger door – the door which allows a passenger to get into the front seat which is next to the driver’s seat.
  • Rim – the outer part of the wheel.
  • Tyre – a thick rubber with a round shape which is filled with air and put onto the wheel of a car.
  • Grille – a covering which allows air to enter and exit.
  • Light / headlight – a piece of equipment which produces light.
  • Bonnet / hood – the metal part of a car which covers the engine.

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