It’s been years since we posted all the eye-catching pretty girls from Bangkok Motor Show. In the last day of November, here we would like to present some of the really cute Asian Car Show Girls. All these photos are taken by our professional photographer at a recent car show held in Asia. Enjoy!
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Here’s a complete list of car parts and their functions. The list here includes almost everything you can see on a car such as car body, wheels, tires, seats, battery, interior, dashboard, as well as every part under the hood. Each part on a car has name. You should learn the top 10 most important auto parts and components to make things easier when it comes to car maintenance. The list here is sorted from A to Z according to car parts vocabulary word. Let’s begin to learn the ABC!
accelerator
accessory belt
airbag
air conditioner
air conditioning – a complete ac system includes A/C cluth, A/C compressor, A/C condenser, A/C hose, A/C kit, A/C relay, A/C valve, A/C expansion valve, A/C low-pressure valve, A/C schrader valve, A/C INNER PLATE, A/C cooler, and A/C evaporator.
air conditioning compressor – a main component to put freon in the AC system for you to stay cool inside the car.
air filter – filter all the unwanted dust and allergens before the air gets into your car.
air intake housing – car parts under hood
air intake manifold – car parts under hood
air vent
alarm and siren
all-wheel drive
alternator – there are alternator bearing, bracket, fan and other alternator parts. It allows your car battery to charge while the engine is running.
anchor
antenna
anti-lock brakes system (ABS)
armrest
auto
automatic transmission
automobile
axle – an important part of any car to keep the wheel rolling.
baby car seat
baby seat
back-up lights
battery – this is the main thing/power to turn on your car. There are battery box, cable terminal, cable, control system, plate and tray.
bench seat
bleed nipple
bonnet
brakes – you can’t stop a car without a brake system. this include brake fluid, drum, lining, pad, pedal, piston, pump, roll, rotor, server, shoe, lining, caliper, hose, hydraulic booster, master cylinder, metering valve, vacuum brake booster, and wheel cylinder.
brake backing plate
brake backing pad
brake cooling duct
brake disc
brake light
brake pedal
bucket seat
bumper – there are unexposed bumper and exposed bumper
camshaft – car parts under hood with bearing, fastener, follower, locking plate, pushrod and spcer ring
car
carburetor – it mixes air with a fine spray of liquid fuel for combustion.
carpet
catalytic converter – reduce the emissions from your vehicle.
center console (front and rear)
central locking
chassis
chassis control computer
child car seat
chrome trim
clutch – clutch move form gear to gear to keep the driving smoothly.
computer
connecting rod – connecting rod bearing, bolt and washer.
console
cooling system
cowl screen
crank case
crank pulley
crankshaft
cruise control
cylinder
cylinder head
cylinder head gasket
dashboard – there are center console and glove compartment
defroster
decklid – a cover allows you to access to the main storage or luggage compartment. Mostly on a station wagon.
diesel engine
differential
dip stick
distributor
distributor cap
door
door contact
door handle
drive belt
drive shaft
driver’s seat
emergency brake
emergency lights
emissions
engine – see the labeled diagram of car engine for better understanding.
engine block
engine cradle
engine computer and management system
engine control unit (ECU)
engine fan – to keep air flowing over the radiator to cool down the engine coolant.
exhaust pipe
exhaust system – exhaust clamp and bracket, flange gasket, manifold, pipe, heat shield, heat sleeving and tape, and spacer ring.
fan belt
fascia rear and support
fender
filter
floor mat
fog light
four-wheel drive
frame
front clip
fuel
fuel cap
fuel filter
fuel gauge
fuel injector – it gets the gasoline/petrol from the fuel tank into the engine.
fuel pump
fuel pressure regulator
fuel rail
fuel tank
fuse
fuse box
gas
gasket
gas pedal
gas gauge
gasoline
gas tank
gauge – ammeter, clinometer, dynamometer, fuel gauge, manometer, hydrometer, odometer (also called milometer/mileometers), speedometer, tachometer (rev counters), temperature gauge, tire pressure gauge, vacuum gauge, voltmeter, water temperature meter.
gearbox
gear shift
gear stick
glove compartment
glowplug
GPS
grab handle
grille
ground strap
halogen
hand brake
headlamp
headlight – also called headlamp
headrest – also called armrest monitors
heater
high-beam headlights
hood
horn – or trumpet horn
hubcap
hybrid
ignition
ignition coil
ignition magneto
indicator light – also called signal light/lamp
instrument panel
interior light
internal combustion engine
jack – a car jack is important because you can’t change your tire without it.
key
license plate
lights
lock
low-beam headlights
lug bolt
lug nut
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) system
manifold
manual transmission
mat
mirror
mirror monitors
moon roof
motor
mud flap
muffler – the main job is to decrease the amount of noice emitted by the exhaust of an internal combustion engine.
navigation system
0-ring
odometer
oil
oil filter
oil gasket
oil tank
parking brake
parking lights
passenger seat
pedal
pillar and hard trim
piston – parts inside a gasoline engine to handle explosions. It’s also where your car get the horsepower.
piston pin and crank pin
piston pin bush
piston ring and circlip
power brakes
power steering
power window switch
quarter panel
radiator – a major part under the hood to keep the car’s engine cool all the time.
radio – see list of car audio brands
rag top
rear-view camera
rear-view mirror
rear window defroster
relay
relay connector
remote lock
reverse light
rims – there are hubcap at the center
rocker
rocker cover
roll cage
roof
roof rack
rotary engine
seat – bench seat, bucket seat, children seat, infant seat.
seat belt
seat bracket
seat cover
seat track
shift
shock absorber – an important part to reduce the stress of the bumping and make your ride more pleasant.
side airbags
side mirror
spare tire – nowadays some new cars feature run-flat tires and you don’t see these anymore.
spark plug – very high voltage as it uses an electric spark to ignite fuel in the engine. This is
sparking cable
speaker
speedometer
spoiler – there are front spoiler and rear spoiler
starter – there are starter drive, starter motor, starter solenoid
starter motor
steering column
steering wheel
subwoofer
sunroof
sun visor
supercharger
suspension – come with beam axle, control arm, axle, idler arm, kingpin, panhard rod, pitman arm, rack end, spindle, steering arm, steering box, steering column, steering rack, tie bar, tie rod, and trailing arm.
switches – battery switches, door switch, ignition switch, power window switch, steering column switch, swtich cover, switch panel, thermostat, frame swith and other parts and functions of starter system.
tachometer
tailgate
temperature gauge
thermometer
thermostat
throttle body
tire
trailer hitch
transmission – very complicated thing. In a nutshell, it turns the power from engine into movement and transmit it all the way to the four wheels on a car.
trim
trip computer
trunk – also called boot or hatch
turbo charger
turn signal
undercarriage
unleaded gas
valance
valve
valve cover
valve housing
valve spring
valve pump pulley
vents
visor
water neck
water pipe
water pump
water pump gasket
water tank
warning light
welded assembly
wheel
wheel well
window
window regulator
window seal
windshield – also called windscreen
windshield washer motor
windshield wiper
From time to time, we are making the list better and better. There are so many car parts in a car and some parts are definitely missing. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you find any car part is missing from the list above. We will add it in to make the list of car parts a 100% complete one. Last but not least, see also:
When you feel your car payments have become a burden for you or your family, it is time to learn how to get rid of the car loan. It’s common to see someone made a wrong decision when dealing with their car loan. This often happens when a person is facing bankruptcy. Whatever the reasons are, there are many ways to get rid of a car loan. Follow the step by step guide below to get out of a car loan if you have these questions in mind:
Understanding your car’s market value is the first thing you have to do. DO NOT estimate your car by just checking a used car websites online. Use a reliable online valuation service such as NADA Used Car Guides or Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com). Kelley Blue Book is widely recognized by both consumers and the automotive industry so the report is trustworthy. In addition, drive your car to at least 2 or 3 local used car dealerships to see what are the prices they offer. There are many factors to determine your car price, for example, body condition, extra accessories, mileage and overall condition.
Now you already know the market value of your car, compare it with your current loan amount and see if you have negative equity or not. An upside-down car means you owe the loan more than the car’s value. Having an upside-down loan is very common if you just own the car for 1 to 3 years. If you don’t have a negative equity, congratulations! You can just sell your car right away to get rid of the remaining car loan.
There are a few options you can do if you have an upside-down car. It depends on what you plan to do next. For example, if you no longer need the car and want to get rid of car loan completely, you can borrow the difference. Let’s say you owe $15,000 on the car, and the current market value is only $12,000, borrow $3,000 to pay it off. On the other hand, if you still need the car and want to lower your monthly car payment, you need to refinance. In our Car Buying Guide, we mentioned that refinancing is one of the easiest and simplest way to pay off your car loan faster. Do some research to find out which local banks or credit companies are offering low interest rates for refinancing. Lastly, if you are selling your old car for a brand new car, the only thing you can do is pay the difference. You will need extra cash for the new car down payment too. There is no way to buy a new car without extra cash if you are having an upside-down car loan.
If you are selling your car privately to a friends or someone else, he or she would have to get approved for a new loan in the amount of the agreed purchased price. The new owner’s bank will then pay you the money. You can then use the money to pay off your own car loan. Extra money is needed if your loan is upside-down. Otherwise, you could have some extra money left if the selling price is higher than your loan amount.
The best method to completely get rid of car loan is to pay it off with cash. It is always the easiest and cheapest option as there is no extra cost for loan processing fees. With adequate amount of cash on hand, you can contact your lender to discuss the available options to pay it off. Without a car loan, you can live a debt-free life. Last but not least, see also Buy a new car with cash: Smart or Stupid?
In this article you will learn how to use car touch up paint to repair scratches and chips on your vehicle’s paint surface. A car touch-up paint is a small pen containing a small amount of paint that matches your car color. It is available at many auto parts stores at dirt cheap price. Instead, you can also buy a car touch-up paint online via Amazon or other online auto parts store. To many people, it sounds very easy to apply touch up paint on a car’s paint surface. It is supposed to work like that but you have to apply it properly on area with scratches, rust spots or chips. Otherwise you will waste your effort. Follow the 10 tips for using car touch up paint here in order to ensure you get the best results in making your car look brand new again.
Basically, the process is as simple as the following three steps:
See also: Customize your own car
The biggest mistake in using car touch up paint is get the wrong color. There are hundreds type of red, thousands type of blue and even black. A wrong paint color will result a big contrast on your car when looking at it. Therefore, make sure you check your color code from your user’s manual or via your vehicle’s VIN number.
Use masking tape or painter’s tap with old newspaper to protect the surrounding area. Simply apply the tape along the edges of the spot you want to paint. For small area, cut a hole in the middle of a paper and tape it on.
Remove all the rust spots with the right sand paper. For area with bad rust, use 80 or 120 grit sandpaper to sand the area. Once you feel the damage has been sanded to moderate, use 320 grit and 1000 grit to sand it until the surface looks smooth.
Use soap, grease remover and wax to clean the area you want to touch up the paint. Make sure it is 100% clean. It is easier to apply paint on a clean and dust-free area.
Buy the thinnest coats of primer to apply on your car’s paint surface. Thin coats of primer is ready to spray and it doesn’t require thinning.
New to car? Check out our Car Buying Guide and Driving categories.
Use a piece of metal to test the car touch up paint you bought. Make sure the paint matches your car color before you apply it. In case you only notice the color is wrong after applied on your car, use automotive lacquer thinner to remove it quickly before it dries up.
There are different types of car touch up paint available in the market, for instances, paint pens, paint kits, bush cap paints and spray paints. Identify the number of damage on your car as well as how big the area is. Paint pens is good to color small dings and nicks. On the other hand, spray paints is good for larger repairs.
72 hours is the best time for any type of paint to dry up completely. Thus, it’s recommended to leave the car in a clean garage for at least three days for the paint to dry up.
Wax the car from head to toe once to restore shine once the paint has dried. For best results, it is suggested to allow the car paint to dry for at least 30 days before waxing. The car will look brand new after waxing.
Car paint dries best with the humidity below 50%. It is perfect if the temperature is at least 70 fahrenheit (21 celsius). Hence, start your spray job during this time will give you the best result.
It’s good to experience using car touch up paint to repair your own car. You will know how to inspect a used car before buying it in the future. At least you know which area has been touched up before.
Although an automatic car handles almost everything related to the gears, there are times when you need to change gears manually even in an automatic transmission. These circumstances are such as when you need to overtake a car at a speed very close to you or when you need extra power to go uphill. Compared to manual transmission cars, an automatic car is much more popular because it shifts gears robotically for the driver. Many new drivers who are learning to drive a car prefer to buy automatic cars over manual cars because it’s easier to drive uphill without rolling back. In addition, it’s easier to drive because you don’t have to worry about the gearbox.
In the late 80s and 90s, almost all states in the U.S. requires everyone to learn to drive a manual car before they are able to get a valid driving licensed. In recent years, people in certain states are able to get a valid driving license as long as they know how to drive an automatic car. This happens not just in the U.S. but also some other countries such as Canada, Japan, Mexico, South America, China, Germany, United Kingdom, Singapore and others. However, it’s vital to know the difference between automatic and manual cars even if you don’t plan to drive a stick shift forever.
Gear selector on different automatic cars
A standard automatic gear selector is usually come with four basic markings, they are P for Parking, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, and D for Drive. Some automatic cars come with a small overdrive button located on the gear selector. For luxury automatic cars, it usually comes with extra markings other than the basic four mentioned. Normally you will see D3 (third gear), 2 (2nd gear), S (Second gear), 1 (first gear), L (Low gear) or other similar markings. You can change gears in an automatic transmission as long as you understand all meanings on the marking. Also, you can even make an automatic car tires spin once you have captured the idea.
There are three easy ways to shift gears in an automatic car. The first method applies to all automatic cars while second only applicable to a car that comes with overdrive features. The last method works on automatic cars with extra markings on the gear selector, for example, D3, D2, 1, D, and + or – signs.
Step on the gas pedal as hard as you can to downshift for more power if you are going uphill or overtaking another car. Many new cars are designed to downshift for more power when a driver step on the gas pedal all the way to the floor. You will feel your car accelerates quickly once the gear is changed. On the other hand, you can also downshift a car by easing off the gas pedal. To upshift, simply give more gas to your vehicle.
The overdrive method is one of the easiest way to downshift an automatic cars. Activate the overdrive feature to downshift when you are driving at sustained speed. The car will give you more power with higher Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) to overtake any vehicle in front.
Using the extra markings on your gear selector is one of the best way to change gears in an automatic car. First of all, you will need to study the number of gears you have in your car. There are 7 speed, 6 speed, 5 speed as well as 4 speed automatic transmission. Normally your gear selector will be at D (Drive) while cruising at a constant speed. To downshift, simply shift the gear selector to one speed lower than D, normally it will be S, D3, 2 or L. This is very helpful when you are going uphill or need extra power. Remember to shift the gear selector back to D otherwise your car will be maintained at low gear.
Last but not least, check out our step-by-step driving guide: How to parallel park a car, How to turn on car headlights, How to do a burnout. Alternatively, you can also read our complete car buying guide that you won’t find it elsewhere.