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Basic Parts of a Car and Their Functions

Updated: Aug 29, 2023

With an array of options available in the market, it is difficult to determine which car parts are a huge demand for sale. It is also difficult to understand which needs to be bought or replaced a by a car owner. Here is a long list of car parts that are safe for buying and should be kept handy:


  1. AC

  2. Suspension

  3. Alternator

  4. Brakes

  5. Catalytic Convertors

  6. Control Arms

  7. Cooling Fan

  8. Injection Pump

  9. Drive Axles

  10. Fuel Injector

  11. Fuel Pump

  12. Headlights

  13. Ignition Coil

  14. Ignition Distributor

  15. Intercooler

  16. Mass Air Flow Sensor

  17. Navigation System

  18. Oxygen Sensors

  19. Radiator

  20. Starter

  21. Steering Gearbox

  22. Steering Pump

  23. Steering Racks

  24. Struts and Shocks

  25. Supercharger

  26. Throttle Body

  27. Transfer Case

  28. Turbochargers,

  29. Wheel Hubs

The most common and important car parts include the following:

  1. Battery is needed to switch on and run the car.

  2. Axle is a must to keep the car rolling.

  3. Brakes are the key to safe and trustworthy driving.

  4. Pistons are a must to make the journey smooth.

  5. Replacing a carburetor car parts called fuel injectors do the task of transferring the fuel gas from the tank to the engine.

  6. A radiator comes to rescue when the engine gets overheated.

  7. An AC compressor keeps one cool irrespective of the weather outside.

  8. Clutch helps in smooth driving.

  9. Radiator is accompanied by the fan to release the excess heat from the car.

  10. Unlike other car parts spare tire is a non- technical one. Nevertheless it is important.

  11. A skilled driver might not require help to change tire when necessary. All that he needs is a car jack.

  12. Riding down a rough pitch is unthinkable without shock absorbers.

  13. Transmissions are meant for taking the power generated by the engine to the wheels.

  14. Spark plug forms a part of ignition chamber whose function is to use an electric spark for fuel ignition.

  15. To keep the air inside the car clean, an air filter is irreplaceable.

  16. To keep the noise of the car under control car parts namely muffler is important.

  17. Another environment friendly part of the car is a catalytic convertor meant for reducing emissions.

  18. The battery of the car keeps charging even when the engine runs with the help of an alternator.

  19. A pressure gauge is not a direct part of a car but it helps prevention of flat tire and consumption of excessive gas.

Tips to the Buyers of Car Parts It is not easy to understand which car parts need replacement until it stops working completely. Faults kept unattended for long may result in greater problem in a car as each part is interrelated to another. Sometimes simply replacing a worn out car part with a new one won’t be of any help without knowing a proper way of maintaining the same. A buyer’s guide from a reputed seller is recommended in this regard. They not only give a detailed description of the products but also help one choose parts according to the vehicle type. An advice booklet is also accompanied by warranty against their product.

How to Buy Car Parts An online research can be of great help when it comes to buying car parts for sale. Certain websites provides large database. Online purchase relieves the customer from the burden of worrying about it provided he verifies the dealership before completing the purchase. If bought from a junk store then a polite haggling can be beneficial. However, it should be reasonable.

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