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Car Parts Word Search

A typical passenger car is assembled from several thousand separate parts, though most drivers only ever name a couple of dozen. The common ones are hidden here, which makes it a fit for driver education classes.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • brake
  • bumper
  • door
  • engine
  • headlight
  • hood
  • horn
  • mirror
  • seat
  • seat belt
  • tire
  • trunk
  • wheel
  • windshield
  • wiper

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Words in the Car Parts word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

tire
Rubber ring filled with air that grips the road.
wheel
Round metal rim that the tire is mounted on.
engine
The motor that burns fuel and makes the car move.
brake
Part that slows the wheels when you press the pedal.
door
Hinged panel you open to get in and out.
seat
Padded place where the driver and passengers sit.
mirror
Glass that shows the driver what is behind the car.
horn
Button operated device that makes a loud warning sound.
hood
Metal lid that covers the engine at the front.
trunk
Storage space at the back for bags and gear.
bumper
Bar at each end that takes the hit in small crashes.
windshield
Large front window made of layered safety glass.
headlight
Front lamp that lights the road at night.
wiper
Arm with a rubber blade that clears rain from glass.
seat belt
Strap that holds you in place during a sudden stop.
battery
Box that stores electricity to start the engine.
radiator
Part that cools the engine by moving heat into air.
muffler
Pipe section that quiets the noise of the exhaust.
gas tank
Sealed container that holds the fuel for the engine.
dashboard
Panel of gauges and controls in front of the driver.

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