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Auto parts

Any component of an automobile.

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Solenoid switch

Automotive; Auto parts

A specific type of relay that internally uses an electromechanical solenoid to operate an electrical switch.

Dashboard

Automotive; Auto parts

A dashboard (also called dash, instrument panel, or fascia) is a control panel placed in front of the driver of an automobile, housing instrumentation and controls for operation of the vehicle.

Bead

Automotive; Auto parts

The bead is that part of the tyre that contacts the rim on the wheel. The bead is typically reinforced with steel wire and compounded of high strength, low flexibility rubber.

Radiator

Automotive; Auto parts

Radiators are used for cooling internal combustion engines, mainly in automobiles but also in piston-engined aircraft, railway locomotives, motorcycles, stationary generating plant or any similar use ...

Hood

Automotive; Auto parts

The hood (US) or bonnet (UK) is the hinged cover over the engine of motor vehicles that allows access to the engine compartment for maintenance and repair.

Windshield

Automotive; Auto parts

The windshield or windscreen of an aircraft, car, bus, motorbike or tram is the front window.

Christmas tree

Automotive; Auto parts

The pole of lights that starts a drag race, named for its red and green lights. Most drag races use the pro or heads up start which has three lights in between the first (red) and last (green) stage.

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