The shock absorbers in your car help to ensure a good grip on the roads and drastically reduce the impact of road shocks. The shock absorbers are made up of a set of parts, including the shock absorber cups or strut mounts.
Invented in the United States in 1953, your car's airbags ensure your safety: in the event of a collision, airbags will be triggered to protect the driver and front passenger.
Read the whole article - Airbag: how does it work, warning light & MOT
The fuel filter’s job is to filter dirt and to prevent impurities that may be in the tank from moving towards the engine. It is often called the diesel filter for diesel cars and a petrol filter for petrol cars.
The fuel pump, also known as a feed pump or submersible pump, is used to deliver fuel from the car's fuel tank to the engine compartment.
A hubcap, or wheel cap, has a decorative function: it is a disc (often made from plastic) that is placed on the rim of a wheel for aesthetic reasons.
An automotive carburettor is a mechanical part that allows air and fuel to be mixed in many gasoline engines. It was the founder of Mercedes-Benz who developed the first carburettor in 1886.
Newer cars mostly have an electronic fuel injection system, but older cars still have a carburettor.
The silent block, sometimes called SILENTBLOC®, the original name of the trademark of the company Paulstra, is a part made of rubber which reduces the vibrations of the car. It therefore makes it possible to shift gears smoothly, avoiding excessive vibrations.
An all-season tyre, also known as mud and snow tyre is a tyre that can be described as a hybrid, since it can be used in summer and winter.
Read more abut the differences between a timing belt and timing chain.
Read more on the small probe in the exhaust system that makes sure your car's CO2 emissions live up to the european standards.
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