Car Interior Parts in English, with Pictures
Learn the common English words for objects inside a car. Touch each part in your car and say its English name aloud.
steering wheel
/ˈstɪərɪŋ wiːl/
The round control you turn to guide where a vehicle travels.
“Keep both hands firmly on the steering wheel.”
gearstick
/ˈɡɪəstɪk/
A small handle you move with your hand to change driving speeds.
“Shift the gearstick into reverse before backing up.”
handbrake
/ˈhændˌbreɪk/
A lever you pull up to stop a parked vehicle from rolling.
“Always pull the handbrake when parking on a hill.”
rearview mirror
/ˈrɪərvjuː ˌmɪrər/
Glass near the front ceiling that shows the road behind you.
“Check your rearview mirror before slowing down.”
headrest
/ˈhedˌrest/
A soft cushion at the top of a seat for your neck.
“Adjust the headrest so it supports your neck comfortably.”
glove compartment
/ɡlʌv kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
A small shelf with a door in the front passenger area.
“The vehicle registration papers are in the glove compartment.”
cup holder
/ˈkʌp ˌhoʊldər/
A round space designed to keep drinks safe while driving.
“I placed my hot coffee into the cup holder.”
seat pocket
/siːt ˈpɑːkɪt/
A cloth bag behind a chair for storing maps and papers.
“You can slip the road atlas into the seat pocket.”
hazard button
/ˈhæzərd ˈbʌtn/
A switch with a red triangle that flashes all emergency lights.
“Press the hazard button if your car breaks down.”
