Car Parts Direct

: Uses pads , rotors , and calipers to create friction and stop the car.

: Powered by the battery (starts the car) and the alternator (recharges the battery while driving). CAR PARTS

: Often called the "heart" of the vehicle, it converts fuel into motion. Key internal parts include pistons , valves , and the crankshaft . : Uses pads , rotors , and calipers

: A gearbox that uses the engine's power to change gears and drive the wheels. : Uses pads

: The radiator and water pump prevent the engine from overheating by circulating coolant.

Modern vehicles are complex machines made of approximately 30,000 unique components. To understand how they work, it helps to break them down into their major systems.