Glossary of Car Accessories and Tuning Terms

Author: Radomskyi Maksym VasyliovychPublished: 2023-09-21 12:53Updated: 2026-09-24 10:26Views: 1731

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Bug shield, hood deflector - hood deflector, a car accessory installed to protect the hood from chips (caused by stones, insects)
Wind deflectors - window deflectors, a car accessory mounted on the side windows to prevent drafts, allow ventilation in the rain, and serve as a convenient accessory for smokers
Sills, door sills:

Option 1 – inner sill covers installed to protect against wear
Option 2 – external side steps installed for easier entry/exit and improved exterior appearance

Mud flaps - splash guards, an accessory mounted to the body or bumper to protect from dirt (tar, stones) thrown up by the wheels
Roof rails – longitudinal bars on the car roof
Crossbars, roof racks – cross beams on the car roof
Bull bar, front guard – front vehicle protection, usually made of stainless steel
Side steps, running boards, pipes, platforms – external sills used as an additional step into the vehicle
Car mats – interior floor mats
Front and rear skirts, bumper trims, body kits – tuning accessories for the original bumper
Front optics, headlights – refer to the front car lights
Rear optics, taillights – refer to the rear car lights