Driving the automobile (aw-tuh-muh-beel), the vehicle(vee-i-kuh l), or the car(kahr).

Parts of the automobile (aw-tuh-muh-beel), the vehicle(vee-i-kuh l), or the car(kahr).

Accelerator (ak-sel-uh-rey-ter):  Please step on the accelerator also known as the gas pedal to speed up.

Air cleaner (air klee-ner):  Your air cleaner smells like pine cone.

Air filter (air fil-ter): Changing the air filter will improve your cars performance.

Air vent (air-vent): Open the air vents to let in the fresh air.

Alternator (awl-ter-ney-ter): Your battery won’t hold a charge; did you check the alternator?

Antennae (an-ten-uh): The antenna broke in the car wash.

Antifreeze (an-tee-freez): During extreme weather antifreeze protects your cars’ coolant from freezing or boiling.

Axle (ak-suhl) I broke the axle while going over the river bed.

Backup light (bak-uhp lahyt): When the car is moving in reverse, the backup light comes on to warn drivers.

Battery (bat-uh-ree): The battery is dead; can you give me a jump?

Blinker (bling-ker): Always remember to use your blinkers when making a lane change.

Boot (boot): It’s important to wear boots and a helmet while on a motorcycle or a scooter or a Vespa.

Brake (breyk): The brake pedal is to the left of the gas pedal.

Brake fluid reservoir (breyk floo-id rez-er-vwahr): Please check the brake fluid reservoir before going on a long trip.

Brake light (breyk lahyt): The brake light is on; can you check the fluids?

Buckle (buhk-uhl): Always wear your seat belts and buckle up.

Bumper (buhm-per): Bumpers are designed to prevent severe damage from small accidents.