* The car's model and year: Newer cars have more complex systems and electronics than older models.
* The car's size and type: A luxury sedan will have more features and components than a basic hatchback.
* How you define a "part": Do you count individual screws and bolts? Do you consider software and electrical circuits as parts?
However, we can say that a car has thousands of individual parts. Some estimates put the number at around 30,000 for a modern car, but it's likely even more if you consider all the minute components.
Here are some broad categories of car parts:
* Engine & Drivetrain: Engine, transmission, axles, wheels, tires
* Body: Frame, doors, hood, fenders, windows
* Interior: Seats, dashboard, steering wheel, controls
* Electrical System: Battery, alternator, starter, wiring, lights
* Suspension & Steering: Shocks, springs, steering wheel, steering column
* Brakes: Brakes pads, rotors, calipers
* Safety Systems: Airbags, seatbelts, anti-lock brakes
* Electronics: Computer systems, sensors, infotainment system
It's a vast and intricate network of components that work together to make a car function.
