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1 A-pillar

The original purpose of A-pillars was simply to hold the windshield up. Nowadays, an A-pillar is considerably thicker and stronger to protect you and your front passenger should your bakkie roll down a dune and end up on its roof.

2 B-pillar

This is the middle pillar and is often painted either black or hidden behind glass, since designers feel it disrupts the flow of their design. However, engineers love the B-pillar, as it keeps the body firm and it’s a handy place onto which to bolt the front seatbelts.

3 C-pillar

The C-pillar is the last of three when it comes to sedan cars and double- cab bakkies. Designers pay close attention to this pillar as it’s an important element of a vehicle’s character. The Toyota FJ Cruiser’s C-pillar is possibly the fattest one in history and it’s a distinctive feature.

4 D-pillar

Ordinary cars and bakkies don’t have a D-pillar – you only get them on station wagons and SUVS – as illustrated here. Much like the B-pillar, designers don’t seem to like it much, though it is essential.

5 Joint line

Due to the extreme curve, a bumper and fender can’t be

7 Fender or arch trim

This panel protects your car’s body against mud splashes, stones and other debris. A Jeep Wrangler is one of just a few modern vehicles with traditional mud guards rather

This panel performs the same purpose in modern vehicles as

The term should actually be finger- crusher, because this is where little hands get pinched. The opening between doors and the bodywork can complement or mess up a vehicle’s