Components of An Automobile

The main requirements expect from an automobile can be enumerated as follows:

• Reliable and Safety : It should give long and trouble free running with maximum safety features.
• Ease and Comfort : It should be easy to operate and park and running should be comfortable , without noise, vibration , pollution, heat and humidity.
• Economy of Operation: It should be cheap , fuel-economy, maintenance free. Fuel, consumables, spare-parts, labour should be easily available at low cost. 
• Appearance : The shape, size and color should be pleasing . It should need minimum space for parking.

In order to meet the complex requirements of a modern automobile , there are large number of systems and parts used. The main components of an automobile are : 

1. Basic structure 
2. Engine 
3. Transmission system 
   
4. Auxiliaries 
5. Controls 
6. Superstructure