How Many Chrome Car Parts Can You Identify?

By: Ariana Perez
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
How Many Chrome Car Parts Can You Identify?
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About This Quiz

How many times have you looked at your car and thought, “How can I make you stand out from the rest?” Let’s face it, when you buy a brand new car, that thing becomes your pride and joy. That “machine” with four wheels is about to become a door to your freedom. You can come and go wherever you want, whenever you want and however you want. So, if you two are about to become new best friends, why not accessorize your vehicle so you can ride in style? You’ve already made an investment by buying it, so why not put down a little bit more money to make your vehicle one of a kind? 

Think about it, how cool would it look if your vehicle was shinier? Flashier? For example, how about chrome wheel skins? Or chrome door handles? Imagine if your windows were held in place by chrome pillar posts? Talk about classy! Or if you had a custom chrome grille? Just envision it – on a sunny day, your car would shine bright like a diamond (literally). Or if you wanted to go all out in the interior, you could buy a chrome cup holder or an interior trim kit.  

You might have considered buying chrome parts for your car, and perhaps have browsed for a few options. How many chrome car parts do you think you can figure out from an image? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and enjoy the ride!

1 chrome pillar posts These can help secure your car's windows. What are these called?
Pillar posts
Pillar posts act as supports for a car’s window. Larger cars have four areas, whereas smaller cars have only three areas with pillar posts.
Door handles
Tail light bezels
Rocker panels

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2 Headlight bezels These play an important role when it comes to visibility. Can you identify this chrome car part?
Tail light bezels
Headlight bezels
These are a crucial piece of the car. Headlights are usually on during nighttime, unless you live in a state that requires you to have them on in rainy days (even during daylight).
3rd brake light covers
Mud flaps

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3 Body side molding This can help protect your car from scratches and bumps. Can you name these pieces?
Bumper trim
Body side molding
This is more of a protection piece. Side molding can help lessen the impact of a side crash.
Tailgate trim
Custom door sills

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4 Mirror covers An important piece of the car that protects your mirrors, what are these?
Door handles
Gas caps
Mirror covers
Mirror covers can be found outside the vehicle. These protect the side view mirror, which helps the driver view side lanes and other spots within the peripheral view.
Side vents

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5 chrome hitch covers These serve as protection parts for your car. Can you name these?
Bed rails
Bed caps
Grille guards
Hitch covers
These can help you cover previous scratches caused by bumps. These also serve to protect your hitch from future bumps and lessen the blow.

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6 running boards If you're short and can't get into your vehicle, this could make a huge difference. Can you identify the name of this piece?
Bed bars
Grille guards
Running boards
These can be helpful for someone who is trying to hop into a large vehicle, like a truck. Running boards are a narrow step fitted under the car’s doors.
Wind deflectors

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7 Bug deflectors These can be useful, especially when driving your vehicle through the countryside on a summer day. Can you name them?
Mud flaps
Bug deflectors
Basically a bug shield. These can help protect the hood of a car, truck, SUV or minivan.
Exhaust tips
Side vents

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8 Emblems These can be a little extra, but stylish nonetheless. Can you name these style additions?
Exhaust tips
Grilles
Emblems
Any chromed piece you purchase is a style addition. However, emblems are a custom preference that many decide to add when purchasing a car.
Side vents

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9 Billet pedals These can be a pricey purchase, but they're worth the investment. Not a very visible piece of the car, what are these?
Wheel skins
Aluminum mats
Mirror cover
Billet pedals
These can provide added stability, depending on the mounting. If you're accustomed to standard rubber pedals, they make take some getting used to.

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10 License plate frames A more visible piece in a chrome car, what do you call these?
License plates
License plate light bulbs
License plate lights
License plate frames
These are absolutely a choice. Do you need to buy a chrome license plate frame? No, but they look good!

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11 Rocker panels An important part of a car’s body structure, what is this called?
Fender
Body side holding
Tailgate trim
Rocker panels
Rocker panels are a stamped steel piece. These are located running along the sides of a car.

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12 Window trim This can help protect your window from changing weather conditions. Can you identify this car piece?
Mirror covers
Tailgate trim
Bed rails
Window trim
These are a custom option. Window trims help keep the window in place and protect the auto glass from changing weather conditions.

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13 Gas cap A protection piece, can you identify this piece?
Gas cap
These are important for a car. Without a gas cap, your car's exhaust system will be out of balance and your check engine light might come on.
Screw cap covers
Exhaust pipe
Front badge logo

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14 Handle covers A crucial part of the car, especially to get in and out of it, can you name it?
Aluminum mats
Hitch covers
Wind deflectors
Handle covers
Handle covers are pretty crucial. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to get in or out of your car.

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15 Tailgate trim This can help you hop on the back of a truck. A popular piece, can you identify it?
Grilles
Tailgate trim
This piece, like other pieces around your car, can serve as protection. These can also help you hop on the back of your truck.
Grille guards
Door edge guard

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16 Fender trim A sweet accessory to add, what is this?
Window trim
Fender trim
This can help you draw attention to the rims, especially chrome trims. More than anything, these highlight the wheel wells.
Bumper trim
Tailgate trim

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17 Tail light bezels This piece can help secure your rear lights. Can you identify it?
Armored running lights
Roof running top lights
Tail light bezels
These can help hold in place the rear lights. It can also protect the lights from harsh weather and from dirt.
Rear indicator bulbs

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18 Tailgate handles Without this, you wouldn't be able to access the back of your vehicle. Can you identify this piece?
Tailgate handles
These are an important piece for the back of the car. Without a tailgate handle, you wouldn’t be able to open or close it.
Side-door handles
Grille
Grille shell

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19 Rear hatch trim Located in the rear of the car, what is this piece?
Bed caps
Bumper trim
Rear hatch trim
A rear hatch trim can help you enhance the look of the tailgate handle. These can be easily applied and don’t require much labor.
Hitch covers

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20 Trunk trim A slightly elongated piece that provides support to your trunk, can you identify this?
Tail light housing
Grille shell
Trunk trim
This adds some shininess to your car. It also provide support to your trunk.
Rear trunk tag

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21 Bumper trim A custom choice, it can make your vehicle stand out. Can you name this piece?
Bumper trim
These help draw attention to the rear ends. In addition, they give a customized look to the bumper assembly.
Trunk trim
Hatch grip
Center console trim

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22 Shock tower covers We’ve all used this at some point. Can you name it?
Valve cover
Shock tower covers
This covers shock towers. These covers are important in that they protect shock towers, which are built to survive serious weather conditions and maintain the car’s stability.
Washer fluid cover top plate
Water tank cover

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23 Throttle body cover This piece mounts behind the air cleaner for a stylish look. Can you identify this piece?
Throttle body cover
Mainly designed to dress up the throttle. This piece mounts right behind the air cleaner for a stylish look.
Door sills
Engine trim
Light covers

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24 Washer fluid cover top plate You'll barely ever see this piece, but it's still a cool addition. Can you name this part?
Shock tower covers
Valve cover
Water tank cover
Washer fluid cover top plate
Talk about style! The washer fluid cover top plate protects the liquid inside from evaporating.

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25 Light cover These can look extra flashy due to their positioning. Can you name what these are?
Headlight bezels
Light cover
This is another custom option. These are used to reduce the amount of light transmitted.
Tail light bezels
Brake light insert

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26 chrome wind deflector Useful for drivers in areas with severe weather conditions, what are these called?
Rear hatch trim
Side vents
Wheel skins
Wind deflectors
These are custom fit. They are perfect for deflecting rain and debris while having the window slightly cracked during rough weather days.

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27 Bed bars Mostly used for style, what are these called?
Bed bars
These can give a car a bit of an intimidating look. Truly, these can set your car apart from the rest.
Bed rails
Bed caps
Grille guards

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28 Wheel skins A cool look, what are these called?
Wheel trim
Door sills
Sterling wheel accents
Wheel skins
These are designed to cover the wheel. With chrome, these completely change the wheel’s exterior.

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29 Cup holder A crucial component for coffee lovers, what is this piece?
Center console
Cup holder
Yes, there are chrome cup holders out there. A chrome cup holder adds some style inside of your car, too.
Climate control panel
Interior door locks

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30 Center console A part of the car drivers touch every time they get in their vehicle, what is this called?
Dash knobs
Handle trim
Center console
This can be found in the center of the vehicle’s interior front. A chrome center console would make any car look slick!
Door locks

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31 Door locks Necessary for security, what are these?
Seat back recliner covers
Headliner trim
Interior knob kit
Door locks
If you’re tired of the plastic door lock buttons, this might be a good option to consider. Get rid of the plastic locks and insert chrome locks.

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32 Instrument panel cover This can help your vehicle's interior pop out and look different from the general manufacturer's look. Can you name this part?
Dash knobs
Handle trim
Instrument panel cover
This is another way of giving your dash a fresh look. It’s easy to replace the factory dash for a flashier one with this.
Seat back recliner covers

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33 Seat back recliner adjustment cover When uncomfortable and looking to adjust your car, you reach out for this. Can you name it?
Center console
Seat back recliner adjustment cover
Not a very visible piece, but still customizable. These can replace damaged or cracked factory cover and give your car a new look.
Door knobs
Cup holder

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34 Mesh grille skins These add more shininess to the front of the car. Can you identify it?
Mud flaps
Running boards
Door sills
Mesh grille skins
This piece is not only fashionable but it also serves a purpose. Mesh grilles offer protection for the radiator and a sharper look.

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35 Exhaust muffler A bit of a noisy piece. What is it?
Engine trim
Side vents
Exhaust muffler
These can be loud, and now, stylish! However, if cars didn’t have mufflers, a car’s exhaust coming from the direct combustion in the pistons of the engine would generate an even louder noise.
Timing chain cover

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36 Chrome aluminum mats These are barely ever seen, and can be pricey, but they're reliable and will keep your vehicle clean. What car part does this image correspond to?
Floor mats
These might not be visible, but they’re cool. Chrome floor mats can be slightly expensive, but they will last you forever.
License plates
License frame
Mud flaps

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37 Fender vents This is more typical of vehicle that's going for a sportier look. Can you identify this piece?
Billet grille
Door handles
Rocker panels
Fender vents
Chrome fender vents can make your car look sleek. Plus, it adds to the sporty look.

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38 Mud flaps These can be life-savers, especially when driving through marshy areas. Can you name these?
Wheel skins
Window sill trim
Mud flaps
These come in handy, especially if you drive a big vehicle through muddy areas. Mud flaps can protect yourself and others from rocks and other harmful debris.
Floor mats

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39 Bed rails These serve two purposes: protection and style. Can you name these?
License plates
Window sill trim
Bed rails
Bed rails protect paint while also add style to your vehicle. If you don’t like the manufacturer bed rails, you can easily replace them with chrome bed rails.
Floor mats

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40 Front badge logo This can help you identify a vehicle's brand. Can you name it?
Screw cap covers
Gas cap
Front badge logo
A chrome logo can make it really stand out. This adds a flair of sophistication and modernism.
Exhaust pipe

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