Glossary / Body

fender

66 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the part of the car that surrounds each wheel, keeping dirt and rocks from splashing onto the body.

Technical Definition

The fender is the outer panel of a car’s wheel well, covering the wheels and protecting the body from debris.

Hear It Discussed

"There's sensitivity and emotion and that's what I see in the fender here. Here's other car companies are like slashing."
Corralling The Herd, Too Cheap To Ignore, Teach The Kids Manual | Episode 1,041 Everyday Driver Car Debate 11:03

"They pull off two fenders and just put them on it as you're walking down the line."
Donald Osborne, Live Special Guest! — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep 233 The Carmudgeon Show 12:44

"It had a little bruise in the fender. It's got those fenders kind of pointed at the back."
Why Community Makes Car Culture Last - Tailpipes & Tacos in Beaumont In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 09:09