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Comparative terms in common use by British,American and Euro

Comparative terms in common use by British,American and European car manufacturers
As manufacturers use differing terms for the various body panel assemblies and individual panels,difficulties may arise when identifying specific panels.
The following are the terms in most common use:
Bonnet,hood
Boot lid,deck lid,trunk lid,tailgate
Cantrail,roof side rail,drip rail
Centre pillar,BC-post
Courtesy light,interior light
Cowl,scuttle,bulkhead,fire wall
Dash panel,facia panel
Door opening plates,scuff plates
Door skin,outside door panel
Face bar,bumper bar
Front pillar,A-post,windscreen pillar
Light,window
Quarter panel,tonneau assembly
Roof,turret
Roof lining,headlining
Sill panel,rocker panel
Squab,seat back
Underbody,floor pan assembly
Valance of front wing,fender side shield
Vent window,flipper window
Waist rail,belt rail
Wheel arch,wheel house
Windscreen,windshield
Wing,fender.

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