How to identify a random car part that fell off

“Can someone help me identify this part that just fell off of a friend’s car?”source ↗

“Is that a snarky comment because I should know the part? Sorry man, I don’t know cars which why I came here! You think if I knew I would take the time to post on Reddit!?”source ↗

“Have torn boots and look like they’ve been torn for a while. Need to look into replacing them, but I’m not sure what they are. I *think* the yellow circle is a tie rod? I’m not sure about the red. Picture taken of the front driver side.”source ↗

“2013 Lexus RX350, with like 180,000 miles, automatic. All of a sudden i heard scraping pulled over to find this, is it something i dislogeded by driving over a deep puddlie or did i manage to run over someone elses car part??”source ↗

“I got the car running but no clue what this line does. Can anyone tell me what this thing is behind the front passenger tire”source ↗

“Volvo 940 Turbo, 1996, manual. Was doing some basic work and noticed the connection here was looking a little worse for wear.”source ↗

“The previous owner did aftermarket modifications to the fog lights and I can't figure out what size these are.”source ↗

“Does anyone know what this cylindrical part is behind the battery? It’s a 96 obs ford”source ↗

“Hi i just notice a leak to my engine and it is from this part, can i be removed and replaced? What is it called?”source ↗

“I jsut move it over to see the leak but the main leak is in the metal pipe attach to the engine, mazda 2 engine by the way”source ↗

“No Ford part number on it, and the manufacturer isn't sure either.”source ↗

“Mainly trying to match the two plugs in the photo. A pic or part number from your original one would be a big help.”source ↗

“I need to replace this hose it’s leaking what is this part called ?”source ↗

“I am getting a service tire monitor system message though and I thought this piece might be related.”source ↗

“Can someone please confirm which relay is the PGM-FI relay? 2017 Honda Accord 2.4”source ↗

“The fuse box isn't labeled with names, and I only found a single post on a forum labeling it.”source ↗

“Transmission part number R901 271 00 01. Looking it up comes up with different answers. I need someone definitive.”source ↗

“I'm needing to replace the headlights on my wife's car but none of the autoparts stores know what kind of bulb this is.”source ↗

“It is a Torchbeam aftermarket bulb but none of the torchbeams ive looked at have the same adapter prongs.”source ↗

“I think they are H7 but can't find any with the prongs on the cable like this.”source ↗

“was looking to just buy the piece and clip it back on but dont know what its called, is this something i can just do myself?”source ↗

“I took out my wheel bearing seal and wheel bearing and found this part behind it loose and wobbly… I am confused at why it’s loose… unless I screwed something up taking out the bearing… I can tell I chewed up whatever rubber liner was on it a little.. but it bothers me it’s loose.”source ↗

“Found them in my garage”source ↗

“My car was making noise when I break for couple days and today this part came off what it can be?”source ↗

“What is this part, and was I able to drive 40+ miles without it? I drive a 2011 Kia Rio 5”source ↗

“Or I ran it over, can’t tell.”source ↗

“The car is a 2014 g37 infinti and it’s underneath on the back right passenger side and it’s snapped I don’t know what it is and is it a serious problem?”source ↗

“Anyone know what this is, where it originated on the car, and whether my car will explode without it.”source ↗

“Found this in my driveway, is it an important part?”source ↗

“I drive a 2012 subaru forester”source ↗

“I got home to see if there was some damage, saw this tube hanging. Do anyone know what it is? It’s in the rear, on the driver side.”source ↗

“I noticed something dangling from my car a few days ago.”source ↗

“Today I managed to get a good enough picture (I dont have a car jack)”source ↗

“No issues while driving but I was looking at the engine and noticed this part is cracked. Not sure what it is or does.”source ↗

“Trying to figure out what part of this brake assembly is what.”source ↗

“Can someone help me learn to identify where the pad is?”source ↗

“Hello can anyone pls help me with identifying the broken part on the pic.”source ↗

“Is it a tensioner? How hard is it to remove? And what other parts should i replace along with this one?”source ↗

“I work on older cars so I have no clue what the second pipe is honestly.”source ↗

“Let me know if anyone knows what this goes to or how to better troubleshoot and if I could fix myself.”source ↗

“Was changing my oil today and noticed this under the passenger side of the car. I couldn’t find where it came from.”source ↗

“What are these objects that appear to be old hose, found right next to the Coolant Radiator Fill Cap, on my 2001 Toyota Avalon?”source ↗

“They appear to be old hose, but they are so brittle, like porcelain, that if you try to bend them, they just crumble.”source ↗

“After a bit of research and chatGPT it brings me to needing to replace pipe hose and assembly. (PN 28250-3L112). Want more opinions before I start disconnecting and buying parts.”source ↗

“Dealership want hundreds just to pop the hood.”source ↗

“I’d prefer buying the OEM part needed, and just pay for labor. Rather than getting up-charged on every little thing.”source ↗

“2017 Honda CRV that my sister in law bought. I feel like it's an air intake, but I can't find any info on it”source ↗

“This piece looks loose or broken after the car was repaired after being hit on this side.”source ↗

“What is that piece called and is it dangerous to keep driving like this?”source ↗

“essentially my radiator fan won't kick on at all, car just gets hotter and hotter until coolant begins boiling and steaming once it hits metal pipes.”source ↗

“And if that is the IRCM, is this the replacement? [https://www.carparts.com/details/cooling-fan-relay/standard/siry224](https://www.carparts.com/details/cooling-fan-relay/standard/siry224)”source ↗

“Ah ok thank you, do you know where would the IRCM be located then?”source ↗

“I know, I just snapped a pic and asked AI and it kept telling me that’s not it”source ↗

“today it was something simple like this next time it could be something serious and catastrophic if you listen to AI and it’s wrong like it was wrong this time”source ↗

“AI is absolutely retarded when it comes to auto repair. I strongly recommend not using it because ive seen it lead people way down the wrong path.”source ↗

“I thought it was but I asked AI and it was saying it’s a mounting bolt”source ↗

“I know it gets a lot of stuff wrong with pictures whenever I do any projects. I asked it a few times and it had me second guessing”source ↗

“This flanged bushing fell out of my 07 civic lx as I was reinstalling my airbox. I don't know what it is. Anyone know?”source ↗

“Thanks, i was strugling especially with the name, ill check it.”source ↗

“saw this part of the belt wobbling”source ↗

“Toyota Corolla 2010, just recently started making this noise, I have no idea what it is or could be. please help me identify it.”source ↗

“Hit a bump pretty hard in my 90 Corrado g60, lil rusty as you can see, and it dislodged this piece. No idea what it is,”source ↗

“anyone know what this black plastic thing is so I can find out how to take it off?”source ↗

“O'Reilly and AutoZone couldn't find a match.”source ↗

“Ordered and returned. Unfortunately not a match.”source ↗

“Your dealing with an obsolete truck...you may have to put your engineering hat on.”source ↗

“Thanks for the reply. Do you recommend it should be replaced?”source ↗

“Not planning to fix it myself I was just wondering if anybody knew what it was if the car is safe to drive on the road and maybe how much it would take to fix it”source ↗

“What should be here, something heat controlled? Dont know what it could be.”source ↗

“Runs bad when cold only. But I think its the carb struggling.”source ↗

“I cannot figure out what this smaller ac condenser or whatever it is is.”source ↗

“i don’t know the name or part number.”source ↗

“i’ve got the ac condenser, inter cooler, and radiator but cannot figure out what this little one is.”source ↗

“what is part #4 called, its from an ‘02 Mazda B2300”source ↗

“I have no idea what they're called on rock auto. The naming seems to be different on every site. Anyone know what the name is?”source ↗

“I photographed this motorcycle in my company and I’m trying to learn how to read the clues on it.”source ↗

“I don’t know the year, make, or model yet—that is what I’m trying to identify.”source ↗

“Could anyone help me deal with it？”source ↗

“I have a 2012 Ford Explorer and just wanted to see what this part was called so if anyone knows that would be great. Also would this be an easy part to replace by myself?”source ↗

“Noticed a different noise in the car l, i open the hood and the noise coming from this part.( i believe).”source ↗

“How can i know which part to buy to change it, and its dificult to do so?”source ↗

“dont really know if try to do everything by myself or what... i dont know shit abort cars except from videos and u guys so... shoud i fix it? And how can i know what to buy.”source ↗

“recently found an oil filter on the ground next to my car.”source ↗

“Quick google search says it's not used for my car, but figured I would ask anyways since I'm also due for an oil change.”source ↗

“What’s this (bent) part called? I want to find out how much the part costs to have it replaced. The bent ones on the driver side which causes the wheel alignment to be very right sided.”source ↗