What is this part of a car called?

Question

It's the plastic bit that goes over the top of the wheel to stop dirt and stones flying up and hitting the inside of the car.

Any idea what it's called? Where can I get one? Does it have to be fitted by a mechanic or can I get my dad to do it??

I should say that it arches over the wheels but under the shell of the car.

Not very good at this car stuff - hope that makes sense!!

Answer 1

Arch Liner - Should only attempted D.I.Y. if you have proper axle supports, because you will have to take the wheel off and get under the car. Otherwise should be fairly simple.

(btw the Mud Flap is the bit that hangs down behind the wheel.)

Answer 2

Well i think they are all wrong. This is not a retro fit item and not all cars have them as standard. Its simple a plastic lining under the wheel arch.

I wouldn't recommend fitting one if your car hasn't got one already because if it comes loose it will almost certainly cause an accident.

I think when other answerers have said its a mud flap they were meaning the small plastic flap that goes behind the wheel, not the plastic bit that goes over the wheel.

If your car had one and its become lost then go back to the main dealer and have them fit one for you. If it has never had one, do without and just wash under the wheel arch with a hose and brush when you wash the car

Answer 3

I think your talking about the wheel well. These used to be made of sheet metal, but have become plastic now to save weight. It is mounted over the wheels and covers the area between the fender and the frame.
You can get them from your dealer and any auto body shop. It could possibly be installed by your dad, but might need the expertise of an auto body mechanic, you'll have to check with your dad on his abilities.

Answer 4

Hi there, its mainly called the Inner Arch Lining, depending on wot car it is it should be pretty straight forward to get one from a scrap yard, would probably cost less than a tenner! There normally held on with Pot rivets so they're not too hard to fit on. you may have to take the wheel off to get better access tho. Good luck

Answer 5

They are all wrong. It is called a "Fender Guard". Not only does it stop stones from flying up and hitting the underside of your car it prevents other drives in parking lots from opening their doors and chipping your paint. As long as you get the one which is made for your car almost anyone can install it. It is held on by a few screws.

Answer 6

As stated, you gained't fail the MOT on that wheel being damaged except the seat back would not stay upright because of it, there is not any requirement to have the back in any certain position, or adjustable. that style of section is merely about honestly substantial broking service in straightforward words besides, yet wht you're able to do is call up a Ford broking service, get them to look it up on their exploded diagrams "to work out if that's nonetheless available", and then ask them for the section huge style "so when I are available in i am going to order it immediately from that". that continuously works nicely, and then you've the section huge style to seek for on the off danger that's no longer substantial broking service in straightforward words.

Answer 7

There usually in front and I would call it a fender liner,, they are specific to each vehicle so are only avalible form a junk yard or the dealer,, most vehicles don't have them in the rear wheel wells,, don't need them. what happened to the ones your car came with,, they don't just fall out.

Answer 8

Mudflap

Answer 9

mudflap are the lil things in the back of the tires, not on the inside. the real term is wheel well. and its not fenders or bumpers

Answer 10

Is a Mud Guard