What is the name of the cover panel on the trunk?
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The cover behind the rear seats of a car is technically referred to as the trunk cover panel. Here are the specific details: Separating the rear seat compartment and the trunk: It is a car accessory that can be clearly identified at automotive parts suppliers and manufacturers. Its primary function is to separate the rear seat compartment from the trunk, providing benefits such as heat insulation, sound insulation, and odor isolation, especially in professional car audio modification shops. Enhancing audio effects: It can also help improve audio performance. When placing oversized items in the trunk, the trunk cover panel can be temporarily folded away to increase trunk space.
I call it the trunk lid, that rear cover panel on the car that can be lifted open is what I always refer to it as. It covers the trunk opening to prevent rainwater from getting in or thieves rummaging through stuff. I've encountered situations where it wouldn't close tightly a few times, squeaking annoyingly, only to find out it was due to worn-out buffer blocks or sand stuck in the latch. Now I've learned to clean the locking mechanism with a cloth and apply some lubricant, which works quite well. New cars can even have cameras installed on it for easier reversing, but don't neglect maintenance. Also, the material is usually sheet metal or plastic, and it might not open in winter due to ice—best to use hot air to blow on the hinge area.
