Automobile is a vehicle which is run on a motor used for transportation of goods and people. The automobile is run by an engine which is fixed inside the vehicle. The automobile had its design and mechanical body structure so as to bare the weight, carry the load and to run at give speed.

The automotive body panels are the outer surface in these automobile vehicles which cover the inner parts. These body panels are made of iron, steel or plastic which has high strength and tensile power so as to bare the heavy load. The panels give the outer layer and cover the inner engines and motors. Thus these panels provide a layer of protection and also give an outlook of the car or truck. The external look and style of the panel attracts the buyers and different designs and colors and shapes provide attraction to customers.

The body automotive for cars, trucks, two wheelers, bikes and other vehicles are available in various different forms. These vary according to price and the quality of the outer panel. Many of the outer panel has a reason for that style. Each has a historic reason or a design which makes its body unique.

The body automotive gives the vehicle its name rather than its inner parts. In most cases, the body panel is first looked into rather than the inner specifications. The body panel classifies the automobile as sports car, racing car, Porsche car, family vehicle or load truck. The power and load bearing capacity also differs according to the automotive body panels.

The automotive parts provide the region of attraction and strength which makes the business and hence the manufactures grow. Electric ignition, self starter were also some invention at the time of different body part evolution.

The body panel decides the load carrying capacity of the vehicle. The number of persons who can be seated is decided according to the body panel of the vehicle. More people are accompanied in larger cars and lesser people are carried in small body cars. This decided the type of car too.

Some cars have two seats, or four seats of six seats. The variation in the body parts differ due to the requirement and need of the user or due to location or due to the cost and availability. These are classified as wagons, sedan, hatchback, saloon and vans.

The automotive body panels differ in size and structure. There are four quarter panels or hood which has a chassis to which the inner parts are fixed and outer covers and doors are fixed. These panels are connected to a front clip which is further connected to the engines and motors.

Most damages to the body panels cause disfigurement in the shape and structure of the body automotive. This can prevent the damage in the inner engine parts and motors. These panels safeguard the inner parts and also the passengers. Collisions on these panels can be repaired and fixed on replacements or correcting certain bends. These repairs are done by trained professionals who fix these bending.