# Why Are Car Hoods Called 'Bonnets' In England?

> The British have a distinctive way of referring to the parts or appearance of a car. A station wagon in England is typically called an estate car, which, not too long ago, would have been referred to by European…

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- **Published:** 2025-06-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #called #england #bonnets #british #hoods #instead #referring #appearance
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