title: Is it possible to access a private method of parent class from the child class in Java?
body: <p>How do I call a private method in this type of parent class? What I have done is an ugly peice of code but it works though I don't think it's a real solution.</p>
  
  <p>Would really appreciate some advice on how this is done. I have looked to find solution but non that have given me some clarity on the matter. </p>
  
  <pre><code>    public abstract class Car {
  
           public void passItOn(int a) {
  
                  takesVariable(a);
  
           }
      private void takesVariable(int a) {
  
           //Process the variables
      }
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>the child:</p>
  
  <pre><code>     public abstract class Wheel extends Car {
  
       boolean a = anotherMethod();
          if(value() != a) {
            passItOn(a);
          }
  
       }
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>There is some issue with my accaptance rate but I am on it! All will give + marks for replies!!!</p>