Car terms glossary of words, lingo, and jargon.
Understand what your mechanic is telling you.
- A-pillar
- A/C compressor
- A/C drain hose
- ACV
- AT-PZEV
- ATTS
- AWD
- Accelerator
- Accelerator pedal linkage
- Acquisition fee
- Activate suspension
- Activator
- Active pedestrian protection system
- AdBlue
- Adaptive cruise control
- Adaptive headlights
- Adjustable pedals
- Adjustable suspension
- Aerodynamic drag
- Aftermarket accessory
- Age
- Air conditioner refrigerant
- Air conditioning filter
- Air damn
- Air filter restriction indicator
- Air pollution score
- Air pressure
- Air pump filter
- Airbag
- Alignment
- All-season tires
- Alternator
- Antenna
- Anti-roll bar
- Anti-dive
- Anti-locking brake system (ABS)
- Anti-theft alarm
- Anti-theft codes
- Anti-theft immobilizer
- Antifreeze
- Antioxidants
- Aspect ratio
- Auto shift lock/starter safety switch
- Automated manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Awareness aids
- Axle
- C-pillar
- CCV
- CUV
- CV joint
- CVT
- Cabin lighting
- Cadillac
- Camber
- Camshaft
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon fiber
- Carbon monoxide
- Carburetor
- Catalytic converter
- Catalytic converter heat shield
- Certified pre-owned vehicle
- Chassis
- Child seat
- Chevrolet
- Chrysler
- City fuel economy
- Climate control
- Climate-controlled seats
- Clutch
- Clutch pedal
- Combined fuel economy
- Combustion chamber
- Comprehensive insurance
- Console
- Contact patch
- Coolant
- Cord
- Cord angle
- Coupe
- Crash test ratings
- Crown
- Crumple zone