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Automobile Nomenclature 1916 book of terminology by the Society of Automobile Engineers English-French and French-English Dictionary of the Motor Car, Cycle, and Boat 1915 book Learn to Speak Auto Designers’ Lingo Source: Anthony Fontanelle 2007 Page Sections Sound Diagnostics Colors |
auto insurance Insurance purchased by the owner of a vehicle to cover losses due to traffic accidents or theft. Synonyms: motor insurance, car insurance (US English) Source: Wiktionary 2012
automobile A type of vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load. A car or motorcar. Etymology: From French automobile, from Ancient Greek αὐτός (autós, “self”) + French mobile (“moving”), from Latin mobilis (“movable”). The word automobile implies a car with seating for perhaps four or five passengers. However, it may seat one, two, three, six, or more passengers. A vehicle with more than six or seven seats is usually described as a limousine, minivan, van, SUV, bus, etc. Synonyms: auto, car, motorcar. Adjective Form: automotive. (US/Canadian English) Source: Wiktionary 2012
advanced technology vehicle (ATV) A vehicle that combines new engine/power/drivetrain systems to significantly improve fuel economy. This includes hybrid power systems and fuel cells, as well as some specialized electric vehicles. (English) Source: USDOE 2012
ambulette Vehicles that transport people with disabilities or those with medical conditions. Ambulettes accept Medicaid, Medicare, and other private insurance for travel reimbursement to specific locations such as from a client’s home to a dialysis center and then back home. Ambulettes can take several clients, whereas ambulances, in general, hold one patient for transport to a hospital. (English) Source: FHWA 2012
Buschwhacker A slang term for a NASCAR Winston Cup/Nextel Cup driver who competed in, and often dominated a race in, the NASCAR Busch Series. (American English)
compression space An older term for combustion chamber. (English) As seen in Automobile Catechism, 1910
econobox slang for a small economy car, particularly ones with simple, flat styling reminiscent of a box. Example: Dodge Omni. (English)
flexing slang for showing off a car's capabilities, akin to flexing muscles. (British English) As seen on Top Gear in 2012
forward bite A slang term for grip on acceleration, commonly used in American stock car racing (American Southern English)
Hofmeister Kink The Hofmeister kink (sometimes also translated Hofmeister kick, German: Hofmeister-Knick) is an automobile design feature seen on modern BMWs and automobiles by other manufacturers. Despite the feature — which consists of a low forward bend at the C-pillar or D-pillar in the case of touring vehicles or SUV's — being used broadly across automotive makes, the term "Hofmeister kink" is generally used in reference to automobiles designed by BMW. Source: Wikipedia
hydrolock When an internal combustion engine is force stopped for being unable to complete its compression stroke due to uncompressable liquid (often water) in the combustion chamber. (English)
insurance policy A legal document outlining a particular insurance cover for an insured entity for a given risk. Synonym: insurance contract. (English) Source: Wikipedia 2012
insurer One who insures (English) Source: Wikipedia 2012
liability insurance Any insurance against a potential loss due to the insured's liability for injury or damage to others. (English) Source: Wikipedia 2012
licensed car A car produced under license granted by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers as required under the Selden Patent while it was in effect. (American English)
motor insurance Insurance purchased by the owner of a vehicle to cover losses due to traffic accidents or theft. Synonyms: car insurance, auto insurance (UK English) Source: Wiktionary 2012
pay-as-you-drive (PAYD) converts automotive insurance from a fixed to a per mile cost, providing a financial incentive to drive less. (English) Source: FHWA 2012
piston ring A thin, narrow elastic ring which fits into a circumferential groove in the piston. The ring is cut through on one side to allow it to expand and press against the cylinder wall. (English)Source: Automobile Catechism 1910
Short North The engineering nickname for the Oldsmobile LX5 V6, so named because it was a shortened version of the Northstar V8. (English, see also: Shortstar)
Shortstar A common nickname for the Oldsmobile LX5 V6, so named because it was a shortened version of the Northstar V8. (English, see also: Short North)
spiffs slang for "customer incentives, cash discounts, low-or no-interest loans and other inducements to buy new vehicles." (English) Source: John Birchard 2004
tree the plastic molding frame on which plastic model parts are distributed. (English)
trike a motorcycle with two rear wheels. (English)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) A set of about 17 codes, combining letters and numbers, assigned to a vehicle at the factory and inscribed on a small metal label attached to the dashboard and visible through the windshield. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique identifier for the vehicle and therefore is often found on insurance cards, vehicle registrations, vehicle titles, safety or emission certificates, insurance policies, and bills of sale. The coded information in the VIN describes characteristics of the vehicle such as engine size and weight. (English) Source: USDOT 2012
Sound Diagnostics
Words to decribe sounds that a technician might hear or use. Words are defined by equivalent sounds.
boom distant thunder, bass drum. (English)
buzz bumblebee. (English)
chirp shopping cart wheel squeak. (English)
clang banging pots. (English)
click computer mouse. (English)
clunk dropping a bowling ball on a garage floor. (English)
creak rusty door hinge. (English)
grind sharpening a knife on a stone. (English)
growl marbles in a metal pan. (English)
hiss air escaping from a tire. (English)
knock knock on a (usually metal) door. (English)
pop like the sound an an empty metal gas can makes when the sides are flexed. (English)
rattle shaking a can of spray paint. (English)
roar waterfall. (English)
rumble rolling a bowling ball down the alley. (English)
scratch sandpaper on wood. (English)
sizzle water dropped on a hot pan. (English)
squeak gym shoes on a wood floor. (English)
squeal fingernails on a chalkboard. (English)
tap pencil (lead end) on a tabletop. (English)
tick clock's second hand. (English)
twang a large spring being spring. (English)
whine electric drill motor. (English)
whistle teakettle boiling. (English)
Colors
Official paint color names used by manufacturers. Marked with Interior or Exterior for usage and the vehicles it has been found on. Note that just because two manufacturers use the same color name does not mean that the two manufacturers' colors are the same!
Anaconda Gold Exterior, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Arctic White Exterior, 1988-1989 Buick Reatta and the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (excluding Z06 models)
Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat Exterior, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Barbados Blue Metallic Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
Berlina Black Exterior, 2001 Acura NSX
Black Exterior, 1988-1989 Buick Reatta, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2005 Lincoln Aviator, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible.
Black Convertible Top, 2006 Ford Mustang
Black Raven Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Blackberry Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Blue Chip Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Bolero Red Exterior, 1955 Pontiac
Camel Interior, 2001 Acura NSX
Cardinal Red Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Cashmere Tri-Coat Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer
Cayenne Red Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
Chandler Blue Exterior, 1919 Chandler
Charcoal Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Charcoal Beige Exterior, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Charcoal Beige Metallic Exterior, 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Charcoal Black Interior, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Chili Red metallic Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Claret Red Metallic Exterior, 1988-1989 Buick Reatta
Clover Green Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
Colonial Yellow Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Cordova Brown Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Cosmos Purple Metallic Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat Exterior, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Dark Blue Pearl Metallic Exterior, 2005 Lincoln Aviator and 2006 Ford Explorer
Dark Carmine Red Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Dark Cherry Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer
Dark Emerald Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura CL and 2001 Acura TL
Dark Pewter Interior, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Dark Titanium Interior, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Dark Violet Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
Deep Blue Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Ebony Interior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura Integra, 2001 Acura RL, 2001 Acura TL and the 2006 Cadillac CTS
Fern Exterior, 2001 Acura TL
Firepepper Red Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura TL
Flamenco Black Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
Frost White Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Grand Prix White Exterior, 2001 Acura NSX
Graphite Interior, 2001 Acura Integra
Hawaiian Blue Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Holly Green Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Impulse Blue Metallic Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
Infrared Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Ingot Silver Metallic Exterior, 2013 Ford Taurus
Ivory Parchment Tri-Coat Exterior, 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Laguna Green Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura TL
Laser Red Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Le Mans Blue Metallic Exterior, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Legend Lime Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Light Camel Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Light French Silk Metallic Exterior, 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Light Gray Interior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Light Platinum Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Lime Yellow metallic Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Machine Silver Metallic Exterior, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Mariner Blue Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Midnight Black Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Milano Red Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
Mineral Grey Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2013 Ford Edge
Mineral Stone Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer
Monaco Blue Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura NSX
Monsoon Gray metallic Exterior, 2013 Audi A4 allroad
Monterey Blue Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura RL and 2001 Acura TL
Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat Exterior, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette excluding Z06 models
Mystic Silver Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Naples Gold Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura RL and 2001 Acura TL
New Formula Red Exterior, 2001 Acura NSX
Nighthawk Black Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura RL and 2001 Acura TL
Nocturne Blue metallic Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Onyx Interior, 2001 Acura NSX
Oxford White Exterior,
2006 Ford Explorer and 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Parchment Interior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura Integra, 2001 Acura RL, and 2001 Acura TL
Parchment Convertible Top, 2006 Ford Mustang
Parchment Silver metallic Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Performance White Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Pewter Gray Metallic Exterior, 1988-1989 Buick Reatta
Phantom Black Metallic Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
Pine Green Exterior, 1973 Suzuki RV-125K
Premium White Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura RL
Pueblo Gold Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer
Quartz Interior, 2001 Acura RL
Quicksilver Metallic Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
Radiant Bronze Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Rave Red Exterior, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
Raven Black Exterior, 1955 Pontiac
Redfire Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer and 2006 Ford Mustang
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Exterior, 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Ruby Red Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura RL
San Marino Red Exterior, 2001 Acura CL
Sand Storm Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Santa Fe Tan Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Sapphire Blue Firemist Exterior, 1988-1989 Buick Reatta
Satellite Silver Exterior, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Satin Silver Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura TL and the 2006 Ford Mustang
Screaming Yellow Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Sebring Silver Metallic Exterior, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro SS and the 2001 Acura RL
Shamrock Green Exterior, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
Silver Exterior, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Silver Birch Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Explorer and 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Silver metallic Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Silver Smoke Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Silverstone Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura NSX
Somoa Orange Metallic Exterior, 2013 Audi TT
Spa Yellow Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura NSX
Stealth Gray Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
Steel Gray metallic Exterior, 2005 Saab 93 Convertible
Sterling Silver Metallic Exterior, 1988-1989 Buick Reatta
Stormy Blue Mica Exterior, 2010 Mazda CX-7
Sundance Gold Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura CL
Taffeta White Exterior, 2001 Acura CL, 2001 Acura Integra and 2001 Acura TL
Torch Red Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Torrid Red Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
Tungsten Grey Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Velocity Yellow Tintcoat Exterior, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Vermont Green Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura RL
Victory Red Exterior, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
Vista Blue Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Vivid Red Exterior, 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid
Vivid Red Metallic Exterior, 2005 Lincoln Aviator
Vogue Silver Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
Voltage Blue Metallic Exterior, 2001 Acura Integra
White Diamond Exterior, 2006 Cadillac CTS
White Diamond Pearl Exterior, 2001 Acura TL
Windveil Blue Metallic Exterior, 2006 Ford Mustang
Yellow Jacket Exterior, 2004 Pontiac GTO
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