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Automotive

Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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agent

Automotive; Automobile

An intermediary with legal authority to operate on behalf of the manufacturer.

between wheel spacer

Automotive; Automobile

An obsolete circular metal plate having a bolt hole circle and center bore and fitting between the faces of disc wheels to provide additional dual clearance.

basket case

Automotive; Automobile

An old car which probably does not run. Often many engine and transmission parts have been removed and are either missing or stored in the trunk or a "basket"

beaded edge tire

Automotive; Automobile

An older form of high-pressure tire with projecting beads.

access hole

Automotive; Automobile

An opening through which you can reach something. It is usually covered with a panel.

abatjour

Automotive; Automobile

An opening to admit light and generally to deflect it downwards; a skylight.

aftermarket overdrive

Automotive; Automobile

An overdrive device which is not original equipment, but has been added after it has been sold.