Automotive

Automotive

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

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door check arm

Automotive; Automobile

A metal part near the hinge which has several notches which allows the door to remain partially or fully open.

core plug

Automotive; Automobile

A metal plug located in the sides of the engine block which can pop out because of excessive pressure or freezing and prevent the engine block from cracking. These plugs are ...

covered electrode

Automotive; Automobile

A metal rod used in arc welding which has a covering of materials to aid in the arc welding process.

driveshaft safety strap

Automotive; Automobile

A metal strap or straps, surrounding the driveshaft to prevent the shaft from falling to the ground in the event of a universal joint or shaft failure.

day-night mirror

Automotive; Automobile

A mirror which adjusts to prevent the glare from the headlights of following cars. The British term is "dipping mirror."

driver error

Automotive; Automobile

A mistake made by the operator of a vehicle particularly when there is an accident. An accident may be caused by a vehicle failure (e.g., a tire blowout), unsafe road conditions ...