When it comes to buying a
new vehicle, it’s helpful to know as much as you can about the vehicle before
you purchase. There is a load of car jargon out there. With automotive technology
constantly updating, it can be difficult to keep up with all of this. We’ve
listed a few terms below which you might already know or have never heard of. For
the entire list of other terms, visit the links we’ve provided below.
ABS
This stands for
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) which is a safety feature that helps you to
avoid skidding when braking suddenly. What it does is prevents your wheels from
locking so that you can maintain control of your vehicle.
ESC
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). These two names both refer to the same
feature. This technology works to prevent sideways skidding when making sharp
steering corrections on surfaces that might be slippery.
RPM
RPM stands for revolutions
per minute. It measures just how hard your engine is working. The higher it is,
the harder it is working.
To view the full glossary visit Edmunds.com: http://edmu.in/1g60kWv
Another great terminology site is Car and Driver: http://bit.ly/1g651zF
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