Glossary

This glossary explains terms and concepts related to cars, including their parts, how they work, how they are made, as well as car engineering, repair, and the automotive industry overall.

Manual Transmission Definition and Meaning

If you’ve ever slid behind the wheel of a car with a manual transmission, you know it’s a different kind ...

Brake Switch Definition and Meaning

You’ve probably never thought much about your car’s brake switch. It’s a small, almost invisible part hidden near the brake ...

Jack Definition and Meaning

A jack is a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to lift vehicles for maintenance, repairs, or tyre changes. Its primary ...

Jerk Definition and Meaning

Jerk in automotive dynamics refers to the rate of change of acceleration over time, mathematically defined as the third derivative ...

U-Bolt Definition and Meaning

A U-bolt is a U-shaped mechanical fastener with threaded arms, designed to clamp cylindrical components like axles, exhaust pipes, and ...