Women and Wheels: Automotive Terms You Should Know

by Susan Frissell, PhD

Every industry has its own lingo. The automobile industry is no different.

Consumers, particularly female consumers, are often at a disadvantage when purchasing cars or having cars serviced, because they don’t understand or speak the lingo.

The following information will help bridge the gap of understanding and put you on a level playing field with car dealers and mechanics.

The first thing that you should do is read your car’s owner’s manual. This will give you general background information specific to your vehicle…More on automotive terms