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What Is MSRP?
MSRP is an abbreviation for “manufacturer’s suggested retail price.” Just as it reads, a car’s MSRP comes from the manufacturer…
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What Is the DMV?
“DMV” is an abbreviation for “Department of Motor Vehicles.” Each state in the United States has a version of this…
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What Is a Car Loan?
A car loan is a contract between a car buyer and a financing entity. In this relationship, the financing entity,…
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What Is a Suicide Door?
A suicide door is a rear-hinged door on the side of an automobile. The door gets its name from the…
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What Is OnStar?
OnStar is a satellite-based communications system developed by General Motors. It provides access to a range of subscription-based services, including…
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What Is Miles Per Gallon?
Miles per gallon (mpg) is a calculation of a motor vehicle’s fuel economy. The simple formula is miles traveled divided…
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What Is Wholesale Value?
The wholesale value of a vehicle is the value that a dealer would pay to purchase it from a car…
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What Is Power Steering?
Power steering is a system that uses a hydraulic pump or an electric motor to supplement, or in some cases,…
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What Is Rear Suspension?
The rear suspension of a car is the mechanical system that holds the car’s body and frame aloft as the…
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What Are Airbags?
Airbags are passive car safety devices. An airbag consists of a flexible cushion that inflates rapidly in the event of…