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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…
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What Is a Moonroof?
A moonroof is a tinted glass panel in the roof of a car. It may or may not tilt or…
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What Is an Auto Loan?
An auto loan is a financial arrangement between a car buyer and a bank or other financing entity allowing the…
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What Is a Personal Watercraft?
Personal watercraft (PWC) — aka, the “Jet Ski” — is a popular form of summer recreation. These types of vehicles…
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What Is a Foreign Car?
Strictly speaking, a foreign car is a car that has its parts made and assembled outside the U.S. Beyond that,…
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What Is a Snowmobile?
A snowmobile is a motor vehicle designed to be operated on snow or ice. Usually, snowmobiles resemble oversized sleds and…
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What Are Auto Parts?
Auto parts are the component elements and systems that make up a car. They range from the smallest fasteners to…