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Auto parts

Any component of an automobile.

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Manual transmission

Automotive; Auto parts

Type of transmission still used on a large majority of European cars and on quite a few U.S. cars, especially of the smaller sizes and loewst prices.

Body

Automotive; Auto parts

The totally or partially enclosed structure which contains, supports and protects the engine, the power transmission system and the chassis, and the vehicle's passengers and baggage.

Automatic transmission

Automotive; Auto parts

In this type of transmission, the shifting of gears is done automatically without the driver's intervention.

Chassis

Automotive; Auto parts

A system composed of subsystems comprising, when present the frame, the suspension, the braking devices and the steering.

Door

Automotive; Auto parts

Hinged structure fitted to the body shell sides to give access for persons to its interior.

Body shell

Automotive; Auto parts

It is partitioned into three spaces called passenger compartment, engine compartment and baggage compartment.

Tubeless tyre

Automotive; Auto parts

A tyre in which the compressed air is contained directly inside the tyre casing.

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