Car jargon explained

There are a lot of terms used in the car industry that can be confusing. Whether it's a new piece of car safety or entertainment technology, or how a car works, our experts are here to explain it all.

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  The range explained… DS Automobiles

  What's the difference between a DS 3 and DS 5? What's a Crossback? Find out all about cars from DS Automobiles in our handy guide.

  Feature 3 years ago

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  What is DAB digital radio in your car?

  More than 80% of new cars in the UK now come with DAB as standard, and this figure is only set to increase.

  Advice 4 years ago

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  What is Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink?

  We explain the most common systems for linking your smartphone to your car.

  Advice 4 years ago

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  What is Isofix in a car?

  Isofix is an international standard for fixing child car seats in place using a pair of metal mounts attached directly to the car’s chassis. How...

  Advice 4 years ago

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  What are horsepower, bhp and torque in a car?

  : If you’re not already confused by terms like horsepower and torque, then acronyms like HP, BHP, PS and Nm might see you off. So, what do they all...

  Advice 4 years ago

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  What are ESP and traction control in my car?

  They’re terms you’ll see bandied about a lot when looking at the specification of a car, but what are they?

  Advice 4 years ago

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  What is Bluetooth in a car?

  Most new cars with an infotainment system will have Bluetooth connection capability. Let us explain how it works...

  Advice 4 years ago

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  What is a wireless phone charger in my car?

  Quite simply, a wireless phone charger is a way of charging your smartphone in the car, wirelessly.

  Advice 4 years ago