{"id":1265,"date":"2018-12-05T14:38:16","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T20:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2018-12-05T14:38:16","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T20:38:16","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-auto-repair-shop-talk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/05\/a-beginners-guide-to-auto-repair-shop-talk\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Auto Repair \u201cShop Talk\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When speaking with your car\u2019s mechanic, does it seem sometimes like they\u2019re using a foreign language? Have you ever been at the collision repair shop and wondered what in the world the technicians were saying about your vehicle? In addition to being frustrating, you may miss out on some important information that could cost you later. Cutting through all the repair shop \u201clingo\u201d isn\u2019t difficult once you understand the jargon the technicians use. To help you along, here are some common \u201cshop talk\u201d terms you might overhear at a repair shop. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Terms Mechanics Use<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mechanics go to school to learn the following terms, so as a driver getting \u201cschooled\u201d in them will help you communicate more effectively the next time your vehicle\u2019s in the shop: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Engine knock. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This describes the metallic pinging noise made by your engine when there\u2019s leftover fuel and air in the combustion chamber while the spark plug is firing. If you\u2019re hearing this sound it could reduce your engine\u2019s life, so take it promptly to a mechanic. <\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Fast idle. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This higher revving of your engine typically happens when its cold first thing in the morning, or after your car sits all day. The idle speed will automatically increase to maximize engine performance until it warms up.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Fuel injectors.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Decades ago, cars had carburetors to control the fuel and air mixture. Today\u2019s vehicles use fuel \u201cinjectors\u201d to deliver that mixture more efficiently into the intake manifold of your engine. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Hesitation. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the temporary loss of power you feel when you initially accelerate. If there\u2019s too much hesitation it could mean a problem with the fuel and air mixture as it\u2019s being delivered into the manifold. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>N\/A. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In \u201cauto speak\u201d terms, N\/A refers to a \u201cnon-aspirated\u201d engine, or, in other words, one that isn\u2019t turbo or supercharged. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Play. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Used to describe the amount of slack you feel in the steering wheel before your wheels start to turn. Play is usually mentioned when referencing your car\u2019s suspension or steering, notably when their components are getting worn. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pull. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When applying the brakes or just driving down the road, if your vehicle tracks to one side or the other it is called \u201cpulling\u201d, and usually means that your car needs an alignment. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Torque steer.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Many cars today are front-wheel drive (FWD). During fast acceleration, if your steering wheel begins to turn in one direction this is called \u201ctorque steer\u201d. Accelerating too quickly in a FWD vehicle can cause you to lose control when torque steering goes awry. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Body Shop Jargon <\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re looking over your car\u2019s collision repair estimate, or speaking to an insurance adjuster or shop manager, it would be wise to know these body shop terms: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Aftermarket parts. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are parts made and sold by companies other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of your vehicle. Most aftermarket parts meet the same quality standards that OEM parts do if the supplier is reliable. Be advised that the use of non-approved parts could jeopardize your vehicle\u2019s factory warranty, so ask the shop manager or your insurance adjuster for details. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Beltline. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also known as the \u201cwaistline\u201d, the beltline describes the body area that separates the top of your car from the bottom, and is formed where the lower edges of your vehicle\u2019s windows end. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Betterment. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This term is used by insurance adjusters to describe the fact replacement parts on your car are new, and therefore improve its overall condition. In rare instances, the insurance company may ask you to pay a portion of the repair costs because your vehicle\u2019s market value increased. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>OEM. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As was mentioned earlier, the term \u201coriginal equipment manufacturer\u201d, or simply \u201cOEM\u201d, means that the repair parts for your car were made by the company that built it in the first place. If your Toyota Camry got a new OEM grill, the shop ordered it directly from Toyota, or from an authorized Toyota OEM parts supplier. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Collision Repair Shops That Speak Your Language &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your car\u2019s in the body shop for some accident repairs, the terms used there can be confusing. Simplify your life by taking your vehicle to one of the certified auto body and glass repair shops found in the Carwise nationwide network. The knowledgeable technicians there will clearly explain the work that\u2019s required, and patiently answer your questions to put your mind at-ease. They\u2019ll honestly \u201cspeak your language\u201d while restoring your vehicle like-new again promptly and reliably. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Search your zip code now for a customer-reviewed auto body or glass repair shop nearby:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carwise.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cvsoni%40cccis.com%7Cc29975d38528483acddc08d7d7f8918d%7C1a188ae6a00241498234e47371d17cce%7C0%7C0%7C637215334904620133&amp;sdata=%2FL2oXqmDNYxBuaMnfDf7w1DNuiSeUA4u%2FKn%2BYvufgZc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.carwise.com%252F%26data%3D02%257C01%257Cvsoni%2540cccis.com%257Cc29975d38528483acddc08d7d7f8918d%257C1a188ae6a00241498234e47371d17cce%257C0%257C0%257C637215334904620133%26sdata%3D%252FL2oXqmDNYxBuaMnfDf7w1DNuiSeUA4u%252FKn%252BYvufgZc%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1586967667063000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEOTHaHViurP5deYygF-1gSeR_ZeQ\">www.carwise.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-body-shop-consumer-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Auto Repair \u201cShop Talk\u201d - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/05\/a-beginners-guide-to-auto-repair-shop-talk\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Auto Repair \u201cShop Talk\u201d - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When speaking with your car\u2019s mechanic, does it seem sometimes like they\u2019re using a foreign language? 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