9-Auto Terms to Know When Buying a New or Used Car

Nine Acronyms to Know If You’re Buying a New or Used Car

Many used cars in Missouri cruise with powerful equipment, (i,e: a DOHC).

What is RPM? What is the relevance of a DOHC engine? Are vehicles with ABS better than other cars.

Buying a car involves an ability to decipher eight common acronyms. “Here are the most common acronyms, used o describe and used cars for sale.

MPG
Estimated miles per gallon. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that auto sales sticker feature the city, highway and combine fuel economy on any new vehicle.

LDW
Lane departure warning systems signal whether another vehicle is too close to switch lanes.

ESC
Electronic stability control (ESC), systems detect when tires are off-kilter, stabilizing the navigation.

DOHC is the acronym for double overhead camshaft. The part of the engine which helps propel the vehicle’s speed.

GMT Auto Sales, a leading used cars Missouri define popular vehicle terms

Automated emergency brakes is technology designed to avert accidents. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends American consumers to buy automobiles with the technology announced its plans .

TCS
Traction control systems support the vehicle’s stability, and navigation.

ABS
Antilock braking system (ABS) prevents brakes from locking up. Unlike standard brakes, ABS do not require pumping and tend to provide better performance.

FWD
Four-wheel drive allows for off road driving, navigating rocky, muddy and snowy terrains.

RPM
Revolutions per minute is the number of times the motor shaft or the engine’s crankshaft rotates in one minute. RPM functions with the power supply.

HP
Horsepower
The rate at which work is done or the unit measure of power defines horsepower (hp). Horsepower encompasses various forms and standards

High horsepower is not always synonymous with a gas guzzler. For instance, the Challenger SRT Hellcat’s attains almost 22 mpg while harnessing impressive (hp).

"When you shop for a preowned vehicle, we’ll provide you with all the automotive definitions and details to make an informed car buying decision,” acknowledges a customer service representative at used cars Missouri dealership, GMT Auto Sales.