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Guide to car<br />
sales yards talk<br />
Breakdown of the abbreviations you see in the vehicles for sale adverts!<br />
Ever found yourself a bit lost while looking at a vehicle for sale advert? Trying to navigate the vehicle<br />
sales market is a handful at the best at time; having to worry about deposits, finance, trade ins, appraisals.<br />
Let alone the code speak that comes across the advert. So here are the most common abbreviated<br />
features of a car that you are most likely to come across in our <strong>Best</strong> Motor Buys magazine. Broken down<br />
and explained for you so you know what to look for when buying a vehicle!<br />
2018 FORD RANGER PX2 4WD ‘Wildtrak’<br />
3.2 T.Diesel, Multiple Airbags, Partial Leather,<br />
Sync3, Roller Lid, GPS Sat/Nav, only 7,840km.<br />
"NZ’s Favourite"<br />
Abbreviations<br />
4WD/4x4 – Four wheel drive vehicle. Can be very handy especially in a<br />
SUV option. More common in modern utes<br />
ABS – Anti-lock braking system. A safety anti-skid braking system preventing<br />
wheels locking up during braking<br />
A/C – Air conditioning. Most modern vehicles will have this however<br />
1990s vehicles may not. Beware!<br />
ACC – Automatic climate control. More advanced than AC, can control<br />
the temperature of the whole cabin<br />
Alloys – Alloy wheels. Can often improve the look of the vehicle and are<br />
lighter and more durable than steel.<br />
AWD – All wheel drive. Modern version of 4WD however both are vastly<br />
different. As they deliver power to the tyres differently. AWD is permanent<br />
Auto – A/T – Automatic transmission. More commonly found in vehicles<br />
than manual these days<br />
CC/Cruise – Cruise control. Basically set the speed you want to travel<br />
at the and the system takes over the gas for you!<br />
BAS – Brake assist system. Instantly increase braking power in an<br />
emergency situation to shorten the braking distance.<br />
BLIS/BLW – System using radar to inform driver of vehicles in the<br />
proximity of the rear car. Handy when changing lanes<br />
BT – Bluetooth. More commonly found in vehicles after 2012, before<br />
this they can be BT but for phone calls only. No music. <strong>Best</strong> to check or<br />
ask<br />
CVT – Continuously variable transmission. A type of automatic transmission<br />
that has the ability to better control the engine speeds.<br />
DRL – Daytime running lights. Front lamps are used to increase daytime<br />
driving visibility<br />
DPF – Diesel particulate filter. A diesel engine device designed to remove<br />
diesel particulate matter that can build up from the exhaust gas<br />
of a diesel engine.<br />
ESP – Electronic stability program. Helps in correcting vehicle instability<br />
during uncontrollable situations.<br />
FCM – Forward Collision mitigation. Radar used to identify obstructions<br />
ahead and warn of a potential crash.<br />
F/L or FL – Facelift. Happens when a model of a vehicle has its front<br />
redesigned but the functionality maintained. Essentially and upgrade<br />
of its appearance.<br />
Full serv./FSH – Full service history. Detailed history of what and when<br />
the car was in for servicing. Very valuable<br />
LED = Light emitting diodes, usually referring to a type of ultra bright<br />
headlamps that are brighter & longer lasting<br />
MMI/Multimedia – A single integrated interface which controls a variety<br />
of devices & functions of the vehicle. Usually via the steering wheel<br />
and display screen<br />
ORC – On road costs. Registration, WOF, delivery, warranty. All these<br />
can fall under ORC which is added to the advertised or negotiated<br />
price.<br />
Rev. Cam/RVC – Reversing camera. Camera on the rear of the vehicle<br />
to give of a view from behind when reversing.<br />
SAT – NAV/Nav – GPS technology interface built into the system of the<br />
vehicle. Can be spoken & app based in newer vehicles.<br />
SUV – Sport Utility vehicle. Cross between a sedan and a Utility vehicle,<br />
can provide the comfort of a utility with the handling of a sedan.<br />
TDI – Turbo diesel injection. Most modern diesel engines are now fitted<br />
with this feature to maximise performance<br />
Tints – Tinted windows. Either the passenger and drivers windows have<br />
been tinted as well as the rear. Front is not allowed.<br />
ZEV – Zero emission vehicle. Vehicle that emits zero exhaust emissions<br />
while driving, full electric vehicle!<br />
For advertising enquiries, contact Mathew Stephens<br />
Ph: 021 902 729 Email: mathew.stephens@starmedia.kiwi<br />
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