Glossary of
‘Garage Speak’
Do you often find yourself at your local garage, nodding blankly while a technician says things like ‘the bushes on your wishbone have
gone’? The terms used at garages can be bewildering, but help is at hand.
We at Halfords...
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Glossary of
‘Garage Speak’
Do you often find yourself at your local garage, nodding blankly while a technician says things like ‘the bushes on your wishbone have
gone’? The terms used at garages can be bewildering, but help is at hand.
We at Halfords Autocentre, the leading independent operator
in the car-servicing sector, have put together an easy-to-understand (and Plain English Campaign-approved) glossary of terms to help
you navigate the minefield of motor jargon.
The technician says.
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What do they mean? What should you be aware of?
Engine
Your cam belt The cam belt (or timing belt) – essentially a large, strong All manufacturers recommend that you change the cam belt after either a certain
needs changing
rubber-toothed belt that connects major moving parts number of miles or a certain number of years.
Check your owner’s manual to see
of your engine – needs replacing.
Cam belts need when yours is due.
This is an essential job that must be done.
If you’re advised that
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