Lingo

Automotive Industry

15 Words

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1.
marque
Noun

a brand of a product, particularly a car

Ferrari is a renowned marque in luxury sports cars.

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make
2.
make
Verb

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

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automaker
3.
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to
ma
ker
Noun

a company that manufactures automobiles

The automaker announced a recall for several models.

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4.
car manufacturer
Noun

a business that produces cars in large quantities by using machinery

Toyota is a globally renowned car manufacturer known for its reliable vehicles.

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5.
body shop
Noun

a section of a factory where vehicle bodies are assembled and welded together before progressing through the production line

The body shop is where the bare metal frames of vehicles are transformed into complete car bodies through precise assembly and welding processes.

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assembly line
6.
assembly line
Noun

a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

Cars are built on an assembly line to improve efficiency.

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7.
production line
Noun

a series of workers and machines in a factory where a succession of identical items is progressively assembled

The production line was upgraded to improve efficiency.

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weld
8.
weld
Verb

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

He carefully welded the steel beams to create a sturdy frame.

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showroom
9.
show
room
Noun

a commercial space or facility where products or services are displayed or demonstrated to potential customers

The new car showroom has a variety of models on display for customers to look at.

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test drive
10.
test drive
Noun

an opportunity to drive a vehicle to evaluate its performance before purchase

He scheduled a test drive for the new model.

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dealership
11.
dea
ler
ship
Noun

a business authorized to sell and service vehicles from specific automakers

The dealership had a wide range of new and used cars.

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12.
car dealer
Noun

a business that buys and sells new or used cars, often offering related services like repairs or financing

The car dealer expanded its business by opening a new showroom downtown.

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aftermarket
13.
af
ter
mar
ket
Noun

the business of selling parts or accessories for vehicles after they have been bought

Many car owners visit the aftermarket to find cheaper replacement parts.

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14.
kit car
Noun

a type of vehicle that is built from components or parts that are assembled by the buyer rather than being pre-assembled by a manufacturer

Some enthusiasts enjoy building kit cars as a hobby, often customizing them to their own preferences.

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15.
destination charge
Noun

a fee that covers the cost of transporting a new vehicle from the factory to the dealership

When buying a new car, you must pay a destination charge in addition to the price of the car.

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