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Ch. 2 buying an automobile terms to know

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ComparableAble to be likened or compared to something else.
MPGMiles Per Gallon, a measure of fuel efficiency indicating the distance traveled per unit of fuel consumed.
NHTSANational Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a federal agency responsible for regulating and enforcing safety standards for motor vehicles and roadways.
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency, a federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by enforcing regulations related to air and water quality, among other things.
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, the price recommended by the manufacturer for selling a product.
ABSAnti-lock Braking System, a safety system that prevents wheels from locking up during braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control.
ESCElectronic Stability Control, a safety system that helps prevent skidding and loss of control by automatically applying brakes to individual wheels.
TCSTraction Control System, a safety feature that helps prevent wheel spin during acceleration on slippery surfaces by controlling power delivery to the wheels.
ACCAdaptive Cruise Control, a feature that automatically adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
ARBAirbag Restraint System, a safety system that deploys airbags to protect occupants in the event of a collision.
BASBrake Assist System, a safety feature that provides additional braking force in emergency situations to help reduce stopping distance.
HSAHill Start Assist, a feature that prevents a vehicle from rolling backward when starting on a hill by temporarily holding the brakes.
FCWForward Collision Warning, a safety feature that alerts the driver when a potential collision with a vehicle ahead is detected.
AEBAutomatic Emergency Braking, a safety feature that automatically applies the brakes to prevent or mitigate collisions.
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring System, a safety feature that monitors tire pressure and alerts the driver if pressure drops below a certain threshold.
LeaseA contractual agreement in which one party (the lessee) pays another party (the lessor) for the use of an asset (such as a vehicle) for a specified period of time.
InterestThe cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal loan amount.
Reliability ratingsAssessments of the dependability and likelihood of failure of a product or system, often based on historical performance data and customer feedback.
TSBTechnical Service Bulletin, a document issued by a manufacturer to authorized service centers providing instructions for repairing known issues or implementing updates on vehicles.


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