auto shop
Car repair business
An auto shop is a business where vehicles are repaired and maintained.
The term covers everything from small garages handling oil changes and brake work to larger facilities doing body repairs or engine rebuilds.
In American high schools, auto shop is also a vocational class where students learn basic car mechanics: He learned to change his own oil in auto shop.
Replacing engine lubricant
- tire rotationMoving wheels to different positions
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- brake fluidHydraulic stopping medium
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
transmission fluid · spark plugs · air filter · cabin filter · fuel filter · belts · hoses · wiper blades
Mechanism for vertical transport
- hoistRaise with tackle
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
- toolboxContainer for implements
wrench · screwdriver · pliers · socket set · torque wrench · workbench · creeper · funnel
Machine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
- brakesDevices for stopping motion
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- exhaustUse up entirely
alternator · radiator · starter · clutch · bodywork · dents · collision · paintjob
Scheduled time for something
- estimateInformed guess at quantity
- quoteRepeated words from another
- work orderFormal task authorization
- advisorOne who gives guidance
customer · check-in · authorization · invoice · warranty · loaner car · waiting room · drop-off
Carrying out a task
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- remapAssign new locations
- chipSmall broken-off piece
intake · exhaust · dyno · horsepower · torque · boost · nitrous · aftermarket
Vehicle diagnostic alert
- codesSystems for secrecy
- scannerDevice that reads data
- OBDVehicle self-diagnosis system
- sensorsDevices that detect input
malfunction · troubleshooting · electrical · computer · readout · testing · calibration · multimeter
Related to skilled work
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- technicalOf specific methods
- instructorOne who teaches skills
hands-on · skills · curriculum · workshop · students · practical · theory · trade school
oil change
Replacing engine lubricant
- tire rotationMoving wheels to different positions
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- brake fluidHydraulic stopping medium
coolant · transmission fluid · spark plugs · air filter · cabin filter · fuel filter · belts · hoses · wiper blades · battery check
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
- hoistRaise with tackle
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
toolbox · wrench · screwdriver · pliers · socket set · torque wrench · workbench · creeper · funnel · oil drain
engine
Machine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
- brakesDevices for stopping motion
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
exhaust · alternator · radiator · starter · clutch · bodywork · dents · collision · paintjob · welding
appointment
Scheduled time for something
- estimateInformed guess at quantity
- quoteRepeated words from another
- work orderFormal task authorization
advisor · customer · check-in · authorization · invoice · warranty · loaner car · waiting room · drop-off · pickup
performance
Carrying out a task
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- remapAssign new locations
chip · intake · exhaust · dyno · horsepower · torque · boost · nitrous · aftermarket · suspension
check engine
Vehicle diagnostic alert
sensors · malfunction · troubleshooting · electrical · computer · readout · testing · calibration · multimeter · voltmeter
vocational
Related to skilled work
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- technicalOf specific methods
instructor · hands-on · skills · curriculum · workshop · students · practical · theory · trade school
- vocational instructiontrade schools, apprenticeships, technical training, job training, vocational schools
- workshopsart workshop, woodworking, cooking class, career workshop, wellness workshop
- shopsboutique, store, bakery, bookstores, bookstore
- auto repairmechanics, engine tuning, oil change, garage, transmission
- auto servicesgarage, service station, gas station, oil change, car wash
- commercial propertiesoffice, storefront, retail space, warehouse, shopping mall
auto shopcar dealership
Business selling vehicles
showroom · car lot · auto dealership · authorized dealer · used car lot
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