autobody
Car's outer shell
Autobody refers to the exterior structure of a motor vehicle—the frame, panels, and shell that give it shape.
The term appears most often in the context of repair: an autobody shop fixes dents, replaces fenders, and repaints damaged surfaces.
The collision totaled the autobody but left the engine intact.
Vehicle's protective edge
- fenderProtective wheel housing
- hoodAttached head covering
- trunkMain stem or storage
- doorHinged room barrier
grille · quarter panel · rocker panel · pillar · roof · tailgate · spoiler · side skirt
Shallow surface depression
- crashSudden violent impact
- accidentUnintended harmful event
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- damageHarm or impairment
fender-bender · wreck · rear-end · t-bone · crumple · scrape · scratch · ding
Skilled practical worker
- estimateInformed guess at quantity
- insurance claimDemand for policy payment
- PDRMedical drug reference guide
- BondoCar repair putty
filler · sanding · welding · pulling · straightening · spot weld · refinishing · deductible
Preparatory coat or guide
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- clearcoatTransparent protective lacquer layer
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- pearlescentShowing soft iridescence
color-matching · spraygun · wet-sanding · buffing · enamel · urethane · lacquer · orange peel
Collectible older vehicle
- vintageQuality from past eras
- patinaSurface film from aging
- matching numbersNumerals that are identical
- concoursJudged vehicle exhibition
show car · bare metal · rotisserie · trim · chrome · weatherstripping · authenticity · preservation
Structural support base
- unibodyIntegrated structural shell
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- monocoqueSelf-supporting outer structure
- bodyshellVehicle's structural exterior
crumple zone · structural integrity · platform · reinforcement · A-pillar · B-pillar · firewall · floorpan
bumper
Vehicle's protective edge
door · grille · quarter panel · rocker panel · pillar · roof · tailgate · spoiler · side skirt · mirror
dent
Shallow surface depression
damage · fender-bender · wreck · rear-end · t-bone · crumple · scrape · scratch · ding · hail damage
technician
Skilled practical worker
- estimateInformed guess at quantity
- insurance claimDemand for policy payment
- PDRMedical drug reference guide
Bondo · filler · sanding · welding · pulling · straightening · spot weld · refinishing · deductible
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- clearcoatTransparent protective lacquer layer
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
pearlescent · color-matching · spraygun · wet-sanding · buffing · enamel · urethane · lacquer · orange peel · overspray
classic car
Collectible older vehicle
- vintageQuality from past eras
- patinaSurface film from aging
- matching numbersNumerals that are identical
concours · show car · bare metal · rotisserie · trim · chrome · weatherstripping · authenticity · preservation
chassis
Structural support base
- unibodyIntegrated structural shell
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- monocoqueSelf-supporting outer structure
bodyshell · crumple zone · structural integrity · platform · reinforcement · A-pillar · B-pillar · firewall · floorpan · crossmember
autobodyengine
Machine producing motion
powertrain · drivetrain · mechanical systems · transmission · motor
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