roller skate effect n.— «There is also what is called the roller skate effect, where the wheels and tires are too small for the body. (Volkswagens of the 1980s seemed to have especially small wheels proportionally, and fell prey to this...
down-the-road graphic n.— «Cumulatively, they make up the D.R.G., or down-the-road graphic of a car, the visual signature of a quickly glimpsed vehicle that should make it recognizable as a Cadillac or a Ford. At the extreme, think...
clone v.— «These Certificates (V5C) are accompanying stolen vehicles that have their identity changed to match that of a legitimate vehicle. “This practice is known as cloning,” said a garda spokesman.» —“Drivers warned...
yo-yo financing n.— «The consumer signed a financing contract with the dealer without fully understanding the terms, or the contract was incomplete or not in writing. The customer assumes the credit deal is finalized and the car is theirs...
iron ranger n.— «Fees: Paid on the honor system in an “iron ranger” box at Bane Canyon, fees are $2 per vehicle for day use and $3 for primitive overnight camping. Add $1 per day for each horse or dog.» —“State’s Biggest...
iron ranger n.— «Spaulding said by summer the park will begin charging $3 per vehicle on the honor system, which involves placing cash into an envelope and depositing it into a slot in what’s known as an “iron ranger...