Anti-dive: The suspension geometry which resists the vehicle body's tendency to nose down during braking.

Angle nose pliers: Pliers with long jaws that are bent at right angles to aid in gripping something which cannot be reached with regular pliers.

Alternative fuels: Automotive fuels other than petrol or diesel.

All Wheel Drive (AWD): A variation of four-wheel drive designed to improve on-road traction in unfavorable road conditions or for ultra high performance driving.

Air shock absorber: A damper having a rubber bladder filled with compressed air. As the air pressure increases, the vehicle is raised. Used in automatic…

Air cleaner: Filtering device for the air entering engine.

Air bag: A bag which inflates immediately during collision, thereby preventing the driver or the passenger's head, chest from slamming into the dash board, windshield…

Adjustable shock absorber: A damper which can compensate for varying needs of stiffness or softness. It may be manual or automatic.

Adhesive: A polymeric material which when applied to the surfaces of materials, can join them together and resist separation.

Adaptive steering: A steering system which adjusts the steering ratio of a vehicle to adapt to the changes in vehicle speed.

Active suspension: A suspension in which desired characteristics as per requirements are achieved during running by means of computer-controlled actuators.

A-arm: A suspension linkage of shape of letter 'A' found commonly in front independent suspension.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System): A system which prevents the wheel from skidding during hard braking.

A/B/C Pillar: Car's pillars are easily identified by looking from side. The A-pillar is the pillar in front of the front door on each side…

Training Evaluation: The process of examining a training programme is called training evaluation.