A tailgate is a hinged panel at the rear of a pickup truck that opens downward to create a flat loading surface.

SWC input on a car stereo is a dedicated port that connects the radio to your steering wheel buttons.

SVC, or Speed-Compensated Volume, automatically adjusts your car radio’s volume up and down in response to changes in vehicle speed to help maintain.

A car’s suspension system uses springs, shock absorbers, and linkages to absorb road shocks and keep tires in contact with the road for stability.

Subrogation is the legal process where your car insurance company pays your covered damages and then seeks reimbursement from the at-fault driver’s.

The sticker price on a car, commonly called the MSRP, is the manufacturer’s suggested starting price posted on the vehicle’s window.

A steering box uses gears to multiply driver steering input and convert rotational motion into the linear motion needed to turn a vehicle’s wheels.

StabiliTrak is GM’s proprietary electronic stability control system, using sensors to monitor steering, wheel speed, and vehicle yaw.

The SRS light signals that your car’s computer has detected a problem with the airbag and seatbelt tensioner system.

SRP stands for Suggested Retail Price, generally considered synonymous with MSRP, while Toyota’s newer TSRP model adds destination fees and port.