Guides

A sideswipe collision happens when the side of one vehicle scrapes or hits the side of another, usually while driving side-by-side.

Shoulder room is the horizontal measurement from one door panel to the other across a row of seats.

A car’s serial number is the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), a 17-character code assigned since 1981 that serves as the vehicle’s unique.

A self-service car wash lets you manually clean your vehicle using on-site, metered equipment like a pressure washer, foam brush, and rinse nozzle.

SEL is a mid-level trim designation that adds premium comfort and technology features over base models.

A security interest is a lender’s legal claim on your car as collateral for a loan, giving them the right to repossess it if you default on payments.

A Section 179 car allows businesses to deduct a portion of its purchase price in year one if used mainly for business.

Sealer wax is a highly concentrated synthetic spray-on sealant used in commercial car washes to create a durable protective layer that enhances.

A salary sacrifice car scheme lets employees lease a vehicle using pre-tax income, which may reduce their tax and National Insurance bill but also.

Roof rails are structural attachments mounted along a vehicle’s roof edges that serve as the foundation for installing roof racks, crossbars.