Car Term Abbreviations Guide

When looking at adverts for cars for sale many people use abbreviations & short terms to describe features on their car, but what do these mean? This is just a quick guide to give you a better understanding of what it all means!

AB - Air Bag(s)

ABS - Anti lock Breaking System

AC - Air Conditioning

CC - Cruise Control

CD - CD player

CL - Central Locking

EW - Electric Windows

ESR - Electric Sunroof

ESP - Electronic Stability Programme

EM - Electric Mirrors

ES - Electric Seat(s)

EHS - Electric Heated Seat(s)

EHMS - Electric Heated Memory Seat(s)

FSH - Full Service History

FDSH - Full Dealer Service History

H/BACK - Hatchback

ICE - In Car Entertainment

PAS - Power Assisted Steering

RC - Radio Cassette player

RCL - Remote Central Locking

SIPS - Side Impact Protection System

SN - Satellite Navigation

TC - Traction Control

DR - Number of Doors e.g. 4DR

2wd - Two Wheel Drive

4x4 - Four Wheel Drive

FWD - Front Wheel Drive

RWD - Rear Wheel Drive

LHD - Left Hand Drive

RHD - Right Hand Drive

AUTO - Automatic Transmission

MAN - Manual Transmission

ONO - Or Nearest Offer

OVNO - Or Very Nearest Offer

WHY? - What Have You? Usually used for possible part exchanges