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Here is a compilation of car terms that we think you will find helpful as you research your next purchase. These are common terms that you might come across while shopping for your next vehicle. Contact us if you feel there is something that should be included in our glossary, and we will definitely consider your suggestion.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
Anchors in car seats that allow the installation of safety-seats for children.

leaf spring
A suspension spring made of flat strips of metal; used in heavy-duty vehicles like cargo trucks.

lean-burn
An engine that burns a thinner type of fuel and air mixture.

lease fee or charge
The cost of leasing without depreciation.

lease inception
The start of a lease.

LED taillights
Taillights that use Light Emitting Diodes; they light up faster and last for longer times.

lessee
A person who leases; e.g., a car lessee

lessor
A perosn or an entity that grants a lease; e.g., the bank that cooperates in financing

LEV
Low Emissions Vehicle

limited-slip differential
A differential that transfers some power from a free-spinning wheel to one just opposite on the drive axle.

load limiters
Devices allowing seatbelts to be released during a collision to prevent injury.