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Automotive dictionary (encyklopedia)

Dictionary of terms and abbreviations for cars (automobiles), motorcycles (bikes),
bicycles, boats, engines, machines, machining and car fixing.

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Brake

[1] To slow down a vehicle.
[2] The mechanism that converts motion (kinetic energy) into heat energy through friction. The most common instance is found in the wheels of cars where the brake shoes or disc pads are designed to press against the brake drum or brake disc.
See also action brakes, air brake, anti-lock brakes, anti-lock brake system, armature brake, assisted brakes, band brake, bleeding the brakes, block brake, bonded brake lining, cable brake, caliper disc brake, cantilever brakes, clutch brake, coaster brake, disc brake, disc brake gauge, disc brake rotor, disc brakes, double leading brake shoe, drum brake, dual brakes, duo-servo brake, E-brake, emergency brake, engine brake, fixed-caliper disc brake, fixed-cam brake, flexible brake pipe, floating caliper disc brake, flushing the brakes, foot brake, forward brake shoe, four wheel disc brakes, high-mounted brake light, hinged-caliper disc brake, hub brake, hydraulically-activated brakes, hydraulically-assisted brakes, hydraulic assisted brakes, hydraulic brake booster, hydraulic brakes, inboard brake, jake brake, jam on the brakes, jam the brakes, juice brake, leading brake shoe, low brake pedal, master brake cylinder, maximum brake power, mechanical brakes, non-servo brake, park brake, park brake extension, parking brake console, parking brake lever strut, parking brake lever, parking brake pedal, parking brake, pin slider caliper disc brake, power assisted brakes, power brake, press brake, primary brake shoe, primary forward brake shoe, prony brake, pumping the gas brakes, pump the brakes, reverse brake shoe, rim brake, riveted brake lining, rollercam brake, self-energizing brake shoe, service brake, servo action brake, servo brake, shooting brake, single-anchor self-energizing brake, sliding-caliper disc brake, sprag brake, spring brake, U-brake, uni-servo brake, vacuum assisted brake, ventilated brakes
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Car Insurance Comparison – Why It is Important

Knowing what to look for when making a car insurance comparison is getting to be more important all of the time. Most, if not all states require motorists to have some level of auto insurance.

But now, states like Mississippi that do not have insurance databases are going to have them, and there must be proof of insurance before the automobile can get its tags renewed. According to the Jackson Free Press, the Mississippi legislature passed a new law in mid-March of 2011 requiring that motorists have more than just an insurance card, but actually have the insurance and be in the database. No insurance means no tags. This will prevent motorists from signing up for insurance and then canceling the policy to save money and still have the card.

With this becoming more common, it is more important now than ever to know how to make a car insurance comparison. Everyone wants to save money on auto insurance, and if that is the name of your game, you will want to get the absolute minimum that your state requires. That does not necessarily mean that you are going to have great insurance, though, because it will most likely just be liability. If your car still has some value to it, this may not be the best for you. If your car is totaled, you will have no way to recover the loss.

If you are already covered under a health insurance plan, it may not be necessary to get additional medical coverage with your auto insurance. If not, this could be crucial. Other additions that you will have to consider include towing, comprehensive coverage, theft, extra liability, car rental and a number of other options your agent will be happy to show you.

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