1. It was going to be broken up for parts.
   It was to have its engine swapped out.
2. It was going to be resprayed.
   None of the above

If your stolen car is found at a chop shop, it was to be broken down into parts and sold that way.

1. Four-wheel drive
   All-wheel drive
2. Rear-wheel drive
   Front-wheel drive

A vehicle with all-wheel drive has drive to all four of its wheels all of the time. It differs from 4-wheel drive in the fact that that option is selected when a vehicle like an SUV comes to a off-road section.

1. A part made by the manufacturer of your car
   An inferior part
2. A part exactly like the original but not from the manufacturer of your car
   None of the above

Aftermarket parts, in most cases, are on par with original parts and sometimes even surpass them. They are normally cheaper as well.

1. Not turning left properly
   Not turning right properly
2. Turning left and right a little before it actually turns the wheels
   None of the above

'Play' is a term that can be applied to many things by mechanics. A steering wheel showing this tendency will move either left or right for a fair distance before it actually turns the car wheels. This will need to be adjusted.

1. Change the tires.
   Inflate the tires on the opposite side.
2. Fill up with gas.
   Have the wheel alignment fixed.

If a vehicle is pulling to either side on a straight piece of road, the wheel alignment is out. Have it fixed, otherwise it will cause tires to wear unevenly.

1. Loose engine mounts
   The combustion of leftover fuel/air mixture
2. A loose fan belt
   None of the above

The combustion of leftover fuel/air mixture is also called detonation, and is something that should be sorted out as soon as possible as it reduces engine life considerably.

1. Spin its wheels
   Struggle to accelerate
2. Want to turn to the left or right as you accelerate hard
   None of the above

Torque steer happens in front-wheel drive cars. It results in a car veering to the left or right as a driver accelerates hard, forcing them to counter steer.

1. The timing belt
   The imaginary line at the bottom of all the windows in the car.
2. The fan belt
   None of the above

This imaginary line effectively divides the car's top half from the bottom half. Not many people have heard this phrase, but it is used in auto shop circles. It sometimes is called the waistline as well.

1. 4-cylinder engine
   4 spark plugs
2. 4 high tension leads
   None of the above

Mechanics in your local auto shop like to use the term banger to explain how many cylinders a car engine has. For instance, a 4-cylinder is a 4-banger and an 8-cylinder engine is an 8-banger.

1. A turbo that has failed
   A slow-reacting turbo
2. A turbo working perfectly
   None of the above

'Turbo lag' sees a turbo only delivering its power a few seconds after the accelerator is pressed. This has become less of a problem in modern engines.

1. Diesel
   Gasoline
2. Biofuel

In auto shop slang, an 'oil burner' is a diesel-powered car. In fact, diesel engines run on a much more unrefined fuel which is very close to oil, hence the name.

1. It has all-wheel drive.
   It has four-wheel drive.
2. It has front-wheel drive.
   It has rear-wheel drive.

A vehicle with four-wheel drive does not provide drive to all the wheels all of the time. This option is normally selected by the driver when needed.

1. Running out of fuel and coasting
   A form of motorsport where cars slide around corners
2. Add oil to the engine
   None of the above

Drifting has become a major form of motorsport and requires exceptional car control skills. Oh, expect to pay a lot for tires if you want to become a drifter.

1. Oil
   Gas
2. Tires
   Auto body filler

A 3M product, 'Bondo' is an auto body filler often used to fix up body work on older cars. It's a quick-fix, really.

1. Tires
   Clutch
2. Accelerator
   Brakes

Grip is essential to all boy-racers. And the grip comes mostly from tires. The more grip you have, the faster a car goes through the twisty bits.

1. A sedan
   A 4x4
2. A station wagon
   A convertible

Not a term often used in the United States, a 'drop head' is British term for convertible.

1. The pillars on the car holding the back window in place
   The pillars on the car holding the windshield in place
2. The pillars on the car holding the side windows in place
   None of the above

The A pillars on a car are the metal struts that hold the car windshield in place.

1. Your keyless entry system not working
   Tires skidding after the brakes are pressed
2. The central locking on the vehicle going on and off by itself
   None of the above

A car experiencing 'lock up' is not a good thing. Why? Well if the tires are skidding after the brakes are pressed, there is no way that the car can be brought to a halt quickly. Both your brakes and tires should be checked and replaced if need be.

1. Adjusting the brake bias
   Adjusting the brack caliper
2. Bleeding the brakes
   None of the above

The brake bias determines how much a car brakes using the front and back brakes. This is an option on sports cars, for example and can be set for more braking from the front brakes, 50/50 braking or alternatively, more braking from the rear.

1. Oil, brakes, distributor
   Oil pan, brakes, defroster
2. Odometer, brakes, Dynamometer
   Onboard diagnostics

Onboard diagnostics are generated by an onboard computer and keep mechanics in the know as to what problems a car might be having.

1. All four of their wheels all the time
   All four of their wheels when specifically selected
2. Their front wheels
   Their rear wheels

A 'RWD' car only has drive to its rear wheels. This is a favorite option of many drivers, especially those who love muscle cars.

1. Lose grip in the front, meaning the car won't turn as you want it to
   Turn at 90 degrees
2. Lose grip in the rear and have the back end of the car step out
   None of the above

Although it's unlikely that your auto shop mechanic will tell you this, if you are a bit of a racer, you might have experienced oversteer

1. A special machine is plugged into your car to find a possible fault.
   All tires are taken off and the car is checked underneath.
2. The engine is taken out.
   None of the above

Diagnostic checks usually cost a little bit of money, so make sure the mechanic really has to run one. Sometimes, however, it is the only way to find what the cause of a persistent problem is.

1. Brakes
   Fuel tank
2. Suspension
   Tailpipe

The brushes are rubber parts found in the suspension that often wear and need to be replaced. Strange name though, don't you think?

1. Brake fluid level
   Oil level
2. Wear on brake pads
   None of the above

Spongy brakes are most likely caused by not enough brake fluid in the system. That is the first thing a mechanic will check.

1. Brakes
   Airbags
2. Air filter
   Climate control

ABS refers to the anti-lock braking system, something that you always need in tip-top condition on your car.

1. If you have put in poor quality fuel
   If you have changed the oil recently
2. If you have overloaded your car at any point
   None of the above

Overloading your car regularly can have a severe effect on the suspension. Try to avoid doing it.

1. Brake shoes
   Tires
2. The oil
   None of the above

Cars must legally have enough tread on their tires so they provide enough grip. Go below this and you will need to purchase new tires.

1. Fuel system
   The air conditioning system
2. Exhaust system

These systems work on gas, which helps to keep things cool, especially in summer. When it runs of of gas, it does not work as effectively.

1. Exhaust system
   Fuel system
2. Braking system
   None of the above

On modern vehicles, a catalytic converter helps reduced harmful emissions produced by the engine.

1. Its top speed
   When last it had a service
2. When last you changed the tires
   The miles per gallon it does in terms of economy

With fuel prices on the rise, many people are interested in cars that have excellent miles per gallon ratings.

1. Lose grip in the front, meaning the car won't turn as you want it to
   Lose grip in the rear and have the back end of the car step out
2. Turn at 90 degrees
   None of the above

Not often a problem on normal passenger cars, if you own a sports car or performance model, you might have experienced this if the car is not set up properly.

1. The pillars on the car holding the back window in place
   The pillars on the car holding the side windows in place
2. The pillars on the car holding the windshield in place
   None of the above

'B pillars' are those metal struts on either side of the rear window that hold it in place.

1. A part made by the manufacturer of your car
   A part exactly like the original but not from the manufacturer of your car
2. An inferior part
   None of the above

An 'OEM' part stands for original equipment manufacturer. This is a spare part made by the manufacturer of your vehicle.

1. Front wheels
   All four wheels
2. Rear wheels
   None of the above

A car with front-wheel drive has drive to its front wheels, which are also used to steer the car. Many modern cars use this method.