Glossary
Carsu Automotive & Workshop Management Glossary (A–Z)
This guide explains key terms in tyre shops, car repair workshops, moto repair centers, and glass repair services—plus the digital tools Carsu provides to manage them efficiently.
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Three Peak Mountain Snowflake is a symbol on a tyre side-wall, indicating that this is a winter tyre, in the EU this is a legal requirement for a tyre to be classified as a winter tyre.
A
Safety system preventing wheels from locking under heavy braking.
Refilling AC refrigerant gas to restore cooling.
Carsu’s tool to book and manage appointments, with automated reminders and technician allocation.
Adjusting wheel angles for safe handling and reduced tyre wear.
Cloud software combining booking, CRM, invoicing, and communication for auto businesses.
B
Adding weights to ensure tyres rotate evenly and avoid vibrations.
Testing battery health to avoid breakdowns.
Carsu’s guides on workshop management and trends.
Custom Carsu link that lets customers book online 24/7.
Hydraulic liquid that enables safe braking; should be replaced every 2 years.
Components pressing against brake discs to slow vehicles; wear reduces safety.
C
Carsu feature for monitoring real-time workshop workload and bay usage.
Exhaust part that reduces harmful emissions.
Replaces multiple tools with Carsu’s all-in-one dashboard.
Service replacing the clutch to restore smooth gear changes.
Liquid preventing engine overheating or freezing.
Carsu's Customer Management tool storing all customer and vehicle data.
Automated SMS/email alerts for booking confirmations and updates.
D
Indicators for faults like low oil or tyre pressure.
Reading car error codes with digital tools.
Carsu’s paperless process combining booking, work tracking, and invoicing.
Braking system using discs and pads.
Rubber belt powering alternator, AC, and steering pump.
E
Cars powered by electric motors and batteries.
Replacing used oil to protect engine health.
Sending quotes instantly to customer inbox/phone.
Carsu’s digital estimates feature to create/send quotes and invoices digitally.
Directs gases out of the car while reducing noise/emissions.
F
Filters impurities from fuel.
Electrical safety device preventing overload.
Carsu updates ensure adaptability to industry trends.
G
Platforms like Carsu to run workshops digitally.
Transfers engine power to wheels.
Fixing windscreen cracks and chips.
H
Seal preventing coolant and oil mixing in engine.
Uses both combustion engine and electric motor.
Workshop equipment for lifting cars during service.
I
Converts battery voltage into spark for engine combustion.
Carsu feature generating invoices directly from jobs.
J
A mechanical or hydraulic device used to lift part of a vehicle off the ground for repairs or maintenance.
K
Repair or replacement of the engine sensor that detects knocking/pinging.
L
A suspension component made of stacked strips of metal, commonly found in older vehicles and trucks.
A diagnostic procedure to check cylinder sealing by pressurizing it with air.
A hydraulic or electric hoist used in workshops to raise vehicles for easier access underneath.
M
Carsu tool storing past services and repairs.
Annual test checking roadworthiness.
Manage several garages in Carsu from one dashboard.
N
Filling tyres with nitrogen for stable pressure.
Carsu feature updating customers via SMS/email.
O
Carsu booking system for 24/7 service scheduling.
Engine running too hot due to cooling system issues.
P
Engine part compressing fuel-air mixture.
Hydraulic/electric assistance for steering.
Q
Fixing dents, scratches, or rust on the vehicle’s rear side panel.
R
Cools engine coolant.
Carsu’s Workboard showing live job progress.
Carsu features for customer loyalty (reminders, history).
Tyres that keep rolling temporarily after a puncture.
S
Carsu booking optimization.
Managing bays efficiently via Carsu agenda.
Suspension parts for comfort/control.
Carsu’s intelligent technician allocation.
Carsu modules for tyres, motor, glass, and repair shops.
Springs and shocks improving handling.
T
Carsu feature planning mechanic workloads.
Synchronizes engine movement; requires periodic replacement.
Adjusting wheels for safe handling.
Tyre groove depth; legal minimum 1.6mm.
Carsu’s specialized features for tyre dealers.
U
Part of the suspension system connecting the frame to the wheel hub.
V
A device in the engine that controls the intake of air/fuel and exhaust gases.
The small gap between a valve stem and its rocker arm or cam follower.
W
Carsu tool for direct customer messaging through your own, integrated WhatsApp Business account.
Allow smooth wheel rotation.
Replacing damaged glass for safety.
Carsu’s visual, online workboard tracking all workshop jobs.
Carsu tools for staff/resource allocation.
X
A vehicle chassis design with an X-shaped reinforcement in the frame (older cars).
Y
A component in the driveshaft or steering system that connects shafts together.
Z
Carsu’s paperless operations for eco-friendly efficiency.