G
Galvanized Steel - A specially zinc-coated steel used on many major painted panels and in key unpainted areas of a vehicle
to help prevent rust and corrosion.
Gear Ratio - The number of revolutions a driving (pinion) gear requires to turn a driven (ring) gear through one complete
revolution. For a pair of gears, the ratio is found by diving the number of teeth on the driven gear by the number of teeth on the
driving pinion gear.
Gray Market Vehicle - Cars that have been imported into the country but not through authorized retailers. They may not meet
Philippine safety and emission standards. These cars may have significantly lower values than cars imported through normal
channels.
H
Heads Up Display - The digital projection of pertinent instrument data onto the lower portion of the windshield on the driver's
side. The driver does not have to take his eyes off the road to read his instrument panel.
I
Independent Suspension - A term used to refer to any type of suspension system that allows each of the two wheels of a
given axle to move up and down independently of each other.
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