Talking the Torque

It's a foreign language.

Have you ever been into a car yard and wondered what on earth they are talking about??

It’s really like a foreign language, particularly when two of them are talking together.

We’d like to untangle some of the jargon be setting a simple quiz for you. Then, when you check your answers we’ll give you a glossary of dealer jargon so you’ll never been bemused, or confused again.

So we’ll start off with the weird word-or words you might have heard and give you three options to answer.

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1) "Dunny Door" An option on a campervan Holden Commodore Where a salesman has disappeared for a short while.	2) "Dolly Partons" Stereo System included Free CD subscription with purchase Airbags included.
3) "More hits than Elvis" Stereo System included Free CD subscription with purchase Lots of panel damage	4) "Needs Boots" Client has made dirty marks on showroom carpet. Tyres are bald Bugger, left shoes at home
5) "A Bradman a week" Playing unfair – it’s not cricket. Scored a great price on trade in $100 per week repayments	6) "Gorilla for the hurt" Entitles free annual pass to local zoo Resale value set too high $1000 to spend on the car
7) "90 day beige" Old stock, can’t sell, nobody wants Special colour option Faded exterior	8) "Ghosts" Client won’t go away. Car that never arrives Model of Rolls Royce
9) "Full Lick" Client comes into showroom with kids with ice creams Selling a car at top price Client driving excessively fast on test drive	10) "Got Form" Been in previous accident. Been on race track High performance vehicle
11) "Wood Duck" Sucker customer Wood Veneer interior Lowered suspension	12) "Pair of twos" Salesman caught out playing poker. 2 plus 2 seater sports car Worth 22K