Vehicle horn — Klaxon redirects here. For the English dance punk band, see Klaxons. A single reed bulb horn. A vehicle horn is a sound making device used to warn others of the approach of the vehicle or of its presence. Automobiles, trucks, ships, and trains… … Wikipedia
Vehicle tracking system — A vehicle tracking system combines the installation of an electronic device in a vehicle, or fleet of vehicles, with purpose designed computer software at least at one operational base to enable the owner or a third party to track the vehicle s… … Wikipedia
Vehicle registration plate — A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. The registration identifier is a numeric or alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies the vehicle within the… … Wikipedia
Vehicle Identification Number — VIN redirects here. For other uses, see Vin (disambiguation). VINs redirects here. For the non profit organization, see VINS. For the Russian Baptist pastor, see Vins. VIN on a Chinese moped A Vehicle Identification Number, commonly abbreviated… … Wikipedia
Vehicle door — A 1986 Ford Taurus with its driver side door open. I … Wikipedia
Vehicle canopy — This article is about vehicle canopies. For aircraft canopies, see Aircraft canopy. For other canopies, see Canopy. Lifting canopy on a Sterling Nova. A vehicle canopy is a rarely used type of door for cars. It has no official name so it is also… … Wikipedia
Vehicle explosion — A vehicle explosion is the destruction of, or damage to, a vehicle caused by an explosion. They may be caused by an accident or be used as a weapon.Use as a weaponCar bombA car bomb is an improvised explosive device that is placed in a car or… … Wikipedia
alarm — A warning sound made by a security or safety device to warn off thieves, alert the driver to take some preventative measures (e.g., secure the seat belts), or warn those around the vehicle (e.g., backup warning alarm). Also see back up alarm car… … Dictionary of automotive terms
alarm — /əˈlam / (say uh lahm) noun 1. a sudden fear or painful suspense excited by an apprehension of danger; apprehension; fright. 2. any sound, outcry, or information intended to give notice of approaching danger: to give the alarm. 3. a self acting… …
alarm system — A theft protection system which may do one or more of the following: Sound the horn or an auxiliary siren, flash the lights, lock the hood and trunk, make the ignition inoperative, put the engine in a limp home mode (i.e., greatly reduce speed),… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Motor vehicle theft — Vehicle with broken window. Motor vehicle theft (sometimes referred to as grand theft auto by the media and police departments in the US) is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle (such as an automobile, truck, bus,… … Wikipedia