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Cars and Costs terms
How the vehicle itself drives the bill.
ADAS calibrationRe-aiming a car's safety cameras and radar after a repair or windshield replacement so features like emergency braking work correctly.Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)Camera-, radar- and sensor-based safety features, such as automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist, that help drivers avoid crashes.Aftermarket partsReplacement parts made by companies other than the carmaker, usually cheaper than original-equipment parts and often specified in insurer repair estimates.OEM partsReplacement parts made by or for the vehicle's own automaker, as opposed to aftermarket parts from other makers or recycled parts.Anti-theft device discountA premium reduction, usually on comprehensive coverage, for cars with alarms, immobilizers, tracking systems or other theft deterrents.Vehicle symbolA code insurers assign to each make, model and trim to reflect its expected claim costs, used as a rating factor in pricing.