Elsevier's Dictionary of Automotive Engineering comprises technical terms relating to vehicles, materials, assemblies and components parts. Terminology of tools used in garages, with their own specific jargon, is also included. It is the first technical dictionary that covers the three international languages English, French and German, as well as Dutch and Polish. The Basic Table lists the entries in alphabetical order of the English terms. Alphabetical indexes in other languages, referring to the Basic Table, are also included so each language can be used as a source and a target language. The work is intended for translators and others working with technical automotive documentation.

Dictionary of Automotive Engineering is a dictionary of different terms employed in the field of automotive engineering. The book contains over two-thousand entries, each of which features the definition of both frequently used and newly coined terms and their etymologies. The book is in American English, making it more easily understandable by different nationalities. Engineers, mechanics, laymen who work in the automotive industry, and automotive enthusiasts, especially those new to the field will find the guide helpful and convenient.