The car glossary, decoded

aka list-to-sale ratio, negotiation discount

aka comps, comparable listings

aka car condition, condition rating

aka price range, confidence interval

aka car depreciation, value loss

aka 4WD, AWD

aka fair-market price, FMV

aka single owner, 1st owner

aka GCC specification, Gulf spec

aka JDM, Japan import

aka LTV ratio, car loan ratio

aka mileage band, odometer bucket

aka vehicle registration card, car registration

aka car transfer, name transfer

aka private party sale, individual-to-individual sale

aka resale price, second-hand value

aka RTA inspection, passing report

aka Dubai toll, RTA toll tag

aka maintenance history, service records

aka dealer trade, vehicle trade-in

aka gearbox, auto vs manual

aka American spec, USA spec

aka car VAT, 5% VAT

aka chassis number, VIN

aka car warranty, manufacturer warranty