Glossary / General

A-pillars

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A-pillars are the parts of the car that hold up the windshield. They are important for safety but can sometimes block your view when driving.

Technical Definition

A-pillars are the vertical supports on either side of the windshield in a vehicle. They play a crucial role in structural integrity and safety but can also obstruct visibility if they are too wide.

Hear It Discussed

"The A pillars are interesting on this. They've got glass panels. Volvo tried that years ago."
Corralling The Herd, Too Cheap To Ignore, Teach The Kids Manual | Episode 1,041 Everyday Driver Car Debate 15:34

"Yeah, the and and just like driving on the road with that view with the A pillars the way they are in the center driving position You have to look at every corner"
Driven: Czinger on Track; Gunther Works F-26 in RAIN; Q&A The Smoking Tire 15:42

"If they wanted to rebuild that exact same car from the same molds, government would not let them market it and sell it, because the A-pillars won't"
Stephen Cox TV host, racer and longtime voice of Mecum auctions. CarCast 35:49