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headliner

35 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Inside a car, the roof is covered with a soft material called the headliner. It can start to fall apart or look old if it’s been exposed to heat or moisture for a long time.

Technical Definition

The headliner is the interior panel that covers the roof of a vehicle, often made from fabric or foam and can deteriorate over time.

Hear It Discussed

"Reba, I don't want to pull down the headliner. In the entire time I've known him, I don't want somebody to pull down the headliner."
The End of the Altima, Lucid's Crisis, VW Shrinks, Electric Lexus LFA Revealed! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 49:26

"[2087.5s] There was one on bring a trailer [2088.5s] that everyone thinks this car is, [2089.8s] but isn't that there's the first one that's ever sold [2091.6s] in the United States publicly that I..."
This Unicorn Diesel Manual Slicktop Wagon Is One of Sacco’s Best — Carmudgeon Ep 240 w Jason Cammisa The Carmudgeon Show 34:59

"once you look underneath, you'll see the rot, or the headliner's falling down."
Ep. 313: What The Heck Is Happening With Modern Off-Roaders? TFL Car Chat 09:09