Glossary / General

part sharing

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Part sharing means a car company uses the same parts in different cars, which helps keep costs down and makes repairs easier.

Technical Definition

Part sharing refers to using the same components across multiple car models or platforms to reduce costs and simplify manufacturing.

Hear It Discussed

"Even though there's so much part-sharing [2578.4s] and we think if you get an Aston Martin, [2583.3s] a new Vantage these days,"
From The Corkscrew, Where Are The Sport Wagons, 20 Years Of Looking | Episode 1,046 Everyday Driver Car Debate 42:58

"Uhsourcesuhsuggestedit'sexploringgreaterpartssharinginthepossibilityofacommonidentityiftheydon'tgobrokefirst. ThoughtI'djustmentionthat."
Chili Pepper Trophy Day at Tailpipes & Tacos, Beaumont! In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 06:02

"I bet there is a lot of part-sharing Within you know if you make a two-liter, I make a two-liter and they make a two-liter and we have you know similar power requirements"
Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More! The Smoking Tire 32:55