Glossary / Body

power windows

34 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Power windows let you open or close the glass with a button instead of turning a wheel by hand.

Technical Definition

Electric mechanisms that allow windows to be opened or closed by a switch, eliminating the need for manual crank operation.

Hear It Discussed

"In 1949, Cadillac was the best car in the world. V8, overhead valves, air conditioning, power windows, power brakes, power steering, uh, automatic transmission."
Jay Leno's Porsche-Killing Mustang Spike's Car Radio 10:23

"And they're power windows and... And they're frozen too. Well, this castle's like a real joy."
#2657: Getting to Yes The Best of Car Talk 20:17

"[2601.6s] That may be a separate issue. [2603.6s] And also during the course of all this, I lost the ability to draw up two of my power windows. [2612.2s] My one power window hasn't worked for..."
The Automotive Advice Experts You Trust To Keep Your Car Going Under The Hood show 43:20