Glossary / General

shake down

31 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

After a car is fixed up, it needs to be driven around a lot so any problems can be found and corrected. That period is called a "shake down."

Technical Definition

A "shake down" refers to the period after a vehicle has been rebuilt or restored, where it is driven extensively to identify and fix any remaining issues.

Hear It Discussed

"Yeah. And that's the shake down thing and that's an expensive process. And you always, you know, everyone has probably experienced this in some way or another or come across cars like this,"
The Ugliest US Bumpers Ever Produced — Carmudgeon Ep. 245 w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott The Carmudgeon Show 33:04

"Anyways, how many miles for a shakedown after project do you think is proper? I've heard one 2550 and 125 as intervals discuss gives a little shock at the end."
Tread Patterns - DWA! Podcast Ep. #935 Driving While Awesome 14:49

"...that's our build up that's our final shakedown should we say towards Dakar..."
Bonus: Autocar Meets Malcolm Wilson of M-Sport My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 13:12