W - Wind and skin

Monday, June 05, 2006
XJ8 Sovereign LWB dash medium

Wind and skin - Motor trade slang for air-conditioning and leather upholstery. In smaller, cheaper models these are expensive luxuries that will rarely add to the car's resale value, but they're necessities in executive and luxury cars if you want to get the best price when you come to trade your car in.

Glossary

Want to know the difference between your APRs and your PCPs? Our Glossary will guide you through the minefield of car-buying terms.