Centre Console
The centre console is the unit between the front seats that houses the gear selector, storage, cup holders and often controls and charging ports.
What is Centre Console?
Many consoles include a lidded armrest with storage underneath. Electric cars often use the space for large open storage. Some consoles hold a wireless phone charger. Wiping the console with a damp microfibre cloth and a mild cleaner keeps gloss black trim free of scratches.
How it works
It is a moulded trim structure mounted to the floor tunnel, covering the gear linkage and wiring.
Why it matters for your car
Spilled drinks can damage switches and wiring underneath. Loose items in open trays can fly forward under hard braking.
Other terms
- Alloy Wheel
- Boost Leak
- Clear Coat Failure (Lacquer Peel)
- Contact Cleaner (Electrical Cleaner)
- Dashcam (Dashboard Camera)
- Differential
- Final Drive
- Galvanised Body (Zinc-coated Steel)
- Gas Strut (Gas Spring)
- Kit Car
- Potentiometer
- Power Steering
- Quarter Lights (Vent Windows)
- Radiator
- Range Extender
- Receiver-drier (A/C Drier)
- Returnless Fuel System
- Series Hybrid
- Solar Charging
- Understeer