Fit and finish

phraseStandard termAutomotive

The overall build quality of a vehicle's exterior panels and interior trim.

The standard of manufacturing and assembly quality visible on a vehicle. Fit refers to how well adjacent parts align, characterized by uniform panel gaps and flush surfaces. Finish refers to the quality of the surface treatments, such as the paint depth, absence of orange peel, and the tactile feel of interior materials.

Heard on the job

The powertrain is rock solid, but the fit and finish is terrible, just look at the gap on that hood.