The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TUNER
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result TUNER
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The straight part
We know that "Motor specialist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case motor specialist = tuner.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TUNER mean?
TUNER noun- A person who tunes a piano or organ.
- A device, electronic or mechanical, that helps a person tune a musical instrument by showing the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch.
- On a musical instrument, a peg or mechanical device that changes the tension, and hence pitch, of a string.
- The component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.
- One who sings or makes music.
- (entertainment industry) A musical.