Cryptic crossword clue
Part of car, as it happens, not initially complete 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word EXHAUSTIVE

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The straight part
We know that "complete" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case complete = exhaustive.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXHAUSTIVE mean?

EXHAUSTIVE adjective
  1. Including every possible element
  2. Fully comprehensive
  3. Causing exhaustion; very tiring

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