Base frame of a vehicle (7)

I believe the answer is:

chassis

(Other definitions for chassis that I've seen before include "Car's structural framework" , "Body framework" , "sash" , "Car framework" , "Body frame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Times.

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