UK Car Repair: Types of UK cars, car chassis, shooting brake

Question
Hello,

I know nothing about cars but need to find out further info, specifically about the different  types of car-chassis. I've checked the Internet for definitions of what a saloon-car is or a hatchback, coupe etc., but the explanations were very vague and confusing. Could you please explain to me exactly what the different types of cars, such as saloons/hatchbacks etc. describe? I would prefer it if you could use the British terms as the US terms for the various types of car are different to some extent.

Thanks
Geoff

Answer
Saloon is standard 4 door;  Coupe is usually 2 door, hardtop or convertible; Hatchback is usually s door with a sloping back hatch or door which swings open; Then there is the Shooting Brake a 4 door with a rear access which usually is two pieces- upper and lower opening hatches, a cabriolet is usually a 2 door with a roof that partially comes off.