What kind of vehicle is Guido in Pixar's Cars?

Guido is a forklift in Pixar's Cars.

Guido is a small Italian forklift who works at Luigi's Casa Della Tires in Radiator Springs. He speaks very little English and often communicates through gestures, expressions, and excited sounds. Although he is much smaller than the race cars, he is highly skilled at changing tires and dreams of performing a professional pit stop.

His most memorable opportunity comes during the Piston Cup finale, when he changes Lightning McQueen's tires with remarkable speed. The sequence establishes that Guido's technical ability is not limited by his size or humble job in the town. He also becomes a recurring member of McQueen's support team in later Cars films.

Guido is sometimes described generally as a service vehicle, but forklift is the specific vehicle type used by the character. His design and name reflect the film's Italian tire-shop setting: Luigi is a Fiat 500-style character, while Guido works as his assistant. Guido later appears in Cars 2 and Cars 3, continuing to serve as part of McQueen's racing crew.