At the Car Workshop in Spain
Describe a car problem, ask for a quote and handle the bill at a Spanish taller.
Most people in Spain take their car to a small local taller rather than the dealer, ask for a presupuesto first, and get it ready before the ITV inspection. Bills include 21% IVA. The cards follow a phone call to book, dropping the car off and picking it up with a bigger bill than expected.
- 1
Últimamente el coche hace un ruido raro.
My car's been making a weird noise lately.
- 2
Viene de la parte delantera.
It's coming from the front.
- 3
Chirría cuando freno.
It squeaks when I brake.
- 4
Se me ha encendido el testigo del motor.
The engine warning light has come on.
- 5
¿Le podríais echar un vistazo hoy?
Could you take a look at it today?
- 6
¿Me podéis hacer un presupuesto antes?
Can you give me a quote first?
- 7
¿Cuánto tardaréis más o menos?
Roughly how long will it take?
- 8
Tendremos que pedir la pieza.
We'll have to order the part.
- 9
Las pastillas de freno están gastadas.
The brake pads are worn.
- 10
El mes que viene le toca pasar la ITV.
It's due for its MOT next month.
- 11
¿Eso lleva el IVA incluido?
Does that include VAT?
- 12
¿Todavía está en garantía?
Is it still under warranty?
- 13
Merece la pena arreglarlo.
It's worth fixing.
- 14
¿Os puedo dejar el coche esta mañana?
Can I leave the car with you this morning?
- 15
El embrague patina.
The clutch is slipping.
- 16
Lo recojo al salir del trabajo.
I'll pick it up after work.
- 17
Esta mañana no arrancaba.
It wouldn't start this morning.
- 18
¿Es seguro conducir así?
Is it safe to drive like this?
- 19
Te llamamos cuando esté listo.
We'll call you when it's ready.
- 20
Es más de lo que esperaba.
That's more than I expected.