These phrases will enable you to make arrangements to hire a car and ask how to operate it.
I'd like to hire a car |
how long for? |
for how many days? |
for … |
one day |
two days |
a week |
how much does it cost? |
£40 a day with unlimited mileage |
what type of car do you want — manual or automatic? |
has this car got …? |
air conditioning |
central locking |
a CD player |
child locks |
could I see your driving licence? |
you have to bring it back with a full tank |
it has to be returned by 2pm on Saturday |
remember to drive on the … |
left |
right |
English phrase guide | |
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Motoring |
Travelling by taxi
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Operating the car
does it take petrol or diesel? |
is it manual or automatic? |
I'll show you the controls |
where are the …? |
lights |
indicators |
windscreen wipers |
how do you open the …? |
petrol tank (US English: gas tank) |
boot (US English: trunk) |
bonnet (US English: hood) |